14 DAY TRIAL // Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has announced recently that it has made new improvements to its 3G network in a series of markets around the country, including the activation of three new cell sites in Louisville, Kentucky, and New Albany, Ind. According to the company, the new enhancements are meant to deliver better connectivity and network capacity to said areas.
The wireless operator has also announced that the new network improvements are meant to enable more users to use its network for voice calls, for sending and receiving email and text, picture and video messages, viewing high-quality videos or downloading various files, including music, games or ringtones to their handsets. At the same time, users will also benefit from a clearer reception in the area.
The new sites that have been rolled out come with a permanent backup generator so that they can offer connectivity even at times of emergency. The areas that will benefit from the new deployments, the carrier states, include Buckner, downtown New Albany and New Albany’s Falling Run Park, as well as a series of major roads, such as:
- State Road 393 between Interstate 71 and U.S. Route 42 - State Road 146 between Buckner and La Grange - Interstate 71 between State Road 146 and Allen Lane - U.S. Route 42 between State Road 393 and Bluegrass Parkway. - State Road 524 north of U.S. Route 42 to Smith Lane - State Road 53 south of U.S. Route 42 to La Grange - Interstate 64 between Cherry Street and the Ohio River - State Road 111 between Main Street Hill Road and Bank Street Verizon Wireless has also announced that it will continue to bring enhancements to its network in the area and in other parts of the country, and that it will also work on expanding the reach of its network. Moreover, the carrier has stated that it is proud to be the first service provider to have launched a 3G network in Louisville.
“Building new cell sites, like these in Louisville and New Albany, is just one aspect of our overall effort to increase the reliability of our network across the state,” said Greg Haller, president, Kentucky/Indiana/Michigan Region, Verizon Wireless. “This year, we’re investing nearly $36.5 million in our Kentucky network. By actually test driving our network and monitoring usage every minute of every day, we can ensure we’re making the right improvements to meet our customers’ needs.”