February 17, 2010 - Verizon Wireless announced today that the company has selected Rohde & Schwarz as a provider of testing solutions for the certification of devices that will operate on the nationwide 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network Verizon Wireless is building on the Upper 700 MHz C-Block spectrum. Rohde & Schwarz will provide test platform solutions which include system simulators, channel simulators and software for automation. Any person or organization considering offering devices on the upcoming Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network can use these tools in preparation for device certification by independent labs.

Today’s announcement marks the first time that companies have worked together for device testing platforms. Verizon Wireless previously announced it is working with Spirent Communications as a provider of testing equipment solutions for wireless devices that will operate on its 4G LTE wireless network. This announcement expands the platforms supporting Verizon Wireless LTE testing requirements.

To learn more about the Rohde & Schwarz testing solutions, visit www.rohde-schwarz.com. Visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE wireless network.