NVIDIA, Verizon Wireless tie-up for 4G wireless network

NVIDIA and the Verizon Wireless
announced that they are demonstrating a full 1080p HD Internet
experience on touch-screen tablets. The demonstration-on an NVIDIA
Tegra-powered Ultra tablet, designed by innovative converged devices
(ICD) utilizing the ultra-broad bandwidth of a Motorola 4G wireless
modem, operating over a pre-commercial Verizon Wireless LTE
network-brings to life the vision of high-speed Internet
everywhere. The collaboration was fostered at Verizon Wireless' LTE
Innovation Center.

“We know consumers want full Internet
access and we are pleased to be working with NVIDIA in our LTE
Innovation Center on a solution that can process, full HD content
with the battery life of a smartphone,” said Brian Higgins,
Executive Director-LTE Ecosystem Development, Verizon Wireless.
“Verizon Wireless' planned LTE network will deliver what
consumers demand-bandwidth for a full HD Web experience. This
coupled with our Tegra processor will deliver amazing streaming
content, all on the go,” elaborated Michael Rayfield, GM-Mobile
Business, Nvidia.

Verizon Wireless has announced plans to
build a 4G LTE network in the United States, with 25 to 30 markets
rolling out in 2010.