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Verizon Wireless Invests $75 Million for Network Enhancement in Florida

July 31, 2008

Verizon Wireless announced that in the first half of 2008 it has invested nearly $75 million throughout the state of Florida on new cell sites, network facilities, and additional technologies to enhance services and coverage, making a total of $1.8 billion spent in the state since 2000.

Pam Tope, Florida region president for Verizon Wireless, said "We take pride in providing our tech-savvy customers with the latest wireless products and services. The continuous investments we make across the state ensure that Floridians can enjoy wireless service every day."

Verizon Wireless Expands High-Speed EV-DO Revision A Network in Florida

Verizon's enhancements this year in Florida include the expansion of the company's high-speed Evolution Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A network across the state. This technology provides access to services such as V CAST - which allows customers to stream video clips, play 3D games, and download full song tracks over the air, and VZ Navigator - a location-based service offering maps, audible driving directions, traffic updates, gas station locations and pricing, and more.

Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess Offers Average Download Speed of 600 kbps

EVDO technology also provides high-speed wireless connection to BroadbandAccess, the company's business data service, which offers average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second and upload speeds of 500-800 kbps. BroadbandAccess customers can wirelessly access their e-mail, calendars, the Internet, and other information anytime, anywhere via a high-speed secure connection.

Verizon Has Activiated Nearly 50 New Wireless Transmisson Sites in Florida

The installation of new transmission sites is also a key part of the ongoing network enhancement with nearly 50 new wireless transmission sites having been activated in Florida so far this year. About 85 percent have their own on-site generators and new expanded fuel tanks to extend power-generating capacity.