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Verizon Wireless Deploys Next Generation Technology in New York
URL(s): Verizon
BEDMINSTER, N.J., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In an industry first, Verizon
Wireless, the nation's largest wireless carrier, announced it has upgraded its
network to support next generation technology for enhanced wireless voice
capacity in parts of Metro New York and Northern New Jersey. Known as 1XRTT,
this next generation network infrastructure technology will significantly
increase the voice capacity of Verizon Wireless' premier digital wireless
network once 1XRTT-compatible handsets become available. The company
anticipates 1XRTT-compatible wireless handsets will be available for customers
to purchase from Verizon Wireless Communications Stores or online at
http://www.VerizonWireless.com in the fourth quarter.
With 1XRTT voice technology, Verizon Wireless will support growing usage
demands in its existing spectrum by significantly increasing the digital
capacity while enhancing the ongoing reliability of its networks in Northern
New Jersey and Metro New York. The company plans to upgrade to 1XRTT in
additional markets later this year and into subsequent years. 1XRTT will
enable Verizon Wireless to accommodate growing demand for voice service while
the company continues to pursue essential, additional radio frequency
spectrum.
Verizon Wireless anticipates a fourth quarter rollout of 1XRTT high-speed
mobile data access. When rolled out, this upgrade will increase
data-transmission speeds up to 144 kilobits per second (kbps), nearly ten
times faster than generally available today. This increased performance
should improve the customer's experience with the growing portfolio of Verizon
Wireless' data applications and support the introduction of new data
applications.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless is the largest wireless communications provider in the
U.S. with more than 28 million wireless voice and data customers. The
coast-to-coast wireless provider was formed by the combination of the U.S.
wireless businesses of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone
(NYSE and LSE: VOD), including Bell Atlantic Mobile, AirTouch Cellular, GTE
Wireless and PrimeCo Personal Communications. Verizon Wireless has a
footprint covering more than 90 percent of the U.S. population, 49 of the top
50 and 97 of the top 100 U.S. markets. The company, headquartered in
Bedminster, NJ, is 40,000 employees strong. Reporters and editors can find
more information about the company on the Web at
http://www.verizonwireless.com.
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