Verizon Wireless has disclosed expected speeds for its upcoming LTE network. They say the technology will support average data rates per user of 5-12 Mbps on download and 2-5 Mbps on uploads. LTE latency will be roughly one-fourth that of existing 3G technologies, and they say it will be more than 10 times faster than 3G. LTE compares favorably to WiMax, which supports download speeds of up to 10 Mbps and average downloads of 3-6 Mbps. Verizon however has yet to disclose pricing for its 4G services. Verizon promises to be the first U.S. operator to launch LTE, starting with 25 to 30 markets in 2010 and covering roughly 100 million people. The operator vows to extend coverage to its current 3G footprint in 2013.
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