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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it invested more than $221.3 million in 2010 to enhance its network in Michigan. The enhancements included building 45 new cell sites, upgrading equipment on more than 600 existing cell sites to increase coverage and capacity of the company's voice and 3G high-speed wireless network and prepping the backbone of the network for deploying 4G LTE across the state. "While our company is focused on continuing to...

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The biggest sporting event of the year, a rare moment in natural history, expanded coverage in mountain states - Verizon Wireless' ongoing enhancements to the nation's largest and most reliable 3G wireless network continue to touch customers and bring key moments to life. Football fans, nature lovers, skiers and snowboarders rejoice. Last week alone, Verizon Wireless enhanced its 3G network across the country, from the site of the big game...

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless company with the largest, most reliable 3G network, announced today that it invested $195 million during 2010 in Florida to further enhance wireless services and network coverage for its customers across the state. The 2010 investment included the continued enhancement of the company's industry-leading 3G network, as well as the initial rollout of the most advanced 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution)...

DALLAS, Jan. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With wintry weather making an early and frigid debut across the nation, Verizon Wireless, owner and operator of the nation's largest and most reliable 3G network, offers the following tips to help consumers use their wireless phones when it's cold outside: Keep your phone fully charged. Cold temperatures can run down the phone's battery charge more quickly. Use a car charger to keep the phone's charge if you get stranded or stuck in traffic on icy or...

LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- From the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced that the Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot will be available on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110106/NY25628 ) The dual-mode Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot works as a wireless access point connecting up to five Wi-Fi...

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Dec. 21, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Heading to the mountains for some skiing, snowboarding or other winter sports? Get geared up and stay connected with the Verizon Wireless network. Verizon Wireless works year-round to enhance wireless service, increase calling capacity, and add new services nationwide, including improvements to its network at popular winter sports destinations. The nation's largest and most reliable 3G network enables skiers and snowboarders to maximize...

MOSCOW, November 3, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mobile TeleSystems OJSC ("MTS" - NYSE: MBT), the leading telecommunications provider in Russia and the CIS, announces the commercial launch of its 3G network in Turkmenistan that completes the deployment of "third generation" networks in all markets of operation of the MTS Group. Today, MTS offers high-speed mobile Internet access is available to residents and visitors throughout Russia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Belarus, Armenia and...

CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of launching "no contract after the first," faster phone upgrades, Overage Cap and other industry-leading initiatives, U.S. Cellular today introduced a new $69.99 Primary Plus Plan that offers 5GB of data with unlimited text, picture and video messaging, and free GPS Navigation. The monthly service plan also comes with 450 voice minutes with free incoming calls from any phone, free nights and weekends and free mobile-to-mobile calls. It's...

RESTON, Va., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- NII Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: NIHD) and its subsidiary, Nextel Mexico, announced today that they will continue to execute upon the strategy that calls for the deployment of a third generation (3G) network across Mexico with the first phase of the commercial launch of that network expected to occur in the next 12 to 18 months. Nextel Mexico's 3G plan will expand coverage and service offerings that will provide customers in Mexico with more choice in their...

BRUNSWICK, Ga., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* today announced the availability of its third generation (3G) mobile broadband network in Coastal Georgia, opening the door to a new era of mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content for customers in Jekyll Island, Sea Island, Brunswick and St. Simons Island. AT&T is an industry leader in delivering the benefits of mobile broadband networks, devices and applications. With the nation's fastest 3G network,...