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September 16, 2003 09:00 ET | Source: Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless Extends Its Dime-A-Minute Calls to Mexico Plan, Announces Other New Latino-Themed Programs

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 16, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Verizon Wireless, the largest provider of wireless services in the nation, has extended availability of its popular long-distance to Mexico calling plan...
September 11, 2003 10:00 ET | Source: Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless Invests More Than $250 Million in Southern California to Enhance Network; Enhancements Double Capacity for Wireless Internet Access, Picture Messaging and All Voice and Data Services

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 11, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading provider of wireless services, has invested more than $250 million in its network in Southern California since the...
August 14, 2003 18:38 ET | Source: Verizon Wireless

Responding to Blackouts, Verizon Wireless Reports on Network Operations

NEW YORK, August 14, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Verizon Wireless reports that its nationwide network is operating, with some of its cell sites and switches in the power-affected areas on emergency...
July 25, 2003 19:28 ET | Source: Verizon Wireless

Media Alert: Verizon Wireless Rushes to Establish Cell Phone Service in Remote, Fire-Ravaged Area Near San Diego and Riverside

COYOTE CANYON, Calif., July 25, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- MEDIA ADVISORY -- So expected was the call from the California Department of Forestry on Thursday afternoon requesting assistance to establish a...
July 22, 2003 12:35 ET | Source: Verizon Wireless

Media Alert: Portable Cell Phone Site Assists Firefighters Battle Remote Coyote Canyon Fire

LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- MEDIA REMINDER -- Date: July 21, 2003 What: Deployment of Mobile Cell Phone Station to Coyote Canyon Fire Base Camp. ...
July 21, 2003 21:01 ET | Source: Verizon Wireless

Media Alert

LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- MEDIA ADVISORY -- Date: July 21, 2003 What: Deployment of Mobile Cell Phone Station to Coyote Canyon Fire Base Camp. ...
April 21, 2003 14:06 ET | Source: Verizon Wireless

Call Mexico for Just a Dime a Minute on Verizon Wireless

IRVINE, Calif., April 21, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- As part of a new initiative aimed directly at serving the needs of its expanding Latino customer base in the United States, Verizon Wireless today...
April 20, 2003 17:59 ET | Source: Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless to Launch 10-Cents-A-Minute Calls to Mexico at Media Event in Los Angeles

IRVINE, Calif., April 20, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- MEDIA ADVISORY -- Demonstrations of New Service to Mexico, Interviews with Spanish- and English-speaking Customers, Verizon Wireless Officials...