Tuesday, 2 January 2007

Verizon Wireless Invests USD 146 Million in North Carolina

Verizon Wireless has invested USD 146 million in 2006 to improve the company's voice and data wireless network across North Carolina, increasing the company's six-year investment to over USD 531 million.

Additionally in 2006, Verizon Wireless launched the company's Evolution- Data Optimized (EV-DO) third generation (3G) wide-area network in several NC markets, including Greensboro, Wilmington, Greenville and Jacksonville. Verizon Wireless' national EV-DO network now includes 181 major metropolitan areas and is currently available to approximately 162 million Americans coast to coast, as per a statement issued by the company.