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Residents of Walworth County, South Dakota to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements
SELBY, S.D., Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in Walworth County, S.D., by activating a new cell site.
The cell site, located near the intersection of U.S. Highway 83 and U.S. Highway 12, improves coverage in Walworth County as follows:
-- North to 119th Street;
-- South to 140th Street;
-- East to 314th Avenue;
-- and West to 300th Avenue
The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and data service in Walworth County, 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.
"South Dakotans are increasingly relying on smartphones and applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Seamus Hyland, president-Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless. "This new cell site is part of our continual investment in our network so our customers can use their devices when, where and how they need them."
This new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in South Dakota. Nationally, 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.
For Verizon Wireless Updates on Twitter
Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in South Dakota by following @VZWKaren on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwkaren. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 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.Smith@Verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWKaren; or Debbie Hilt, +1-402-292-5553, ext. 6, Debbie@Alberscommunications.com, for Verizon Wireless
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
Residents of Walworth County, South Dakota to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements
SELBY, S.D., Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in Walworth County, S.D., by activating a new cell site.
The cell site, located near the intersection of U.S. Highway 83 and U.S. Highway 12, improves coverage in Walworth County as follows:
-- North to 119th Street;
-- South to 140th Street;
-- East to 314th Avenue;
-- and West to 300th Avenue
The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and data service in Walworth County, 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.
"South Dakotans are increasingly relying on smartphones and applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Seamus Hyland, president-Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless. "This new cell site is part of our continual investment in our network so our customers can use their devices when, where and how they need them."
This new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in South Dakota. Nationally, 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.
For Verizon Wireless Updates on Twitter
Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in South Dakota by following @VZWKaren on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwkaren. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 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.Smith@Verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWKaren; or Debbie Hilt, +1-402-292-5553, ext. 6, Debbie@Alberscommunications.com, for Verizon Wireless
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com