WHAT: The Verizon Wireless network is ready for the thousands of fans
heading to Austin this weekend to enjoy motor racing. Network
technicians have enhanced coverage and increased capacity around
the Circuit of the Americas to ensure peak performance for
attendees.
Verizon has recently expanded its XLTE technology to more Texas
locations, including Austin, to boost 4G LTE network capacity and
high-speed services. Customers with XLTE-ready devices can take
advantage of Verizon's original, nationwide 700 MHZ 4G LTE
spectrum as well as the new AWS spectrum that has been activated
in high-traffic areas in more than half of our 4G LTE markets
nationwide.
WHEN: October 31 - November 3, 2014
WHERE: 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd
Austin, TX 78617
WHO: Call Audrey Lundy if you need a spokesperson from the Verizon
Wireless network team to answer network questions.
BACKGROUND: XLTE is a consumer-friendly way of describing the added capacity
(bandwidth) that is being delivered over the Verizon Wireless 4G
LTE network through activation of the service on the company's
additional AWS spectrum. For a full list of XLTE markets please
visit here. For additional information about XLTE, check out:
XLTE BY THE NUMBERS
For additional details on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network visit
http://verizonwireless.com/lte. To see how the Verizon Wireless
4G LTE network is impacting customers and businesses across the
country, visit the Verizon Wireless News Center.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest and most reliable 4G LTE network. As the largest wireless company in the U.S., Verizon Wireless serves 106.2 million retail customers, including 100.1 million retail postpaid customers. Verizon Wireless is wholly owned by Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. For the latest news and updates about Verizon Wireless, visit our News Center at http://www.verizonwireless.com/news or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Audrey Lundy
Verizon Wireless
972.444.5516
audrey.lundy@verizonwireless.com
@VZWAudrey on Twitter
/PRNewswire/ -- Oct. 29, 2014/
SOURCE Verizon Wireless