Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:41 am
Like many Americans, Pac-Man's heritage includes a tale of successful immigration to the United States. Throughout 2005, Namco America, a leading publisher of wireless games and content, is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Pac-Man, the '80s most popular game. In October, Verizon Wireless will join the celebration of Pac-Man's debut in America by giving away eighty 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Pac-Man arcade machines.
Tue Sep 27, 2005 6:48 pm
On September 2, 2005, the Superior Court of California in Los Angeles issued an Order preliminarily approving the settlement of this class action. Verizon Wireless' site can help Motorola V710 owners obtain information about the proposed settlement and also help them determine whether they are a member of the settlement class who qualifies for benefits in this case.
Mon Sep 26, 2005 12:48 pm
Mobile-computing pioneer Palm, Inc. and software pioneer Microsoft Corp. today announced a strategic alliance to accelerate the smartphone market segment with a new device for mobile professionals and businesses. Palm has licensed the Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system for an expanded line of Treo smartphones, the first of which will be available on Verizon Wireless' national wireless broadband network. The news was revealed in a press conference with Ed Colligan, president and chief executive officer of Palm, Inc.; Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect of Microsoft Corp.; and Denny Strigl, president and chief executive officer of Verizon Wireless.
Thu Sep 22, 2005 10:41 am
Verizon Wireless announced today that customers with TXT Messaging-capable phones can sign up to receive TXT Alerts with information about abducted children right from their wireless phones. Since May, Verizon Wireless customers have been able to register for Wireless AMBER AlertsTM online. Verizon Wireless is the first national wireless service provider to announce that customers are able sign up for these Alerts by sending a TXT Message directly from their wireless phones.
Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:11 pm
Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics have announced the release of the VX9800 next week. Available exclusively to Verizon Wireless customers, the VX9800 uses advanced wireless technology and design to offer a complete multimedia entertainment experience along with the latest in wireless phone communication. Whether streaming news and sports video highlights on Verizon Wireless' VCAST service, downloading and watching crystal clear VCAST video clips from the hottest names in entertainment, or listening to favorite songs through the phone's MP3 player and stereo speakers, customers will notice that the VX9800's overall design typifies the latest in wireless technology.
Mon Sep 19, 2005 12:58 pm
Dell and Verizon Wireless have teamed to lead the evolving convergence of computing and communications devices. This collaboration allows Dell customers to purchase and activate the Verizon Wireless V620 PC Card directly from Dell.
Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:45 pm
Verizon Wireless with Vodafone today announced GlobalAccess - a new service that gives business travelers unprecedented mobile versatility. GlobalAccess provides Verizon Wireless business customers with a two-card solution that gives them secure connection to the Internet in more than 60 major metropolitan markets in the United States, as well as in Canada and in 50 countries throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.
Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:14 am
Verizon Wireless announced the exclusive release of Surfline Mobile in Hawaii and the three options - #SURF, Mobile Web 2.0 and Get It Now. Verizon Wireless customers can now access Surfline's trademark surf reports and forecasts via their Verizon Wireless phones.
Tue Sep 06, 2005 12:37 pm
Verizon Wireless continues the urgent work of maintaining and restoring wireless service in the New Orleans and Gulf Coast regions in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The company has dispatched teams of network technicians who are making progress in strengthening communications in many of the affected areas. Service in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Pensacola, Florida; and Jackson, Mississippi has returned to normal, while service improvements continue in Mobile, Alabama, along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including Biloxi, and in New Orleans and surrounding areas, including Mandeville, Lacombe, Hammond and Covington, where technicians have been able to move in and begin restoring the network. Service has also been restored at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International airport where helicopters are transporting those that have been rescued from roof tops.
