i-Newswire, 2005-02-19 - SHILLINGTON, Pa. - More consumers and businesses in Berks County can enjoy the benefits of high-speed Internet access now that Verizon Online has expanded its availability here.

As the result of the company's most recent expansion and upgrade of its local telecommunications network, Verizon Online DSL is now available on about 1,550 additional lines in the Shillington, Krumsville and St. Lawrence areas.

Verizon has invested $8.5 billion in its network over the last 10 years and will continue to invest aggressively under recently enacted state telecom legislation. The new law requires companies such as Verizon to deploy broadband service across their service areas - the most comprehensive broadband deployment requirement in the nation. Under this legislation, Verizon also must make broadband available to all students throughout the company’s Pennsylvania service area. Story Continues