Verizon announced today that it will release it's 4G network Sunday.  It will be released for computers first, and then eventually it will make its way to smartphones.  I consider this the first real account for 4G.  T-Mobile and Sprint have already released their versions of 4G, but both of those companies are relatively unpopular in America, Verizon boasts the biggest network.  By Sunday, Verizon hopes that 4G will be available to roughly 110 million people immediately.  Unlike T-Mobile and Sprint, whose 4G network took much time to reach even the bigger cities, Verizon will provide coverage in the US's largest cities immediately.  AT&T is planning on releasing their 4G network at some point in the upcoming year.


While reading this article, there was a link in regards to how even Verizon's 4G is not really 4G.  Under the full capabilities of 4G, a person should have the ability to download a HD movie in roughly 3 minutes. None of the 3 companies who claim to have a 4G network actually have a fully-able 4G network.  Verizon and Sprint actually upgraded their network to a different network, yet one that still is not fully 4G.  T-Mobile chose to just aggressively update their already existing network to have the abilities that Verizon and Sprint have.  The best way to summarize what this particular article is trying to say is "The term 4G has become meaningless and confusing as hell for wireless customers."  It is believed that the term "4G" will eventually vanish and companies will have to reset their whole PR campaigns.