SOUTHFIELD – Verizon Wireless announced Monday that it is bringing the world?s first large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution network to Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing and more of metropolitan Detroit on June 16, providing downloads speeds 10 times faster than 3G.

Cities, towns and major roads in the expanded coverage area include:

Flint Market

In Flint, Flushing and Grand Blanc;

Along Michigan Road 57 between Interstate 75 and Michigan Road 54;

And, along Interstate 75 to the Dixie Highway/Michigan Road 54 interchange.

Grand Rapids Market

In Cascade, East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kentwood and Wyoming;

From the north, Leonard Street between U.S. Highway 131 and Interstate 96;

Between U.S. Highway 131 and Interstate 96 south to 44th Street;

And, Broadmoor Avenue SE from 44th Street to 68th Street.

Lansing Market

In Dewitt, Dimondale, East Lansing, Haslett, Holt, Laingsburg, Lansing, Okemos and Waverly;

Along Interstate 69 between Business 69 and U.S. Highway 27;

And, along Interstate 96 between Webberville and the U.S. Route 27/Interstate 69.

Metro Detroit Market Expansion

In Ann Arbor, Brighton, Plymouth, Walled Lake and Ypsilanti;

Along Interstate 96 between Novi and Brighton;

Along U.S. Route 23 between Ann Arbor and Brighton;

Along Michigan Avenue between Canton and Ypsilanti;

And, along Interstate 94 between Romulus and Ann Arbor.

?Michigan is a very tech savvy state, and there?s been tremendous pent-up demand for the advantages our 4G LTE network brings,? said John Granby, president ?Michigan/Indiana/Kentucky Region, Verizon Wireless. ?With the ability to move large files faster and experience real-time, smooth video conferencing, business customers and consumers, alike, will enjoy the immediate benefits this advanced network offers. But, this is only the beginning. The capabilities of 4G LTE are limitless.?

In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink. Verizon Wireless began introducing the globe?s first large-scale LTE network on December 5, 2010, covering more than 110 million Americans, and is quickly expanding national coverage, currently offering service in 55 metropolitan areas. The company is rapidly building out its 4G LTE network, and is on course to deliver 4G LTE to its entire 3G wireless footprint by the end of 2013.

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