Verizon LTE launch marks start of turf war, say analysts2010-12-06 11:27 by DanielaTags: Verizon, LTE
Verizon yesterday launched its '4G' LTE service, claiming a tenfold increase in speed over its 3G EVDO network, at 5-12Mbps for downloads and 2-5Mbps upload. The service is initially available in 36 cities and 60 airports, which means it covers about a third of the US population. The company says it expects coverage to match that of its existing 3G network by 2013. As Verizon doesn't yet offer any LTE-capable phones, users need to buy one of a pair of 4G USB modems. And while Sprint offers an unlimited data plan, Verizon's offerings all carry a cap, with 5GB costing $50 and 10GB $80. There's a $10 per gigabyte overage fee. At these prices, Verizon is undercutting its own 3G services in an attempt to capture as much of the market as possible before there's any more competition. Clearwire is already offering a WiMax network in 68 locations, and T-Mobile plans to bring a 4G HSPA+ network to more than 80. Read more -here-
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