Verizon Wireless Increases Call-Handling and Data Capacity in Calvert County, MD
December 15 2009 - 12:50PM
PR Newswire (US)
- Data Capacity Increased to Enable Faster Uploads and Downloads -
$153 Million Invested on Regional Network Upgrades in First Half
2009 - Network Investment Continues Through Year-End LAUREL, Md.,
Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best
wireless service for local residents in Saint Leonard and
surrounding communities, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network
with a new cell site. The new site provides increased wireless
voice and 3G data coverage along Calvert Beach Road, Bay View
Avenue, Route 2, Flaggs Pond Parkway, Ball Road and Timber View
Lane. The increased coverage is part of the company's aggressive
multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of
the growing demand for Verizon Wireless' voice and data services.
In 2008, the company spent $264 million on regional network
improvements and $153 million during the first half of 2009, with
continued improvements planned through year-end, bringing total
network investment in the region since 2000 to more than $2
billion. "We've always believed even the most advanced device is
only as good as the network it runs on," said Mike Maiorana,
regional president, Verizon Wireless. "We continue to aggressively
invest in our network throughout Maryland to increase both coverage
and capacity for our customers and to add new services." Verizon
Wireless has the nation's largest and most reliable 3G broadband
network with five times the coverage of other networks which makes
advanced services like turn-by-turn navigation, over-the-air
downloads of the latest applications, text/picture messaging, video
and music downloads, web browsing and 3D gaming possible. Customer
demand for these advanced services continues to grow. During the
Third Quarter 2009, Verizon Wireless customers exchanged more than
153 billion text messages, 7.2 billion more than during the Second
Quarter 2009; sent more than 2.8 billion picture/video messages, 1
billion more than the previous year; and downloaded more than 38
million songs and videos from V CAST. The company's "nation's most
reliable wireless network" reputation is based on network studies
performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the
country. These engineers drive nearly 100 specially equipped
vehicles more than 1 million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and
state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets. Test
vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more
than 3 million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data
tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of
other carriers. For more information about Verizon Wireless
products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications
Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to
http://www.verizonwireless.com/. Additional Information Mobile
Broadband Internet Access Verizon Wireless' 3G high-speed wireless
broadband network keeps customers connected. With Mobile Broadband
from Verizon Wireless, notebook computer users can access email,
download files and browse the Internet at broadband speed (average
download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits
per second and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps). A one
megabyte email attachment - the equivalent of a small PowerPoint®
presentation or a large PDF file - can be downloaded in about eight
seconds and uploaded in less than 13 seconds. V CAST: Video and
Music Powered by the company's 3G high-speed network, V CAST
multimedia services offer customers the ability to download full
song tracks, play cutting-edge 3D games and stream video clips
straight to their phones. With content updated daily, customers can
watch dozens of on-demand videos, including breaking news, weather,
sports highlights and the hottest entertainment clips. V CAST Music
with Rhapsody The company's wireless broadband network also powers
its V CAST Music with Rhapsody service, which combines Verizon
Wireless' world-class, over-the-air mobile music service with
Rhapsody's leading desktop solution. V CAST Music with Rhapsody
delivers unlimited access to music on up to three
Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players, and online on
multiple PCs and Web browsers. With V CAST Music with Rhapsody,
customers who purchase music over-the-air can download the master
copy of the songs or albums to their PCs free of digital rights
management (DRM) software that restricts how and where music can be
played. About Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless operates the
nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data
network, serving 89 million customers. Headquartered in Basking
Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is
a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone
(Nasdaq and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit
http://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 http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
DATASOURCE: Verizon Wireless CONTACT: Melanie Ortel of Verizon
Wireless, +1-240-568-1429, , or Sherri Cunningham for Verizon
Wireless, +1-202-364-5856, Twitter: @VZWPRDC Web Site:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/
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