Verizon Wireless Expands Coverage in Rockingham County

Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The new site is expected to increase high-speed wireless data coverage and capacity along I-95, and Routes 101, 88, and 27 in Hampton and North Hampton, as well as the surrounding area.

According to the company, regionally it has invested over $2.2 billion into its New England network, including over $100 million during the first six months of 2008, to add new services like BroadbandAccess and V CAST.

Richard Enright, director for network systems performance for Verizon Wireless, said: “We’ve always believed that even the most advanced cell phone is only as good as the network it runs on. We continue to aggressively invest into our wireless networks across New England to increase coverage and capacity for our customers.”