14 DAY TRIAL // Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has already fired up its 4G LTE network in the United States, and made available for purchase the first devices to offer this type of connectivity to its customers, but it seems that more LTE (Long Term Evolution) goodies are on their way to the company. As soon as the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show kicks off in January, we should learn more on the carrier's plans on the matter, including info on Android-based devices that would be added to its offering with LTE capabilities included into the mix.
Rumors on the matter emerged a while ago, but they were all confirmed on Monday, via a tweet from the wireless carrier itself.
“Jan. 6 at #CES: #Android and #LTE – could it be like peanut butter and chocolate? YUM!,” the said tweet reads (via BGR).
Basically, next month's show should bring the answer to our questions on the matter, but no specific info on what would be announced there emerged for the time being.
Previous rumors suggested that Verizon would be set to announce in early 2011 LTE devices that range from smartphones to tablets, and more.
Since the tweet does not specify whether the announcement would be focused only on handsets, there is a great possibility that the previously mentioned Motorola Honeycomb tablet PC would pack LTE connectivity as well.
Of course, Android-based smartphones are also expected to be unveiled at the show, but no details on possible manufacturers emerged for the time being.
4G-capable Android handsets are already available for purchase in the United States, on the airwaves of Sprint. A LTE phone was also released in the country, the Samsung Craft, which offers 4G connectivity to MetroPCS' customers.
Rumor has it that Verizon would be able to produce several LTE-enabled Android devices, but the exact number is not known for sure at the moment. Stay tuned for additional info on the matter.