While customers are currently concerned whether or not their device has good 3G connectivity, carriers already have their eyes on 4G. Sprint has launched their 4G network which has been a disappointment thus far, and the hopes of 4G awesomeness seems to rest on the shoulders of Verizon who hope to launch the network early 2010.

Today the company published a press release announcing key updates for developer access in hopes of allowing smooth transition to the next phase: phones and devices running VZW 4G!

Check out the full press release and follow the links for more!

Verizon Wireless Updates Specifications for 4G LTE 700 MHz Devices

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Verizon Wireless today released updated specifications for wireless devices — traditional and innovative — that will run on the nationwide Long Term Evolution (LTE) 4G network it is building on the Upper 700 MHz C-Block spectrum. The network access requirements contain key updates, clarifications and additions to guide developers into the next phase of bringing their LTE devices to the Verizon Wireless network.

Verizon Wireless expects to commercially launch its LTE 4G network in up to 30 markets in 2010, covering 100 million people. In subsequent years, an equally aggressive growth plan will result in full nationwide coverage in 2013. The company’s LTE network will ultimately connect a full range of electronics devices and machines.

Developers can access the Verizon Wireless 700 MHz LTE Specification updates from the open development Web site at www.verizonwireless-opendevelopment.com. Developers can view which sections of the specifications have been updated by checking the Revision History. For more information about Verizon Wireless’ LTE 4G network visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte.

The company hopes to have 30 regions operating with Verizon 4G in 2010 and I know we’re all hoping it comes to our area! Now cross your fingers that the service is better than WiMax because if it isn’t… there won’t be much to brag about.

[Via Yahoo!]