Verizon tests LTE

March 10, 2010

Verizon Wireless revealed results of its ongoing Long Term Evolution (LTE) field tests in Boston and Seattle, reporting the test networks produced peak speeds of 50Mbps (downlink) and 25Mbps (uplink).

Verizon said in practical use the network will be able to produce average downlink speeds of 5Mbps-12Mbps and average upload speeds of 2Mbps-5Mbps.

The company expects to deploy commercial LTE networks in about 30 markets by the end of the year, and doubling that during 2011.

In a statement Verizon Wireless released, Sr. Vice President and CTO Tony Melone stated: “Our LTE rollout plan positions Verizon Wireless to be a global leader in 4G LTE deployment. We are on track to deliver an outstanding wireless data experience … As device makers, manufacturers and others around the world begin to introduce newer and faster products to take advantage of these incredible new speeds, Verizon Wireless will be positioned to offer our customers new and exciting products on the nation's first 4G LTE network.”