MARQUETTE, Mich., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, which acquired Alltel in January, has activated a new cell site in Marquette that expands network coverage, enabling more Verizon Wireless and former Alltel customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view high-quality videos; and download music, games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.
The new cell site expands the former Alltel voice and data network from Fair Avenue south to Grove Street, west to Wright Street and east to McClennan Avenue.
"The new cell site reflects our ongoing commitment to meet the growing needs of our customers and to provide them with the reliable, high quality service they expect," said Beth Drohan, vice president of network-Midwest Area, Verizon Wireless.
The new cell site in Marquette comes as Verizon Wireless is working to integrate its network operations throughout Upper Michigan and in all former Alltel markets throughout the country.
"Since the Alltel acquisition earlier this year, our network coverage has expanded considerably, providing Verizon Wireless and former Alltel customers with the largest 3G wireless network in the country," said Drohan. "Our goal is to continue to have a seamless transition for our former Alltel customers and provide them with the best customer experience on the nation's largest and most reliable network."
The new cell site in Marquette is tied to Verizon Wireless' effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in the Upper Peninsula and throughout the country. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $50 billion since it was formed - $5.5 billion on average every year - to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving more than 86.6 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 86,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
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