COLT SOARS INTO DOVER DOWNS SPEEDWAY

In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service
for fans during this weekend’s NASCAR events, including the Dover 400 at Dover Downs International
Speedway, Verizon Wireless will beef up its network capacity by deploying a
temporary mobile cell site called a COLT (Cell on Light Truck) at Dover Downs.
The COLT will enhance wireless capacity, allowing more customers to use their
wireless phones concurrently to make calls, send and receive text and picture
messages, and download games and ringtones.

The company reports that during the big race weekend Verizon
Wireless’ network will handle more than double the normal number of wireless
calls compared to a typical weekend, and more than four times normal call
volume during Sunday’s Dover 400 event. The temporary cell site can process
thousands of calls every hour.

The 25,000-pound COLT features two retractable masts, a
microwave antenna to link network components, an emergency power generator and
a small office. The COLT is also fully equipped with resources needed during
emergencies including equipment, fuel, electrical generators, food, water and
costs.

“With more than 130,000 race fans expected throughout
the weekend, along with news media and the pit crews themselves, we anticipate
a significant surge in wireless activity,” said Michele White, network
executive director for Verizon Wireless’ Philadelphia Tri-State Region.
“In these instances, we bring in an additional mobile cell site that works
along with our existing network in the area to handle the increase in wireless
calling.”