BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, a
technology leader with the nation's largest and most reliable 4G
LTE network, has enhanced its network in Auburn, Ala. with new "small cell" technology
in anticipation of the burgeoning wireless data traffic generated
by the thousands of football fans arriving on the Auburn campus for Saturday's big game who want
to share messages, photos and videos using their wireless devices.
During the 2014 rivalry game in Tuscaloosa, Ala., the Verizon Wireless network
processed more than 794 Gigabytes of data.
"Small cells are an integral part of Verizon's commitment to the
customer experience to stay ahead of the growing demand for mobile
data by boosting capacity," said Gordon
Cook, director, Network Engineering and Operations at
Verizon Wireless. "This technology adds 4G LTE capacity in
important high-traffic areas so that our customers can share this
exciting rivalry game, especially on social media."
Verizon has installed three small cells along South Donahue Dr.
and Woodfield Dr. to expand the capacity of existing Verizon cells
sites near campus to enhance tailgating, RV parking, as well as
other game day activities. These small cells are connected to
Verizon's network using fiber provided by Auburn University. In 2014, the company also
completed a significant Distributed Antenna System (DAS) upgrade
and activated new 4G XLTE technology at Auburn
University's Jordan-Hare Stadium. These investments support
large crowds and ensure that football fans get the best experiences
from their wireless devices on Verizon's network.
"The additional capacity we are deploying will ensure that fans
can count on their Verizon mobile devices to share emails, texts,
pictures and videos of the game as well as tailgating fun with
friends and family," said Cook.
Over the course of 2014, the company invested more than
$129 million in network enhancements
across Alabama. Its total network
investment in the state now totals more than $1.1 billion since the company was formed in
2000.
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