Verizon Wireless

The new cell sites improve Verizon Wireless' voice and data network coverage along State Route 57 between Montrose and Chesaning and also along Interstate 75 between Birch Run and Bridgeport.

Verizon Wireless has activated two new cell sites in Chesaning and Bridgeport that expand network coverage and increase capacity, enabling more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; download music, games and ringtones; view high-quality videos and browse the mobile Internet, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

The new cell sites improve Verizon Wireless' voice and data network coverage along State Route 57 between Montrose and Chesaning and also along Interstate 75 between Birch Run and Bridgeport.

These new cell sites are part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Michigan and throughout the country. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $45 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 $1 billion of this investment has been spent in Michigan since 2000.

In 2007, the company invested more than $145 million in Michigan network improvements.