On April 9, Verizon Wireless launched its "Taste of 3G" (third generation) high-speed Internet service in Portland. While there is some dispute whether this service is fast enough to truly be called 3G, it's still touted as the fastest wireless Internet connection in the Portland area. The new service enables customers to send email, browse the web, and download files over their wireless phone account.
For more details on the new service, see:
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