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Verizon Wireless Invests More than $145 Million in 2007 to Enhance Michigan EVDO Network

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 9 -- Verizon Wireless announced today it has invested more than $145 million in 2007 to enhance its digital network in Michigan. The enhancements included building new -- and upgrading existing -- cell sites, increasing coverage area and expanding its high-speed wireless broadband network to many new markets.

"Our mission in 2008 is to continue perfecting our network so that our customers can depend on us every time they pick up their wireless phones," said Greg Haller, president -- Michigan/Indiana/Kentucky Region, Verizon Wireless.

Since the company was formed in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested nearly $1.061 billion on improvements to its network in Michigan, including the following upgrades made in 2007:

     -- Fifty-one new cell sites were activated statewide to improve network
        coverage and capacity, enabling more customers to use their phones
        concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture
        and video messages; download music, games and ringtones; and view
        high-quality videos while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped
        calls.
     -- Equipment on 495 existing cell sites throughout the state was
        upgraded, which further improved network capacity.
     -- Fifty-two permanent backup generators were installed at Michigan cell
        sites to ensure network functionality during times of crisis.
     -- The company expanded its high-speed wireless broadband network to 341
        cell sites across Michigan. With the upgraded network, Verizon
        Wireless customers are enjoying two prime services:

         -- BroadbandAccess, the enhanced high-speed wireless service that
            equips Verizon Wireless' business customers with a truly
            untethered mobile office experience, enabling them to wirelessly
            access their calendars, the Internet, email and critical business
            information residing behind their companies' firewalls; and
         -- V CAST, a consumer-oriented multimedia service that gives
            customers access to the most comprehensive selection of
            downloadable music, high-quality videos and the coolest 3D games
            found anywhere.

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