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Verizon provides ongoing leadership in evolution of 4G LTE Advanced and fiber network technologies, and is first to 5G in 2018

Company engineers’ relentless focus on innovation leads to numerous network milestones

NEW YORK, Dec. 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — We don’t wait for the future. We build it. At Verizon, it’s not just a motto – it’s the way we work. In 2018, we ushered in the beginning of the fourth industrial revolution by introducing the world’s first commercial 5G service, Verizon 5G Home, in areas of Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles and Sacramento. Built on the world’s first and only 5G Ultra Wideband Network, we were first in the world to provide a commercial 5G network, with plans for expansion of broadband internet and the launch of 5G mobility service.

First to 5G

In 2018, we achieved a series of 5G technological firsts with our technology partners, including:

“Throughout the years, we’ve created platforms that have spurred technological innovation and economic development, introducing mobile data and then really making mobile internet and the ecosystem around it ubiquitous with 4G LTE.  We think what happened with 4G was small compared to the possibilities we open up with 5G.  Enabling ultra-reliable, low-latency connections at scale, and moving cloud computing capabilities to the edge builds a platform that will allow society to create things we can’t even imagine yet.  2018 was a huge year in advancing that new technology,” said Kyle Malady, Chief Technology Officer.

Continued investment and innovation in 4G LTE Advanced Technologies

While focusing on driving 5G innovation in the wireless industry, we continued our relentless focus on innovation and continued investment in our award-winning 4G LTE network, underscoring our commitment to our customers to make the best network experience even better.

In 2018, we continued our network leadership by:

The last year also saw significant advancements for enterprise customers, including some key milestones in the development of networks for IoT applications including:

Continued focus on infrastructure to strengthen our networks

In 2018, fiber took center stage as we advanced deployment of our deep fiber network while working to converge our services on that fiber infrastructure and deploy newer technologies to create even greater capabilities within our fiber footprint.  Some of those efforts included:

Our network was there for our communities and first responders when we were needed most

When Hurricanes Florence and Michael devastated parts of the southeast and wildfires destroyed tens of thousands of acres of land in California, Verizon was there to provide reliable communications when our customers and first responders needed us most.  Verizon remains committed to those communities, donating millions of dollars to disaster recovery efforts and helping repair and rebuild those communities.

Third-Party Network Awards:

While we’re making these breakthroughs to offer the best experience for you possible, our engineers’ tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed. Some of the independent, third party recognition and awards our teams won on behalf of our customers in 2018 include: 

2019: Innovation and Continued Technology Leadership

At Verizon we have a saying:  Our best was good for today – tomorrow we’ll do better.  Our relentless focus on better is what drives us.  2018 was a banner year for Verizon’s network.  2019 will bring even greater innovations and opportunities for our customers.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York City, generated $126 billion in 2017 revenues. The company operates America’s most reliable wireless network and the nation’s premier all-fiber network and delivers integrated solutions to businesses worldwide. Verizon’s corporate responsibility prioritizes the environmental, social and governance issues most relevant to its business and impact to society. Its Oath subsidiary reaches people around the world with a dynamic house of media and technology brands.

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Karen Schulz
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Karen.Schulz@verizonwireless.com
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