Cellcom has inaugurated its LTE network in seven areas of Northeast and Central Wisconsin. In the first phase of the LTE rollout, the US regional operator covered Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh and Wausau, as well as parts of Oconto and Marinette Counties. Cellcom customers also have access to LTE in over 230 cities across the US, including Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago and Minneapolis. The operator will continue the LTE rollout in the region throughout 2012, offering average download speeds of 5-12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2-5 Mbps.
Cellcom launched its 4G LTE network today in seven areas of Northeast and Central Wisconsin.
“ The wireless landscape has changed dramatically over the past few years with data use skyrocketing in the form of applications, mobile web visits, streaming music and video downloads. The launch of 4G is an exciting development for Cellcom and our customers,” said Pat Riordan, President and CEO of Cellcom. “4G LTE technology opens the door to give consumers what they want and need, faster data interactions.”
Initially, Cellcom’s 4G LTE services can be accessed using the Novatel Wireless MiFi(R) 4510, a mobile hotspot product, which launched today. The MiFi allows you to connect up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices to the Internet and can toggle to 3G when away from the 4G LTE network. The device is available for $49.95 on promotion with a two-year agreement. This device can be used with either of Cellcom’s Mobile Broadband Internet plans (3 GB of data for $35 per month or 5 GB of data for $60 per month).
The first phase of Cellcom’s 4G LTE rollout includes cell sites in Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh, Wausau, and parts of Oconto and Marinette Counties. Cellcom customers also have access to 4G LTE in over 230 cities across the United States, including Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago and Minneapolis. Additional cell sites in Northeast and Central Wisconsin will light up throughout 2012 as the company continues its 4G rollout.
“ As a company, we have been committed to ensuring that our customers in the small cities and rural towns throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan have access to the same technology that is found in major metropolitan areas throughout the country,” said Riordan. “Our latest investment in bringing 4G LTE technology to our customers demonstrates this commitment.”
4G LTE technology improves data speeds, which is a major advantage in data-intensive activities such as streaming video and music, online gaming, and the rapidly growing number of activities with cloud-based applications. Customers can expect a data and Internet experience that is snappier and closer to real-time with download speeds averaging 5-12 mbps and upload speeds of 2-5 mbps, which is about 10 times faster than 3G.
Additional 4G LTE devices will be launched in coming months.
Cellcom is a wireless company that provides nationwide service through nearly 80 retail and agent locations throughout Wisconsin and Michigan. Cellcom is respected for its long-standing reputation of providing extraordinary customer care, and its renowned network is customized to its rural markets and customers. As a subsidiary of Nsight, Cellcom is part of a family of companies offering complete telecommunications services.
original article: www.umts-forum.org/content/view/4344/227/; http://www.cellcom.com/4g.html
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