DETROIT – Cingular Wireless announced Tuesday it is investing more than $100 million in Michigan this year, adding 80 new cell sites, and integrating 300 former AT&T Wireless cell sites to expand its network statewide.
The investment builds upon Cingular’s 2005 Michigan network investment
of more than $60 million.
Nationwide, the company spent $6.5 billion on its network and plans to do the same in 2006, bringing its overall investment since the company’s 2004 acquisition of AT&T Wireless to more than $13 billion.
“Our ongoing focus is ensuring Cingular customers have the best
wireless experience possible-which includes unmatched coverage and quality
of service,” said Brian Ducharme, vice president & general manager,
Cingular Wireless- Indiana and Michigan. “This network investment will
enable us to continue to bring residents of Michigan the highest quality
Cingular service available ever-service that is enhanced by
best-in-industry calling plan value and cutting-edge devices.”
Network enhancements planned for 2006 in Michigan include:
Additional cell sites for the core areas of Grand Rapids, Lansing, and
Kalamazoo;
Improved service for Midland and south of Jackson through Adrian;
Third generation broadband service deployed across the Detroit metro area late summer 2006;
Enhanced coverage in and around Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions;
Improved coverage along the M-21 Highway, from Lowell to Fowler.
New coverage for residents and visitors in southern Grand Rapids and Caledonia;
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Expanded coverage to Muskegon, Kalamazoo (home of Western Michigan
University) and Battle Creek;
Expanded coverage to the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston.
