Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network Expands In The Sioux City, Iowa, Area On Aug. 16

SIOUX CITY, IA — Verizon Wireless today announced that its customers will have access to its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in more places, when the company expands its 4G LTE network on Aug. 16. in 38 markets, including the Sioux City area, and launches coverage in 34 new markets.       

Verizon Wireless first launched its 4G LTE network in Sioux City on Oct. 20, 2011. The expanded 4G LTE coverage area will include the communities of Cherokee, Cleghorn, Correctionville, Holstein, Ida Grove, Lawton, Le Mars, Marcus, Meriden, Merrill, Moville and Remsen.  In addition new 4G coverage will be along the following major highways:

• Northeast on U.S. Highway 75 to Le Mars;
• East from Le Mars on State Highway 3 to Cherokee;
• South from Cherokee on U.S. Highway 59 to Ida Grove;
• And, East from Sioux City on U.S. Highway 20 to Holstein.

In addition to expanding its 4G LTE network in Sioux City, Verizon Wireless is also expanding its Iowa network from Des Moines to Ames and in the Iowa City area on Aug. 16.  The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is currently available in Iowa in the greater Des Moines area, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Iowa City, Sioux City, the Quad Cities area and many more rural communities. 

“The expansion of our high-speed network will enable customers to use their 4G LTE devices in more parts of Iowa to stay in touch with family, friends and colleagues, all with speeds up to 10 times faster than before,” said Seamus Hyland, president-Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless. “We will continue expanding and enhancing our 4G LTE network in this state and across the country to provide our customers with the best wireless experience possible.”

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is America’s largest 4G network with coverage available to nearly 75 percent of the U.S. population.  With the new and expanded markets, the company’s 4G LTE network will be available to 371 markets across the United States. By year’s end, the company plans for its 4G LTE network to cover more than 400 U.S. markets.

4G LTE Coverage and Speed

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink. 

When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, 4G LTE devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless’ 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast.  Verizon Wireless’ 3G network is the most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their area, or when they travel to areas already covered by 4G LTE. 

For more information about Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network, visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte. Coverage maps are available online.

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About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

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