Union’s New Wireless Network in Lincoln and Sublette Counties
The expansion of Union’s new wireless network now extends to customers in Kemmerer, LaBarge, and Big Piney. It also covers large portions of US-30 in Lincoln County and US-189 in Lincoln and Sublette Counties.
This launch adds 2,900 mi² to Union’s new VoLTE network. These new areas add to completed builds in Uinta, Daggett, and Carbon Counties. Part of a multi-year, state-wide effort that now offers VoLTE coverage across 33,000 square miles – an area larger than the state of Maine.
VoLTE, which stands for Voice over LTE, facilitates calls across 4G and 5G LTE networks. In addition to enhanced service in Wyoming, newer phones compatible with this technology are also better suited for seamless roaming on other networks throughout the US.
“VoLTE provides wireless service to meet the needs of today’s consumer,” says Brian Woody, Chief Customer Relations Officer for Union. “It provides crystal clear voice calls, better connectivity, and accommodates the fast transmission of large amounts of data.”
Union Telephone Company, founded in 1914 by John D. Woody, expanded into wireless communication and data services in 1990. Over the last decade, Union has invested $39 million to build a fiber network to provide high-speed internet service to underserved rural communities throughout southwest Wyoming. Union Wireless has over 300 company-owned towers, nine retail locations, and agents in Wyoming and Northwestern Colorado.