By now, we all should know that Verizon’s 4G plans are to go with LTE (Long Term Evolution) instead of WiMAX like Sprint. Sprint’s first 4G-compatible device, the Evo 4G, will be available in a few weeks. Verizon’s CEO, Lowell McAdam, has confirmed that Verizon will be releasing three to five LTE-compatible handsets by May 2011. He wasn’t able to confirm which manufacturers will produce those devices, but he said “all the major manufacturers we’re talking to today are making the transition to LTE”.
He also talked about upcoming LTE tablet devices, and confirmed that Samsung , Motorola, and LG were on board. It looks as though Verizon’s plans are to have some of these ready to go by the end of the year. With that in mind, Verizon could have a couple of handsets and tablets ready, and a 4G network covering 25-30 major markets (and about 100 million people covered) by the end of 2010.
Source: Slashgear