Verizon Wireless Expands High-Speed Data Network

The cell phone company Verizon Wireless announced that it will be expanding its high-speed data network into 14 new cities starting on Monday, September 27. Verizon's network is currently offered in three cities, San Diego, Washington, and Las Vegas. They are the fastest wireless service, with the ability to download information at 300 to 500 kilobits per second, offering broadband Internet access, however AT&T has the fastest nationwide high-speed access network at download speeds of 80 to 120 kilobits per second and is available where ever AT&T Wireless service is offered. Verizon's network costs $79.95 a month, but people using laptops have to purchase a separate access card that costs $200. With the speeds that Verizon are offering, some analysts say that wireless companies could become major competitors to the traditional land-line and cable Internet companies.