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April 18, 2012

Verizon Unites LTE Service with Private IP Networks

Verizon has integrated its sprawling 4G LTE network with its global Private IP network service, giving enterprise customers the ability to use their LTE devices without having to route traffic over the public Internet.

The new offering should be ideal for businesses that require the high speeds associated with LTE but that can't afford to transmit data over unsecure, unmanaged connections.

"With a private network I go to the same tower as public networks but it routes me to an enterprise gateway," Stephen Goodman, the manager of Verizon's global WAN solutions, told Network World. "It never goes to the public network."

Verizon speculates that the new service will be especially beneficial for companies that maintain a large base of mobile employees who use corporate applications as well as enterprises that rely on machine-to-machine (M2M) technologies. Companies that specialize in industries like healthcare, energy and public safety should be early adopters.

"Whether it's used as reliable backup solution for ATMs or as a primary network solution for mobile video collaboration, this platform will introduce new revenue streams and help customers control costs," Kerry Bailey, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Verizon Enterprise Solutions, noted in a statement.

The concept of integrating Private IP networks with Verizon's wireless footprint is not new. In 2008, the company rolled out a similar initiative for its EV-DO wireless network, powered by 3G connections.

Wednesday's announcement is basically an extension of that service but for 4G LTE, known to be 10 times faster than 3G. Computer World reports that approximately 190,000 customers currently use the Private IP over EV-DO option.

Tomorrow, Verizon will expand the reach of its 4G service to 27 new markets; the nation's largest LTE network will soon cover more than two-thirds of the U.S. population. Verizon says its 4G LTE network will now cover more than six times the geographical area of its closest competitor.




Edited by Braden Becker


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