ACTON, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
Verizon Wireless is investing in Middlesex County, Massachusetts to stay ahead
of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access.
Regionally the company has invested more than $2.5 billion into its New England
network over the past nine years, including more than $105 million during the
first six months of 2009.
Consumer Advantages
* New cell site provides increased wireless voice and 3G data coverage along
Route 62 near the Acton/Concord town line, as well as surrounding area
* Expanded 3G data coverage in Acton allows customers using notebook computers
or smartphones the ability to:
* Browse the web faster with quicker page loading times
* Quickly download and play music
* Watch streaming video
* Send emails with attachments
* Download and play 3D games
* Video conference with contacts
* Rapidly share files
View from Verizon Wireless
"Verizon Wireless` 3G network coverage across New England is unparalleled," said
director for Network System Performance for Verizon Wireless, Richard Enright.
"We`ve invested billions of dollars into New England believing that even the
most sophisticated cell phone is only as good as the network it runs on. Our
continued aggressive network investments provide customers with a 3G network
advantage at home and on vacation."
Wireless Investment
The company has invested more than $50 billion since its inception to increase
the wireless voice and data coverage of its national network and to add new 3G
services like Mobile Broadband and V CAST. As the carrier with America's largest
and most reliable wireless network, Verizon Wireless cell sites in New England
provide 3G wireless data connectivity.
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 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.
Most Reliable Wireless Network
The company`s `America`s most reliable wireless network` reputation is based on
network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the
country. By traversing more than one million miles annually on Interstate, U.S.
and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets in
high-population areas - the equivalent of two roundtrips to the moon or 40 trips
around the world - the test men and women confirm that voice calls and data
connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are
equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice
call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless'
network and the networks of other carriers.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation`s most reliable and largest wireless voice
and 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 (NYSE and LSE: 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.
Verizon Wireless
Michael Murphy, 781-932-1213
Michael.Murphy(at)verizonwireless.com
or
For Verizon Wireless
Michael Byrnes, 978-499-9250 x 241
michael(at)matternow.com
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