New Cell Sites, Equipment Upgrades and High-Speed Wireless Network Expansion Improve System
"Customers can expect Verizon Wireless to continue investing in our
Since the company was formed in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than
-- Forty-seven new cell sites were activated statewide to improve network coverage and capacity, enabling more customers to use their phones concurrently to make voice calls; send and receive e-mail and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view high-quality videos; and download music, games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls. -- Equipment on 60 existing cell sites throughout the state was upgraded, which further improved network capacity. -- Permanent backup generators were installed at 23 existing Kentucky cell sites to ensure network functionality during times of crisis. -- The company expanded its high-speed wireless broadband network to 73 cell sites across Kentucky, including those in the following new markets: London, Somerset, Corbin and several surrounding communities. With the upgraded network, Verizon Wireless customers are enjoying two prime services: -- Mobile Broadband, the enhanced high-speed wireless service that equips Verizon Wireless' business customers with a truly untethered mobile office experience, enabling them to wirelessly access their calendars, the Internet, e-mail and critical business information residing behind their companies' firewalls; and -- V CAST, a consumer-oriented multimedia service that gives customers access to the most comprehensive selection of downloadable music, high-quality videos and the coolest 3D games found anywhere.
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