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Up until now, no LTE device on Verizon has been able to support global roaming (no, not global warming, global roaming), in part because of a network issues that prevents LTE phones from roaming in non-CDMA markets. But now, thanks to some network enhancements and unannounced global GSM/WCDMA roaming capability in the DROID 4 and LG Spectrum, both devices will have global roaming support enabled by the first half of the year. Here’s what Verizon spokeswoman Brenda Raney had to say:


Verizon’s 4G double data promo has been going strong for the past two months but it’s about to end. If you’ve been on the fence about switching to Verizon, you may want to take advantage of this deal while you still can. Unfortunately anyone signing up for data with Verizon must choose from a tiered data pricing option, and with the double data promo, Verizon will double the allotted data upon purchase of a 4G device.


Great news for AT&T customers hoping to take advantage of AT&T’s blazing LTE speeds. AT&T has announced that it has flipped the switch on 11 new markets, bringing the total number of markets now enjoying 4G LTE to 26. While they have a lot of legwork to catch up to Verizon’s 119 cities covered, it’s still great news for current AT&T customers using, or considering buying, a 4G LTE device. So exactly which 11 cities are we seeing the newfound speeds in?


What’s this, Verizon giving customers premium content for free? I don’t believe it. Well, it’s true. Verizon is allowing 4G LTE smartphone users free access to NHL GameCenter Premium. Normally a $9.99 premium feature, NHL GameCenter Premium gives hockey fans all the great features of the free version along with:


After a long day of 4G LTE outage, Verizon has finally broken its silence about the issue by informing us via Twitter that the issues are resolved. In classic nonchalant Verizon fashion, they go on to claim 3G was not affected (tell that to the thousands who could not connect). There was no apology or link on who to talk to about a possible credit, but did I really expect one — no.

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