Verizon Using Nortel Kit in Eastern Cities

The USA's Verizon Wireless is currently deploying CDMA2000 1X wireless voice and data network infrastructure equipment from Nortel Networks in Georgia and Alabama markets recently acquired from Price Communications. The network improvements will significantly increase the capacity of Verizon Wireless' network and support delivery of next generation wireless data services to subscribers - including text messaging, 'Get It Now' games and entertainment solutions and Express Network, the carrier's wireless internet access service.

"The deployment of CDMA technology in our newly acquired markets will allow us to meet the demands of our rapidly growing subscriber base in the southeast," said Jim McGean, president, Verizon Wireless Georgia/Alabama region. "Both our business and consumer customers can immediately benefit from clearer calls, enhanced features such as text messaging, and access to cutting-edge data services that improve communication and productivity."

The deployment includes Nortel Networks Univity CDMA2000 1X Metro Cell radio base station equipment, mobile switches and related infrastructure for expansion of Verizon Wireless' wireless data network.

"Nortel Networks is committed to helping wireless operators drive down operating costs and improve network efficiencies. Our CDMA technology provides investment protection for operators based on our expertise in packet networking in the core, and our proven radio access solutions," said Steve Slattery, president and general manager, CDMA/TDMA Wireless Networks, Nortel Networks. "We have a long-standing relationship with Verizon Wireless and have been able to deliver the capability to increase voice capacity and deploy advanced wireless data services."

Nortel Networks has been providing wireless equipment to Verizon Wireless and its predecessor companies since September 1996."

Posted to the site on 28th March 2003