Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Network Coverage In Ulster County, New York

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY —

* Improves coverage and capacity in Esopus
* Provides access to 3G wireless broadband service
* Part of $100+ million network investment in Upstate New York in 2009
* Meet one of Upstate New York’s local Test Men, Jack Brandes

Verizon Wireless is investing in Ulster County and expanding its local coverage with a new cell site in Esopus. The new site improves coverage and capacity along Route 9W from the Village of Ulster Park to the Village of West Park, as well as Route 9 in Dutchess County from the Village of Staatsburg to the Village of Hyde Park. The new site also covers Old Post Road and County Route 213 in the Village of Rifton.

This network expansion 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 $45 billion nationwide since it was formed – $5.5 billion on average every year – and plans to invest more than $100 million in Upstate New York in 2009.

“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 Mobile Broadband, 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.

Read the entire press release http://news.vzw.com/news/2009/11/pr2009-11-11b.html

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