Verizon Galaxy S 4 to support AWS-based LTE through software update

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http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/samsung-galaxy-s-4-verizon-pr-1366323265.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/28/galaxy-s-4-to-support-verizons-aws-based-lte-through-software/)While we already knew that Verizon slipped support for AWS-based LTE (http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/29/samsung-galaxy-s-4-for-verizon-swings-through-the-fcc/) into its edition of the Galaxy S 4 (http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/samsung-galaxy-s-4-review/), it didn't say how those extra frequencies would come alive. The carrier's Mike Haberman has just cleared the air(waves): he tells Bloomberg that Samsung's flagship will get a software update to support AWS bands. Haberman hasn't said when the patch will arrive, although it's contingent on the higher-capacity 4G network rolling out in the next few months. The GS4 isn't likely to be alone, whatever the timing. The Nokia Lumia 928 (http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/13/nokia-lumia-928-verizon-hands-on/) also supports AWS (http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/13/nokia-lumia-928-verizon-hands-on/), and we've reached out to learn if and when the higher-tiered Windows Phone will get an upgrade to reach its full potential.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/28/galaxy-s-4-to-support-verizons-aws-based-lte-through-software/