OREANDA-NEWS. March 01, 2013. Verizon’s powerful networks continue to meet the growing broadband, communications and information needs of New York’s consumers and businesses, as the company invested more than USD 1.5 billion in its New York and Connecticut wireline networks and information technology infrastructure in 2012.

Continuing a trend that began in 1995, Verizon has spent in excess of USD 1 billion each year to further build, refine and modernize its land-based communications infrastructure in the two states.

“The economic health of these states, and the people who live and work there, is increasingly tied to robust and modern communications networks, and Verizon’s significant infrastructure investments provide a prescription for growth,” said Kevin Service, Northeast area president.  “Advanced networks spur innovation, commerce, business development, learning and communication at an accelerated pace.

“Our infrastructure investment breaks down traditional technological boundaries, providing powerful solutions that enable people and businesses to connect however, whenever and wherever they want.  This creates opportunities that are borderless and that bring great benefits to our customers, employees, suppliers and communities,” said Service.

More than half of U.S. consumers say Internet service is their home’s most important convenience, according to the Verizon FiOS Innovation Index – a series of consumer research surveys.  More than 50 percent of all survey respondents also indicated an interest in remote health monitoring and virtual medical visits, which are enabled by ultra-high-speed networks and innovative applications.

“Whether it’s touring the Louvre from your laptop, watching TV on your tablet, or monitoring blood pressure online, the power of our networks is helping consumers and businesses advance their own agenda and remove technological boundaries,” said Service.