Verizon Wireless Adds Mobile Cell Tower for SPAC Concert Goers in Saratoga, NY
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Posted on June 9, 2011 at 12:00:01 PM
Verizon Wireless Adds Mobile Cell Tower for SPAC Concert Goers in Saratoga, NY
-- Cell-on-light-truck will handle the surge in wireless and data usage expected during the concert season
-- Part of company's commitment to ensuring customers have access to reliable wireless service
ALBANY, N.Y., June 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --In readiness for the 2011 outdoor concert season, Verizon Wireless has activated a temporary cell site in Saratoga, NY, adding network coverage and capacity for the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC).
The cell-on-light-truck (or COLT) is a fully functional, generator-powered mobile cell site that enhances wireless capacity, allowing more customers to use their wireless devices concurrently to make calls, surf the Internet, Tweet, update their Facebook status, check in via Foursquare, send and receive text messages, and download apps, music, and games. Desktop and laptop computer users will also be able to use MobileBroadband, the company's wireless broadband service, to surf the Web at high speeds.
"Whether they're looking up a song title, tweeting about a performance, or sending a picture to a friend, our customers take full advantage of their wireless service to capture the moment during concerts, significantly increasing traffic on our local network," said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless' Upstate New York Region. "By activating this temporary cell site, our network is prepared to handle the increased activity that comes with large events. We anticipate a big surge in voice calls, Internet access, and text messages and picture messages as concert goers use their wireless devices to capture and share the events."
The temporary cell site 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. Verizon Wireless' mobile cell sites are on constant standby to provide additional wireless network capacity and coverage in emergencies and at highly attended scheduled events.
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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.
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Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264, +1-585-261-5899, john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWjohno; or Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
-- Cell-on-light-truck will handle the surge in wireless and data usage expected during the concert season
-- Part of company's commitment to ensuring customers have access to reliable wireless service
ALBANY, N.Y., June 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --In readiness for the 2011 outdoor concert season, Verizon Wireless has activated a temporary cell site in Saratoga, NY, adding network coverage and capacity for the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC).
The cell-on-light-truck (or COLT) is a fully functional, generator-powered mobile cell site that enhances wireless capacity, allowing more customers to use their wireless devices concurrently to make calls, surf the Internet, Tweet, update their Facebook status, check in via Foursquare, send and receive text messages, and download apps, music, and games. Desktop and laptop computer users will also be able to use MobileBroadband, the company's wireless broadband service, to surf the Web at high speeds.
"Whether they're looking up a song title, tweeting about a performance, or sending a picture to a friend, our customers take full advantage of their wireless service to capture the moment during concerts, significantly increasing traffic on our local network," said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless' Upstate New York Region. "By activating this temporary cell site, our network is prepared to handle the increased activity that comes with large events. We anticipate a big surge in voice calls, Internet access, and text messages and picture messages as concert goers use their wireless devices to capture and share the events."
The temporary cell site 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. Verizon Wireless' mobile cell sites are on constant standby to provide additional wireless network capacity and coverage in emergencies and at highly attended scheduled events.
Verizon Wireless on Twitter
To stay up-to-date on Verizon Wireless news in Upstate New York, follow @VZWjohno on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWjohno.
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: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264, +1-585-261-5899, john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWjohno; or Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com