Innovations in healthcare, education, sustainability and more fueled by Verizon Wireless' $641 million network investment in Ca

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2012, technology solutions made possible by the strength of the Verizon Wireless network helped millions more Americans access [ preventative healthcare ] and made one of the largest recyclers in the nation [ more efficient ]. School buses outfitted with wireless connections helped students continue learning outside of the school walls and arrive home safely. Businesses kept the lights on and systems running thanks to reliable wireless emergency-backup options. And professional sports teams transformed their [ on-field ] and [ on-court ] operations using connected tablets.

"Our technology and networks help to make people stronger by delivering powerful solutions for consumers and businesses," said Walter Jones, West Area vice president of Network, Verizon Wireless.

Verizon Wireless invested $641 million during 2012 in California to provide new wireless services, expanding network coverage and capacity for customers across the state. Verizon Wireless' network investment in the Golden State now totals more than $7.8 billion since 2000.

Nationally, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $80 billion since it was formed to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide networks and to add new services.

As part of its 2012 network investment, Verizon Wireless expanded its 4G LTE network throughout California including:

Alameda County

Berkeley
Fremont
Livermore
Oakland

Butte County

Chico
Oroville
Paradise
Palermo

Contra Costa County

Antioch
Brentwood
Pittsburg

Fresno County

Calwa
Coalinga
Firebaugh
Fowler
Fresno
Mendota
Reedley
Sanger

Glenn County

Orland

Humboldt County

Arcata
Cutten
Eureka
Fields Landing
Fortuna
McKinleyville

Kern County

Arvin
Bakersfield
Buttonwillow
Grapevine
Lake Isabella
Lost Hills
Maricopa
McKittrick
Mesa Marin
Mojave
Shafter
Taft
Tehachapi

Kings County

Avenal
Corcoran
Kettleman
Lemoore

Lake County

Clear Lake
Lakeport
Middletown

Los Angeles County

Acton
Agua Dulce
Canyon Country
Lancaster
Newhall
Palmdale
Quartz Hill
Santa Clarita
Saugus
Stevenson Ranch
Valencia

Madera County

Madera

Marin County

Mill Valley
Nicasio
Novato
San Rafael
Sausalito/Tiburon
Tomales

Mariposa County

Bear Valley

Mendocino County

Boonville
Fort Bragg
Hopland
Mendocino
Ukiah

Merced County

Gustine
Hilmar
Merced

Monterey County

Carmel
Monterey
Salinas

Napa County

Angwin
Calistoga
Coombsville
Napa
Rutherford
St. Helena
Yountville

Placer County

Lincoln
Rocklin
Roseville

Riverside County

Banning
Beaumont
Blythe
Butterfield
Calimesa
Cathedral City
Coachella
Desert Hot Springs
Hemet
Indian Wells
Indio
Jurupa Valley
La Quinta
Moreno Valley
Palm Desert
Palm Springs
Rancho Mirage
San Jacinto

Sacramento County

Sacramento

San Benito County

Hollister

San Bernardino County

Adelanto
Apple Valley
Big Bear Lake
Colton
Fort Irwin
Grand Terrace
Hesperia
Highland
Joshua Tree
Lake Arrowhead
Loma Linda
Lucerne Valley
Redlands
San Bernardino
Twentynine Palms
Victorville
Yucaipa
Yucca Valley

San Diego County

Alpine
Camp Pendleton
Fallbrook
Imperial Beach
Lakeside
Oceanside
San Marcos
San Ysidro
Vista

San Francisco County

San Francisco

San Joaquin County

Stockton

San Luis Obispo County

Arroyo Grande
Cambria
Cayucos
Creston
Lake Nacimiento
Los Osos
Morro Bay
Pismo Beach
San Luis Obispo

San Mateo County

Half Moon Bay

Santa Barbara County

Isla Vista
Lompoc
Santa Barbara
Santa Maria
Santa Ynez

Santa Clara County

Campbell
Gilroy
Los Altos
Los Gatos
Milpitas
Morgan Hill
Mountain View
Palo Alto
San Jose
Sunnyvale

Santa Cruz County

Capitola
Santa Cruz
Scotts Valley
Watsonville

Shasta County

Olinda
Redding

Solano County

Benicia
Fairfield
Vacaville

Sonoma County

Bodega Bay
Cloverdale
Guerneville
Healdsburg
Petaluma
Santa Rosa
Sonoma

Stanislaus County

Modesto

Sutter County

Yuba City

Tehama County

Corning
Red Bluff
Vina

Tulare County

Dinuba
Exeter
Lindsay
Porterville
Strathmore
Tulare
Visalia

Ventura County

Agoura Hills
Camarillo
Fillmore
Moorpark
Oak View
Ojai
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Santa Paula
Saticoy
Simi Valley
Thousand Oaks
Ventura
Westlake Village

Yolo County

Davis
Woodland

Yuba County

Marysville

Verizon Wireless first launched its 4G LTE network in California in December 2010.

Already the [ largest commercial 4G LTE network ] in the world, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is now available in [ 476 markets ]. By the end of 2013, the Verizon 4G LTE footprint will completely cover the area served today by its 3G network.

For more information on solutions powered by Verizon, visit [ www.verizon.com/powerfulanswers ].

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 98.2 million retail customers, including 92.5 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 73,000 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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Innovations in healthcare, education, sustainability and more fueled by Verizon Wireless' $641 million network investment in Ca