Verizon expands network capacity across Alaska

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Verizon has expanded its network capacity across Alaska, marking its tenth anniversary in the state. The company has added additional spectrum at 89 cell sites, enhancing network capacity by approximately 30 percent. This expansion benefits residents, businesses, and visitors in areas such as Kenai, Soldotna, and Denali Park by providing greater bandwidth and higher data speeds. This effort is part of Verizon's nationwide network transformation, aiming to support more network traffic, deliver better performance, and introduce new products and services. The expansion will also extend the footprint of Verizon's LTE Home Internet service in Alaska.

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• Expanded network capacity by 30% at 89 cell sites.
• Benefits residents, businesses, and visitors in multiple Alaskan regions.
• Supports more network traffic and delivers better performance.
• Enables higher data speeds.
• Part of a massive, multi-year nationwide network transformation.

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New capacity comes as Verizon marks its tenth anniversary serving Alaska

IRVINE, Calif., June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon recently expanded its network across Alaska, adding additional spectrum at 89 cell sites across the state to increase network capacity by approximately 30 percent. This newly expanded capacity benefits residents, businesses, and visitors in Kenai, Soldotna, Anchor Point, Homer, Seward, Meadow Lake, Denali Park, Two Rivers, and Pleasant Valley.

This additional spectrum allows Verizon to provide greater bandwidth and enable higher data speeds for its customers in Alaska. This expansion comes as Verizon celebrates 10 years of delivering the most reliable network experience in Alaska, serving 87 percent of the state’s population.

“Verizon is committed to delivering the most reliable network experience and meeting customer’s connectivity needs where they live, work, and play,” said Jake Hamilton, VP of Engineering and Operations at Verizon. “By deploying this additional capacity, we are providing more opportunities for our customers in Alaska to utilize Verizon’s best-in-class network to connect with families, friends, homes and businesses."

For customers in Alaska, the additional capacity means more ways for Verizon’s customers to connect. These upgrades allow Verizon to support more network traffic, deliver even better performance to our customers and add new products and services. With additional spectrum resources deployed, Verizon will be able to expand the footprint for its LTE Verizon Home Internet broadband service, providing the speed and capacity needed to connect a family’s phones, laptops and other devices to game-changing home internet.

This work is part of Verizon’s massive multi-year, nationwide network transformation which has added more capabilities, upgraded the technology in the network, paved the way for personalized customer experiences and provided a platform for enterprises and developers to drive innovation.

Verizon’s retail stores are staffed with tech experts to assist customers with products and services, including the latest smartphones and accessories, wireless plans like myPlan, Verizon Home Internet and more. For a full list of Verizon store locations and hours, or to virtually connect with a Verizon representative with video assist, please visit www.verizon.com/stores. Customers can also visit www.verizon.com or use the My Verizon app to purchase devices and accessories, learn more about myPlan and get their questions answered.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed in 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023. The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, and security.

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FAQ

What areas in Alaska has Verizon expanded its network capacity?

Verizon expanded network capacity in areas including Kenai, Soldotna, Anchor Point, Homer, Seward, Meadow Lake, Denali Park, Two Rivers, and Pleasant Valley.

What is the impact of Verizon's network expansion in Alaska?

The network expansion by approximately 30% enhances bandwidth and data speeds, benefiting residents, businesses, and visitors.

Which Verizon service will benefit from the additional spectrum in Alaska?

The additional spectrum will expand the footprint of Verizon's LTE Home Internet service, providing better connectivity for phones, laptops, and other devices.

When did Verizon announce the expansion of network capacity in Alaska?

Verizon announced the network capacity expansion in Alaska on June 18, 2024.

Why is Verizon expanding its network capacity in Alaska?

Verizon is expanding its network capacity to provide greater bandwidth, higher data speeds, and to support more network traffic as part of its nationwide network transformation.