Verizon Wireless today announced the early launch of its 4G LTE network in the Grand Rapids area, but now is making a correction its service areas.
A spokesperson says the network is now active in Grand Rapids, Cascade Township, East Grand Rapids, Kentwood and Wyoming, but not Grandville as the company had earlier reported. However, the carrier is planning a second phase expansion of the LTE network in Grand Rapids area this year.
Verizon's coverage maps have not been updated online, but a spokesperson says the maps will be refreshed closer to the original June 16 launch date.
Verizon promises its 4G network delivers speeds of up to 5-12 megabits per second and upload speeds of 2-5 Mbps. Verizon's 3G network is generally considered the slowest of the major U.S. networks, with speeds of 0.6-1.4 Mbps down and 0.5 Mbps up.
Anyone have experiences to share in the comments about their 4G LTE Verizon phones? Commenter Christian Bell reports getting 5.3 Mbps upload and download speeds.