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Residents of Yankton, S.D. to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements
Residents of Yankton, S.D. to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements -- YANKTON, S.D., Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Residents of Yankton, S.D. to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements
YANKTON, S.D., Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in Yankton, S.D., by activating a new cell site.
The cell site, located near the intersection of U.S. Highway 81 and West Eighth Street, improves coverage in the Yankton area as follows:
- North to West 20th Street;
- South to the Missouri River;
- East to Burleigh Street;
- and West to Summit Street
The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and data service in the Yankton area, which empowers more Verizon Wireless customers to rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, exchanging email and text, picture and video messaging, as well as making calls.
"South Dakotans are increasingly relying on smartphones and applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Seamus Hyland, president–Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless. "This new cell site is part of our continual investment in our network so our customers can use their devices when, where and how they need them."
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 South Dakota. Nationally, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $65 billion since it was formed—$6 billion on average every year—to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services.
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About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: [ VZ ]) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit [ www.verizonwireless.com ]. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at [ www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia ].
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