January 21, 2010 | Verizon Wireless announced today that the company has selected Spirent Communications as a provider of testing solutions for the certification of devices that will operate on the nationwide 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network that Verizon Wireless is building on the Upper 700 MHz C-Block spectrum. Spirent solutions include hardware, test simulators, system simulators and software for test automation. Any organization considering offering devices on the upcoming Verizon Wireless LTE network can use these tools in preparation for device certification by independent labs.

Today’s announcement expands on the two companies’ existing relationship for testing devices and services. While Spirent is the first company selected by Verizon Wireless for providing approved LTE test equipment, Verizon Wireless expects to announce additional testing solutions.

To learn more about Spirent Communications’ LTE testing solutions, visit www.spirent.com/wireless/lte_ecosystem. Visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE wireless network.