Through the addition of new cell site

Nov 25, 2009 10:42 GMT  ·  By

Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, based on a total of around 89 million subscribers it accounts for, announced recently that it had made new network enhancements in the Jefferson County area. The carrier expanded its network coverage in the region through the deployment of a new cell site in LaFargeville, which also resulted in improved network capacity.

The new improvements are part of an aggressive, multi-billion network investment the company made in its attempt to increase its network coverage to meet the growing demand for voice and data services. Since it was formed, Verizon has invested over $45 billion all around the country in its network, at an average of $5.5 billion each year. Moreover, it also plans on investing over $100 million in the Upstate New York area this year alone.

“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,” Gene Fassett, the executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless’ Upstate New York Region, said.

The network-coverage expansion enables Verizon to offer services to a wider range of users. Its offering includes text and picture messaging, V CAST Music with Rhapsody and Mobile Broadband, the high-speed wireless broadband aimed at business and professional customers. Mobile Broadband provides download speeds ranging from 600 kbps to 1.4 mbps and upload speeds of around 500-800 kbps.

According to the carrier, the third quarter of 2009 showed a high demand for its services, which led to a rise in the carrier's number of subscribers, with 1.2 million new customers. Based on the network studies performed by various testers across the country, Verizon Wireless has achieved the reputation of being the “nation’s most reliable wireless network.”