Verizon accused of lying about rural coverage, stifling 4G LTE expansion

Is Verizon misleading the government on just how much of rural America is covered by its 4G LTE network?

According to a group of rural carriers the answer is yes. And, according to these smaller carriers, Verizon’s deceptive claims are blocking their ability to serve these uncovered rural areas.

The Rural Wireless Association (RWA), a trade group, has sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission requesting an official investigation into whether Verizon’s LTE network covers as much of rural America as the telecommunications giant says it does.