Wireless Phone Users in Lenexa, Kansas Now Experience Even Clearer Reception and Fewer Dropped Calls

Press Release    Source: Verizon Wireless

Wireless Phone Users in Lenexa, Kansas Now Experience Even Clearer Reception and Fewer Dropped Calls
Thursday January 15

Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless Activates New Cell Site

LENEXA, Kan., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the only major carrier with a 30-day network test-drive pledge that pays for calls if a customer isn't satisfied and switches to another carrier, has activated a new cell site in Lenexa that expands network coverage and increases capacity, enabling more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; and download games and ringtones while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

This new cell site improves Verizon Wireless' voice and data network in Lenexa, from K-7 Highway east to I-435, and from 95th Street north to 72nd Street.

"This network enhancement reflects our ongoing commitment to meet the growing needs of our customers and to provide them with the reliable, high quality service they expect from Verizon Wireless," said Brendan Fallis, president-Kansas/Missouri Region, Verizon Wireless.

Reliable service is fundamental to customer loyalty, and Verizon Wireless boasts the highest customer loyalty in the industry, as measured by the company's low percent of customer turnover.

"The value we offer our customers is closely tied to our industry-leading customer retention," Fallis said. "Wireless consumers today understand that value is not defined by price alone. A major reason our customers choose Verizon Wireless and stay with us is because we offer the nation's most reliable network."

This new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Kansas and throughout the country. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $48 billion since it was formed -- $5.5 billion on average every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services. More than $14.5 million was spent in Kansas in the first half of 2008.

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