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Verizon Wireless Offers 3G Wireless Network Coverage in Acton, MassachusettsOct 31, 2009 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Verizon Wireless announced it is investing in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Regionally, Verizon said the company has invested more than $2.5 billion into its New England network over the past nine years, including more than $105 million during the first six months of 2009. "Verizon Wireless' 3G network coverage across New England is unparalleled," said director for Network System Performance for Verizon Wireless, Richard Enright. "We've invested billions of dollars into New England believing that any cell phone is only as good as the network it runs on. Our continued aggressive network investments provide customers with a 3G network advantage at home and on vacation." The company further noted it has invested more than $50 billion since its inception to increase the wireless voice and data coverage of its national network and to add new 3G services like Mobile Broadband and V Cast. Verizon Wireless' 3G high-speed wireless broadband network keeps customers connected. With Mobile Broadband from Verizon Wireless, notebook computer users can access email, download files and browse the Internet at broadband speed (average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps). A one megabyte email attachment - the equivalent of a small PowerPoint presentation or a large PDF file - can be downloaded in about eight seconds and uploaded in less than 13 seconds. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |