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Verizon covers more than half of U.S. population with latest LTE network expansion

As of today, Verizon Wireless’ (VZ) LTE network cover more than half of the U.S. population. The carrier lit up 15 new markets today and now blankets a population of 160 million in 117 cities around the country.
The carrier launched and expanded its 4G service today in Tulsa, Okla..; Fort Collins, Colo.; Lansing, Mich.; Omaha, Neb.; Council Bluffs, Iowa; Northwest Arkansas, Johnstown and Altoona, Penn.; Memphis, Tenn.; Ithaca, N.Y.; Syracuse, N.Y.; Provo and Orem, Utah; greater Worcester, Mass.; Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio; the metrowest area of Massachusetts; and the capital region of New York.
The carrier appears well on track to meet its goal of reaching 185 million potential customers with its LTE network by the end of the year.

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Matt Kapko
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Former Feature writer for RCR Wireless NewsCurrently writing for CIOhttp://www.CIO.com/ Matt Kapko specializes in the convergence of social media, mobility, digital marketing and technology. As a senior writer at CIO.com, Matt covers social media and enterprise collaboration. Matt is a former editor and reporter for ClickZ, RCR Wireless News, paidContent and mocoNews, iMedia Connection, Bay City News Service, the Half Moon Bay Review, and several other Web and print publications. Matt lives in a nearly century-old craftsman in Long Beach, Calif. He enjoys traveling and hitting the road with his wife, going to shows, rooting for the 49ers, gardening and reading.