Verizon Wireless Expands Its 4G LTE Network in Gig Harbor

Starting Thursday, July 19, Verizon Wireless customers in Gig Harbor will have access to 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) speeds in more places when the company expands the nation’s largest 4G LTE network in 32 markets and launches coverage in 33 new markets. Verizon Wireless first launched its 4G LTE network in Seattle in December 2010.  

The expanded 4G LTE coverage areas include Gig Harbor and Belfair. 

Verizon Wireless is also expanding and introducing the network in Bellingham on July 19. 

“The continued expansion of our 4G LTE network in Gig Harbor and Belfair further demonstrates our ongoing commitment to provide our customers with the highest quality communications technology,” said Bobby Morrison, Pacific Northwest Region President. “With the new and expanded markets, customers will be able to enjoy the best experience in wireless data when they stream video, share music and photos, download files and surf the Web with speeds up to 10 times faster than before.”

With the new and expanded markets, the company’s 4G LTE network will be available to 337 markets in the United States including Eugene, Salem and Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Centralia, Olympia, Tacoma/Puyallup, Seattle, Everett, Marysville, Mount Vernon and Spokane.