OREANDA-NEWS. March 27, 2014. Delaware’s consumers, businesses and government agencies continued to benefit from Verizon’s 2013 investment of more than USD 50 million in its industry-leading fiber-optic and Internet Protocol-based networks.

“Verizon’s network investments in Delaware ensure that the state has one of the most advanced networks in the nation, delivering the benefits of the latest communications technology to residents and businesses,” said Tim Smith, Verizon region president for consumer and mass business operations for Pennsylvania/Delaware. “Every customer’s communications needs are unique, and Verizon’s networks allow us to offer innovative products and services to them and to enhance the economic vitality of the Diamond State.”

Verizon has improved phone service reliability for more than 500,000 customers who had repeat repair calls on their Verizon landline phone service by moving their service from copper to the company’s advanced, all-fiber infrastructure. Nationwide, Verizon now serves more landline customers on its all-fiber infrastructure than on its legacy copper network. Fiber is less susceptible than copper to moisture and water damage and offers a better overall service experience.