Verizon Wireless today announced the completion of more than $100 million in network enhancements throughout Upstate New York for the ninth consecutive year. This investment brings Verizon Wireless’ total network investment in Upstate New York to more than $1.2 billion since 2000 – significantly more than any other wireless company. The regional investment is part of more than $50 billion invested nationwide since the company was formed.

The company activated 81 new cell sites across the region, including 18 sites in the Adirondacks area. Verizon Wireless also added more 3G high speed wireless broadband network data capacity to more than 180 cell sites, and has begun building the underlying infrastructure that will enable it to become the first wireless company to offer commercial fourth-generation (4G) service in the United States, starting in 2010.

“We continue to make significant investments in our Upstate New York network to stay ahead of growing demand and ensure our customers have an even better wireless experience tomorrow than they had today,” said Marquett Smith, president of the company’s Upstate New York Region.  

“Providing an outstanding customer experience starts with the network and customers continue to choose Verizon Wireless because they know their wireless device is only as reliable as the network it’s on,” said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless’ Upstate New York Region.  ”Our 3G data network is the largest and most reliable in the United States and we expect to commercially launch our Long Term Evolution (LTE) 4G network in up to 30

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