BEDMINSTER, N.J., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, owner of the
nation's most reliable wireless network, announced today that Dick Lynch,
executive vice president and chief technical officer (CTO), has been named a
Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the
world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology.
Lynch was honored at the IEEE Philadelphia Section Awards Banquet on April 1.
The grade of Fellow recognizes an IEEE member with outstanding and
extraordinary accomplishments in the field of engineering and electronics, and
is conferred only by invitation of the Board of Directors. IEEE Fellows
worldwide have distinguished themselves in their careers and have made
important individual contributions to their profession.
Lynch was named an IEEE Fellow for his leadership in advancing wireless
voice and data technologies. He has been at the forefront of advocating and
creating wireless data networks and services. Under his leadership, Verizon
Wireless built the nation's most reliable wireless network, and launched the
nation's first wireless broadband wide-area network.
"I am honored to be recognized by IEEE and to lead Verizon Wireless'
ongoing efforts to offer customers the best wireless experience available,"
said Lynch. "Providing top-quality service on the nation's most reliable
wireless network is at the core of everything we do. Our relentless pursuit
of excellence drives us to deploy the most advanced wireless technologies
available."
Lynch's vision also helped Verizon Wireless:
-- Build the largest Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) network -- the
original wireless data technology widely deployed in the public safety
arena -- ultimately paving the way for mass-market wireless data.
-- Launch the first commercial Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)
service, the most spectrum-efficient wireless digital technology
platform.
-- Introduce lifestyle-changing services, including the first wide-area
mobile broadband access via laptops and PDAs; TXT and Picture
Messaging; V CAST Music, the most comprehensive over-the-air wireless
music download service, and turn-by-turn navigation on cell phones.
Lynch, a graduate of Lowell Technological Institute (now UMass) where he
received bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering, has been
awarded a number of patents and is a frequent guest lecturer in academia and
industry on wireless technology and trends. A full bio can be found online at:
http://aboutus.vzw.com/leadership/executive/profiles/Dick_Lynch.html
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless
network, serving 51.3 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in
Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications
(NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web
at http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video
footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to
the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
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Macy Bodenhamer of Verizon Wireless,
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