Keep In Touch Wireless

This morning Verizon Wireless had just announced its 4G LTE Network launching Dec 5th with 2 LTE USB Modems. 38 Markets will go live on Dec 5th as well as 60 metropolitan airports across the United States.

Prices for the USB Device will be $99.99 after $50 Mail in rebate on a 2 year contract and the Plans will start at $50/month for 5GB and $80/month for 10GB with overages at $10 per 1GB.

From the press release, Dan Mead, president and chief executive officer of Verizon Wireless, said, “Beginning Sunday, Verizon Wireless is making the best network even better. Our initial 4G LTE launch gives customers access to the fastest and most advanced mobile network in America and immediately reaches more than one-third of all Americans, right where they live. That’s just the start. We will quickly expand 4G LTE, and by 2013 will reach the existing Verizon Wireless 3G coverage area.”

With 4G LTE, Verizon is expecting download speeds of 5-12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2-5 Mbps, up to 10x faster as current data speeds.