3G, 4G, and LTE Data Network on iPhone 5

When an iPhone 5 on AT&T or T-Mobile loses LTE in a limited coverage area, it reverts back to the 4G network. When my iPhone 5 on Verizon loses LTE in a limited coverage area, it reverts back to 3G. Why does Verizon have 3G instead of 4G when it loses LTE on an iPhone 5.
I've also noticed that the iPhone 4S from AT&T and T-Mobile shows the 4G network icons while the Verizon and Sprint's iPhone 4S shows the 3G network icons.

    Let's see what's going on with your service Roal! How often are you seeing the network toggle back and forth from LTE-3G? LTE and 4G are the same; therefore, if you're seeing LTE, that means you're getting 4G. Some phones display 4G, some display LTE, but I assure you, both are the same. Also, do connections start after 8AM, or before 8AM? This could be because the network is getting heavier usage after a certain hour so connection isn't as strong. How does it work outside the home after this hour?
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