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Verizon Wireless has expanded its EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized) wireless broadband network by making EV-DO-based services, BroadbandAccess and V CAST available to seven new markets.

"We made the promise that Verizon Wireless' broadband network would be widely-available by the end of 2005, and here we are today, fulfilling that promise," said Dick Lynch, executive vice president and CTO for Verizon Wireless.

"It should come as no surprise that we are ahead of schedule - after all, this is what we do, we build networks," added Lynch. "We are confident that our deployment and network technology will enable customers to reap the benefits of the nation's only national wireless broadband network."

The seven new markets included in Verizon Wireless' EV-DO network are Baton Rouge, LA; Charlotte and Raleigh Durham, NC; Denver; Louisville, KY; and San Francisco and Sacramento, CA. See Verizon's press release for a complete list of cities that are included in the EV-DO network.

"Today, Verizon Wireless has expanded the reach of its EV-DO network, but we're also rewarding new and existing voice customers with a tremendous opportunity to save when they sign up for BroadbandAccess," said John Stratton, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless.

The company announced that its success with its business service in existing markets has enabled it to offer its customers savings of 25% a month, by giving them the option of any monthly voice plan with unlimited BroadbandAccess for $59.99 monthly access.

Chris is a staff writer for WebProNews. Visit WebProNews for the latest ebusiness news.