Verizon Wireless Network Ready For Harsh Winter Weather

Carefully tracking tomorrow's storm and predicted heavy snow arrival, Verizon Wireless is prepared with back-up generators and batteries at new and existing cell sites throughout the New York Metro area to help ensure network functionality during power outages caused by the winter storm.


"In 2004 alone, we invested $475 million in our network which included back-up generators and emergency battery power to give customers in New York and northern New Jersey peace of mind that their wireless phones will work during emergencies," said Charles Hand, president, Verizon Wireless New York Metro Region. "In addition, we have a fleet of portable backup generators at the ready. This is all part of Verizon Wireless' continued focus on network reliability. We want our customers to know they can depend on their phones not only in times of normalcy, but also in times of emergency."

Owner and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, Verizon Wireless also wants to remind customers to keep their wireless phone with them at all times when inclement weather threatens, as it can prove to be a lifeline during times of crisis.

"Wireless service has evolved from a luxury to a necessity," said Hand. "We've seen countless instances in which wireless service has been the vital link to safety during emergencies."

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 42.1 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ - News) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD - News News). Find more information on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com. To receive broadcast-quality video footage of Verizon Wireless operations, log onto http://www.thenewsmarket.com/verizonwireless.




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Source: Verizon Wireless

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