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Verizon to Make the Connected Home a Reality

by jessica on Thu, 2010-12-30 15:14

Verizon is announcing a new Home Monitoring and Control service next week at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show. Imagine this: you're miles away from home when you realize that you've forgotten to lock the front door. With Verizon's new, fully integrated and customizable home monitoring and control service, you won't have to panic and frantically call a friend or neighbor. The service will allow you to lock doors remotely, see what's going on at home via networked cameras; and set, adjust and control lights, smart thermostats and appliances -- all by using a smartphone or a computer or through FiOS TV.

The service is now in the trial phase and expected to be available in the first half of 2011. Beginning in January, a pilot program for Home Monitoring and Control will be conducted in New Jersey. The homes selected for the program will be outfitted with an energy reader, smart appliance switches and thermostats, a smart power strip, a smart door and window locks, motion sensors, an advanced pan-and-tilt camera, and a fixed indoor and outdoor camera.Read more

Verizon Gives FiOS Customers Online Tools to Manage Internet, TV and Phone

Automated Feature Taps Same Tools Reps Use to Set Up Services, Configure Wi-Fi Links, Set Up and Manage Voice Mail, Auto-Fix Video Problems, Trouble-Shoot and Correct Internet Issues

Additional On-Screen TV 'Quick Codes' Simplify Fixes for Many TV Service Problems

August 25, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon FiOS customers now have direct access to an application that performs many of the same setup, management and troubleshooting functions that previously required assistance from a help desk representative. Back-office systems and information resources have been integrated to create a tool that operates with point-and-click simplicity to perform functions like configuring a new PC to work on a home Wi-Fi network, setting up e-mail accounts, and automatically fixing Internet access or video problems.Read more

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Verizon Broadband Better Than Ever With Free Wi-Fi

Millions of High Speed Internet and FiOS Users Now Provided Access to Thousands of on-the-go, Wi-Fi Hot Spots Across the U.S.

July 27, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon continues to enhance its broadband service capabilities for consumers to offer competitive advantages over rival communication providers.

Since the beginning of the year, Verizon has introduced faster downstream and unprecedented upstream speeds for its all-fiber-optic FiOS Internet service; expanded the reach of its digital subscriber line-based Verizon High Speed Internet (HSI) service; and started offering mini netbook computers to customers as part of select bundle promotions.

And starting Monday (July 27), the company will expand Internet connection capabilities for millions of Verizon broadband customers by providing them free access to thousands of Wi-Fi connections across the U.S., reflecting the company's sharp focus on developing and deploying broadband and entertainment services.Read more

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Verizon Amps Up FiOS Internet, Launches Free Netbook/Camcorder Promotion

June 22, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon FiOS continues creating the ultimate broadband and home-entertainment experience by introducing on Monday (June 22) new, faster broadband speeds -- both downstream and upstream -- for the most popular FiOS Internet services. The company is also offering compelling incentives for consumers to subscribe to FiOS. New customers who order qualifying FiOS bundles are eligible for a free Compaq Mini netbook* or a Flip Ultra camcorder.

"From its inception just five years ago, Verizon FiOS has transformed the American broadband and home-entertainment experience by delivering innovative services that our competitors can't match," said Mike Ritter, chief marketing officer for Verizon Telecom. "Today FiOS leaps forward again with faster two-way broadband speed options that free customers to fully participate in today's interactive, multimedia Web."Read more