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Verizon Wireless to Launch 4G LTE in Dayton and Springfield, OhioMay 26, 2011 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Verizon Wireless announced that it is bringing a large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to Dayton and Springfield on June 16. According to a release, residents with 4G LTE smartphones, laptop modems and hot spots in the Dayton/Springfield area including the communities of Trotwood, Englewood, Centerville and Beavercreek will be able to take advantage of speeds up to 10 times faster than the company's 3G network. "How significant is 4G TE? Our advanced technology is changing the way we all work and play," said Mark Frazier, presidentOhio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region. "Today, it gives us the ability to move large files faster and enjoy smooth mobile video conferencing. But, this is only the beginning, and the opportunities with 4G LTE are limitless." In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink, the Company noted. More information: www.verizonwireless.com/lte ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |