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C Spire Wireless Launches 4G LTE Moblie Broadband Services on Nation's Only Personalized Network in Canton, Mississippi(ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire - 31 December 2012 Release date- 21122012 - Canton, Miss. - C Spire Wireless launched the next generation of mobile broadband services in Canton today with the activation of its 4G (Fourth Generation) Long Term Evolution (LTE) network offering consumers and businesses faster data speeds and advanced capabilities on the nation's only personalized network. The company's 4G LTE launch in Canton means customers can now enjoy the fastest wireless experience available to download apps and game faster, open files almost instantly, do real-time video chat, surf the mobile web and stream movies, music and video at speeds up to 10 times faster than before. 'We're pleased that local businesses and consumers in Canton are in one of the first markets in Mississippi with access to the next generation of mobile broadband services,' said John Hopkins, regional manager for C Spire Wireless. 'This technology will improve opportunities for taking care of business on-the-go and carrying out numerous mobile tasks at a pace that's significantly faster than consumers have ever experienced before on a wireless network.' C Spire Has Rolled Out 4G LTE Services in 37 Mississippi Markets During 2012 Canton is one of 33 Mississippi markets that has received C Spire's advanced 4G LTE services since early September and one of four that will be activated over the next several weeks. Other markets to be activated soon include Philadelphia, Vicksburg and Laurel, all part of the company's multi-million dollar investment to bring the next generation of high-speed technology to customers. The markets cover 2,700 square miles, a population of 1.2 million and 388 cell sites. 'We're proud of our launch of 4G LTE services in Canton, but we're even more excited about continuing to contribute to the economic development of this region,' Hopkins said, noting that the company launched 4G LTE service in Jackson, Clinton, Ridgeland, Madison, Flowood, Brandon, Pearl, Flora and Richland in mid-October. C Spire has invested nearly $97.5 million to expand its network and give Canton and Madison County businesses and consumers the best personalized wireless experience available. Local business leaders praised of the wireless provider's decision to select Canton as one of the first markets to receive 4G LTE mobile broadband services. 'C Spire's deployment of advanced 4G LTE services in Canton will have positive and lasting effects in this area for our businesses and residents,' said Jordan Hillman, executive director of the Canton Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Association. 'Access to advanced high-speed wireless data and the services and applications it supports is essential for businesses in Canton as they continue to grow,' Hillman said. 'We appreciate the work C Spire is doing to ensure that high-speed 4G LTE broadband services reach as many businesses and consumers as possible.' 4G LTE Devices, Solutions and Plans C Spire customers can choose from several 4G LTE smartphone and connected devices to experience the nation's only personalized 4G LTE network. Devices include the Motorola PHOTON Q, the Samsung Galaxy S III and the Franklin Wireless 2-in-1 smart USB modem and mobile hotspot, which are available online and in retail stores. The PHOTON Q features a PC-like QWERTY keyboard, a large 4.3-inch Colorboost HD touchscreen display, 1.5 GHz dual core processor, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich mobile operating system, an 8 megapixel digital zoom rear-facing camera with 1080p capture on playback along with an HD front-facing camera and 8 GB of onboard memory. The device comes with built-in business ready security, productivity and connectivity features with government-grade encryption and VPN. The Samsung Galaxy S III features a brilliant 4.8 inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display, a 1.5 GHz dual core processor, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich mobile operating system, 16 GB of onboard storage, an 8 megapixel camera with 1080p HD quality recording and a removable 2100 mAh battery. The Franklin Wireless 4G LTE 2-in-1 smart modem and mobile hotspot provides 4G LTE wireless access to any data-enabled devices, including a PC, tablet or smartphone. More details on device availability, pricing, plans and the schedule for introduction of 4G LTE services in new markets can be found at www.cspire.com/4g. 'C Spire 4G LTE gives consumers and businesses more of what they want than ever before on the nation's only personalized 4G LTE network,' Hopkins said. Personalized Wireless from C Spire gets even better with 4G LTE Mobile Broadband Personalized wireless from C Spire is a package of different wireless services and programs that combine to reflect and serve each customer's unique needs. Customers see this unique personalization in apps and content that fit them, services that anticipate their needs, and rewards they get just for using their phone in new ways. In addition to PERCS, specific examples of C Spire's industry-first personalized wireless services include SCOUT and CIRCLE. '4G LTE is the next generation of high-speed mobile broadband services from C Spire that allow you to access SCOUT for recommendations on apps, music, books, and movies; earn PERCS points through our loyalty program; and engage in CIRCLE, our customer community, faster than ever before,' Hopkins said. 'Basically with 4G LTE, everything you love about personalized wireless gets to you even faster now.' For more information about C Spire's 4G LTE rollout, plans and devices, go to www.cspire.com/4g. About C Spire Wireless C Spire Wireless is a diversified wireless communications company passionately committed to helping customers by personalizing wireless services designed just for them. The company is the first wireless provider in the U.S. to personalize customers' experience by offering apps that fit who they are, services that anticipate their needs, and rewards for using their phone in new ways - all with seamless ease and at amazingly fast speeds. This news release and other announcements are available at www.cspire.com/news. For more information about C Spire Wireless and its products and services, visit www.cspire.com or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cspire, Twitter at www.twitter.com/cspire, Google + or www.pinterest.com/cspirewireless. [Editorial queries for this story should be sent to [email protected]] ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2012 Electronic News Publishing - |