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4G Smartphones, Modems and Hotspots Arrive on the Verizon Wireless Network in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre July 21
- Coverage area includes Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, portions of Luzerne, Lackawanna counties and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre International Airport
- Mobile broadband network delivers speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G networks
- Free Verizon Wireless 4G LTE "Tech Tour" coming to Wilkes-Barre July 21
- Part of company's $1.5 billion overall network investment in region since 2000
SCRANTON, Pa., July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Thursday, Verizon Wireless customers here will be able to surf the web, download files and share music and photos up to 10 times faster than before with Verizon Wireless' 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. Residents in Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre and portions of Luzerne and Lackawanna counties with 4G LTE smartphones, laptop modems and hotspots will be able to take advantage of speeds up to 10 times faster than the company's 3G network. Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre International Airport will also be covered by the 4G LTE service. To mark the launch of 4G LTE, Verizon Wireless will host a free 4G LTE "Tech Tour" public event on Thursday at The Woodlands Inn, Wilkes-Barre from 10 a.m. - Noon. The event will feature live demos, interaction with data experts and technology presentations.
"We are proud to help lead the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre community into the 4G LTE wireless broadband world, helping residents, small businesses and local government connect faster and more fully with each other and those outside our community," Mario Turco, Verizon Wireless regional president, said. "Our 4G LTE network is revolutionizing the way people communicate, and we know this connectivity will be a key communications and technology enabler for many years to come."
Smartphones, Hotspots and Laptop Modems
An array of devices have already launched to access the blazingly fast speeds of the 4G LTE network, including:
-- The Revolution(TM) from LG is the first Android(TM) smartphone that
gives Netflix subscribers access to movies and television shows through
a pre-loaded Netflix app. Customers can capture and share HD images or
videos on a 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen and take advantage of other
features including a rear-facing 5.0-megapixel camera with autofocus and
LED flash, a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat, 720p HD
video recording and playback, built-in HDMI output and SmartShare
capability for sharing multimedia content with HDMI capable displays and
Mobile Hotspot capability that allows customers to share 4G LTE with up
to 8 Wi-Fi-enabled devices or a 3G connection with up to 5 devices.
Available for $249.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- The DROID Charge by Samsung features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED(TM) Plus
display, a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and
front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for both stills and video chatting,
Android 2.2 platform, 1 GHz application processor, HTML 5 Web browser
and Mobile Hotspot capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE
connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices or the 3G connection with
up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $299.99 after discounts
with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- ThunderBolt(TM) by HTC smartphone is powered by Android(TM) 2.2 and has
an 8-megapixel rear facing camera and HD (720p) video recording,
1.3-megapixel front facing camera with video chatting capabilities,
newest generation of the 1GHz Snapdragon processor and Mobile Hotspot
capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE connection with up to
eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $249.99 after discounts with
a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- The 4G LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 offers full support for
Google(TM) Mobile Services, including Gmail(TM), YouTube(TM) and more; a
10.1-inch enhanced display with a 1280x800 resolution HD screen; 1 GHz
dual core application processor; a 2-megapixel front-facing camera and a
3-megapixel rear-facing camera; and Adobe® Flash® Player to deliver an
enhanced Internet browsing experience and access to content-rich
websites. Both consumers and business customers will find a multitude of
uses for the Galaxy Tab that range from video chat to business tools,
including those that allow for the opening and editing of documents,
spreadsheets and presentations. Available for $529.99 for the 16 GB
model and $629.99 for the 32 GB model after discounts with a new 2-year
customer agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L and the Samsung 4G
LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11 let customers share the 4G LTE internet
connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices at the same time. Each
available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L comes equipped with a fold-out
USB connector, a four color LED Service Status Indicator and an internal
antenna. Available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- Pantech's UML290 USB modem comes equipped with a fold-away, 180 degree
rotating USB connector, an LED Service Status Indicator and a internal
antenna. Available for $49.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
Coverage
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, so customers can enjoy the fast speeds of the world's first large-scale 4G LTE network. Verizon Wireless began introducing the globe's first large-scale LTE network on December 5, 2010, covering more than 110 million Americans, and is quickly expanding national coverage. The company is rapidly building out its 4G LTE network, and is on course to deliver 4G LTE to its entire 3G wireless footprint by the end of 2013.
In addition, the company is working with rural communications companies to collaboratively build and operate a 4G network in those areas using the tower and backhaul assets of the rural company and Verizon Wireless' core 4G LTE equipment and premium 700 MHz spectrum. To date, 10 rural carriers have announced their participation in the LTE in Rural America program and have leased spectrum covering, in total, more than 2.1 million people in rural communities and nearly 72,000 square miles.
When customers travel outside of a 4G coverage area, the devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable network in the country, allowing customers with laptops, tablets and smartphones to download and use cool apps, from mobile social networking platforms to GPS-enabled maps; rapidly browse the web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes, Hollywood gossip and more; work on-the-go with fast file sharing; and stream must-see video and customized radio stations.
4G LTE Data Plans, Promotions and Local Store Information
With the Revolution by LG, DROID Charge by Samsung and the ThunderBolt by HTC, customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan, beginning at $39.99 monthly access, and a 4G LTE data package. New Verizon Wireless customers will have the option of smartphone data packages starting at $30 for 2 GB of data, while existing Verizon Wireless smartphone customers with unlimited data plans upgrading their smartphones can keep their current data plans.
For the 4G LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon 4G LTE data package starting at $30 for 2 GB of data. Other data plans available for smartphones and tablets include $50 for 5 GB data and $80 for 10 GB of data.
4G LTE Mobile Broadband plans for the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510, Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L, LG VL600 4G LTE modem and Pantech UML290 USB modem begin at $50 monthly access for 5 GB of data. Data usage can be tracked by logging on to My Verizon online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon.
Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Sheldon Jones, Verizon Wireless, +1-215-638-5668, +1-215-219-8890 (cell), Sheldon.Jones@verizonwireless.com, http://www.twitter.com/VZWsheldon; or Natalie Neyer, +1-717-231-5331, nneyer@tierneyageny.com, http://www.twitter.com/VZWPhillyMetro
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
4G Smartphones, Modems and Hotspots Arrive on the Verizon Wireless Network in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre July 21
- Coverage area includes Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, portions of Luzerne, Lackawanna counties and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre International Airport
- Mobile broadband network delivers speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G networks
- Free Verizon Wireless 4G LTE "Tech Tour" coming to Wilkes-Barre July 21
- Part of company's $1.5 billion overall network investment in region since 2000
SCRANTON, Pa., July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Thursday, Verizon Wireless customers here will be able to surf the web, download files and share music and photos up to 10 times faster than before with Verizon Wireless' 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. Residents in Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre and portions of Luzerne and Lackawanna counties with 4G LTE smartphones, laptop modems and hotspots will be able to take advantage of speeds up to 10 times faster than the company's 3G network. Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre International Airport will also be covered by the 4G LTE service. To mark the launch of 4G LTE, Verizon Wireless will host a free 4G LTE "Tech Tour" public event on Thursday at The Woodlands Inn, Wilkes-Barre from 10 a.m. - Noon. The event will feature live demos, interaction with data experts and technology presentations.
"We are proud to help lead the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre community into the 4G LTE wireless broadband world, helping residents, small businesses and local government connect faster and more fully with each other and those outside our community," Mario Turco, Verizon Wireless regional president, said. "Our 4G LTE network is revolutionizing the way people communicate, and we know this connectivity will be a key communications and technology enabler for many years to come."
Smartphones, Hotspots and Laptop Modems
An array of devices have already launched to access the blazingly fast speeds of the 4G LTE network, including:
-- The Revolution(TM) from LG is the first Android(TM) smartphone that
gives Netflix subscribers access to movies and television shows through
a pre-loaded Netflix app. Customers can capture and share HD images or
videos on a 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen and take advantage of other
features including a rear-facing 5.0-megapixel camera with autofocus and
LED flash, a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat, 720p HD
video recording and playback, built-in HDMI output and SmartShare
capability for sharing multimedia content with HDMI capable displays and
Mobile Hotspot capability that allows customers to share 4G LTE with up
to 8 Wi-Fi-enabled devices or a 3G connection with up to 5 devices.
Available for $249.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- The DROID Charge by Samsung features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED(TM) Plus
display, a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and
front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for both stills and video chatting,
Android 2.2 platform, 1 GHz application processor, HTML 5 Web browser
and Mobile Hotspot capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE
connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices or the 3G connection with
up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $299.99 after discounts
with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- ThunderBolt(TM) by HTC smartphone is powered by Android(TM) 2.2 and has
an 8-megapixel rear facing camera and HD (720p) video recording,
1.3-megapixel front facing camera with video chatting capabilities,
newest generation of the 1GHz Snapdragon processor and Mobile Hotspot
capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE connection with up to
eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Available for $249.99 after discounts with
a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- The 4G LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 offers full support for
Google(TM) Mobile Services, including Gmail(TM), YouTube(TM) and more; a
10.1-inch enhanced display with a 1280x800 resolution HD screen; 1 GHz
dual core application processor; a 2-megapixel front-facing camera and a
3-megapixel rear-facing camera; and Adobe® Flash® Player to deliver an
enhanced Internet browsing experience and access to content-rich
websites. Both consumers and business customers will find a multitude of
uses for the Galaxy Tab that range from video chat to business tools,
including those that allow for the opening and editing of documents,
spreadsheets and presentations. Available for $529.99 for the 16 GB
model and $629.99 for the 32 GB model after discounts with a new 2-year
customer agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L and the Samsung 4G
LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11 let customers share the 4G LTE internet
connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices at the same time. Each
available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L comes equipped with a fold-out
USB connector, a four color LED Service Status Indicator and an internal
antenna. Available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- Pantech's UML290 USB modem comes equipped with a fold-away, 180 degree
rotating USB connector, an LED Service Status Indicator and a internal
antenna. Available for $49.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
Coverage
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, so customers can enjoy the fast speeds of the world's first large-scale 4G LTE network. Verizon Wireless began introducing the globe's first large-scale LTE network on December 5, 2010, covering more than 110 million Americans, and is quickly expanding national coverage. The company is rapidly building out its 4G LTE network, and is on course to deliver 4G LTE to its entire 3G wireless footprint by the end of 2013.
In addition, the company is working with rural communications companies to collaboratively build and operate a 4G network in those areas using the tower and backhaul assets of the rural company and Verizon Wireless' core 4G LTE equipment and premium 700 MHz spectrum. To date, 10 rural carriers have announced their participation in the LTE in Rural America program and have leased spectrum covering, in total, more than 2.1 million people in rural communities and nearly 72,000 square miles.
When customers travel outside of a 4G coverage area, the devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable network in the country, allowing customers with laptops, tablets and smartphones to download and use cool apps, from mobile social networking platforms to GPS-enabled maps; rapidly browse the web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes, Hollywood gossip and more; work on-the-go with fast file sharing; and stream must-see video and customized radio stations.
4G LTE Data Plans, Promotions and Local Store Information
With the Revolution by LG, DROID Charge by Samsung and the ThunderBolt by HTC, customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan, beginning at $39.99 monthly access, and a 4G LTE data package. New Verizon Wireless customers will have the option of smartphone data packages starting at $30 for 2 GB of data, while existing Verizon Wireless smartphone customers with unlimited data plans upgrading their smartphones can keep their current data plans.
For the 4G LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon 4G LTE data package starting at $30 for 2 GB of data. Other data plans available for smartphones and tablets include $50 for 5 GB data and $80 for 10 GB of data.
4G LTE Mobile Broadband plans for the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510, Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L, LG VL600 4G LTE modem and Pantech UML290 USB modem begin at $50 monthly access for 5 GB of data. Data usage can be tracked by logging on to My Verizon online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon.
Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Sheldon Jones, Verizon Wireless, +1-215-638-5668, +1-215-219-8890 (cell), Sheldon.Jones@verizonwireless.com, http://www.twitter.com/VZWsheldon; or Natalie Neyer, +1-717-231-5331, nneyer@tierneyageny.com, http://www.twitter.com/VZWPhillyMetro
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com