The largest mobile operator in the US, Verizon announced that it has turned on LTE Advanced(LTE-A) in 461 cities across the country. The Operator claims that its 288 million mobile customers across the 461 cities can now enjoy 50 percent faster peak download speeds.
Verizon LTE Advanced uses software to combine two or three bandwidth channels on 700 MHz, AWS, and PCS spectrum into one larger channel to speed mobile data.
Verizon customers using any of the 39 LTE Advanced-capable phones and tablets already on its network – including top-selling Samsung Galaxy S6 and S7 smartphones, Moto Droids and Apple iPhones, can benefit the LTE-A network. As new devices from Apple, Samsung, LG and other manufacturers are introduced, they will be LTE Advanced-capable right out of the box, said Verizon.
Verizon said that its internal tests show that the three-channel carrier aggregation can reach peak download speeds of up to 300 Mbps, while the two-channel carrier aggregation allows peak download speeds of up to 225 Mbps.
Verizon's rivals Sprint, T-Mobile, and AT&T are also aggressively rolling out and launching the LTE-A technology in their key markets.
Tami Erwin, head of operations for Verizon’s wireless unit
Verizon LTE Advanced works like a turbocharger on an engine. Speed boosts kick in when you need it most, with big data use. That’s when you get the big peak boost of Verizon LTE Advanced.
Nicki Palmer, Verizon’s chief wireless network engineer
Continuing the metaphor, Verizon LTE Advanced allows cars to change lanes efficiently and flawlessly, balancing the flow of traffic and getting drivers to their destinations more efficiently. That means blindingly fast data transmissions when you need it most.
