Verizon 4G Network Speed Results
The numbers from Verizon 4G are out and they look good. Based on testing in the Boston and Seattle areas, Verizon is saying publicly that average network speeds for a real life 4G network will be 5-12 Mbps for downloads and 2-5 Mbps for uploads.
That would make Verizon 4G one of the fastest phone networks in North America. The new network is due for launch in around 30 cities later this year, initially for non-phone devices like modems – Verizon compatible 4G phones aren’t expected in stores until 2011.
Verizon 4G – National By 2013
Verizon Wireless has completed technical tests for its forthcoming 4G mobile phone network in two US metro markets. The two cities – Seattle and Boston – are expected to be the first two areas launched when Verizon 4G starts rolling out in 2010.
Verizon plans to have 100 million people in 30 markets covered in the initial phase of its 4G network, with coverage of the entire United States by 2013.
Verizon 4G for Boston & Seattle
4G / LTE network trials are coming to Seattle and Boston later this year.
Verizon’s Chief Financial Officer John Killian confirmed the trials this week, adding the company was working towards a commercial launch of a 4G phone service in up to 30 markets next year.
The next-generation mobile network will at first supplement – and then eventually replace – the current CDMA / 3G network and will provide mobile users with data transfers of around 8-12 Mbps.
But what kind of phones can we expect to see available for Verizon 4G? Verizon’s CEO, Denny Strigl, says that over the coming months customer can look forward to a “steady stream of attractive devices”.
