Verizon Wireless Invests More Than $38 Million In 2007 To Enhance Kentucky Network

[Andy]

Verizon Wireless Invests More Than $38 Million In 2007 To Enhance Kentucky Network
New Cell Sites, Equipment Upgrades and High-Speed Wireless Network Expansion Improve System


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01/14/2008

LOUISVILLE, KY — Verizon Wireless announced today it invested more than $38 million in 2007 to enhance its digital network in Kentucky. The enhancements included building new – and upgrading existing – cell sites, increasing coverage area and expanding its high-speed wireless broadband network to many new markets.

“Our mission in 2008 is to continue perfecting our network so that our customers can depend on us every time they pick up their wireless phones,” said Greg Haller, president – Kentucky/Indiana/Michigan region, Verizon Wireless.

Since the company was formed in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $221 million on improvements to its network in Kentucky, including the following upgrades made in 2007:

Twenty-six new cell sites were activated statewide to improve network coverage and capacity, enabling more customers to use their phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive e-mail and text, picture and video messages; download music, games and ringtones; and view high-quality videos while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls. Equipment on 56 existing cell sites throughout the state was upgraded, which further improved network capacity.
Permanent backup generators were installed at 10 existing Kentucky cell sites to ensure network functionality during times of crisis.
The company expanded its high-speed wireless broadband network to 33 cell sites across Kentucky, including the following new markets: Madisonville, Nicholasville and Paducah. With the upgraded network, Verizon Wireless customers are enjoying two prime services:
BroadbandAccess, 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, email 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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Verizon Wireless Invests More Than $38 Million In 2007 To Enhance Kentucky Network

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Originally Posted by Andy

Verizon Wireless announced today it invested more than $38 million in 2007 to enhance its digital network in Kentucky. The enhancements included building new – and upgrading existing – cell sites, increasing coverage area and expanding its high-speed wireless broadband network to many new markets.

By increasing coverage area it sounds like a very vague reference to the buying out of Kentucky's Ramcell network. Wander how much longer until those sites get upgraded from TDMA if they're not already? That really should help out though because in Ramcell areas because Verizon doesn't allow roaming on Sprint, giving their own customers only analog traditionally.