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4G LTE expansion also continuing in Upstate New York
– 3G capacity added to more than 65 local cell sites this year, 650+ region wide
– Additional capacity needed to meet growing demand for wireless data
– Tablets, smartphones, personal wireless hotspots changing the way people use wireless service
SYRACUSE, N.Y., July 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Even as it rolls out 4G LTE technology across Upstate New York and the rest of the country, Verizon Wireless continues to invest in its local 3G network. The company announced today it has significantly increased 3G wireless broadband capacity on its Syracuse-area network. The additional capacity, added to more than 65 local cell sites since the beginning of the year, helps the company stay ahead of the growing demand for wireless data spurred by the rapid adoption of tablet devices, smartphones, personal wireless hotspots, and other 3G data devices. The company added 3G capacity to more than 650 cell sites across Upstate New York in the first half of the year.
“As wireless service evolves, for the first time, our customers are using their devices more for data services than for voice calls,” said Russ Preite, president of Verizon Wireless’ Upstate New York Region. “As that trend continues, we need to increase our local network capacity to meet the increased demand. We’re committed to enhancing and maintaining our 3G network superiority for years to come, even as we deploy 4G LTE technology across the country.”
This network expansion 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. The company has invested more than $65 billion nationwide since it was formed – $6 billion on average every year – and invested more than $125 million in Upstate New York in 2010.
In addition to ongoing investment in its 3G network, Verizon Wireless recently began rolling out its 4G LTE network nationwide. As of July 21, 4G LTE is available in 102 metro markets, including Rochester and the New York City area. The company recently announced it will launch 4G LTE in Albany, Syracuse and Ithaca later this year. Full nationwide 4G LTE deployment is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2013.
“We’ve always believed even the most advanced device is only as good as the network it runs on.
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