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U.S. telco aggregates three spectrum bands, offers access to upgraded network at no additional cost.
Verizon this week rolled out LTE-Advanced services at no extra cost in 461 cities across the U.S.
The upgraded network uses a combination of 700-MHz, AWS, and PCS spectrum in order to provide peak throughput of up to 225 Mbps when two carriers are aggregated, and up to 300 Mbps when three carriers are aggregated.
"Verizon LTE-Advanced means your data session moves more quickly over the best network," said Nicki Palmer, Verizon’s chief wireless network engineer. "Imagine a road with multiple lanes in which, once you pick a lane, that’s the lane you drive in. That describes our award-winning 4G LTE network. Continuing the metaphor, Verizon LTE-Advanced allows cars to change lanes efficiently and flawlessly, balancing the flow of traffic and getting drivers to their destinations more efficiently."
As well as major cities, Verizon’s LTE-Advanced network also covers major roads, country roads, and various rural areas.
Verizon joins the growing ranks of global operators that have rolled out LTE-A.
According to statistics shared by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) earlier this month, 147 telcos in 69 countries have rolled out LTE-A.
The industry body expects Gigabit-capable LTE networks will begin entering commercial service by the end of 2016.
