Verizon Wireless announced Wednesday that it has activated two new cell sites in Eaton Rapids and St. Johns.

The new cell sites improve Verizon Wireless' voice and data network coverage in the following areas:

* Along M-99 between East Lansing and Eaton Rapids;
* In St. Johns; and
* Along US-127 between St. Johns and Green Road

These new cell sites are part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Michigan and throughout the country. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $45 billion since it was formed -- $5.5 billion on average every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services. More than $1 billion of this investment has been spent in Michigan since 2000. In 2007, the company invested more than $145 million in Michigan network improvements.

More at www.verizonwireless.com.