New Jersey, U.S.A. — A growing number of smartphone and tablet users are turning to Verizon Wireless to get the most out of their wireless devices. Overall attendance at the company’s increasingly popular Wireless Workshops has more than doubled in 2012 and is expected to grow as summer ends with children going back to school and parents making time to brush up on their own smartphone and tablet skills.

Verizon Wireless Workshops are free of charge and available online and in most Verizon Wireless Communications Stores. Customers can visit www.verizonwireless.com/workshops to search for a list of topics and schedules at participating stores in their area as well as information about online sessions.

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At more than 90 percent of Verizon Wireless retail locations, in-store data experts provide customers with the information and tools they need to maximize their wireless experience, in addition to one-on-one sessions. With roughly 11 million of the company’s customers using 4G LTE devices, customers are eager to learn about the features and capabilities their smartphones and tablets offer.

“Customers turn to Verizon Wireless to enhance their wireless lives, and Wireless Workshops are a great place for lifelong learners who want to take advantage of the full power of their smartphones and tablets,” said Marni Walden, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Verizon Wireless. “The goal of our Wireless Workshops is to teach customers how to harness the power of these dynamic tools to enrich their daily lives and become more productive.”

The lineup of online and in-store workshops is updated as the latest wireless devices are introduced. Most recently, Verizon Wireless launched the “HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 4G” workshop where customers can learn about Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and HTC Sense 4.0, in addition to basic and unique features. Customers can also sign up for the “Samsung Galaxy S III” workshop to learn about the device’s outstanding functionality as well as unique camera features such as S Beam, Share Shot and Buddy Photo.

Verizon Wireless also recently introduced the following new workshops:

• “ 4G LTE Test Drive “: Customers learn about the power and benefits of America’s largest 4G LTE network as well as basic and advanced features of 4G LTE devices. (In-store and online)
• “Business Solutions: Tools for the Real Estate Professional”: Customers learn about mobile solutions for real estate professionals through demonstrations of devices and applications to help grow their businesses and stay on top of the ever-changing market. (In-store only)
• “Business Solutions: Productivity Tools”: Customers learn about innovative technology solutions that assist with increasing the mobile productivity of their businesses through application demonstrations for the Android and iOS platforms. (In-store only)

Customers interested in attending a Wireless Workshop may register online at www.verizonwireless.com/workshops or visit a nearby Verizon Wireless Communications Store for more information.

For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit www.verizonwireless.com.

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Cincinnati, U.S.A. — Verizon Wireless has announced customers will have greater access to its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in the Cincinnati area, when it expands in the area on August 16.

Verizon Wireless currently offers the nation’s largest 4G LTE network with coverage available to more than 230 million people across the United States – nearly 75 percent of the U.S. population. By year’s end, the company plans to cover more than 400 U.S. markets. The expansion of its 4G LTE network in the coming weeks will enable customers in more parts of Cincinnati to use their 4G LTE wireless devices to browse the Web, stream music and video, access thousands of applications, and stay in touch with family and friends, all with speeds up to 10 times faster than before.

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is currently available in Cincinnati and nearby Ohio towns includingFranklin, Hamilton, Eastgate/Batavia, Lebanon, Loveland and Middletown, as well as portions of Northern Kentucky including Erlanger and Francisville. With the planned network expansion, residents in areas such as Mount Orab, Hillsboro, Wilmington and Georgetown will have access to the nation’s fastest 4G network.

“We offer our customers the nation’s largest 4G LTE network, available in more markets than all other U.S. wireless providers combined,” said Mark Frazier, president–Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. “With our expanded 4G LTE network, customers can download files, upload pictures, stream video, and more, through a variety of 4G LTE devices, all with the fastest 4G experience possible.”

Verizon Wireless customers can choose from the largest selection of 4G LTE devices to experience the nation’s fastest 4G network.  Devices include a variety of tablets, mobile hotspots, smartphones and more, including the Samsung Galaxy SIII and the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC.  Details on available devices can be found at http://network4g.verizonwireless.com/ and information on plans and pricing is available at www.verizonwireless.com/plans.

Verizon Wireless also offers a variety of smart accessories that customers can use with their 4G LTE devices. These accessories include the FitBit Ultra Wireless Activity Tracker, the Withings WiFi Scale and the Helo TC Touch Controlled Helicopter, among others.  A full list of smart accessories can be found at www.verizonwireless.com/smartaccessories.

Verizon Wireless customers can also take advantage of HomeFusion Broadband, a solution that leverages the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to deliver high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband.

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.

Visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and a list of current markets.

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Savannah, U.S.A — Verizon Wireless and Comcast today announced they will offer each other’s services in Southeast Georgia and deliver a variety of offers and incentives for new and existing customers. Now, consumers in Savannah looking to stay connected to the people and things they love while on the go or at home have new options for outstanding video, phone, Internet and wireless services.

Based on the package chosen, customers of both Comcast and Verizon Wireless could qualify for a variety of offers and incentives, including Visa prepaid cards valued up to $300, a complimentary 12-month subscription to Xfinity Streampix, and Comcast HD DVR at no additional cost for six months, and/or a complimentary 12-month upgrade to Blast!, the Xfinity Internet service that provides download speeds of up to 30 Mbps with PowerBoost.

“Our momentum with Comcast in delivering these value packages in other markets is continually drawing praise from customers,” said Jonathan LeCompte, president, Verizon Wireless Georgia-Alabama Region. “Because mobility is a top priority for the consumer, we have developed an offering that provides a terrific wireless, entertainment and communications experience in one spot. Comcast’s product suite continues to deliver exceptional entertainment and communications services and the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is the ideal complement to complete the package.”

Comcast Vice President of Marketing Kerry McKelvey said, “Together with Verizon Wireless, we’re delivering more value for more consumers by providing an entertainment and communications solution that aligns with their lifestyles. Now, Comcast customers in Georgia will have the option of building a great in-home experience through our Xfinity services, along with the reliability of Verizon Wireless’ network while on the go.”

In addition to Augusta, Savannah and Snellville, Comcast and Verizon Wireless are expanding the offer to several cities across Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee today. Verizon Wireless and Comcast have previously introduced this offering in the following markets: Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Kansas City, Missouri; Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota; Portland, Oregon; Salt Lake City, Utah; San Francisco, California; and Seattle, Washington.

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Verizon Wireless, provider of America’s largest 4G LTE network, announced on February 16, 2012 that it has launched “A Day in the Life of a History Maker” program to celebrate Black History Month. The program, a partnership with the UNCF, Teacher Planet, and Get Schooled, was developed to inspire and motivate high school students across the Washington, DC/Maryland/Virginia region by highlighting some of today’s most influential African American history makers.

Students in the Washington, DC/Maryland/Virginia region are encouraged to participate in the program by submitting a 500 word essay about how they plan to make history.  Entries will be accepted through March 31, 2012, at the Verizon Insider website. Five lucky winners will receive a chance to meet and spend an afternoon with Amber Riley, star of the hit TV series Glee, in New York City.

Students can also nominate their high school through February 29, 2012, to win a special visit from Ms. Riley. Voting is unlimited and the school with the most votes wins. Additionally, the actress is scheduled to star in five webisode vignettes on topics like education, empowerment, innovation, leadership and inspiration.

The vignettes will coincide with themed Lesson Plans of past and present history makers that teachers will be able to download for use in their classrooms. To further support the program, Terrence J., the star of BET’s 106 & Park, will be participating in a meet and greet on Thursday, February 23, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless retail store in Catonsville, 6220 Baltimore National Pike, Baltimore, Md.

“Verizon Wireless is proud to celebrate Black History Month 2012 through the launch of this exciting and multifaceted program,” said Mike Maiorana, president of the Washington, DC/Maryland/Virginia region.  “We hope that it inspires them to become great history makers themselves.”

More than 1,000 schools are expected to participate, with more than 1.4 million students and 328,000 educators.  Verizon Wireless will also support this program on Facebook and Twitter.  Students are encouraged to visit http://www.verizoninsider.com/blackhistory for complete details on the essay contest and school voting.

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For the eighth consecutive year, the National Association of Female Executives has named Verizon Communications to the organization’s NAFE Top 50 Companies for Executive Women.  The list recognizes organizations that are committed to hiring, retaining and promoting executive women.  At the 2012 NAFE Top Companies, women executives run 23 percent of operations that generate more than $1 billion in revenue.

“With a solid leadership training curriculum, development courses, mentoring circles, executive coaching and a wealth of external initiatives, Verizon Communications has its bases covered when it comes to programs that encourage the advancement of women,” said Dr. Betty Spence, NAFE president.

Magda Yrizarry, Verizon’s chief talent and diversity officer, said, “Verizon works hard to foster a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that maximizes the talents of employees from all backgrounds.  As women continue to ascend in business, it is essential that we utilize their skills to continue providing the innovative products and services our customers expect from our company.”

Women comprise approximately 40 percent of Verizon’s global workforce and hold more than 30 percent of leadership positions, including key roles in finance, government relations, IT, network services, sales, marketing, human resources and the Verizon Foundation, the company’s philanthropic arm. Women also comprise 25 percent of Verizon’s Board of Directors.

The 2012 NAFE Top Companies’ application included more than 250 questions on topics including female representation, hiring, attrition and promotion rates, access, and usage of key retention and advancement programs. The application draws particular attention to the number of women at the highest ranks and those with profit-and-loss responsibility.

To be considered, companies must have a minimum of two women on their board of directors as well as at least 500 employees in the U.S. Verizon has received numerous honors for the advancement of women and support for working mothers. Last year, for the ninth consecutive year, Verizon earned the No. 8 spot on the Latina Style 50, LATINA Style magazine’s list of the best companies for Latinas.

In addition, Working Mother magazine has recognized Verizon as a Best Company for Multicultural Women for six straight years (every year of the ranking), and for eleven years in a row as a Best Company for Working Mothers.

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The Super Bowl is no ordinary game: it’s an American holiday.  Verizon, the official wireless service provider of the NFL, is making sure Verizon Wireless customers are part of the excitement during Super Bowl XLVI with NFL Mobile. This year marks the first time the Super Bowl will be streamed live to select mobile devices, providing fans with an unprecedented viewing experience.

With NFL Mobile’s game day coverage, fans can catch all the action on their smartphones. Prior to the game, customers can use NFL Mobile to keep up-to-date with breaking news, highlights, video on demand and live NFL Network coverage.

Verizon at The Big Game
With the New York Giants and the New England Patriots ready to square off on Feb. 5, the company has enhanced its network at more than 30 venues in Indianapolis, including major hotels and all of the facilities where the game and related events will take place.

The NFL Experience, which features Verizon’s Training Ground Experience on game day, and the Super Bowl XLVI Village give visitors a chance to test their athletic skills, both mentally and physically. Fans will also get the opportunity to meet, take photos with and get autographs from professional football legends. The NFL Experience is the ultimate experience for football fans in Indianapolis.

To kick off Super Bowl XLVI weekend, Verizon will participate in the 13th annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration (SBGC) on Friday, Feb. 3, an NFL sanctioned event, where legendary NFL Pro Bowl players, Super Bowl Champions and MVPs come together on one stage with Grammy Award-winning artists, A-list entertainers and special guests.

Salvation and Deliverance Church Choir, the winner of Verizon’s 2011 “How Sweet the Sound” national choir competition, will perform during the 2012 SBGC taking place at Butler University in Indianapolis. HopeLine from Verizon will also make a donation to a local domestic violence agency to help the organization increase awareness of domestic violence and further prevention efforts.

For more information about NFL Mobile, including how to purchase the application and a list of compatible devices, visit www.verizonwireless.com/nfl. Data charges may apply for download and use of the app. For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

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The cycle of domestic violence affects nearly one in four women, one in nine men, and over 3 million children across the country.  In 2011, Verizon invested more than $22 million as part of its longstanding commitment to domestic violence prevention and awareness.

Part of the money donated by Verizon in 2011 included more than $4.2 million in cash grants from HopeLinefrom Verizon to nearly 450 domestic violence prevention and awareness programs across the country.  In addition to contributions through HopeLine, the Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon, awarded $10 million in grants in 2011 to nonprofit organizations that support those affected by domestic violence.

Verizon Wireless, through HopeLine, provided more than 29,000 phones with a total of 87.1 million minutes of wireless service to shelters and agencies nationwide for use by clients – enough minutes to stay connected nonstop for 165 consecutive years.

Of the 1 million phones collected, nearly 24,000 were properly disposed of using environmentally sound methods – keeping more than 59 tons of wireless phones and batteries from entering community landfills.  For the fifth consecutive year, Verizon Wireless collected more than 1 million no-longer-used wireless phones through its HopeLine from Verizon program.

“Domestic violence is a silent epidemic that affects our entire society–regardless of race, education or socioeconomic level,” said Marquett Smith, vice president of communications for Verizon Wireless.  ”To combat this serious issue, Verizon leverages its technology and resources to help victims and continue the battle against domestic violence.”

Through HopeLine, Verizon’s phone recycling program, the company collects no-longer-used wireless phones, batteries and accessories in any condition from any carrier and puts them to work in the community by turning them into support for domestic violence survivors.  Phones collected through HopeLine recycling drives are either refurbished and sold or recycled, and proceeds are donated to organizations that work against domestic violence in the form of cash grants and prepaid Verizon Wireless phones for survivors.

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FiOS TV subscribers in the Northeast woke up Tuesday morning (Jan. 10) to a new way of interacting and enjoying their TV experience. The new benefits are the result of Verizon’s continued transformation of FiOS TV viewing by bringing the next generation of its FiOS TV Interactive Media Guide to subscribers in the company’s New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island service areas.

More than 4.2 million households in these states can now take advantage of award-winning FiOS TV and the advanced IMG. Introduced in 2007, the FiOS TV IMG was the first broadband platform to pull together content from broadcast TV, the Internet and users’ own personal media into one media-management system.

It has since evolved into an in-depth, interactive TV experience, with applications for advanced/intuitive search, social networking, Internet video, personal media streaming, high-definition music, remote DVR controls, account management and billing functions, multi-screen/mobile viewing and much more.

The company used customer feedback taken in through its product development labs, field trials and online consumer forums to create many of the more than 25 new upgrades to FiOS TV’s advanced IMG that are now available to subscribers in the tri-state area. The enhancements include greater personalization and customization, easier navigation, deeper search, bigger storage options and optimization for new 3D technology.

“Customers are at the center of everything we do, and that includes how we develop our products and services,” said Susan Retta, vice president of marketing for Verizon’s Northeast area.

“FiOS TV isn’t about passive video watching – it has evolved into an entertainment and information destination. Our new generation of FiOS TV is all about simplicity of design, increased user interactivity and ease of use. It’s yet another way we want our customers to get the most out of their FiOS services.”

Highlights include:

• Improved search capabilities, which provide a smarter search function that predicts what the customer is looking for and automatically provides potential matches. FiOS TV customers also can filter and sort by channel, and more easily locate favorite programs.
• DVR enhancements, which give FiOS TV customers more control with the following:
• DVR chaptering, giving viewers DVD-like capabilities to jump ahead or resume viewing at a particular moment of recorded programming by using on-screen thumbnails in 10-minute increments, providing more visual navigation.
• Multi-hub DVR, which turns any DVR or HD set-top box in the home into a “hub,” allowing customers to record and manage DVR settings from any room in the home, provided one of the DVRs is a multi-room DVR.
• eSATA external storage device compatibility, available with most FiOS TV DVRs, allowing for increased overall storage capacity. The eSATA hard drives can be purchased at most consumer electronics stores and will automatically record customer selections once plugged into the DVR.
• New ”play all” and “delete all” options, allowing customers to play episodes back-to-back and automatically delete all episodes of a show with the push of a button.

• Personalization features, which let FiOS TV customers enjoy entertainment on their own terms, including:
• New parental control options that make monitoring children’s viewing even easier, with the ability to block out portions of programming by rating during key hours of the day, like homework time, and schedule certain times for Parental Controls to be automatically turned on and off for greater flexibility.
• Guide customization, enabling a variety of settings, with a mini guide on the bottom of the screen, a half guide on the right side of the screen, and a full guide with a look at more hours of scheduled programming.

• 3D content software, which automatically detects when a customer tunes to a 3D program or channel and instantly changes the necessary settings for watching those programs on a 3D television set.

Verizon’s FiOS TV Interactive Media Guide can be accessed with the FiOS TV remote control or by using Verizon’s FiOS Mobile application, which turns an iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device into a remote control for a FiOS HD set-top box, making parental controls, customized interactive applications and program recording options easy to access.

The next-generation FiOS TV is built upon a long series of innovations, including Flex View and FiOS TV Online, which extend FiOS TV beyond the home to the Internet and a range of mobile devices; free interactive applications including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Yelp, HSN Shop By Remote, TMZ and others;

Media Manager, which allows customers to access on their TVs personal photos, music and videos from their computers; and In-Home Agent, which frees customers to use simple online tools to diagnose and resolve a range of service issues.

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