Verizon Should Boost Revenues With 4G Launch

Fri, 11/26/2010 - 15:44 EDT - Seeking Alpha

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Verizon (VZ) is likely to launch its 4G LTE network in December 2010. This initial launch will cover 38 major markets including Boston, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C. However by end of 2013, Verizon plans to extend its LTE network to all of its current 3G coverage. Verizon has a competitive advantage in the sense that it is ahead of AT&T (T) in terms of LTE deployment (early market entry advantage) and its LTE 4G technology will offer better download speed than Sprint’s (S) WiMax 4G technology (technological advantage).Complete Story »

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