U.S. Cellular and Senator Capito Announce Launch of Wireless Service in Paw Paw, West Virginia
Paw Paw, W. Va. (Nov. 16, 2015) – A new U.S. Cellular tower at 1545 Paw Paw Rd. in Paw Paw, W. Va., has brought high-quality voice and wireless broadband service to residents in the area for the first time. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and U.S. Cellular are celebrating the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the tower site today. “With this new tower, Paw Paw and nearby communities have access to high-speed internet that can power our economy and harness the entrepreneurial spirit of many West Virginians. Today’s announcement is welcome news as we work to bridge the digital divide in West Virginia,” said Senator Capito. “Still, too many rural communities lack this fundamental service, and I will continue my efforts to improve connectivity and expand broadband access across the Mountain State through partnerships between private, local, state and federal organizations.” Earlier this year, Senator Capito initiated the search for a wireless carr