[May 23, 2013] Verizon Wireless Bolsters 4G LTE Coverage in Franklin County, Maine Tweet May 23, 2013 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Verizon Wireless has recently enhanced fourth generation (4G) Long Term Evolution (LTE) network coverage in Franklin County, Maine. In a release, the Company said that 4G LTE empowers its wireless customers with compatible devices to surf the Web, post status updates and photos, and download files wirelessly at speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks. Verizon Wireless said that it first debuted its 4G LTE network in Lewiston-Auburn in December 2012 and in Augusta and Waterville areas in October 2012. Recently, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network further expanded within the following Maine communities: -Eustis -Farmington -New Sharon -Rangeley -Wilton "4G LTE is changing the way customers interact with the world via next generation apps, devices and solutions," said Dave MacBeth, Executive Director of Network for Verizon Wireless. "By investing in wireless broadband, we're investing in local communities and economies where our customers live, work and play." As of May 20, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is available to more than 287 million people in 497 markets across the U.S., representing more than 95 percent of the companies' 3G coverage. Verizon Wireless said customers can also take advantage of HomeFusion Broadband, a residential Internet solution that uses the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to bring reliable, high-speed Internet service to customers with limited broadband options. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]