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Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today unveiled Usage Controls, the most recent addition to its portfolio of tools for customers to manage their own wireless experience. Usage Controls is an easy-to-use online service providing customers the ability to better manage and control how they use their wireless phones, as well as how their children or others on a "family share" or multiple-line account use their phones.

The new service expands and enhances features first introduced last year with Parental Controls, including content filters. Since 2006, Verizon Wireless has also provided customers with ratings for the content found on its V CAST service, and www.vtext.com offers a number of choices to manage or personalize text messaging options. Read more

Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- College students can make a statement and be more productive in the classroom when they head back to campus this fall with two of Verizon Wireless' hottest BlackBerry smartphones available in pink -- the BlackBerry Curve 8330 and the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphones. Both handsets capture all of the features and functionality of their silver counterparts, but the hip, pink colors give students added flair when they are at school or interviewing for an internship or job. Customers can order the pink BlackBerry Curve online at www.verizonwireless.com or in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning today, and it will be in stores on August 15. The pink BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is currently available in stores and online. Read more

Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Staying connected while traveling abroad will get easier for Verizon Wireless customers who will soon benefit from the Gobi module from Qualcomm, the first global mobile wireless broadband Internet embedded solution that leading notebook manufacturers will introduce this month. This embedded Internet solution works with Verizon Wireless' GlobalAccess and BroadbandAccess services to provide streamlined global mobile broadband access on both CDMA and GSM wireless networks in over 125 destinations worldwide. This solution joins Verizon Wireless' offering of global phones, PC cards and other international services geared toward occasional and frequent global travelers.

"As the leading wireless provider in the U.S., it is important for Verizon Wireless to provide the best experience for our customers -- both at home and abroad," said Rob Miller, vice president -- marketing for Verizon Wireless. "In addition to our many international solutions, built-in Global BroadbandAccess Internet is a powerful tool for business travelers, allowing them to rely on one device to access mission critical materials without having to switch between devices based on wireless network standards in various countries." Read more

LG’s slim, new touch-screen handset--the LG Dare--comes loaded with multimedia functionality. This 3G V CAST-capable phone has VZ Navigator, V CAST Music, a full HTML browser, and a 3.2 megapixel still and video camera with built-in flash. And for better quality pictures, it also automatically adapts to low or uneven light. A cool photo editing tool is included that lets you add borders and even has a fun doodle feature right on the screen. Your photos can then be uploaded to a social networking site directly from the phone.

The Dare also has tactile feedback while typing, handwriting recognition, a microSD port for expandable memory, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Favorite contacts can be reached with a drag and drop photo interface. The LG Dare has a battery life of 4.6 hours of talk time and 15 days of standby time. Read more

July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Motorola, Inc. announced that the Motorola Adventure V750, a rugged Push to Talk phone designed for the most extreme conditions, will be available beginning today through business sales channels and online at www.verizonwireless.com. Ideal for the highly-mobile and active individual, the feature-rich V750 offers a durable and reliable solution for Verizon Wireless Push to Talk customers and leverages the high-speeds of the Verizon Wireless Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A) network.

The Motorola Adventure V750 will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning July 28. The Motorola Adventure V750 meets military specifications for extreme conditions including shock, vibration, dust, solar radiation, high-temperature storage, high and low temperature operation, and altitude. With Verizon Wireless' Push to Talk capabilities and a large 2.2-inch high-resolution internal display and 1.6-inch external display, customers can easily see which friends and colleagues are available and speak to them instantly. The phone's no-slip surface and speaker make the V750 tough and functional enough for a day on the job site, an afternoon hike or a night out at the club.

Verizon Wireless' Push to Talk service leverages EV-DO Rev. A technology, which provides customers with fast two-way communication with one person or a group of people. In addition to the simplicity of one number, national coast-to-coast coverage and no hidden charges or fees, Verizon Wireless' Push to Talk customers can expect: Read more

July 11, 2008- It just became easier for Tennessee customers to discover new music from millions of songs, without breaking the bank as the LG Chocolate 3 makes its debut today on the nation’s most reliable wireless network. The new flip style music phone is the marquee V CAST Music with Rhapsody device and supports all of the latest features in mobile music technology. Whether a hard core music fan or a casual listener, customers of all music appetites will love the flexibility that 5 million songs gives them to discover new music, listen to old favorites and find just the right song to suit their mood. The LG Chocolate 3 is available in all Tennessee Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on Sunday.

Designed to be a powerhouse music player, the LG Chocolate 3 sports a built-in FM transmitter so Tennessee customers can play music through a car stereo or other stereo system, dual speakers, Bluetooth for wireless stereo sound, and multitasking capabilities while listening to music. An easy-to-use external front navigation wheel and center select key makes music navigation easy, and the option of expandable memory using an 8 GB microSD card makes it simple to transport thousands of songs while on-the-go. Read more

June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) today announced the highly-anticipated LG Dare is now available through Verizon Wireless' online store. This summer's must-have phone dares to be different with its bold looks and advanced capabilities -- boasting a spacious three-inch touch-screen with handwriting recognition, a superior 3.2 megapixel camera with face detection and flash, and unique photo editing capabilities. The phone will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, including those in Circuit City, on July 3.

The LG Dare's touch-screen offers the optimal HTML Web browsing experience and runs on the nation's most reliable wireless network to ensure a smooth and easy navigation experience. The touch-screen also supports handwriting recognition and tactile feedback so that customers can more easily select their options on the phone. The phone's camera has a Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens for outstanding image quality, and the camera offers advanced features, such as face detection and an LED flash so customers can take enhanced-quality photos from their mobile phones. Additionally, customers can use the photo editing tool to personalize their digital photos with features that include borders and landscapes, and they can draw on their pictures directly on the screen using their fingertips. Read more

June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, builder and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, and Nokia, the world leader in mobility, today announced the availability of the Nokia 6205 The Dark Knight edition mobile phone. Celebrating the upcoming July 18 theatrical release of "The Dark Knight," the Nokia 6205 The Dark Knight edition will be available exclusively online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning Sunday, June 15.

Clad in a mysterious black color and embellished with a subtle The Dark Knight emblem, this themed-edition flip phone comes pre-loaded with wallpapers, voice tones, animated screensavers inspired by the film, and a full movie trailer.

The Nokia 6205 The Dark Knight edition has a generous set of features designed to enhance the mobile lifestyle. Touch-sensitive external music keys make it simple to access tracks purchased from Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music service, while the crisp two-inch display that supports up to 262,000 colors, makes watching news, sports and entertainment content from V CAST Video more enjoyable. Read more

June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- For the hottest looks and coolest features in wireless phones this summer, Verizon Wireless is expanding its LG line-up with three devices that offer unique features with loads of possibilities. The LG Dare, LG Decoy and the new LG Chocolate 3 are scheduled for their debut on the nation's most reliable wireless network through July.

"These summer phones join our other popular LG phones -- the enV, the Voyager and the Venus -- to offer our customers an array of applications, downloadable games, music and other content that is unparalleled in its variety and ability to enhance customers' lifestyles," said Mike Lanman, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. "By unveiling these devices now, we are giving our customers the opportunity to choose the device that's right for them, backed by the most reliable wireless network in the nation." Read more

May 30, 2008 – Home Office Highway, the digital road show that this summer will showcase how personal electronics and small business technology can empower the digital lifestyle from within the comforts of a recreational vehicle, has signed Verizon Wireless as a presenting sponsor.

“Verizon Wireless is an ideal sponsor because its communications products are vital to any road warrior or digital consumer,” said Jeff Zbar, the tour’s creator and host (www.homeofficehighway.com). “People who work from the seat of a car or a tech-laden RV must be able to reliably log on to the Internet or communicate with their wireless phone. It’s essential to working and living in the Digital Age.” Read more