Clarendon County residents may have noticed new letters on their mobile devices where 4G used to be.
“LTE,” which stands for Long Term Evolution, is now providing “faster-than-ever data speeds for wireless devices,” according to FTC Director of Communications Chip Chase. He said the company recently made the conversion to LTE, which is the fastest data speed available at 10 times faster than 3G networks.
The new, upgraded network consists of 137 towers that are part of the AT&T Global Network, and will improve data coverage, “enhancing the overall performance of the entire network,” Chase said.
“We are excited about the upgrade to LTE,” said Chase. “Our wireless customers’ service just got even better. This conversion is just another example of FTC’s commitment to providing the best service available. Users will be able to see the change when they look at their devices and notice LTE in the upper left corner.”
Another example of the company’s commitment to improve its services is the constant search to add towers where needed. A wireless tower is currently under construction on the west side of Sumter. This addition to the FTC wireless network will improve coverage in that part of the company’s territory.
“We understand that it’s important to be able to rely on your wireless service,” Chase said. “Our employees work diligently to ensure we have the best service available. After all, they are not just employees; they and their families are customers, too.”
For more information, please visit www.ftc-i.net.
