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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Knox County, Ohio
MT. VERNON, Ohio, Jan. 3, 2012 /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 portions of Knox County.
Consumer Advantages
The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and 3G data capacity along State Route 3 from northeast of Mt. Liberty through Bangs to just southwest of Mt. Vernon.
Expanded 3G data capacity in the area enables more customers using notebook computers or smartphones to:
-- Download and use apps, ranging from social networking platforms to
GPS-enabled maps to Hollywood news;
-- Rapidly browse the Web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes,
entertainment news and more;
-- Work remotely with file sharing;
-- Quickly download and play music favorites from Top 40 to Classical;
-- Send emails to friends, family and co-workers with picture and video
attachments;
-- Download and play 3D games, and;
-- Stream video and customized radio stations.
Harnessing the Capabilities of a Robust 3G Network Verizon Wireless' 3G network powers many leading mobile multimedia services, including:
-- Mobile Broadband Internet Access: Notebook computer users can access
e-mail, download files and browse the Internet at broadband speed,
downloading a one megabyte e-mail attachment - the equivalent of a small
PowerPoint® presentation or a large PDF file - in about eight seconds
and uploading it in less than 13 seconds.
-- V CAST Video: V CAST multimedia services offer customers the ability to
play cutting-edge 3D games and stream video clips straight to their
phones, as well as to watch dozens of on-demand videos, including
breaking news, weather, sports highlights and entertainment clips.
In addition to enhancing its 3G network, Verizon Wireless has deployed its 4G LTE Network in 190 metropolitan areas coast to coast covering more than 200 million Americans. Since its launch on December 5, 2010 Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network has won numerous technology and consumer choice awards, including being named the nation's "Fastest 4G Network Yet" by Popular Science's 2011 Best of What's New Awards and ranking No. 1 on PC World's 100 Best Products of 2011. In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.
Sustained Wireless Investment 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. As the carrier with America's largest and most reliable wireless network, Verizon Wireless cell sites in Ohio provide 3G wireless data connectivity.
For Verizon Wireless Updates on TwitterStay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Ohio by following @VZWlaura on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwlaura. 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 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: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWlaura; or Chris Demeropolis, For Verizon Wireless, +1-513-271-7222 ext. 25, cdemeropolis@wordsworthweb.com
Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Knox County, Ohio
MT. VERNON, Ohio, Jan. 3, 2012 /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 portions of Knox County.
Consumer Advantages
The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and 3G data capacity along State Route 3 from northeast of Mt. Liberty through Bangs to just southwest of Mt. Vernon.
Expanded 3G data capacity in the area enables more customers using notebook computers or smartphones to:
-- Download and use apps, ranging from social networking platforms to
GPS-enabled maps to Hollywood news;
-- Rapidly browse the Web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes,
entertainment news and more;
-- Work remotely with file sharing;
-- Quickly download and play music favorites from Top 40 to Classical;
-- Send emails to friends, family and co-workers with picture and video
attachments;
-- Download and play 3D games, and;
-- Stream video and customized radio stations.
Harnessing the Capabilities of a Robust 3G Network Verizon Wireless' 3G network powers many leading mobile multimedia services, including:
-- Mobile Broadband Internet Access: Notebook computer users can access
e-mail, download files and browse the Internet at broadband speed,
downloading a one megabyte e-mail attachment - the equivalent of a small
PowerPoint® presentation or a large PDF file - in about eight seconds
and uploading it in less than 13 seconds.
-- V CAST Video: V CAST multimedia services offer customers the ability to
play cutting-edge 3D games and stream video clips straight to their
phones, as well as to watch dozens of on-demand videos, including
breaking news, weather, sports highlights and entertainment clips.
In addition to enhancing its 3G network, Verizon Wireless has deployed its 4G LTE Network in 190 metropolitan areas coast to coast covering more than 200 million Americans. Since its launch on December 5, 2010 Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network has won numerous technology and consumer choice awards, including being named the nation's "Fastest 4G Network Yet" by Popular Science's 2011 Best of What's New Awards and ranking No. 1 on PC World's 100 Best Products of 2011. In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.
Sustained Wireless Investment 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. As the carrier with America's largest and most reliable wireless network, Verizon Wireless cell sites in Ohio provide 3G wireless data connectivity.
For Verizon Wireless Updates on TwitterStay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Ohio by following @VZWlaura on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwlaura. 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 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: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWlaura; or Chris Demeropolis, For Verizon Wireless, +1-513-271-7222 ext. 25, cdemeropolis@wordsworthweb.com