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Wisconsin Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements
New Cell Sites Mean Clearer Reception, Fewer Dropped Calls
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Verizon Wireless recently activated 16 new cell sites throughout the state of Wisconsin, which improve voice and data coverage in and around parts of the following communities:
-- Bayfield County: Cable
-- Brown County: Green Bay
-- Crawford County: Rolling Ground
-- Dane County: Middleton and Waunakee
-- Forest County: Armstrong Creek and Cavour
-- Grant County: Boscobel, Mount Hope and Patch Grove
-- Milwaukee County: Milwaukee
-- Monroe County: Norwalk
-- Ozaukee County: Saukville
-- Sawyer County: Hayward and Couderay
-- Vilas County: Arbor Vitae
The new cell sites, which are each equipped with a permanent backup generator for times of emergency, empower more Verizon Wireless customers to rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, exchanging email and text, picture and video messaging as well as making calls.
"Our customers rely on their wireless devices for virtually all of their communication needs," said T.J. Fox, president, Wisconsin/Illinois Region, Verizon Wireless. "Ten years ago, ensuring they could make clear calls and stay connected was our top priority. That still is and always will be important. Additionally though, we closely monitor all other network usage, such as Internet browsing and downloading apps or music, and make improvements accordingly, so that our customers' experience on our network is seamless regardless of how they want to use their phone."
In addition to the ongoing investment in its 3G network, Verizon Wireless recently launched the world's first large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to 38 major metropolitan areas and 60 commercial airports. This initial launch covers more than 110 million people--more than one third of all Americans. Madison, Wis., and Milwaukee were recently named among the initial 50 markets of an additional 140 to be covered by the end of 2011. By 2013, Verizon Wireless will have full nationwide 4G LTE coverage everywhere the Verizon 3G network is available today.
Verizon Wireless expects 4G LTE average data rates to be 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments. These speeds are significantly faster than Verizon Wireless and other wireless providers' current or promised 3G network speeds.
Verizon Wireless has invested more than $60 billion since it was formed--$5.7 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. More than $354.5 million of this investment was spent on improvements to its network in Wisconsin.
Learn More:
Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in the Wisconsin/Illinois Region, follow @VZWCarolyn on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwcarolyn. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWNetwork on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 94 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 82,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD). For more information, visit http://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 http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Carolyn A. Schamberger, APR of Verizon Wireless, +1-847-619-4282, carolyn.schamberger1@verizonwireless.com; or Dana Carpenter, +1-414-299-3951, dana@corecreative.com, for Verizon Wireless
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
Wisconsin Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements
New Cell Sites Mean Clearer Reception, Fewer Dropped Calls
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Verizon Wireless recently activated 16 new cell sites throughout the state of Wisconsin, which improve voice and data coverage in and around parts of the following communities:
-- Bayfield County: Cable
-- Brown County: Green Bay
-- Crawford County: Rolling Ground
-- Dane County: Middleton and Waunakee
-- Forest County: Armstrong Creek and Cavour
-- Grant County: Boscobel, Mount Hope and Patch Grove
-- Milwaukee County: Milwaukee
-- Monroe County: Norwalk
-- Ozaukee County: Saukville
-- Sawyer County: Hayward and Couderay
-- Vilas County: Arbor Vitae
The new cell sites, which are each equipped with a permanent backup generator for times of emergency, empower more Verizon Wireless customers to rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, exchanging email and text, picture and video messaging as well as making calls.
"Our customers rely on their wireless devices for virtually all of their communication needs," said T.J. Fox, president, Wisconsin/Illinois Region, Verizon Wireless. "Ten years ago, ensuring they could make clear calls and stay connected was our top priority. That still is and always will be important. Additionally though, we closely monitor all other network usage, such as Internet browsing and downloading apps or music, and make improvements accordingly, so that our customers' experience on our network is seamless regardless of how they want to use their phone."
In addition to the ongoing investment in its 3G network, Verizon Wireless recently launched the world's first large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to 38 major metropolitan areas and 60 commercial airports. This initial launch covers more than 110 million people--more than one third of all Americans. Madison, Wis., and Milwaukee were recently named among the initial 50 markets of an additional 140 to be covered by the end of 2011. By 2013, Verizon Wireless will have full nationwide 4G LTE coverage everywhere the Verizon 3G network is available today.
Verizon Wireless expects 4G LTE average data rates to be 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments. These speeds are significantly faster than Verizon Wireless and other wireless providers' current or promised 3G network speeds.
Verizon Wireless has invested more than $60 billion since it was formed--$5.7 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. More than $354.5 million of this investment was spent on improvements to its network in Wisconsin.
Learn More:
Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in the Wisconsin/Illinois Region, follow @VZWCarolyn on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwcarolyn. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWNetwork on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 94 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 82,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD). For more information, visit http://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 http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Carolyn A. Schamberger, APR of Verizon Wireless, +1-847-619-4282, carolyn.schamberger1@verizonwireless.com; or Dana Carpenter, +1-414-299-3951, dana@corecreative.com, for Verizon Wireless
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com