With New Cell Sites, Verizon Wireless Customers Graduate to Superior 3G Network Coverage
New York to Oregon, Enhanced Coverage Adds Pomp and Circumstance to Big Celebrations
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless customers are graduating to enhanced 3G network coverage, thanks to newly activated cell sites across the country.
Whether attending a high school graduation ceremony, moving back home from college, or celebrating recent achievements, customers can count on the Verizon Wireless 3G network to stay connected. Over the past two weeks, Verizon Wireless announced new cell sites to enhance 3G network capacity and coverage in:
- Kankakee County, Ill.
- McHenry County, Ill.
- Minooka, Ill.
- Jefferson County, N.Y.
- Oneida County, N.Y.
- Saratoga County, N.Y.
- Lincoln County, Ore.
- Bloomsburg, Pa.
- Centre County, Pa.
- Uniontown, Pa.
- Wesleyville, Pa.
- Redmond, Wash.
- Renton, Wash.
Verizon Wireless also activated a temporary cell site in Bethel, N.Y., to increase capacity for concert-goers looking to enjoy outdoor music. New cell sites in Port Huron, Mich., and Erie County, N.Y., also allow residents and travelers on the Verizon Wireless network to stay more connected by the shores of the Great Lakes.
The Verizon Wireless 3G wireless network carries data sessions for customers with the latest wireless devices and smartphones, including the new iPhone 4 from Verizon Wireless. Verizon Wireless network enhancements are part of the company's aggressive annual network capital investment program to stay ahead of the growing demand for voice and data services. The company has invested more than $65 billion in its nationwide network since it was formed – $6 billion on average every year.
More Information Available
- Find these and other network announcements at the Verizon Wireless News Center.
- Follow VZWNetwork on Twitter for ongoing network updates, enhancements and information.
- See video footage of Verizon Wireless' year-round network preparations across the country on YouTube and in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
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