Many of our readers live in rural America where 3G internet is their only option for broadband internet connectivity since they are not in populated areas where cable & DSL are available. With the launch of Verizon's 4G LTE network, rural America may finally get speeds that meet or even exceed what cable or DSL is able to provide. At launch VZ4G is currently only available in select metropolitan markets, but according to Verizon's About Us page, they plan to start building out their 4G network into rural areas.
Verizon Wireless is aggressively building the nation’s first 4G LTE network across the same footprint that is currently covered by its nationwide 3G network, which covers more than 90% of the U.S. population. In order to provide access to this 4G LTE network to more of the U.S. population living in rural areas, Verizon Wireless plans to work with rural 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 LTE equipment and 700MHz spectrum.
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