NEW ORLEANS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In just 18 months, Verizon Wireless has introduced the nation's largest 4G LTE network with coverage now available to more than two-thirds of the U.S. population in 230 markets across the country.

"The rapid deployment of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is a testament to the right technology, our strong partnerships and our determination to create an ecosystem for developing the best and most innovative products and solutions for our customers," said David Small, chief technical officer of Verizon Wireless. "Today, our customers are discovering that 4G LTE is helping them reinvent the way they communicate with family and friends, and in the business world. We remain committed to investing in our network to ensure we continue to lead the industry in 4G LTE deployment, so that our customers can enjoy the full benefits of this great new technology today."

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network was launched on December 5, 2010 to 110 million people across the United States. Today, the network covers more than 200 million people, two-thirds of the U.S. population, in 230 markets across the country. By the end of 2012, the company's 4G LTE network will be available to more than 260 million people in more than 400 markets across the United States, enabling more people to leverage the speed and innovation offered with 4G LTE.

Products and solutions

Verizon Wireless currently offers its customers more options than any other service provider when it comes to selecting a 4G LTE-enabled device. The company provides more than 20 4G LTE devices, including smartphones, tablets, netbooks, notebooks, modems and mobile hotspots, all on the nation's fastest 4G network. Today, the company announced that it will soon launch the DROID Incredible 4G LTE by HTC, which will allow users to shoot HD video and capture photos at the same time with its Video Pic feature, all over the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. The company also recently introduced the Verizon Jetpack™ 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4620L, to take 4G LTE speeds on the go, and the Lucid™ by LG, an easy-to-use smartphone offering 4G LTE speeds at a low price.

Verizon Wireless also recently introduced [ HomeFusion(SM) -- 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, particularly in areas where Internet options are limited or are not currently available.

Innovation and collaboration

Following the launch of its 4G LTE network, Verizon opened the [ LTE Innovation Center ] located in Waltham, Mass., and has worked with some of the nation's leading technology companies to create products and solutions that will change the face of communications. Since its opening day in July 2011, the Verizon LTE Innovation Center has hosted hundreds of industry and technology leaders and other visitors from around the world to discuss technology questions and rapidly develop, test and prototype nearly 100 4G LTE-enabled products. More than a dozen of these non-traditional, 4G LTE-enabled products that began at the Verizon LTE Innovation Center are now available to customers, with many more in the pipeline.

For more information on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, visit [ www.verizonwireless.com/lte ].

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 93.0 million retail customers, including 88.0 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 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 ].

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