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Verizon to boost 4G LTE with ‘small cells’ rollout later this year

By Cory Gunther
on 22 May, 2013

Verizon has been on a roll lately regarding their updates and continued improvements to their 4G LTE network, and today we have even more good news. Aside from the odd special announcement of Viva Movil this afternoon, we're also learning Verizon Wireless will begin deploying a series of small cells throughout the US later this year. What are small cells? Read on for more details on how this will improve your connection.

Verizon 4G LTE approaching 500 markets milestone

By Cory Gunther
on 20 May, 2013

Today the team over at Verizon Wireless are back sharing more details about their exhaustive and competitive 4G LTE network rollout. Confirming that after a few new markets have launched with LTE today, their numbers have reached an all-time high and they are approaching another milestone. As of today Verizon 4G LTE is available in 497 markets across the US.

AT&T details the latest 4G LTE expansions

By Robert Nelson
on 8 May, 2013

Coming just a few days after the previous expansion, AT&T has announced the latest for the 4G LTE network rollout. The last time around brought good news for those in select cities of Kansas, Missouri and Texas and as of today it looks like new and expanded coverage has arrived for those in seven states as well as in Puerto Rico.

AT&T 4G LTE expands in Kansas, Missouri and Texas

By Robert Nelson
on 6 May, 2013

AT&T has announced their latest 4G LTE expansion. While this roll-out doesn't include as many markets as the last go around, there is probably something to be said for the timing as this update has arrived less than a week after the last. This latest bit is dealing with five markets across Kansas, Missouri and Texas.

Pantech Perception hands-on and unboxing

By Cory Gunther
on 1 May, 2013

Today we have another unique handset to share with everyone from the folks at Verizon Wireless and Pantech. This 4.8-inch 720p display rocking smartphone is called the Pantech Perception and recently became available on Verizon for those on a budget. With specs similar to the Galaxy S III, and some features we've seen on the S4, it was worth a quick look so take a peek below.

AT&T 4G LTE coverage expands across ten states

By Robert Nelson
on 30 Apr, 2013

We have seen plenty of 4G LTE expansion news coming from AT&T lately. We have seen several announcements this month alone and as of today we have word of expanded coverage across ten states. This latest LTE expansion includes coverage for those in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Washington.

T-Mobile LTE rollout expected to continue next month

By Robert Nelson
on 26 Apr, 2013

T-Mobile launched their LTE network back towards the end of March with coverage for seven markets. While seven markets is fairly small as compared to carriers such as Verizon Wireless and AT&T, T-Mobile had previously announced plans to have LTE available for 100 million users by mid-year and 200 million users by years end.

AT&T expands 4G LTE coverage across eight states

By Robert Nelson
on 25 Apr, 2013

AT&T seems to be offering these 4G LTE expansion updates on a fairly regular basis these days. The most recent came back on April 18, however we have been seeing these types of expansion announcements several times a month lately. On that note, this latest touches on coverage across eight states including Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Virginia and West Virginia.

Verizon voice-over LTE support coming next year

By Robert Nelson
on 23 Apr, 2013

Previous reports pegged voice-over LTE support as coming to Verizon Wireless in 2013, however based on new details it is now looking as if that support will not be arriving until next year. These latest details come by way of Verizon CFO Fran Shammo who said the voice-over LTE support would be launching commercially in "early next year."

Rogers lights up 7 new 4G LTE markets

By Cory Gunther
on 22 Apr, 2013

Carriers across the U.S. have been busy updating and improving their networks to 4G LTE speeds, but they aren't the only ones. We usually hear reports of Verizon, AT&T, and recently T-Mobile boasting their networks, but today's about Rogers up in Canada. They've recently confirmed 7 new locations will be getting the LTE treatment.