04/06/2010 By http://www.tradingmarkets.com ( Source: http://www.tradingmarkets.com )

Verizon Wireless Extends 3G Network Coverage in Wyoming County

Verizon Wireless is investing in Wyoming County and expanding its local coverage with a new cell site in Arcade.

The Company said the new site improves coverage and capacity along Route 78 from Minkel Road to Pit Road, and in the Village of Java.

"We've always believed even the most advanced device is only as good as the network it runs on. We continue to aggressively invest in our Upstate New York network to increase coverage and capacity for our customers, add new services, and maintain our 3G network leadership," said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless' Upstate New York Region.

Services include wireless data services such as picture messaging, text messaging, V Cast and V Cast Music with Rhapsody, and MobileBroadband, the company's high-speed wireless broadband network geared toward mobile professionals and business customers. It provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second, and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps.

Verizon Wireless operates a wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone .

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