Verizon expands High Speed Internet service in Monroe, North Carolina

Telecomworldwire, Nov 25, 2008

TELECOMWORLDWIRE-25 November 2008-Verizon expands High Speed Internet service in Monroe, North Carolina(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com

Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ), a provider of broadband and other wireline and wireless communications, announced on Monday (24 November) that the company has expanded its High Speed Internet service in Monroe, North Carolina, USA.

The company said that it has installed high-speed Internet equipment, based on digital subscriber line (DSL) technology, at the company's communications facilities in Monroe, Altan and Goose Creek in North Carolina.

This USD1.8m investment will reportedly enable the company to offer broadband access to about 27,000 phone lines in Monroe, including Monroe: Airport, Bakers - Old Charlotte Highway, Brightland, Cornerstone, Highway 74, Hospital, Indian Trail, McRorie Road, Mill Creek, Morgan Mill, Myers Road, New Town, Newtowne Estates, North Carolina Highway 84, Rogers Road, Secrest, Stitt Street, Sunset Drive, Williams Road, Parkwood in Altan and Highway 200 North and Highway 218 in Goose Creek.

Verizon High Speed Internet service is delivered on a dedicated line from Verizon's central switching office to the customer's home or business and is backed by live, 24 x 7 customer service and technical support.

The service typically is available to residents and businesses that are located within approximately three miles of the company's central switching offices.

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