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Verizon's LTE network covering 200M in 190 markets

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Verizon Wireless is launching its LTE network in 11 new markets and expanding coverage in seven markets on Dec. 15. Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network will be available to more than 200 million Americans in 190 markets, according to the operator.

Tomorrow the Verizon will turn on its 4G LTE network in Dover, Del.; Lafayette, Ind.; Fitchburg/Leominster, Mass.; Duluth, The Rochester Area and St. Cloud, Minn.; Manchester/Nashua, N.H.; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; Findlay/Tiffin and Youngstown/Warren, Ohio; and Indiana, Pa. Operator is also making expansions on Dec. 15 in San Diego and San Francisco; Washington, D.C.; Savannah, Ga.; Chicagoland, Ill.; and Baltimore and Hagerstown, Md.

“Introducing the 4G LTE network has been the fastest rollout of any next-generation network in our history. In one year and 10 days, we have brought 4G LTE to more than 200 million people. That’s more than twice as fast as our 3G network rollout,” said David Small, chief technical officer of Verizon Wireless.

Verizon will also start offering Motorola 's DROID RAZR in White beginning tomorrow. Customers can purchase the DROID RAZR in the new color for $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

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