Most
awarded.
We’ve worked hard to become
the #1 network. Here’s what that
really means.
We have coverage
where it counts.
We cover
326.5 million
people
More than
98% of the U.S.
population
More than
2.56 million
square miles
Based on 9/15/2018 U.S. Census population
data. Verizon's 4G LTE service is available to
more than 326 million people in the U.S.
Best for a good reason.
There are no shortcuts to being number one. Here’s how our engineers deliver a network you can always rely on.
A history
of firsts.
2018
First to launch 5G Home Internet in Indianapolis, Houston, Los Angeles and Sacramento
2016
First U.S. provider to deploy LTE Advanced in cities nationwide
2014
First to launch XLTE, doubling 4G LTE bandwidth for faster peak speeds and greater capacity thanbefore in cities nationwide
2010
First to launch 4G LTE nationwide
2003
First to introduce 3G and roll it out nationally by 2005
And a future
of firsts, too.
We’re building the first and only 5G Ultra Wideband network. And it goes beyond super-fast speeds for your devices. Think self-driving cars and smart cities. It’s not just going to make things better. It’s going to change what better is and transform the way we live.
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