Verizon invests in its N.D. network

Verizon Wireless announced Feb. 7 it invested $23 million in 2011 to enhance its network in North Dakota, including the expansion of its 4G LTE network to Fargo, giving more North Dakotans access to the most advanced 4G LTE network in the world.

The company’s continuing investment to support North Dakota’s infrastructure required for economic development and robust business growth included:

* Adding new cell sites and upgrading equipment on existing cell sites to increase coverage and capacity of the company’s voice and data network;

* And, prepping the backbone of the network to deploy 4G LTE at urban and rural locations across the state.

“We know North Dakotans depend on their smartphones, tablets, laptop modems and other wireless devices to stay connected, to be more productive and for entertainment,” said Seamus Hyland, president, Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless.

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