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WHO:

Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network

WHAT:

Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network is expanding in the Dayton area on Dec. 20. Verizon Wireless customers in portions of Darke and Preble counties will be able to experience the speed and capabilities offered by the nation's largest 4G LTE network when the company expands the service tomorrow.  

WHERE:

Along Interstate 127 covering Camden and Eaton, including the town of Arcanum.

For street-level detail of coverage and more, please visit [ www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE ].

WHEN:

Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012

BACKGROUND:

Two years after its launch, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network  offers more 4G LTE coverage than all other competitors' networks combined, with coverage currently available to more than 250 million people throughout the United States. On Thursday, Dec. 20, the network will expand to offer 4G LTE service in 470 markets throughout the country. 

"With our 4G LTE network, customers can take advantage of the speeds offered by our 4G LTE devices and the innovative solutions that leverage 4G LTE technology to enhance connectivity," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia,Verizon Wireless. "We will continue aggressively expanding and enhancing our 4G LTE network in the Dayton area and across the country to provide our customers with the best wireless experience possible."   

According to a report issued last week by [ RootMetrics ], Verizon won both the data and combined performance categories for the second consecutive time in Dayton. To evaluate the Dayton area (as defined by the U.S. Census), RootMetrics performed 11,102 call, data, and text tests.

To learn more about the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, please visit [ http://news.verizonwireless.com/news/2012/12/verizon-wireless-4G-LTE-two-year-anniversary.html ]. For a full list of 4G LTE markets please visit [ www.verizonwireless.com/lte ].