Qwest Now Offering Verizon Wireless Services

Verizon Wireless’ Voice and High-Speed Data Services Available to New Qwest Residential and Business Customers – Switch Details for Existing Customers to be Announced Soon

Qwest Communications announced today that it is now offering Verizon Wireless services to all new residential and business customers in its residential service area. Through the five-year agent agreement announced earlier this year, new Qwest customers can now purchase Verizon Wireless products and services, including handsets, smartphones and BlackBerry devices, as well as high-speed wireless broadband services for e-mail, Internet access and multimedia services, such as mobile music and video.

Verizon Wireless services may be purchased at Qwest retail outlets and kiosks, online at www.qwest.com and at 1 800-244-1111. New residential and business customers can choose from the full line of Verizon Wireless devices and nationwide plans, which include unlimited national IN Calling to more than 65 million Verizon Wireless customers. Qwest will work with individual customers to help them select the Verizon Wireless handsets and plans that best meet their wireless needs.

Current Qwest Wireless customers will soon be notified directly about all Verizon Wireless plans and handset options, and are not required to do anything at this time.

“New Qwest customers can now experience America's Most Reliable Wireless Network from Verizon Wireless and enjoy the benefits of the wireless industry leader’s latest devices, services and content,” said Dan Yost, executive vice president of IT and product for Qwest. “This is another example of Qwest’s commitment to delivering simplified, integrated solutions to customers through the power of a strategic retail alliance.”

Verizon's 'Business Link Rewards' Program Launches Online Mall

Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Can Earn Unlimited Bonus Credits With the Verizon Business Links Rewards Online Mall; Shopping Destination Has More Than 350 Retailers Offering Discounts

Verizon's small- and medium-sized business customers participating in the Business Link Rewards program are now eligible for discounts and special promotions every time they shop at the Verizon Business Links Online Mall. Customers will also earn additional Business Link Rewards Bonus Credits for every dollar they spend at the Mall, and they can redeem the credits for a variety of rewards in the program.

The new Business Link Rewards Online Mall is powered by Mall Networks, a leading provider of merchant-funded loyalty shopping programs. Small- and medium-sized business customers who use the Online Mall can get discounts from more than 350 retailers, including Best Buy, Dell Computers, Office Depot, Expedia, eBay and Target.

"We continually look at new ways to add value for our business customers," said Michael McLaughlin, director of mass business marketing for Verizon. "The Business Link Rewards program has been highly appealing to our customers during the past 12 years, and we are constantly creating enhancements to keep it fresh and valued by our members. Adding the Business Links Rewards Online Mall gives our customers a significant way to accelerate their reward-earning opportunities through everyday shopping for their home or business. Plus, they receive savings and other offers from these major merchants."

Bridgevine Appoints Robert Hamilton as Chief Financial Officer

Move supports continued company growth after launch of new direct-to-consumer ecommerce platform

VERO BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bridgevine, Inc., the trusted source for consumers to learn about, compare and shop for the services that shape their lives, today announced the appointment of Robert Hamilton as chief financial officer. As CFO, he will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s financial management including financial reporting, corporate governance, investor relations and compliance-related programs.

“We are pleased to welcome Rob to Bridgevine at such an exciting time in the company’s growth,” said Vinny Olmstead, president and CEO of Bridgevine. “His extensive experience in financial management and business acumen in the industry gives him the background, flexibility and skills to prove invaluable as the company continues its ongoing growth in both our business and direct-to-consumer offerings.”

Hamilton joins Bridgevine with 20 years of executive management experience in the Internet, retail wholesale and manufacturing industries. From November 1999 to January 2008, Hamilton served as CFO and treasurer at eDiets.com (NASDAQ: DIET), where he was a key participant in the successful expansion of the company into a leading online provider of diet services, information and products.

Prior to eDiets.com, Hamilton managed financial reporting for Equinox Systems, Inc., which was acquired by Avocent (NASDAQ: AVCT) in 2001. Before his work in the industry, Hamilton, a certified public accountant, was an audit manager with Arthur Andersen LLP in Boston and South Florida.

Bridgevine recently launched its consumer-facing site, Bridgevine.com, to address the often daunting task of shopping for services in a marketplace where constantly changing prices, promotions and package offerings can leave consumers unsure as to whether they are getting the best deal or even the service that best meets their need. Unlike other “comparison” shopping sites, the Bridgevine experience is differentiated by a unified shopping cart, real-time pricing, order status and scheduling to deliver the best customer experience in the industry. Bridgevine’s deep integration with leading service providers from across the country enables the company to deliver the most accurate information on services, pricing and special promotions, adding even more value to the bundled services shopping experience.

About Bridgevine

Founded in 2003, Bridgevine, Inc. is headquartered in Vero Beach, FL with an office in Atlanta, GA. The company’s consumer-facing website, Bridgevine.com, is a trusted source for consumers to learn about, compare and shop for the services that shape their lives. From communications to entertainment to security, Bridgevine.com lets consumers choose individual services that are best for them or create personalized bundles from trusted providers resulting in saved time and money. Unlike other “comparison” shopping websites, Bridgevine’s powerful technology offers a unified shopping cart, real-time pricing, order status and scheduling to deliver the best customer experience in the industry. Bridgevine’s deep integration with leading service providers from across the country — including Comcast, AT&T, D-Link, Time Warner Cable, Verizon, DIRECTV, RealNetworks, Panasonic, GameFly and more — enables Bridgevine to deliver the most accurate information on services, pricing and special promotions, adding even more value to the bundled services shopping experience. The company’s proprietary ecommerce platform is licensed by leading retailers, websites and Fortune 500 companies, making it possible for them to monetize online, call center and in-store traffic. Bridgevine was ranked 57 on the prestigious 2007 Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies. For more information, please visit www.bridgevine.com

BRIDGEVINE.COM PROVIDES CONSUMERS WITH THE CONVENIENCE AND COST SAVINGS OF BUNDLED SERVICES

BRIDGEVINE.COM PROVIDES CONSUMERS WITH THE CONVENIENCE AND
COST SAVINGS OF BUNDLED SERVICES

New site empowers consumers to make smart decisions about the services that best fit their lifestyles

ATLANTA, Georgia and VERO BEACH, Florida — February 27, 2008 — Bridgevine, Inc. today unveiled Bridgevine.com — the trusted source for consumers looking to conveniently compare and shop for the services that shape their lives. From HDTV and VoIP to digital entertainment and home security, Bridgevine.com lets consumers choose individual services or create personalized bundles from the brand name providers they trust to save both time and money.

“Shopping for services can be a daunting task, with constantly changing prices, promotions and package offerings that leave consumers unsure as to whether they are getting the best deal, or even the service that best meets their needs,” said Vinny Olmstead, president and CEO of Bridgevine. “Bridgevine.com represents a new direction in how consumers can learn about, compare and shop for services.”

Bridgevine has partnered with such well-known service providers as Comcast, AT&T, D-Link, Time Warner, Verizon, DIRECTV, RealNetworks, Panasonic and GameFly to offer consumers the services they rely on from the brand names they trust. Unlike other “comparison” shopping websites, the Bridgevine experience is differentiated by a unified shopping cart, real-time pricing, order status updates and scheduling to deliver the best customer experience in the industry. Bridgevine’s deep integration with leading service providers from across the country enables the company to deliver the most accurate information on services, pricing and special promotions, adding even more value to the bundled services shopping experience.

Additionally, Bridgevine.com visitors can shop with the confidence that the deal they see is the deal they’ll get and Bridgevine customer support will be available through the entire process, from selection and ordering through shipping and installation. Bridgevine.com goes beyond simply repackaging and selling services to provide the information consumers need to choose the best services and supporting products. And because Bridgevine.com offers a wide variety of services, shoppers can quickly and easily select the services that fit their lifestyle from a single, user-friendly source.

Bridgevine.com benefits include:

• The total package — Bridgevine.com not only offers the best prices on services but also access to the products that help make those services part of day-to-day life. From HDTVs to gaming routers, Bridgevine.com offers the total package at a significant discount over buying the service and product separately.
• Unified shopping cart — Bridgevine.com shoppers can select individual services or create personalized bundles from multiple providers and still use a single shopping cart/checkout process. Unlike other sites, consumers can bundle exactly the services that fit their needs without being restricted to a single provider.
• Real-time information — Bridgevine.com has real-time access to its partners’ systems, ensuring shoppers view only the most up-to-date promotions, deals, pricing, etc. Competitors’ sites show static data, meaning confirmation of rates, promotions, etc. must be done manually, often after the order has been placed, which can mean consumers do not always receive the deal they signed up for.
• Unmatched customer service — Bridgevine.com’s live, highly qualified customer service professionals provide no-pressure product and service consulting, and the support continues through the entire process to provide a seamless experience all the way through delivery and installation.

About Bridgevine
Founded in 2003, Bridgevine, Inc. is headquartered in Vero Beach, FL with offices in Atlanta, GA. The company’s consumer-facing website, Bridgevine.com, is a trusted source for consumers to learn about, compare and shop for the services that shape their lives. From communications to entertainment to security, Bridgevine.com lets consumers choose individual services that are best for them, or create personalized bundles from trusted providers resulting in saved time and money. Unlike other “comparison” shopping websites, Bridgevine’s powerful technology offers a unified shopping cart, real-time pricing, order status and scheduling to deliver the best customer experience in the industry. Bridgevine’s deep integration with leading service providers from across the country — including Comcast, AT&T, D-Link, Time Warner Cable, Verizon, DIRECTV, RealNetworks, Panasonic, GameFly and more — enables Bridgevine to deliver the most accurate information on services, pricing and special promotions, adding even more value to the bundled services shopping experience. The company’s proprietary ecommerce platform is licensed by leading retailers, websites and Fortune 500 companies, making it possible for them to monetize online, call center and in-store traffic. Bridgevine was ranked 57 on the prestigious 2007 Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies. For more information, please visit www.bridgevine.com.

Most Analog Cellular to Fade Away Next Week

The biggest U.S. mobile operators, AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, will close down their analog networks on Monday.

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You may think of sunsets as something nice to look at, but if you have an older cell phone or a home alarm system, there's one coming up on Monday that may not be so pretty.

That day, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission will let mobile operators shut down their analog networks. It's called the "analog sunset" because those AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone System) networks, which were first deployed in the 1980s and brought cellular service to millions of Americans, will finally disappear behind the digital networks that serve almost all mobile phones in use today.

The biggest U.S. mobile operators, AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, will close down their analog networks that day. At the same time, AT&T will turn off its first digital network, which uses TDMA (Time-Division Multiple Access) technology. (Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile USA don't have analog networks.) Calls to some small, rural mobile operators indicated that most of them plan to shut down AMPS, too.

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Verizon boosts broadband speed

Communication company Verizon has announced that it is now offering symmetrical FiOS internet services that provide broadband at speeds that "blow cable away".

The service will be available in all 16 states that currently offer FiOS and will offer users connection speeds of up to 15 megabits per second. Susan Retta, vice president, broadband solutions for Verizon, said: "Millions of households no longer have to settle for cable upload speeds that can't deliver the most interactive online experiences.

"With FiOS you can choose ultra-fast uploading that makes sending information as quick and easy as receiving it." Now the company offers the fastest broadband to the most consumers in America, Ms Retta went on to say. FiOS uses fiber optics to deliver the internet and so far is the only such service in the US. According to the company, fios is an ancient Irish word for knowledge.

Communication company teams with Mexican pop stars RDB

Verizon has allied itself with the Mexican pop phenomenon RBD to promote the band's recent record release.

Dubbed Empezar desde Cero, the album is one of the most highly-anticipated on the Mexican pop scene. Verizon is to host the band during its 2008 US tour at its stores for autograph signings and will also host performances.

Ed Ruth, director of digital music for Verizon Wireless: "Verizon Wireless' relationship with RBD began last year when the company hosted a private performance at San Francisco's Fillmore Auditorium. "This year we are building on that relationship to bring exclusive RBD music to Verizon Wireless customers."

At the moment the band's smash-hit new single Inalcanzable is available through Verizon's V CAST Music. Also, fans of the band can download ringtones of the band's songs from Verizon. RBD has so far sold 10.4 million albums around the globe.

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Security 'vital' to telecommunications

An IBM survey has found that the issue of security is to be of utmost importance for telecommunication companies in the future.

The survey, dubbed 2007 State of Security for Global Telecommunications Carriers, found that rather than being a hindrance to rolling out new technology, security could enhance it. Only 36 per cent of internet companies surveyed reported that security issues slowed the roll-out of IP services. Counse Broders, senior research director, telecom services with Current Analysis, said: "This survey shows what the market is already experiencing from recent mergers and acquisitions, including Verizon/Cybertrust and IBM/ISS: that security is a key ingredient for carriers as they move into next generation services and solutions.

"Clearly, those providers without a security solution in place risk losing their competitive edge." Less than half the companies that plan to IP-based networks in the near future have technology in place to address the security concerns that such networks bring.

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Verizon reaches landmark in New Jersey

Verizon has installed its fibre-optic broadband service FiOS in more than one million homes in New Jersey, the company has announced.

And in 2008, Verizon has forecast that it will install the service in an additional 400,000 homes in the state. The announcement came as Verizon opened its brand new fiber solutions customer service center in Freehold. By the end of next year Verizon expects approximately 400 people to be working at the center.

Verizon chairman and chief executive Ivan Seidenberg said: "New Jersey is now among the most-fibered states in the nation." The expanded FiOS service will give New Jersey an "economic boost", added Mr Seidenberg.

Verizon's FiOS service is the first fiber optics network to be rolled out on large scale in the US, the company claims. Fiber-optic communications were first developed in the 1970s and work by transmitting information using light traveling along optical fiber.

Cable to link US and China

A new fibre-optic telecommunications channel is to be laid across the Pacific Ocean to link China and the US, reports the China Daily.

Work has started on the cable, which is due to be finished in July 2008. Once installed, it will provide 60 times more capacity than the cables currently in place. Dubbed the Trans-Pacific Express, the cable will cover 18,000 kilometers, running from the Chinese coastal city of Qingdao to the west coast of America at Nedonna Beach, Oregon. The route of the cable is being laid so that if there is an earthquake, service will not be disrupted.

Among those invested in the cable are Verizon, China Telecom, China Netcom, China Unicom, Korea Telecom and Chunghwa Telecom. The cable will cost $500 million. Approximately 62 million phone calls will be able to be simultaneously carried by the cable, which will be able to support internet expansion as well.

Verizon Wireless Introduces the Ultimate Consumer Entertainment Source: The MOTORIZR Z6tv

The MOTORIZR Z6tv is Motorola's First Device to Premiere V CAST Mobile TV

Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the availability of the MOTORIZR(TM) Z6tv on October 5. This sleek phone comes with a hot slider design and is equipped with V CAST Mobile TV, V CAST Music and Video, making it the ultimate in entertainment.

The MOTORIZR Z6tv provides entertainment lovers 24-hour access to broadcast-quality full-length TV shows through V CAST Mobile TV from Verizon Wireless. V CAST Mobile TV offers programming for TV viewers of all ages and interests including the "Late Show with David Letterman," "24" and "Dora the Explorer." The service offers live shows and mobile television content from CBS Mobile, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, Fox Mobile, MTV, NBC 2GO, NBC News2GO, and Nickelodeon. V CAST Mobile TV customers can enjoy fast channel surfing, view upcoming programs on the easy-to-use program guide and access parental control features.

Beyond V CAST Mobile TV, the MOTORIZR Z6tv can access Get It Now(R) applications, such as VZ Navigator(SM) which helps customers access location information to more than 14 million points of interest. For customers who are musically inclined, V CAST Music is sure to keep customers connected to their favorite music while on-the-go, allowing them to enjoy over-the-air full-track downloads from a library of more than 2.1 million songs. The MOTORIZR Z6tv is also equipped with Bluetooth(R) stereo
headset support for music, creating a truly wireless mobile music experience. Other features of the MOTORIZR Z6tv include:
-- Integrated digital audio player and support of .mp3 and .wma music
files
-- 2.0 megapixel camera
-- Video capture and playback
-- Landscape and portrait modes available for TV, video or camera capture
-- Location-based services-capable
-- Text, picture and video messaging capabilities
-- Display: 2.0" 240 x 320 TFT (65k colors)
-- Memory: Over 50 MB internal and optional external microSD(TM) expansion
slot
-- 2.5mm headset jack
-- Weight: 3.7 ounces
-- Battery: 940 mAh

V CAST Mobile TV from Verizon Wireless is powered on the FLO TV(TM) service from MediaFLO USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Because MediaFLO USA operates a dedicated multicast network that delivers programming in a linear format, Verizon Wireless can offer customers the latest in mobile entertainment without impacting its award- winning voice and data services.

Pricing and Availability

The MOTORIZR Z6tv will be available on Friday, October 5 for $179.99 after a $50 mail-rebate and new two-year customer agreement. Customers may http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif purchase the new MOTORIZR Z6tv at more than 2,300 Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, including those in Circuit City, and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com.

Monthly access packages for V CAST Mobile TV range from $13 to $25 per month. For the latest information on V CAST Mobile TV from Verizon Wireless, including programs, handsets, pricing and availability, visit the V CAST Mobile TV Web site at http://www.verizonwireless.com/mobiletv.

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http://www.verizonwireless.com.

Verizon Enhances Email Offering

Communications company Verizon has announced that it is offering its customers much larger amounts of email storage.

Subscribers to the company's FiOS product will now benefit from "an unlimited retention period" and the ability to access their email accounts from any computer. As well as an email account with four gigabytes of storage capacity, customers will also have the option of accessing their accounts via a wireless phone. Peter Castleton, director of Verizon consumer broadband services, said: "Personal email, including digital photo, music and video files, is a critical part of everyday life and we're making it easier for our customers to conveniently access and manage their mail."

Spam filtering and advanced virus protection will continue to be available to customers using the new service, Verizon claims. The company has now made its FiOS service available in 16 states and is continuing to expand it constantly. Verizon states that FiOS is an ancient Irish word for knowledge.

Verizon Business Rolls Out VoIP Enhancements

Verizon's Integrated Communications Package upgrades its VoIP offering with access to e-mail, calendar synchronization, and fully managed voice communication

Verizon Communications' Business unit will launch a VoIP service for customers of its Hosted IP Centrex package that will give users access to new features like text messaging and calendar synchronization.

Verizon Business' Integrated Communications Package is targeted at businesses and government agencies whose employees want more collaboration and mobility functionality with their VoIP phones, Verizon said. The package is designed to reduce the time and effort needed to connect employees, the company said.

The package allows users to access voice e-mail, control incoming and outgoing calls, manage their online presence, send text messages, and synchronize contacts and calendars, Verizon said.

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Verizon To Provide Broadband In Rural Areas

The communication giant Verizon has announced that it is to expand its broadband offerings into rural areas of West Virginia.

Currently, many of the more mountainous rural areas of the state do not have access to high-speed internet. Verizon will work with the nonprofit Connected Nation in order to devise a "comprehensive approach" to distributing broadband across the state. H Stan Cavendish, Verizon's West Virginia president, said: "Our performance demonstrates that Verizon is genuinely committed to broadband deployment in West Virginia's rural communities.

"Widely available broadband Internet access is critical for education, health care, public safety, business competitiveness and community development."The governor of West Virginia, Joe Manchin III, has promised that all West Virginians will have access to broadband by 2010. In order for those that live in West Virginia to be on the same level as the rest of the world it is "crucial" that the have broadband, the governor said.

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Verizon Introduces FiOS Media Guide

Verizon has announced that it is to offer an interactive media guide for its FiOS customers.

The guide will let users of the service swiftly and efficiently find the content that they wish to peruse. FiOS is Verizon's fiber to the home telecommunications and broadband service. Verizon is the first carrier in the US to offer such a service.

Shawn Strickland, Verizon vice president of video solutions, said: "We've capitalized on our investment in an ultra-fast, highly responsive fiber-optic network to deliver a customer experience that marries the best interactivity of the web with the highest-quality programming experience in the marketplace." The guide merges the television, Internet and other media and makes it simpler for users to customize and enjoy media, added Mr. Strickland.

FiOS customers will not be charged for the new guide, which can be obtained through a network download. The word fios is an ancient Irish term for knowledge, claims Verizon.

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Phillies star to be Verizon ambassador

Phillies star to be Verizon ambassador
Versatile and popular Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard is to become Verizon's so-called "home-run ambassador" the communications giant has announced.

Ryan, who is the reigning National League MVP, is to feature in promotional ads and will make personal appearances throughout the local area. The move is the latest by the company in a wider effort to improve its visibility and profile.

Phillip H Brown, the Verizon vice president of sales and local marketing for Pennsylvania and Delaware, said: "Ryan Howard is the perfect fit for Verizon. "Just as Ryan brings the power of his bat to the ball park every game, Verizon brings the power of its unequaled network to its customers every day."

After making his debut in 2005, Howard, 27, won the National League Rookie of the Year and in 2006 led all major league players in home runs, RBIs and times on base. He was also the fastest player to reach 100 home runs in major league history.

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Verizon Customers Get 24/7 Support

Now Verizon Wireless customers are able to call technical support at any hour of the day or night when things go wrong.

The company has announced the debut of its new Premium Technical service, which offers customers in need expert assistance with problems like spyware, viruses, Internet security, hardware malfunctions and so forth. To cost $9.99 per month, the service goes far beyond that offered by most Internet carriers, Verizon claims.

Frank Nelson, director of Verizon Broadband Solutions Group, said: "Our customers need help with more than just their online service and now they can get it from us right away. "Verizon support is available over the phone to solhttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifve a variety of computer problems and customers can avoid expensive, in-home or business service calls."

The advisors on the other end of the line are prepared for almost any problems that may be encountered by a broadband user, Mr. Nelson added. Verizon has invested $35 billion in the last seven years on maintaining and upgrading its operating systems.

"Last year more than 40 million Internet users in the United States had problems with Internet security," states Mark Weibel, EVP of Marketing for Broadband National Inc. who operates the Internets leading comparative shopping website for digital products and services. "More than 21 million had hardware or software issues; and more than 11 million struggled with home networking."

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Southern California's Latino Population Catered To

Communications giant Verizon has claimed it is making a concerted effort to target southern California's Latino population with its services and products.

Among the measures Verizon has committed to are hiring copious numbers of Latino and bilingual employees and providing services in Spanish. A full 34 percent of the calls made to Verizon's Irvine call centre are from Latinos and employees of the company that are bilingual earn $1,500 more per year than normal.

John Palmer, regional president of Verizon Wireless, said: "We make sure our sales and customer service employees are trained not just to succeed in their job, but also to build a career with the company. "For the sixth consecutive year we've been named to Training magazine's 2007 list of 'Top 125 Training Organizations in America.'" More than 40 percent of Verizon's stores in the Southern California area have bilingual personnel. Meanwhile, Verizon Wireless customers are now able to call technical support at any hour of the day or night when things go wrong using the company's new Premium Technical service.

Many companies are starting to recognize the needs and spending power of the Hispanic population, the largest minority group in the United States. states Mark Weibel, EVP of Marketing for Broadband National Inc. who operates the Internets leading comparative shopping website for digital products and services.

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Verizon Business Named Top Service Provider

Verizon Business Named Top Service Provider

Verizon Business has been named the best service provider to big companies and the government by a consulting firm.

Frost & Sullivan awarded Verizon Business its Product Line Strategy Award for enterprise wide area networking (WAN) services. The company was recognized for its ability to introduce new WAN products in a strategic way to compliment the products already in place. Nancy Gofus, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Verizon Business, said: "Our product set underpins the next-generation services our customers require to do
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"As a global networking and IT leader, we will continue to invest in and lay the right foundation for large businesses and government agencies to communicate and operate reliably and seamlessly around the globe." In rewarding Verizon Business, Frost & Sullivan particularly highlighted the company's 2006 expansion of its Ethernet Virtual Private Line service from the US to six countries in Asia as a crucial improvement of its Enterprise WAN portfolio.

Meanwhile, a jury has ruled that the Internet phone giant Vonage must pay Verizon Wireless $58 million for infringing three patents. The patents were among the technologies that made it possible for Vonage to offer its much-touted low-cost telephone service over the Internet, Verizon contended.

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New Multimedia Phone Released

Verizon Wireless and Palm have announced the launch of a new phone, which includes Internet access and other features.

Customers with the Treo 700wx Smartphone will be able to use high-speed Internet connections at speeds comparable to broadband, along with a wireless email facility. The phone uses the Windows Mobile 5.0 platform to get online, while the increased RAM will allow people to download more content and applications. It is also compatible with memory cards, which will appeal to those who regularly access music, video and photo images.

Tim Roper, vice-president of Palm, commented: "People love the Treo smartphone because they are driven by the need to stay in touch and manage a variety of communications and information – both business and personal." He added that the features on the new version would be a "core asset" for mobile professionals wanting to be productive while on the move.

The phone is also able to be used with Bluetooth headsets, while it also contains a 1.3 mega pixel camera and touch screen.

"No one should be surprised that there is a convergence of technology to the cell phone," states Mark Weibel, EVP of Marketing for Broadband National, the industries leading comparative shopping website. "These new phones come enabled with wireless networking technology, instant messaging, picture messaging, digital photo sharing tools, ringtones, gaming, navigation and the ability to store thousands of MP3 files."

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