Verizon Wireless Expands 4G LTE Network in Macon Area

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Aug. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced customers will have greater access to its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in the Macon area, when it expands into the towns of Cordele, Fort Valley, Hawkinsville and Dublin in the coming weeks.

Verizon Wireless currently offers the nation's largest 4G LTE network with coverage available to more than 230 million people across the United States – nearly 75 percent of the U.S. population.  By year's end, the company plans to cover more than 400 U.S. markets.

The expansion of its 4G LTE network in the coming weeks will enable customers in more parts of the Macon area to use their 4G LTE wireless devices to surf the Web, stream music and video, access thousands of applications, and stay in touch with family and friends, all with speeds up to 10 times faster than before.    

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is currently available in Macon, North Macon, Warner Robins, Perry, Byron and Centerville, and at Lake Tobesofkee, Macon Municipal Airport and Robins Air Force Base. With the planned network expansion, residents in areas such as Perry, Fort Valley, Hawkinsville, Dublin, and areas of Georgia along Interstate 16 and Interstate 75 North of Macon, Cordele and Crisp, U.S. Highway 41, U.S. Highway 280, state Route 300, state Route 90 and Interstate 75 will have access to the nation's fastest 4G network.   

"The future is here in central Georgia and it is Verizon Wireless 4G LTE. We offer our customers the nation's largest 4G LTE network, available in more markets than all other U.S. wireless providers combined," said Jonathan LeCompte, president – Georgia/Alabama region, Verizon Wireless.  "With our expanded 4G LTE network, customers can download files, upload pictures, stream video, and more, through a variety of 4G LTE devices, all with the fastest 4G experience possible." 

Verizon Wireless customers can choose from the largest selection of 4G LTE devices to experience the nation's fastest 4G network.  Devices include a variety of tablets, mobile hotspots, smartphones and more, including the Samsung Galaxy S^® III and the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC.  Details on available devices can be found at www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE and information on plans and pricing is available at www.verizonwireless.com/plans.

Verizon Wireless also offers a variety of smart accessories that customers can use with their 4G LTE devices.  These accessories include the FitBit Ultra Wireless Activity Tracker, the Withings WiFi Scale and the Helo TC Touch Controlled Helicopter, among others.  A full list of smart accessories can be found at www.verizonwireless.com/smartaccessories.    

Verizon Wireless customers also can take advantage of HomeFusion^℠ Broadband, a solution that leverages the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to deliver high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband.

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.   

Visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and a list of current markets.   

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE,NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE,NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit 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 www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE Verizon Wireless