Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest and most reliable wireless voice and 3G network. A leader in wireless voice and data services, the company built the nation’s first wide-area wireless broadband network, delivered the nation’s first wireless consumer 3G multimedia service and is building and plans to launch the first large-scale 4G LTE network in the United States in 38 markets and more than 60 airports by the end of 2010. Verizon Wireless, a proven corporate leader and major employer throughout South Carolina, continues to invest heavily in the state to provide the most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network. In 2009, Verizon Wireless invested over $87 million to enhance voice and data services and improve wireless coverage throughout South Carolina, bringing the total statewide network investment to more than $770 million since 2000. South Carolina’s leading wireless provider now has coverage across 27,411 square miles of the state. Approximately 94% of South Carolina’s population has access to Verizon Wireless voice coverage while more than 94% of the population has access to the convenience of Verizon Wireless’ high-speed wireless internet service, real-time e-mail and entertainment services through Verizon Wireless’ EVDO data network.

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