Verizon Wireless announced Thursday it will expand its 4G LTE network to Baker, Denham Springs and Walker. The Baton Rouge market is one of 32 across the country expanding its 4G LTE network. Verizon announced Lafayette is receiving the 4G LTE network. “With the new and expanded markets, customers will be able to enjoy the best experience in wireless data usage when they stream video, share music and photos, download files and surf the Web with speeds up to 10 times faster than before,” says Krista Bourne, president of Verizon’s Houston/Gulf Coast Region. Local respondents to a recent survey on Baton Rouge cell service named Verizon and AT&T as nearly tied for having the overall best service, with Verizon having a slight edge. Read more about the survey here. AT&T announced today it will follow Verizon’s lead in introducing wireless plans that let subscribers connect up to 10 phones or other devices. Get more detail on that story here.
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