New Cell Site Helps Coalinga, California Residents and Visitors Make More Calls, Download More Apps and Stay Connected

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New Cell Site Helps Coalinga, California Residents and Visitors Make More... -- WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Dec. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Dec. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless 3G network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers near Harris Ranch thanks to a new cell site in Coalinga. The site improves 3G wireless coverage and capacity in the Coalinga area, providing improved coverage for Harris Ranch Inn and Restaurant and along Interstate 5 from West Chandler Avenue, West Mitchell Avenue, South Colusa Avenue.

Since being founded in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $6.5 billion in its California network.  Nationally, the company has invested more than $65 billion over that same period to increase the coverage and capacity of its network, and to add new services.

The network upgrade is part of the company's ongoing investment to keep improving and strengthening the nation's largest and most reliable 3G wireless network.

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