4G LTE

Leading the industry
in wireless technology.

America's most reliable network.

As our customers add more devices and find more ways to use them, we’re constantly increasing the density of our network. Since 2000, we've invested more than $145 billion to meet today’s surging demand for wireless data and video, and to get our network ready for 5G wireless technology. 

Our commitment to network excellence has kept us at the top of J.D. Power® 2003-2023 Volume 1 and 2 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Studies -- thirty one times in a row.*

* Verizon is #1 for Network Quality in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, North Central, Southwest, West regions. Verizon has also received the highest number of awards in network quality for the 31st time as compared to all other brands in the J.D. Power 2003-2023 Volume 1 and 2 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Studies. Network Quality measures customers’ satisfaction with their network performance with wireless carriers. For J.D. Power 2023 award information, visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

Coverage where it counts.

Verizon commercially launched the nation’s first 4G LTE network in December 2010.

Explore Verizon 5G and 4G LTE network coverage in your area.

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4G explained

What is 4G LTE and why it matters.

If you aren't sure what exactly 4G LTE means, you're not alone. Below is a quick primer on what it is and how it applies in your day-to-day life.

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How is 5G different from 4G?

It isn’t as simple as 4 plus 1. Get to know the massive leap coming to wireless technology.

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Leading the industry. First on 5G.

Verizon built its own 5G technology to accelerate testing and drive the development of a worldwide 5G standard.

And we continue to work with our other technology partners to further advance 5G technology and reach important milestones on the path to full deployment—both in the lab and, most importantly, in the real world where it matters most.

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