OREANDA-NEWS. February 26, 2013. Continuing to meet the growing broadband, communications and information needs of Delaware consumers and businesses, Verizon invested more than USD 105 million in its Delaware wireline networks and information technology infrastructure in 2012, reported the press-centre of Verizon.

“The economic health of Delaware goes hand-in-hand with modern, advanced communications networks because they spur technological progress, commerce, business development, learning and communication at an accelerated pace,” said Tim Smith, Verizon region president of consumer and mass business for Pennsylvania/Delaware.  “Verizon’s significant infrastructure investments have provided a platform for innovation and growth to position Delaware as a technology leader.”

“Our infrastructure investment breaks down traditional technological boundaries, empowering people and businesses in Delaware 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 Smith.

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 taking an online class on your laptop, watching TV on your tablet, or monitoring blood pressure online, our networks are removing technological boundaries and giving consumers and businesses the reliability and the anytime, anywhere access to the communications services they need,” said Smith.