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Residents of Sioux City, Iowa, to Benefit From Verizon Wireless 3G Network Enhancements
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in Sioux City, Iowa, by activating a new cell site.
The cell site, located near the intersection of Myers Avenue and South Helen Street, improves coverage within Sioux City as follows:
-- North to U.S. Highway 12/20;
-- South to U.S. Highway 75;
-- East to Lakeport Street;
-- and West to G Street
The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and 3G data service in Sioux City which empowers 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.
"Iowans are increasingly relying on smartphones and 3G applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Seamus Hyland, president-Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless. "Adding capacity at cell sites is part of our continual investment in our network so our customers can use their devices when, where and how they need them."
In addition to the ongoing investment in its 3G network, Verizon Wireless has launched the world's first large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, which will be available in 76 metropolitan areas by June 16, 2011. The company will continue a phased market rollout so that by the end of 2013, the 4G LTE network will be available everywhere Verizon has its 3G network today.
Verizon Wireless 4G LTE average data rates are 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.
The new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Iowa and throughout the country. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $65 billion since it was formed--$6 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. Since 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $287 million on improvements to its wireless network in Iowa.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 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: Karen Smith of Verizon Wireless, +1-763-595-2511, Karen.Smsith@Verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/KarenVZW; or Debbie Hilt, +1-402-292-5553, ext. 6, Debbie@AlbersCommunications.com, for Verizon Wireless
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
Residents of Sioux City, Iowa, to Benefit From Verizon Wireless 3G Network Enhancements
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in Sioux City, Iowa, by activating a new cell site.
The cell site, located near the intersection of Myers Avenue and South Helen Street, improves coverage within Sioux City as follows:
-- North to U.S. Highway 12/20;
-- South to U.S. Highway 75;
-- East to Lakeport Street;
-- and West to G Street
The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and 3G data service in Sioux City which empowers 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.
"Iowans are increasingly relying on smartphones and 3G applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Seamus Hyland, president-Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless. "Adding capacity at cell sites is part of our continual investment in our network so our customers can use their devices when, where and how they need them."
In addition to the ongoing investment in its 3G network, Verizon Wireless has launched the world's first large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, which will be available in 76 metropolitan areas by June 16, 2011. The company will continue a phased market rollout so that by the end of 2013, the 4G LTE network will be available everywhere Verizon has its 3G network today.
Verizon Wireless 4G LTE average data rates are 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.
The new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Iowa and throughout the country. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $65 billion since it was formed--$6 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. Since 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $287 million on improvements to its wireless network in Iowa.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 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: Karen Smith of Verizon Wireless, +1-763-595-2511, Karen.Smsith@Verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/KarenVZW; or Debbie Hilt, +1-402-292-5553, ext. 6, Debbie@AlbersCommunications.com, for Verizon Wireless
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com