Customers Will Soon Have Access to Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network in Waycross, GA

Customers Will Soon Have Access to Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network in Waycross, GA

Waycross Latest Market to Join Nation's Largest 4G LTE Network Covering Nearly 75 Percent of U.S. Population.

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Aug. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless customers will be able to experience the speed and capabilities offered by its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network when it is introduced in Waycross, GA in coming weeks, the company announced today. 

The new market launch in Waycross will provide customers access to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to locally surf the Web, stream music and video, quickly access over-the-air applications, and stay in touch with family and friends at speeds up to 10 times faster than before.  Verizon Wireless currently covers more than 230 million people in 337 markets across the United States with the nation's largest 4G LTE network.           

When Verizon Wireless 4G LTE launches in Waycross, customers who visit or live in commercial and residential areas in the towns of Waycross, Douglas, Blackshear, Nahunta, Hoboken and Manor, as well as along U.S. Highway 82 from Nahunta to Manor, along U.S. Highway 84 from Blackshear to Sappville and along U.S. Highway 1 from Racepond to Dixie Union will have access to the nation's fastest 4G network.

"The future is here in Waycross and it is Verizon Wireless 4G LTE. Verizon Wireless customers with 4G LTE smartphones, tablet and other devices, will have direct access to the superfast speeds that are available in 337 other markets today," said Jonathan LeCompte, president - Georgia/Alabama region, Verizon Wireless. "Every day in every way, Verizon Wireless works to continue to provide our customers with the best wireless experience in the U.S.     We've always believed that the best wireless devices deserve the best wireless networks. We are bringing customers a level of wireless data service that is revolutionizing the way we communicate."

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 http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE and information on plans and pricing is available at http://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, theWithings WiFi Scale and the Helo TC Touch Controlled Helicopter, among others.  A full list of smart accessories can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/smartaccessories.     

Verizon Wireless customers can also 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 http://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 http://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 http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

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