Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Coverage in Clinton County





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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Verizon Wireless is investing in Clinton County and expanding its local coverage with a new cell site in Plattsburgh. The new site improves coverage and capacity along the Adirondack Northway (I-87) between Exits 38 and 39, along Route 22 from Penny Circle to Boynton Avenue, and in the Town of Halsey’s Corners.  

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 continues to roll out its 4G LTE network nationwide. The 4G LTE network is currently available in more than 160 cities, including Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca and the New York City area.  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. We continue to aggressively invest in our Upstate New York network to increase coverage and capacity for our customers, add new services like 4G LTE, and maintain our existing 3G network leadership,” said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless’ Upstate New York Region.

Verizon Wireless recently earned recognition from J.D. Power and Associates for ranking highest in customer care among the major national wireless phone service providers.

In addition to voice and wireless data services such as V CAST video and V CAST Music with Rhapsody, the company offers MobileBroadband, its high-speed wireless broadband network geared toward mobile professionals and business customers. In 4G LTE coverage areas, it provides average speeds of 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments. In 3G coverage areas, it provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 Mbps, and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps.  

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless’ services continued during the third quarter of 2011 as the company added more than 880,000 thousand net new customers.  

The company’s “nation’s most reliable wireless network” reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and 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. Check out our video of Western New York Test Man, Jack Brandes.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.  

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