Verizon and Motorola Team Up to Offer Consumers the 'Motorola Draft Day Experience' Sweepstakes

Contestants can win the chance to attend the 2011 NFL draft in New York City.

NEW YORK-Verizon and Motorola Mobility Inc. are teaming up to offer consumers a chance of a lifetime for any football fan: a trip to the 2011 NFL Draft. The Motorola Draft Day Experience sweepstakes will reward one lucky winner with an all-expenses-paid trip to the event, to be held April 28-30 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Anyone can enter the contest online at www.motorola.com/draftdayexperience. Contestants will be asked to provide their e-mail address and view a brief video about Verizon's FiOS services. The entry period is currently open and lasts through March 31. One grand-prize winner will receive a trip for two, including airfare, hotel and tickets to the 2011 NFL Draft as well as $500 in spending money. Ten first-prize winners will receive tickets to draft parties hosted by NFL teams.

"Past success with these types of promotions has shown that FiOS customers are also avid football fans," said John Wimsatt, senior vice president of marketing for Verizon. "Our customers know that Verizon offers an incredible football offering that can't be beat, with TV, broadband and wireless services delivered over our advanced networks. We're thrilled to once again work with Motorola and offer such a unique opportunity."
Jean Pierre Le Cannellier, vice president of marketing, Motorola Mobility, said, "Motorola is excited to once again join Verizon in promoting their FiOS NFL offering and highlighting the extensive range of advanced FiOS services available to consumers. Motorola is proud that our products, such as QIP set-top boxes and DROID smartphones, help Verizon create a multi-screen entertainment experience that delights their subscribers."

The contest follows last year's Ultimate Game Day Access sweepstakes, through which Verizon and Motorola provided one fan with a trip to Super Bowl XLV in North Texas. The contests help to enhance Verizon's extensive football offerings, at no additional cost.

In addition, FiOS TV offers NFL RedZone, which features every touchdown from every game on Sunday afternoons and delivers exciting moments as they happen. The channel keeps fans up-to-date in real time, switching from game to game with live look-ins, highlights and a chance to see the key plays in both high definition (FiOS TV Channel 835) and standard definition (FiOS TV Channel 335).

Verizon FiOS TV offers a broad collection of programming, with more than 520 all-digital channels including up to 138 HD channels and 19,000 monthly video-on-demand titles. FiOS customers can watch their favorite programming on their own schedule, and on any TV in their home, with the multi-room DVR service powered by Motorola QIP set-top boxes. And now, FiOS video-on-demand titles can be watched on PC's and mobile devices, such as DROID smartphones, with the new Flex View service. FiOS also provides next-generation interactive services including an advanced interactive media guide; social networking, news and entertainment widgets; remote DVR management via broadband or cell phone; and more.

For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit www.verizon.com/newscenter and http://www.verizon.com/athomeblog.

Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility Announce Motorola XOOM� Tablet on Nation�s Largest and Most Reliable 3G Network

10.1-inch HD Tablet Offers Dual-Core Processing, Google�s Honeycomb Platform, and 1080p HD Video Content Support

LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J. � CES � Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), unveiled the innovative new tablet Motorola XOOM� - the first device on Google�s new Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system designed from the ground up for tablets. The Honeycomb user experience improves on Android favorites such as widgets, multi-tasking, browsing, notifications and customization and features the latest Google Mobile innovations. Boasting a dual core processor with each core running at 1 GHz, delivering up to two GHz of processing power, and 10.1-inch widescreen HD display, Motorola XOOM gives Verizon Wireless customers a new type of mobile computing experience on a stylishly thin device that is 4G LTE upgradeable.

Motorola XOOM redefines the tablet device category by providing more ways to have fun, connect with friends and stay productive on the go. It allows consumers to experience HD content right on the device, supports 1080p HD video and HDMI output to display content on larger HD screens, and plays video and other rich web content seamlessly with Adobe� Flash� Player. Motorola XOOM features a front-facing 2-megapixel camera for video chats over Wi-Fi or 3G/4G LTE, as well as a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera that captures video in 720p HD. It delivers console-like gaming performance on its 1280x800 display, and features a built-in gyroscope, barometer, e-compass, accelerometer and adaptive lighting for new types of applications. It also features Google Maps 5.0 with 3D interaction and delivers access to over 3 million Google eBooks and thousands of apps from Android Market�.

For working on the go, Motorola XOOM provides constant connectivity - including connecting to Gmail or Exchange email; opening and editing documents, spreadsheets and presentations; and viewing calendars and sending out appointments or meeting notices � with mobile broadband speeds. Its mobile hotspot capability provides an online connection for up to five other Wi-Fi-enabled devices.

�Motorola XOOM is a powerful addition to Verizon�s product lineup and builds on our combined leadership with Motorola to deliver innovative mobile devices and service on the Android platform,� said Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. �Motorola XOOM gives consumers complete access and control of their favorite personal content and work files whether through our nationwide 3G network, or through our lightning-fast 4G LTE network as it rolls out around the country.�

�Light, powerful and fundamentally different than anything else on the market, Motorola XOOM leverages the very best technology available today to redefine what a tablet experience can be,� said Bill Ogle, chief marketing officer of Motorola Mobility. �The first device to feature software designed specifically for tablets, Motorola XOOM goes everywhere you do and delivers everything you need.�

The Motorola XOOM device will launch as a 3G/Wi-Fi-enabled device in Q1 2011 with an upgrade to 4G LTE in Q2.

For more information about Verizon Wireless at CES please visit www.verizonwireless.com/ces or follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/verizonwireless. For more information about the Motorola XOOM please visit www.verizonwireless.com/xoom.

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About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation�s fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.

Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility Announce DROID� BIONIC on Nation�s Fastest, Most Advanced 4G Network

New Android Device Combines Dual-core Processor with Fastest 4G Network for Unrivaled Mobile Internet Experience

LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J. � Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), unveiled DROID� BIONIC, a powerful new Android� smartphone.

Packing a dual core processor with each core running at 1GHz, delivering up to two GHz of processing power, and 512 MB RAM, the sleekly designed DROID BIONIC smartphone with 4G LTE delivers a mobile Internet experience that�s up to 10 times faster than 3G. This means consumers can stream their favorite music and the latest TV shows with unparalleled quality experience. DROID BIONIC also races through loading of complex web pages and media that take advantage of Adobe� Flash� Player and HTML5, rendering graphics faster than previous generation single-core devices.

Motorola�s DROID BIONIC gives new meaning to the word �socialize� by delivering multiple ways for customers to stay connected. With the device�s front-facing VGA camera and See What I See video feature, consumers can share experiences � either via Wi-Fi or 4G � with family, friends and co-workers. A rear-facing 8-megapixel camera also allows consumers to capture their favorite pictures and videos.

DROID BIONIC�s multiplayer gaming capabilities allow consumers to challenge friends to live peer-to-peer gaming, viewed through the device�s 4.3-inch qHD quality screen that delivers console-quality graphics. DROID BIONIC�s HDMI connectivity also enables consumers to connect the device to their HD televisions to experience their favorite games, as well as purchased HD content, in full 1080p. And for multi-taskers, DROID 4G�s Mirror Mode function enables simultaneous streaming of video to the TV and on the device.

As a fully featured work device, DROID BIONIC comes equipped with corporate email, remote wipe and data security and encryption capabilities IT departments appreciate. DROID BIONIC also features productivity tools such as Quickoffice� for document review and editing, full calendar management, one-click access to conference calling, and a full suite of Google applications and services.

�DROID BIONIC brings to life the speed and power of Verizon�s 4G LTE network, giving consumers an unrivaled mobile experience,� said Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. �Whether downloading movies in minutes, connecting with friends or co-workers through video conferencing, or blazing through the Internet, Motorola�s DROID BIONIC is what the 4G LTE experience is all about.�

�DROID BIONIC is the epitome of speed, providing consumers with instantaneous access to their personal and work content, anytime and anyplace,� said Alain Mutricy, senior vice president of portfolio and device product management, Motorola Mobility. �By combining such a powerful mobile device with the performance and capabilities of Verizon�s 4G LTE network, we�re empowering consumers to define how they want to live their mobile lifestyles.�

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced 4G network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless� 3G network. Verizon Wireless� 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company�s entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.

For more information about Verizon Wireless� 4G LTE network, visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte and for more information about Verizon Wireless at CES please visit www.verizonwireless.com/ces or follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/verizonwireless.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation�s fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.

4Home and Verizon Wireless Showcase Connected Home Services for 4G LTE Network

At CES 2011, 4Home Demonstrates Jointly Developed Energy Management, Home Monitoring and New Mobile Broadband Services with Verizon Wireless

LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J- CES-� From the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), 4Home Connected Solutions, a division of Motorola Mobility, Inc., announced connected home services that leverage the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network. Real-time remote monitoring and control of consumers� homes and their energy consumption will be possible using select smartphones. This collaboration between 4Home and Verizon Wireless will be showcased during CES at the Verizon Wireless booth.

�4Home has been working with Verizon Wireless and the LTE Innovation Center for more than a year to develop these second-generation connected home services for LTE,� said Jeff Crews, director of business development at 4Home. �Offering these kinds of value-added services over LTE only enhances the customer experience. Homeowners can enjoy faster response times and real-time, high-quality video streaming when viewing their homes from Verizon Wireless LTE-enabled handsets.�

Overview of Connected Home Services and LTE
Connected home services are a new generation of consumer services that allow users to remotely monitor and control the connected devices in their homes, individually and as a system. The services currently include energy management, home security and monitoring, home health, and media management. The 4G LTE network allows these services to be offered on compatible phones, further enhancing the mobile experience.

�Verizon Wireless� ongoing work with 4Home through the Innovation Center is a great example of how a collaborative approach will result in consumer- and business-friendly solutions,� said Brian Higgins, executive director, LTE ecosystem development at Verizon Wireless. �Connected home services are made better by the power and capabilities of our 4G LTE network.�

Verizon Wireless� 4G LTE network is the fastest, most advanced 4G mobile network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than its 3G network. In addition, the company is turning on its 4G LTE network at more than 60 commercial airports, most within the 38 initial market launch areas and some outside those areas, for added convenience for road warriors. The company�s 4G LTE network ultimately will connect a full range of electronic devices and machines to each other.

�We continue to see more leading service providers entering the connected home market,� said Bill Ablondi, director of home systems research at Parks Associates. �Not only is this suite of services an ideal extension of service providers� current offerings; our research shows that consumers desire to be connected to their homes as well as other people. It looks like 2011 will be the year the smartphone becomes the next generation of universal remote controller.�

More information on the connected home services running on Verizon Wireless� 4G LTE network from Jan. 6-9 in Verizon Wireless� booth (#35216 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center) at CES. For more information about the LTE Innovation Center and Verizon Wireless� 4G LTE network, visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte.

Hello iPhone, Goodbye Upgrade .

You'd have to be living in a cave to have missed the big Tuesday news that the iPhone is finally coming to Verizon. But what the company didn't announce yesterday may turn out to be more important to subscribers: A change in the company's upgrade policies that will make phones more expensive for current and future Verizon customers.

Verizon officials have confirmed what SmartMoney was told by Verizon sales reps at a number of stores around the country: The company is ending its popular "New Every Two" program, which offers Verizon subscribers a credit of $30 to $100 toward a new phone every two years. As of Jan. 16, the company will stop offering the credit to new customers and won't re-enroll current customers in the program after their next New Every Two upgrade. The cell carrier is also putting the brakes on its permissive early upgrade policy, store representatives confirmed.

All of this adds up to more out-of-pocket costs for Verizon customers. With the New Every Two perk, a longtime customer with a $100 credit could get the iPhone4 for $99.99 � half off its new-subscriber price of $199.99. When the program ends, new subscribers will no longer be eligible for those discounts. Existing customers will lose the perk when they renew their contracts (unless they renew before Jan. 16�but that date is well before iPhone orders will be taken). And with the end of the early upgrade program, customers who were previously eligible for discounted phones as early as 13 months into a two-year contract will now have to wait 20 months to get a new phone at the promotional new-customer price instead of retail (for the iPhone, that's currently a difference of $400).

The move comes as millions of cell customers are expected to jump to Verizon, now that the company has the highly-sought iPhone4. And none of them will be able to squeeze in before the company changes its policies, because the iPhone won't be available for new customers until Feb. 10. If Apple keeps its current new-phone release habits, customers who sign a new Verizon contract in February will be locked out of preferred pricing for later models until three months after Apple releases a new model in July 2012.

Verizon's motives in the change are obvious, analysts say: Every time a customer upgrades his phone at a discount, there's a significant cost to the company. As of now, carriers lose money on every discounted handset, but make it up with income from a two-year contract. (That subsidy is why a new 16GB iPhone 4 costs $199 with a contract and $599 retail.) By forcing consumers to wait to upgrade � or pay more to do it � the company cuts its losses, without losing any income from the contracts. "The longer you can get customers to go between upgrading their phones, the stronger the profitability for the carrier," says Michael Hodel, an equity analyst covering Verizon for Morningstar. That point hit home for Verizon rival AT&T last year when it allowed subscribers to upgrade early�often even waiving its $18 processing fee--when the iPhone4 was released on its network. Its profit margins shrunk considerably, says Hodel.

That's true for every other cell carrier as well, because most offer their own discounts and early upgrades. And as they roll out their own 4G networks and accumulate more smartphone subscribers, they're also likely get more stingy with upgrades, says Neil Strother, an analyst for ABI Research. That perk-tightening comes on top of extra fees and higher early exit charges. Sprint (S), for example, already tacks on an extra $10 monthly surcharge for 4G-capable handsets. Carriers have also doubled their early termination fees, charging up to $350 for smartphones, as a way to recoup money on the phone and contract revenue if you defect, says Andrew Eisner, the director of content for Retrevo.com.

Verizon is well positioned to be the first to adjust its upgrade program, Hodel says, because of its status�it's one of the largest carriers and has built a brand around its service, not a single device. And in general, cell carriers and analysts expect customers to accept the growing costs without much of a fight. Consumers have already proven they're rabid for the the latest and greatest device�and are willing to pay extra to get it. The week after Apple's announced its iPhone 4 in June, 2010, gadget trade-in site Gazelle.com saw a 5,900% increase in people seeking buyers for their soon-to-be-old iPhone, a trend that slowed but continued steadily over the next month when the phone hit stores.

One bright side, industry-watchers say consumers can expect the Verizon iPhone to spur more competition, which ought to improve networks � and pricing. "The four national carriers are all fighting for the smartphone crowd in some way," says Ken Dulaney, an analyst with Gartner Research. What customers lose in discounted upgrades, they might gain with different pricing plans or faster networks. (Without the iPhone, Sprint and T-Mobile are likely to focus their pitches on network speeds and Android phones.) For example, AT&T is already touting its iPhone's capability to handle voice and data simultaneously (Verizon's can't)�and the fact that its version of the handset costs a full 99-cents less.

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FEEL THE ZEAL WITH THE SAMSUNG ZEAL� FROM VERIZON WIRELESS

Dual-Hinge Messaging Phone Features E Ink Transforming QWERTY Keypad and Social Beat Application

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and DALLAS � Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced that the Samsung Zeal�, a dual-hinge messaging phone in a unique, flip-style format with an E Ink technology transforming the QWERTY keypad, will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on Nov. 11.
Available color: Black

Key features:
- Dual-hinge form factor with E Ink keyboard that changes based on the user�s needs
- Open it vertically as a flip phone and it has a traditional numeric keypad and can change to an alpha-only keypad
- In landscape, the phone features a QWERTY keypad that can change to numeric with symbols
- Corporate Email support for Microsoft Office Exchange so customers can synchronize corporate e-mail, contacts and calendars from their office e-mail
- 2.0 megapixel camera with night and panorama shot, auto focus and camcorder
- Bluetooth� technology with support for headset, hands-free, stereo, phonebook access, basic print, basic imaging, and object push for vCard and vCalendar

Lifestyle features:
- Social Beat Widget � Offers a single point for accessing social networking sites, allowing customers to stay connected to Facebook�, Twitter� and MySpace� plus more than 50 news, sports and entertainment feeds
- VZ Navigator� capable � Receive audible turn-by-turn directions to millions of points of interest and share the directions with others
- Media Center � Access downloadable games, ringtones, wallpapers, location-based services and more
- Skype mobile� capable
- Mobile Web capable
- Full suite of messaging options, including text, picture, video and voice messaging; Mobile IM; Mobile Chat; Mobile Email; and Mobile Web Email
- microSD� card slot with support for up to 32 GB (card purchased separately)
- Personal organizer with calendar, calculator with currency converter, notepad, alarm clock, world clock and stop watch

Price and availability:
- The Samsung Zeal will be available on Nov. 11 for $79.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
- Customers can purchase the Samsung Zeal beginning today at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores or online at www.verizonwireless.com. For additional 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.

(EDITOR�S NOTE: Media can access high-resolution images of the Samsung Zeal in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.)

VERIZON WIRELESS AND SAMSUNG MOBILE DEBUT THE SAMSUNG CONTINUUM�, A GALAXY S� SMARTPHONE

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and DALLAS � Verizon Wireless, the nation�s largest and most reliable wireless voice and 3G data network, and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the number one mobile phone provider in the United States1, announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Continuum�, a Galaxy S� smartphone. The Continuum is the world�s first smartphone designed with a dedicated ticker display, which provides users with up-to-the-minute news, sports, finance and social networking updates for maximized multitasking.
The Continuum features two separate but integrated displays: a 3.4-inch touch screen Super AMOLED� main display and a customizable 1.8-inch Super AMOLED dedicated ticker display that streams customized information in real time. Additionally, the Continuum is powered by Android� 2.1, with support for Google Mobile Services, including Gmail�, YouTube�, Android Market� and more. The Continuum also includes a 1GHz Hummingbird Application Processor, 5-megapixel camera, and multiple entertainment and social networking features.
Color: Mirror Black
Key features and specifications:
- 3.4-inch Super AMOLED Main Touch Screen Display�Main display provides user-customizable homescreens and widgets in a brilliant screen display
- 1.8-inch Interactive Super AMOLED Ticker Display�Dedicated ticker display enables zero-click access to news, social networking, sports and entertainment feeds; users can select what content they want on the ticker by selecting from menu on display
- Grip Sensor � By touching the bottom sides of the device, the ticker display lights up to give users real-time weather, social networking services (SNS), message, IM and e-mail notification updates
- Super AMOLED Screen Technology � Brilliant screen makes watching movies, viewing videos and playing games come to life like never before, even in bright light and outdoor environments
- Android 2.1 platform � With support for Google Mobile Services, including Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk and Android Market
- Preloaded with Bing Maps and Bing Search
- Full HTML Web browsing capabilities
- 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities � Allows customers to transform their phone into a wireless modem for up to five compatible Wi-Fi-enabled devices
- Advanced touchscreen gestures capabilities, including multi-touch pinch to zoom, double tap to zoom and horizontal swiping, which provides easier and quicker access to many applications, including location-based services, Web browsing and digital photos or videos
- Multiple file formats supported, including DivX and Xvid support
- Samsung 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor � Produces amazing graphics, faster upload and download times, and HD-like multimedia content
- Six-axis sensor that works with the smartphone�s accelerometer to provide a smooth, fluid gaming experience when the user is tilting the device up or down or panning the phone to the left or right
- Virtual QWERTY Keyboard Featuring Swype Technology � Input text faster and in a more intuitive way with one continuous finger motion across the screen keyboard
- Full suite of messaging options � Text, picture, video and voice messaging; corporate and personal e-mail accounts supported
- 5.0-megapixel camera/camcorder � Auto-focus and LED flash with HD video recording and playback capabilities to capture photos and videos for playback on your HD television; playback (720p) on the screen display
- Wi-Fi Connectivity (802.11 b/g/n)
- Stereo Bluetooth� Technology � Support for headset, hands-free, stereo, phonebook access, and object push for vCard and vCalendar
- Corporate Email � Supports Android �clair Exchange ActiveSync e-mail to synchronize corporate e-mail, contacts and calendars from office e-mail accounts
- Music player features lock screen, ticker display and quick side panel controls and 3.5-millimeter headphone jack
- 8 GB microSD� card preinstalled expandable up to 32 GB

Lifestyle features:
- V CAST Music with Rhapsody�, V CAST Video on Demand, V CAST Song ID, Visual Voice Mail, V CAST Tones, VZ Navigator�, Mobile IM, City ID, Bing Search and Maps, and Blockbuster Application
- Dedicated ticker displays up-to-the minute news, weather and SNS updates, as well as music player controls and incoming e-mail, IM, and text messages without interrupting the activity on the main display
- Samsung�s Social Hub � Built around messaging, contacts and calendar sync, which allows users to send and receive information, whether it is e-mail, social network updates or SMS messages
- Integrated Calendar information from portal calendars, on Exchange, Google Calendar� and SNS, including Facebook�
- Integrated Contacts syncs with Exchange, Google, Twitter and Facebook � Facebook contacts display in four categories, including Info, History (previous calls and messages), Activities (status updates and notifications on social networking sites), and Media (Facebook profile photos and photo gallery)
- AllShare� � Enables inter-device connectivity through Digital Living Network Alliance� (DLNA�), so users can send multimedia content wirelessly to other DLNA Certified�-enabled devices such as TVs and laptops
- Daily Briefing � Instant access to weather, news, stocks and schedules
- Write and Go � Quickly jot down an idea and later decide on a format, such as SMS/ MMS, e-mail, calendar or memo, to send or post to popular SNS sites such as Facebook, Twitter and MySpace
- Smart Alarm � Natural alarm sound and display automatically illuminates
- Weather Clock � Displays current time and weather of the selected city (ability to add and select other cities)

Pricing and availability:
- The Samsung Continuum will be available for order starting Nov. 11 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement and data package. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. The device will be available for purchase in stores beginning Nov. 18.
- For additional 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.

AT&T AND SAMSUNG MOBILE ANNOUNCE THE UPCOMING AVAILABILITY OF THE SAMSUNG EVERGREEN

AT&T and Samsung Mobile Announce the Upcoming Availability of the Samsung Evergreen
Quick Messaging Device Gives Environmentally Conscious Customers an Exceptional Blend of Responsibility Combined with a Sleek Form Factor and Latest Must-Have Features.

In Honor of the Device for AT&T,
Samsung Mobile Makes Donation to Cell Phones for Soldiers

Key Facts
- AT&T* and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.**,, announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Evergreen�, a quick messaging phone built with 70% recycled post-consumer plastics and packaging that utilizes 80% recycled post-consumer paper. .
- Samsung Mobile announced it will donate $1 for every Samsung Evergreen device sold, with a maximum donation of $100,000, to the non-profit organization Cell Phones for Soldiers�.
- The Evergreen will be available beginning November 7 at AT&T company owned stores nationwide or at AT&T for $29.99 after $50 mail-in rebate (pay $79.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $50 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year agreement and $20 a month messaging or combination of messaging/data plan required).

The Evergreen meets strict RoHS standards (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive) 1, including being free of PVC2, BFR3 and Beryllium and is powered by an Energy Star Version 2.0 qualified energy efficient charger (level V) with standby power loss less than 0.03W and an energy efficiency of less than 75 percent. The Evergreen�s packaging is made from 80 percent recycled post-consumer paper, uses soy ink and is 100 percent recyclable4. Inside the box, customers will find a CD, replacing the traditional paper user guide, with information on an interactive tutorial, the phone�s user manual, games & apps and AT&T�s recycling program. In addition, the device features eco-oriented wallpaper and ringtones.

To celebrate the launch of the Evergreen, Samsung Mobile announced it will donate $1 for every device sold, with a maximum donation of $100,000, to the non-profit organization Cell Phones for Soldiers�. Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist from Norwell, Mass., with $21 of their own money. Since then, the registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has raised millions of dollars in donations and distributed millions of prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas. Samsung Mobile and AT&T encourage consumers to give back to both the environment and to the armed forces serving overseas.

In 2009, AT&T collected more than 4.2 million cell phones for reuse and recycling and over 1.8 million pounds of batteries and accessories. AT&T offers customers three ways to donate old cell phones and accessories: drop-off bins in our 2,000-plus retail locations; free, prepaid mailing envelopes available in the stores; and postage-paid mailing labels available via our web site at AT&T Reuse & Recycle.

The Evergreen, which has a 2.4� display, features a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard for effortless typing and texting. With one-key access to messages, staying in touch with friends and family is easy and fun. Additional key features include a 2.0 megapixel camera and video camcorder, AT&T Navigator and stereo Bluetooth� wireless technology v2.1 + SSP. The Evergreen also includes dual-band 3G connectivity and quad-band GSM technology, which allows AT&T customers to make calls in more than 220 countries and download data in more than 195.

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�This year AT&T worked to provide simpler solutions for customers, first with the ZERO charger and now the Samsung Evergreen,� said Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. �Taking steps to reduce the amount of environmentally sensitive materials in the device and increase the amount of recycled paper in packaging are small steps, which in the end, lead to a healthier environment.�

�Samsung Mobile is committed to making our products more eco-friendly5 and we are proud to offer AT&T customers an eco-centric5 device with an impressive feature set and stylish design,� said Omar Khan, Chief Strategy Officer, Samsung Mobile. �The Evergreen is made of 70% post-consumer recycled plastics and as a whole is 83% recyclable4. It also features reduced and recyclable packaging4, a CD to replace the user manual and an Energy Star qualified charger. �

�We support AT&T�s approach to incorporating environmental considerations directly into regular, ongoing discussions with suppliers and the company�s desire to improve the overall environmental impact of all handsets,� said Eric Olson, Senior Vice President, Advisory Services, BSR. �Through our interactions with AT&T, we feel that AT&T�s work on handsets is consistent with its broader focus on sustainability issues, as evidenced by the recognition AT&T has received through the Carbon Disclosure Project and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America,�.

For more information on the Evergreen, please visit the AT&T Web site.

For more information regarding AT&T�s overall sustainability initiatives, please visit www.att.com/csr.

** Number one mobile phone provider in the U.S claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics, Q2 2010 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.

1 Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive, 2002/95/EC as amended.
2 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
3 Brominated flame retardants (BFR).
4 Recycling programs for the Evergreen and packaging may not exist in all areas
5 The term �eco-friendly� and �eco-centric� refer to the product, packaging and recycling initiatives as described in this release and applicable product documentation, websites, and other referenced programs
6Limited-time offer. Other conditions & restrictions apply. See contract & rate plan brochure for details. Subscriber must live & have a mailing addr. within AT&T�s owned wireless network coverage area. Up to $36 activ. fee applies. Equipment price & avail may vary by mrk & may not be available from independent retailers. 7Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days, but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to equipment returns; thereafter up to $150. Some agents impose add�l fees. Sales tax calculated based on price of unactivated equipment.
8AT&T Navigator � Separate Subscription required.
9International Roaming: Requires compatible device. Avail, quality of coverage & svcs while roaming are not guaranteed. See wireless.att.com/global for updated countries, rates, charges & full terms & conditions.
10AT&T Promotion Card: Price before AT&T Promotion Card & with 2-year contract and $20 a month messaging or combination of messaging/data plan is $79.99. Allow 60 days for fulfillment. Card may be used only in theU.S. is valid for 120 days after issuance date but is not redeemable for cash & cannot be used for cash withdrawal at ATMs or automated gasoline pumps. Card request must be postmarked by December 6, 2010 & you must be a customer for 30 consecutive days to receive card.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates � AT&T operating companies � are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation�s fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse� and AT&T �DIRECTV brands. The company�s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE�magazine.

Motorola CITRUS Available Tomorrow on the Verizon Wireless Network

Full-touch, customizable, Android-Powered smartphone now available for Verizon Wireless customers

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. � Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation�s largest and most reliable wireless 3G network, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced that Motorola CITRUS� will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com tomorrow for $49.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

Powered by Android� 2.1, Motorola CITRUS delivers an affordable, entry-level, customizable smartphone experience in a compact design that is easy on both the eyes and the earth. The full HTML Web browser comes preloaded with Bing Search and Bing Maps and delivers a PC-like Web browsing experience, while the easy-to-use on-screen QWERTY keyboard or Swype� keyboard allow for quick messaging. Get fast access to Web apps and services such as Facebook�; Google services such as Gmail�, Google Talk� and YouTube�; and customize your phone with free and paid apps available from Android Market�. Plus, the CITRUS phone housing is made from 25 percent post-consumer recycled plastic, is CarbonFree� Certified through an alliance with Carbonfund.org, and is PVC and BFR free. The packaging is made from 80 percent post-consumer recycled paper, and the user manual is made using 100 percent recycled paper and soy-based ink. Additional features and specifications on the Motorola CITRUS are available at http://news.vzw.com/news/2010/10/pr2010-10-05a.html.

Verizon Wireless customers who purchase Motorola CITRUS will receive the mail-in rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. Motorola CITRUS customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide plan (beginning at $39.99 monthly access) and a Data Package (beginning at $15 monthly access for 150 MB). Customers can track their data usage by downloading the My Verizon app available in Android Market or by logging on to their My Verizon account online at www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon. For additional 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.

DROID PRO by Motorola Now Available on the Nation�s Largest and Most Reliable 3G Network

DROID Does business with global Android smartphone from Verizon Wireless

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. � Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation�s largest and most reliable wireless 3G network, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), announced that DROID PRO, the first Android�-based smartphone optimized for business use, will be available as a pre-sale order at select Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com starting Nov. 9 and for purchase in stores starting Nov. 18. The DROID PRO will be available for $179.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

DROID PRO, a global-ready Android smartphone, allows customers to enjoy wireless voice service in more than 220 countries and data coverage in more than 200 countries, with more than 120 with 3G speeds. Powered by Android 2.2, DROID PRO is packed with features that meet both business and personal needs such as pre-loaded Quickoffice Mobile Suite, 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities, and a QWERTY keyboard designed for speed and convenience.

Verizon Wireless customers who purchase DROID PRO will receive the mail-in rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. DROID PRO customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan (beginning at $39.99 monthly access) and a 3G Smartphone Plan.

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.

To learn more about DROID PRO, visit http://news.vzw.com/news/2010/10/pr2010-10-05.html

Verizon and Motorola Team Up to Offer Consumers 'Ultimate Game Day Access' Sweepstakes

Contestants Can Win Tickets to Regular Season NFL Games and a Chance to Attend Super Bowl XLV in February.

NEW YORK -- Verizon and Motorola Inc. are teaming up to offer consumers a chance to win tickets to one of 10 NFL regular-season games as well as an all- expenses-paid trip to Super Bowl XLV, with the Ultimate Game Day Access sweepstakes.

Fans can now enter the contest online at www.motorola.com/ultimategamedayaccess where they will be asked to select one NFL regular season game for a chance to win tickets to it, after entering their e-mail address and watching a video about Verizon FiOS. Contestants who enter for a chance to see an NFL game in December are automatically entered into the grand-prize raffle of a trip to Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, Texas, on Feb. 6, 2011. The contest kicks off Monday (Sept. 20) and goes through Nov. 30.

"We're excited to team with Motorola and offer football fans this unique opportunity to watch their favorite NFL team at the home stadium or win a trip to Super Bowl XLV," said John Wimsatt, senior vice president of marketing for Verizon. "Verizon offers customers a superior football experience with various high-def TV channels, broadband offerings and real-time updates on TV and mobile applications � an experience nearly as good as being there live. And now we're upping the game and giving fans a chance to take this year's football experience to the next level."

Bill Ogle, chief marketing officer, Motorola Mobility, said, "Motorola has been working closely with both the NFL and Verizon to ensure the excitement of the football experience reaches fans no matter where they are. With the advanced features available on our QIP set-tops, FiOS customers can control when and how they watch the game, and enjoy instant replays of their favorite moments at the touch of a button."

For the grand-prize winner, Motorola is providing two tickets to Super Bowl XLV and passes to pre- and post-Super Bowl parties sponsored by the NFL. Verizon is providing roundtrip airfare, hotel and spending money. The winner will have VIP access during the weekend and experience the big game in the state-of-the art Cowboys Stadium.

This contest enhances Verizon's already extensive football offering. For example, customers who subscribe to the FiOS TV Ultimate package receive the NFL RedZone channel at no additional cost, providing a look at each play that occurs during Sunday games when a team goes inside its opponent's 20-yard line. FiOS TV customers can also order the NFL RedZone channel for $49.99 for the entire season.

In addition, Verizon's FiOS TV customers also have easy access to NFL stats with the Football Widget, which features rosters, player details and headline news from around the NFL � at no additional cost. Subscribers to the NFL RedZone channel can use the widget to set on-screen alerts for whenever a team is inside the 20-yard line, then press "OK" on the remote control and switch to the RedZone channel game action. The channel will switch from game to game with live look-ins and highlights in both high definition (Channel 835) and standard definition (Channel 335).

FiOS TV offers a broad collection of programming, with more than 520 all-digital channels including up to 140 HD channels and 18,000 monthly video-on-demand titles. FiOS also provides next-generation interactive services including an advanced interactive media guide; social networking, news and entertainment widgets; remote DVR management via broadband or cell phone; and more.

For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit www.verizon.com/newscenter and http://www.verizon.com/athomeblog.

About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to mobile and wireline digital communication devices that provide compelling experiences, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.

Verizon Samsung Fascinate TV Commercial

Learn More: http://samsung.com/GalaxyS - Ever wonder what it would be like to have cinema quality entertainment in the palm of your hand? Introducing the Verizon Fascinate a Samsung Galaxy S phone!

Verizon Wireless Escapade Phone (Verizon Wireless)

Verizon Wireless Escapade is an affordable, compact global roaming clamshell phone with quad-band GSM compatibility for use during international travel, it sports 2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth for hands-free devices; access to personal email and instant messaging services; GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions; Family Locator service keeps tabs on family members� locations.

 

The phone supports up to 3.75 hours of talk time, up to 316 hours (13+ days) of standby time. People are very happy with such a cool phone.

The Verizon Wireless Escapade Phone is ideal for globetrotting jet setters, it runs on the reliable Verizon Wireless voice and data network in the United States while also offering quad-band GSM compatibility for international roaming.

You�ll also stay on course thanks to the VZ Navigator GPS audible turn-by-turn direction service, and be able to keep track of family members with the Family Locator service.

What�s more, the Verizon Wireless Escapade also sports dual LCDs with the external screen displaying incoming calls as well as current time and date�perfect for keeping track of things while globetrotting. So I think you�ll love this Verizon phone.
The Verizon Wireless Escapade Phone comes with many wonderful features, let�s have a look.
Features:

• Runs on the reliable Verizon Wireless voice and data network (1xRTT data frequency)
• Global roaming capabilities with voice access in more than 220 destinations
• GPS navigation capabilities via VZ Navigator service
• Internal 2-inch LCD screen (176 x 220 pixels, 262K color depth)
• External 1.1-inch screen displays current time, signal strength, battery life (96 x 96 pixels, 65K colors)
• Standard alpha-numeric keypad
• 2-megapixel camera for still photos with no video capture capability
• Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free devices as well as Phonebook Access and Object Push for VCard
• Full messaging capabilities including SMS, MMS, Mobile IM, and Mobile e-mail
• Mobile Web capable with access to the latest in news, sports, weather and more
• Voice commands
• Advanced speech recognition
• Media Center capable for downloading games, ringtones, and more
• Organizer tools including calendar, alarm, notepad, world clock, tip calculator, and unit converter
• Phonebook with up to 500 entries with multiple contacts per entry
• 2.5mm headset jack

Of course, these are just the main features this phone offers, you�ll enjoy more when you get the phone.
Specs:

• Affordable, compact global roaming clamshell phone with quad-band GSM compatibility for use during international travel
• GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions; Family Locator service keeps tabs on family members� locations
• 2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth for hands-free devices; access to personal email and instant messaging services
• Up to 3.75 hours of talk time, up to 316 hours (13+ days) of standby time
• What�s in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 3 international plug adapters, SIM card (pre�installed), quick start guide, user manual

Price: $0.01 (with new service plan)

Verizon Wireless Samsung Convoy [rugged Push-to-Talk]

Verizon Wireless today also unearthed the Samsung Convoy, a rugged Push-to-Talk was built to meet military specifications to withstand the harshest of elements. Samsung Convoy looks just like one of those ugly Nextel phones that are designed for on-field workers.

Samsung Convoy features a long battery life, Push to Talk capabilities that leverage Verizon Wireless� Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A), VZ navigator (GPS navigation), 2-MP digital camera, and stereo speaker.

Samsung Convoy will be available Nov. 15 for $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement with Verizon Wireless.

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Motorola Milestone/Motorola Android 2.0 launches in Europe with MOTONAV turn-by-turn navigation which is free for the first 60 days, but then a license fee kicks-in and loses free turn-by-turn navigation from Google, because in europe this feature turn-by-turn navigation from Google is not ready for primetime in Europe yet.

Motorola Milestone is is not exactly the same phone as Verizon Droid. In one way it�s better � Motorola Milestone comes with multi-touch pinch&zoom gesture support, which, for some reason, was disabled in Droid.

Motorola Milestone is the same old Droid with:

* WCDMA/900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSPA, GPRS connectivity
* Android 2.0 OS
* 3.7?; WVGA (480 x 854 pixels); 16:9 widescreen; PPI 267
* 5 megapixel camera
* Wi-Fi, GPS, Accelerometer
* 1400 mAh battery, And all other goodies original Droid had.

in Europe market will be Italy and Germany be the first markets to get Motorola Milestone
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Verizon Samsung Intensity

Samsung Intensity is a cheap QWERTY Keyboard phone, only for $29.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate both on a 2-year contract. The Samsung Intensity features include Slide-out QWERTY Keyboard, 1.3 Megapixel Camera with NightShot, a 2.1-inch display, V CAST Music with Rhapsody, Up to 16GB microSD Optional removable memory.

Verizon Samsung Intensity is a low-end phone. I thought it was perfectly operational, Qwerty keyboard works for me. Samsung makes good, sturdy, straightforward products, which I enjoy. New Verizon Phones � Samsung Intensity features include a 2.1-inch 176�220 pixels screen, 1.3-megapixel camera, full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 2.5mm headset jack, GPS, support for microSD cards up to 16GB.

Verizon Samsung Intensity Specifications:
- Carrier: Verizon
- Available: September 8, 2009
- Networks: CDMA 1X 800/1900mHz Digital Only
- Display: 2.1-inch
- Camera: 1.3 Megapixel Camera with NightShot
- Input: Slide-out QWERTY Keyboard
- Memory card: microSD / TransFlash
- Storage: Up to 16GB microSD
- Connectivity: GPS � VZ Navigator, Bluetooth 2.0
- Misc: V CAST Music with Rhapsody, MP3, WMA, unprotected AAC+ formats
- Form factor: Slide
- Battery: 960mAh Li-Ion
- Dimensions: 108 x 53 x 17 mm
- Weight: 140 g

Verizon Nokia Twist 7705

Nokia 7705 Twist�s unique swivel design turns heads. When closed, the elegant, minimalist surface showcases a large screen and smooth buttons with tactile feedback, anchored by a Contact Light ring in the lower right corner that lights up to let you know when someone is trying to contact you. the phone swivels open, snapping with a click, to reveal a QWERTY keyboard and even a handy built-in mirror on the back. The phone also features dedicated buttons for the music player, a 3.0 megapixel camera with flash, HTML Brower, VZ Navigator and Mobile Web. You can even change the back cover to suit your style.

Verizon Nokia Twist 7705 feels great while using, the Nokia 7705 Twist is not for me, since it has a mirror backside, and I think it is kind of girly. the Verizon Nokia Twist has abundant features and will be free with contracts. it will run $149.99 on a two-year deal before rebate.

* Unique Swivel Design with Full QWERTY Keyboard
* HTML Brower
* 3.0MP Camera/Camcorder with Flash
* Habitat Mode Unique Display Theme
* Contact Light Ring for contact & event notification

Verizon Nokia Twist 7705 Specifications:

- Carrier: Verizon
- Available: September 13 2009
- Networks: CDMA dual band (800/1900 MHz), CDMA2000 1xRTT/1xEV-DO rev.0/1xEV-DO rev.A
- Display: 2.4-inch screen, 262K-color, 320 x 240 px
- Camera: 3.0-megapixel camera with flash
- Input: full QWERTY keyboard
- Memory:
- Memory card: microSD/microSDHC up to 16GB
- Connectivity: GPS � VZ Navigator, Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0
- Misc: VCAST Music / Rhapsody
- Form factor: unique swivel design
- Battery: Li-Ion
- Talk Time: 4.50
- Standby Time: 312
- Dimensions: 69 x 69 x 15 mm
- Weight: 98 g

Verizon Wireless Usage Controls

With kids trading in their books and backpacks for summer camp and beach towels, it�s the right time to explore Usage Controls , a comprehensive set of tools from Verizon Wireless that helps parents better manage their children�s wireless experience. Usage Controls give parents the ability to comfortably and confidently provide wireless service for their children by managing how many text messages they are sending and what content they are viewing or understanding if they are accruing additional costs. Whether changing the voice or text allowances or time of day restrictions to better fit a summer schedule or checking out the content filters available for video, music and games, Usage Controls help parents control their wireless service and how others on Nationwide Single Line plans and Family SharePlans use their phones. Parents can stay on top of voice and data usage levels, helping avoid unexpected charges or overages. Since Usage Controls launched, the most popular transactions include editing time restrictions and adding blocked numbers to a line.

Parents and account owners can easily access Usage Controls through the My Verizon Web site (www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon), then change or update the settings under the Usage Controls tab. With the service, parents can:

• Set allowances for voice minutes and receive free text messages when a user is nearing and when they have reached the allowance
• Set specific limits for text, picture, instant and video messaging as part of pay-as-you-go or message bundle plans � and receive free text messages alerting them when they are close to the threshold and when they have reached it
• Set time of day restrictions for data use and messaging
• Create lists of �trusted� and �blocked� numbers (calls to 911 are always allowed to connect)
• Employ content filters for music, games and other material

Usage Controls are available for a $4.99 monthly subscription for each line. Customers can find more information at www.verizonwireless.com/usagecontrols or by calling 1-800-2 JOIN IN.

What Would a Free iPhone Do for Sales?

How much difference will dropping the price of an iPhone from $199 to $99 make in Apple�s sales?

If you are being rational, it shouldn�t make that much of a difference, given that the $30 per month data plan costs $720 over two years. In other words the $100 price cut only reflects an 11 percent reduction in the total cost.

But since when were people rational? A year ago, Apple dropped the upfront cost of an iPhone from $399 to $199, but AT&T increased the monthly data plan�s cost by $10 a month (leading to a net increase in cost of $40 over two years.) The result: sales in the United States doubled, according to an analysis by Gene Munster, the analyst at Piper Jaffray. (There�s more to the increase of sales of course. The second generation iPhone was much faster and the App Store has been creating lots of new reasons for people to buy an iPhone.)

Mr. Munster continues to believe that this year�s price cut will help drive iPhone sales even higher. Indeed, he predicts that Apple will sell more of last year�s 3G phones at $99 than it will this year�s 3GS models, which are faster and have video recording capability, at $199 and $299. (I know you, Bits readers are early adopters and would likely spend the extra $100 if you were in an iPhone-buying mood, but not everyone takes gadgets as seriously as you do.)

�Ninety nine dollars is a magic price point,� he said. That�s on the low side for top-tier smart phones. AT&T is currently selling a refurbished Blackberry Curve at that price, and Verizon has the aging Palm Centro at $49.

Apple is also throwing a sharp elbow at Palm, Google and anyone else that might be tempted to compete with Apple by undercutting the iPhone�s price.

[via NY Times]

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Verizon Wireless Introduce 3 New LG Mobile Phones

Verizon Wireless will be introducing three new LG Mobile Phones, just in time for summer. LG enV3 is available Friday, while LG enV TOUCH and LG Glance will be available June 5.

Features they all offer:

* Text, picture and voice messaging with threaded message feature
* Bluetooth headset-capable
o headset, hands-free (car kits), object push (for vCard and vCal), and phonebook access
* VZ Navigator
* Mobile Email, Mobile Web, Mobile Instant Messaging and Chat
* Chaperone Parent-capable
* Ability to save up to 10 contacts as favorites



LG enV3 and LG enV TOUCH offer:

* Full QWERTY keyboard
* HTML Web browsing-capable
* Visual Voice Mail
* Up to 16 GB microSD card optional removable memory
* Text Instant Reply feature � can automatically start a reply message when you read a message
* Media Center for storing and downloading music from V CAST Music with Rhapsody, games and more

Unique to LG enV TOUCH:

* Read documents from any microSD card in several file formats including .doc, .xls, .ppt, and .pdf
* 3� external touch screen / 3� internal screen
* 3.2 megapixel camera/camcorder with autofocus, flash and image editor

Unique to LG enV3:

* Internal screen: 2.60� and external screen: 1.56�
* 3.0 megapixel camera/camcorder

Unique to LG Glance:

* An ultra-slim design with a �woven� metal back plate
* 1.3 megapixel camera

The LG enV3 cost $129.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. LG enV TOUCH cost $149.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. LG Glance cost $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted