There have been many ups and downs on the Verizon Wireless 4G network. We're not talking downloads or uploads, we mean network outages. Verizon Wireless' double data deal may have caused double trouble.
This is the fourth 4G LTE outage in less than four months for the Verizon 4G LTE network. There were outages across the country including Indiana, Arizona, Wisconsin, Florida and Georgia. Verizon spokeswoman Brenda Raney confirmed that the outage only effected 4G LTE networks.
We've noticed before that in order to connect back to 4G LTE network, you can:
- Turn off the HTC ThunderBolt, Droid RAZR, Droid Charge or what ever model you are using. When you turn it back it on, you may get data access. It worked on the Samsung Stratosphere we were using.
- Toggle to airplane or Wi-Fi mode and then reestablish a 4G LTE connection.
Verizon's Tom Pica reported that the short outage was over and service was restored.
Here are excerpts from the Verizon Wireless statement we received previously:
"...Nonetheless, we estimate that 4G LTE connectivity has been available approximately 99 percent of the time this year.
Among the numerous measures we have taken or will take are: geographic segmentation, which enables us to isolate, contain and rectify network performance issues, and maintain service to the majority of customers when an issue does develop; and software fixes that we have developed, tested and applied regularly - and will continue to do so. Both will improve performance and reliability.
The capabilities of 4G LTE have exceeded many expectations.
We will not rest until our 4G LTE network performs at the very highest levels that our customers have come to expect from us.