GigaomVerizon is transitioning 3G spectrum to LTE in 10 cities
Four years after LTE first launched, Verizon is starting the slow death of its 3G networks. It’s rolling out LTE on its PCS bands, formerly used for EV-DO, in 10 markets. Read more »
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