Verizon Wireless to expand 4G LTE network | Arts & Culture

BRUNSWICK, COLUMBUS and NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Verizon Wireless has announced that area residents will soon be able to use the company’s 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, said to be the largest 4G LTE network in the country, according to a release from the company.

According to Verizon, using the 4G LTE network, customers will be able to access wireless data usage for sharing photos and music and files, internet surfing and downloading at a speed 10 times faster than their current 3G Network starting March 15.

With Verizon’s 4G LTE network, customers can enjoy the best experience in wireless data usage when they stream video, share music and photos, download files, and surf the Web with speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon’s 3G network.

The expansion includes the following towns and cities: Bolton, Calabash, Castle Hayne, Lake Waccamaw. Sandy Creek, Sunset Beach, US Hwy 74, between Leland and Whiteville, and Whiteville.

In April 2011, Verizon launched 4G LTE in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

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