DUBLIN, Ohio, Jan. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- In the aftermath of the ice and snow storm, the Verizon Wireless network in Ohio has continued to operate throughout the week, thanks to the company's ongoing network investment, which includes permanent backup generators that have been installed at more than 90 percent of the company's cell sites across the state.

"In 2008, Verizon Wireless completed the installation of generators at every cell site in Ohio where it was possible to put one," said Roger Tang, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "We understand that, especially during storm conditions like those that have ripped through much of Ohio this week, our customers and emergency personnel need to rely on their wireless devices to keep in touch and stay connected."

Verizon Wireless invested more than $258 million in 2008 to enhance its digital network in Ohio, and $1.4 billion since the company was formed in the year 2000. The most recent network enhancements included building new-and upgrading existing-cell sites, increasing coverage and capacity within existing coverage areas, and completing a high-speed wireless broadband network expansion across its Ohio coverage area.

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