Verizon Wireless 3G Network Enhancements Spring Ahead

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Snow melts, flowers start peeking out of their beds and Verizon Wireless 3G network enhancements keep springing up.

So far this month, Verizon Wireless has announced new cell sites to expand wireless coverage, increase data capacity, and boost network reliability, making working on the go, streaming video and connecting with friends and family quick and easy for its customers.  The latest new cell sites include:

• Bloomfield, Conn.
• Nashville, Ind.
• Waterboro, Maine
• Lowell, Mass.
• Tolland, Conn.
• Westminster, Mass.
• Moorestown, N.J.
• Pequea, Pa.
• Cranston, RI
• Jericho and Underhill, Vt.

In addition, Verizon Wireless enhanced its network at two popular events this month.  It wasn’t just luck that customers got better coverage in Savannah, Ga. along the St. Patrick’s Day parade route – it was Verizon Wireless, where network improvements enhanced capacity for parade-goers who were talking, texting and sending picture messages.  Enhanced coverage in Austin, Texas was music to the ears of Verizon Wireless customers at the music, film and interactive festival where customers at the show were able to share the sights and sounds, thanks to recent network enhancements.

The company’s 3G broadband network carries data sessions for customers using the latest wireless devices and smartphones, including the new iPhone 4 from Verizon Wireless.  Verizon Wireless’ network enhancements are part of the company’s aggressive annual network capital investment program to stay ahead of the growing demand for voice and data services.  The company has invested more than $65 billion in its nationwide network since it was formed – $6 billion on average every year.

More Information Available

• Find these and other network announcements at the Verizon Wireless News Center.
• Follow VZWNetwork on Twitter for ongoing network updates, enhancements and information.
• See video footage of Verizon Wireless’ year-round network preparations across the country on YouTube and in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library.

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 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 www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

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