Verizon announces improvements to service in Asheville area

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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Press release:

Verizon Wireless announced today that it spent more than $175 million in 2008 to enhance voice and data services and coverage throughout North Carolina, bringing the total statewide network investment to more than $1 billion since 2000. The investment is part of Verizon Wireless’ aggressive multi-billion-dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand in North Carolina for the company’s superior voice and data services and to help ensure the North Carolina network offers the best, most reliable wireless service and is ready when severe weather hits.

Major areas of improvement across North Carolina in 2008 include:

Significant enhancements to the Charlotte area, specifically for customers around Mount Holly Huntersville Road, Beatties Ford Road, Hornets Nest Park and the future I-485.

Enhanced network coverage on Lake Norman, specifically in the Peninsula community in Cornelius and along I-77.

Improved voice and data service in and around Raleigh and along Highways 15, 50 and 56 around Creedmoor.

Extensive high-speed wireless Internet was brought to Jacksonville, Goldsboro, New Bern, Rocky Mount and Wilmington.

Improved coverage along Interstate 26/US19/US23 between exits 23 and 21 in Asheville and in surrounding communities.

The network enhancements enable more Verizon Wireless customers to use their wireless phones to make calls, send and receive e-mail and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; and download games and ringtones, all while enjoying superior wireless coverage.