Verizon upgrades wireless network along Highway 74 and 243

IDYLLWILD - Verizon has upgraded its 3G wireless network along Highway 74 and Highway 243 in Idyllwild, improving high-speed wireless data and voice connections, the company announced today.

Hundreds of upgrades since December 2009 have increased the company's 3G data and voice capacity by nearly 30 percent in Southern California, according to the company.

The increased capacity means more users can surf the web, download applications and content, and exchange e-mail and other messages faster.

''People expect their cell phones and wireless devices to work whenever and wherever they need them," said Bill D'Agostino, executive director of network for Verizon Wireless in Southern California.

''That's why we continue to invest in our network. By meeting the growing demand for data services on our network, we empower each of our customers to rule the air in their own unique, individual way."

Verizon Wireless recently launched its faster 4G Long Term Evolution wireless network in the Los Angeles and San Diego metropolitan areas.

In the Los Angeles area, 4G LTE coverage extends north to Pasadena, east to Chino, south to San Clemente and west to Woodland Hills.

In the San Diego area, 4G LTE coverage extends north to Del Mar and Poway, east to Lakeside and south to Imperial Beach.

The company has implemented its 4G network in 38 metropolitan areas, including 60 airports, covering more than 110 million people.

The company plans to cover virtually all its current nationwide 3G footprint with the 4G network by the end of 2013.