Verizon Wireless announced today it will introduce the nation’s largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in Barnstable, and six additional communities throughout Upper and Mid-Cape Cod, on May 17.

Verizon Wireless customers with compatible 4G LTE smartphones, modems, tablets and mobile hotspots will be able to wirelessly share music and photos, surf the Web, and download files up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks.

Verizon Wireless’ new 4G LTE network initially will be available in the following towns and villages across the Cape:

• Barnstable, including Villages of:
  • Barnstable
  • Centerville
  • Cotuit
  • Hyannis
  • Marstons Mills
  • Osterville
  • West Barnstable
  • Bourne
  • Dennis
  • Falmouth
  • Mashpee
  • Sandwich
  • Yarmouth

“Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network will offer tremendous opportunity to Cape Cod residents, businesses and visitors to better connect and innovate,” said Christine Berberich, New England Region President for Verizon Wireless. “As New England’s wireless leader, we continue to invest in and expand our 4G LTE coverage across the region and look forward to bringing these communities on board next week.”

Visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and a list of current markets.