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West Virginia County Lands Network Operations Center

Fifty jobs will be brought to the county.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. -- Officials of the Sequelle Communications Alliance, which offers wireless broadband communications services, said the company will locate its network operations center in Wood County, West Virginia.

The company's $5 million investment will bring as many as 50 jobs with salaries of at least $45,000 annually. Sequelle will use two-way digital FCC-licensed radio frequencies in partnership with Mountain State College of Parkersburg and will provide technical support services.

The company's service area includes northwestern West Virginia and southeastern Ohio.

Gov. Bob Wise said a $600,000 small cities block grant will help the company defer the cost of equipment.

"West Virginia will be at the forefront of wireless technology, lending support to a type of communications remarkably suited to the state's rural nature," Wise said. "A vibrant, reliable digital network will attract the kinds of companies West Virginia wants."