Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless announced on Wednesday that it had made new enhancements to its 3G network in the country, and that the coverage of its airwaves had been expanded in Fairfield County, Connecticut, through the deployment of a new cell site. According to the company, customers in the area should enjoy increased voice and data coverage along I-95 and Route 1 in Darien, and in the surrounding areas, courtesy of the new roll-out.

The wireless operator also says that the new expansion is meant to offer it the possibility to meet the increasing demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access on its network. Moreover, the enhancement should also result in better services for its users, including the ability to download applications, to browse web pages, stream videos, check on their emails, download and play 3D games, enjoy file sharing and more.

“Verizon Wireless’ 3G network coverage across New England is unparalleled,” said Director for Network System Performance for Verizon Wireless, Richard Enright. “We’ve invested billions of dollars into New England believing that even the most sophisticated cell phone is only as good as the network it runs on. Our continued aggressive network investments provide customers with a 3G network advantage at home and on vacation.”

One of the improved services that Verizon customers can benefit from as a result of the new network expansion is Mobile Broadband Internet Access, which is available for notebook computer users that need web connectivity, and which can deliver download speeds of up to 1.4 megabits per second or upload speeds of 500-800 kbps. At the same time, users can also enjoy the V CAST: Video and Music and V Cast Music with Rhapsody services from the carrier, so that they can download full song tracks, stream video clips or unlimited access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones via the latter service.