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Tippecanoe County gets new Verizon cell tower

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:29:51 +0000

AMERICUS, Ind. — Verizon Wireless (NYSE:VZ, VOD) has activated a new cell site in northeast Tippecanoe County, which enables more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view videos; and download music, games and ringtones. The new tower should enable clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

The cell site is equipped with a permanent backup generator for times of emergency, and improves voice and data coverage in Americus and along the following major roads:

State Road 25 between Sugar Creek Road and 800 North
Grant Road north of State Road 25 toward the Tippecanoe County line
775 East south of State Road 25 toward Buck Creek

“Network reliability is the No. 1 reason that customers choose and stay with Verizon Wireless,” said Greg Haller, president-Indiana/Kentucky/Michigan Region, Verizon Wireless. “Getting through on the first try and maintaining a connection are important to them. In 2009, we will continue to perfect our network so that our customers in Indiana know they can depend on us every time they pick up their wireless devices.”

This network improvement is part of Verizon Wireless’ effort to expand coverage, improve capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Indiana 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 national network and to add new services. In 2008, the company invested more than $106.5 million in its Indiana network.

Telecom reform leads to new investment in Indiana

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:13:05 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Sen. Brandt Hershman (R-Wheatfield) joined AT&T officials in announcing plans to add 35 new cell sites that will deliver third generation wireless broadband across the state, including Lafayette.

Hershman, who authored a 2006 telecom reform law which has been recognized as the best in the nation, said AT&T’s total capital investment in Indiana as a direct result of the bill recently exceeded $1 billion. He cited those numbers as proof Indiana has become an attractive place for technology companies to invest and expand.

AT&T announced plans to add 35 new cell sites that will deliver third generation wireless broadband across Indiana, including Lafayette.

“Through the reform of our telecommunications laws, many companies including AT&T, Smithville telephone, Embarq, and others have been provided with a strong incentive to invest in Indiana, creating jobs and providing Hoosiers with access to the latest technology whether it’s making a call, surfing the Internet, or using new video services” Hershman said. “Investing in Indiana’s communications infrastructure helps Hoosier families and businesses.”

In recent years, the communications company expanded its TV service, U-verse, and its high-speed Internet services to urban and rural areas across the state. In addition to the $1 billion in investments, more than 33 percent of AT&T’s national video service rollouts occurred in Indiana, and more than 1650 new jobs have been created.

Recently, AT&T included Lafayette and West Lafayette in its 3G Wireless Broadband Network, which delivers typical downlink speeds and faster uplink speeds to users. Hershman said the company plans include a new cell site in Lafayette this year.

“New and enhanced connectivity in our area means more opportunities for commerce, education and consumer choice,” Hershman said. “Indiana must work to continue to enhance technology access for all Hoosiers.”

Verizon activates new cell site, improves coverage in Tippecanoe

admin — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:09:15 +0000

ROMNEY, Ind. — Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Tippecanoe County that expands network coverage, enabling more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; download music, games and ringtones; view high-quality videos and browse the Internet, while experiencing clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

The new cell site improves Verizon Wireless’ voice and data network coverage in the following areas:

In Romney
Along U.S. Route 231 in southern Tippecanoe County
Along State Road 28 in southern Tippecanoe County

“Our customers choose Verizon Wireless and stay with us because we deliver on our commitment to provide the most reliable network,” said Greg Haller, president-Indiana/Kentucky/Michigan Region, Verizon Wireless. “We’ll continue investing in our network here in Indiana as well as across the nation so that our customers can rely on their wireless phones everywhere they go.”

This new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless’ continual effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Indiana and throughout the country. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $45 billion since it was formed-$5.5 billion on average every year-to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services. Nearly $870 million of this investment has been spent in Indiana since 2000. In 2007, the company invested more than $136 million in Indiana network improvements.

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