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The Perfect Verizon Wireless Phones to Outfit Gamers - from the Guru to the Novice

 Closet Gamer, Music Maniac, Fashionista, Dabbler or Gamer on a Shoestring:
          Verizon Wireless has the Phone - and the Games - for You

    BEDMINSTER, N.J. and LOS ANGELES, May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- From E3 2006
today, Verizon Wireless highlighted top phones for mobile games. With
hundreds of games in the Get It Now(R) and V CAST catalogues, including
sports, strategy, action, puzzle, classic, casino, television and movie
games, V CAST 3D games and more, Verizon Wireless offers cool games for
anyone with a V CAST or Get It Now-enabled phone. Verizon Wireless' phones
put mobile games, the latest wireless services and the nation's most
reliable wireless network in the palm of your hand, making it the perfect
time to get equipped with a gaming phone.
    Whether you're a closet gamer who works hard and plays hard, a music
maniac, a trend-setting jet setter, just getting into the game world or a
gamer on a shoestring, Verizon Wireless has the phone -- and games -- for
you. Offering the convenience of mobility, Verizon Wireless' V CAST and the
Get In Now virtual store let you shop from your phone and download the
applications over the air.
    * The Closet Gamer: Mobile professionals who have a bit of time to kill
      (or can't resist the latest action game in between meetings) and want a
      truly all-in-one device should look no further than the V from LG.  The
      V effortlessly combines function with gameplay with its distinctive
      flip-open design and full QWERTY keyboard.  The V supports the latest
      and greatest services such as V CAST - the nation's first wireless
      broadband service for consumers that lets customers play 3D games plus
      browse and download video clips - and is loaded with productivity
      features such as Bluetooth(R) technology for wireless connectivity.  The
      V is also equipped to support VZ Navigator(SM), which offers a wide
      array of Location Based Services (LBS) options, including mapping,
      audible turn-by-turn navigation and the ability to find more than 14
      million points of interest - a valuable tool for road warriors.
    The Closet Gamer can sneak in the following games to keep entertained
with The V:
       1. Sonic The Hedgehog
       2. Hasbro's 3D Bop It
       3. VZW Solitaire
       4. The Sims 2 Connected Edition
       5. PACMAN

    * Music Maniac: Packing a variety of advanced features, the V CAST Music-
      enabled Samsung SCH-a950 represents the combination of utility and
      entertainment for those looking for a fully immersive multimedia
      experience.  The latest V CAST 3D games and more are available on the
      Samsung SCH-a950, plus it lets you create the soundtrack to your life
      with V CAST Music, the most comprehensive mobile music download service
      in the nation with more than one million songs from labels and indie
      providers.  The SCH-a950 is perfect for life's moments, whether playing
      the newest hit from your favorite band for your friends or playing that
      perfect song that you know will get your friends on their feet.

    Music Maniacs can keep grooving to these games available on the SCH-a950:
       1. Need for Speed: Most Wanted
       2. Music Qubes
       3. Luxor
       4. VZW Texas Hold'em
       5. VH1 - I Know The 80's

    * The Fashionista: If you're seeking the pinnacle of style and
      performance, check out the Motorola RAZR V3c - the only RAZR that comes
      with the nation's most reliable wireless network.  Famously slim, the
      RAZR V3c makes staying connected and informed fashionable with Bluetooth
      and V CAST capabilities, giving gamers all of the action of 3D games in
      one sleek fashion-forward package.  An office-quality speakerphone, 1.3
      megapixel camera, video record and playback, speech recognition
      capability and up to 30 megabytes of embedded memory also pack a
      heavyweight punch in this surprisingly light phone.  Available in Orchid
      Pink or Graphite, the RAZR V3c is the perfect accessory for a night on
      the town as it slips discretely into a fitted pair of pants or chic
      evening clutch.
    These games are always in style when played on the RAZR V3c from
Verizon Wireless:
       1. DaVinci Code Quest
       2. Insaniquarium Deluxe
       3. VZW Mahjong
       4. Diner Dash
       5. Scrabble Blast

    * The Dabbler: Fully loaded with the latest technology, including a 1.3
      mega pixel camera, embedded Bluetooth technology for hands-free
      communication and capabilities to access V CAST and Get It Now content,
      the Motorola E815 is anything but basic.  The E815's sturdy design and
      roster of functions, from a date book, to a calculator, to a contact
      directory that stores up to 1000 contacts, make this the perfect handset
      for the newbie crowd.  Polyphonic ringer and sound capabilities,
      advanced speech recognition and bright internal screen are ideal for
      junior varsity gamers.

    The Dabbler can experience terrific gameplay on the Motorola E815 with
these games:
       1. Ridge Racer 3D
       2. Orcs and Elves
       3. UNO Challenge
       4. Zuma
       5. USA TODAY Sudoku

    * Gamer on a Shoestring: The affordable VX5200 offers all the wireless
      necessities in a powerful clamshell design, making it an ideal game
      phone for the budget-conscious.  The VX5200's compact shape means it
      slips easily into a backpack or coat pocket and lets customers stay in
      touch with TXT and PIX Messaging.  The phone features a camera, so it's
      easy to capture spontaneous moments with friends, and the phone's 32-
      chord polyphonic sound system supports your favorite ring tone downloads
      from the getTONES shopping aisle of the Get It Now virtual store.
    If you have a VX5200, check out a wide variety of games on your phone,
including:
       1. Family Guy
       2. Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
       3. VZW Casino
       4. Blackjack Cheater
       5. Tiger Woods Golf
    You can also visit http://www.getvcast.com or
http://www.verizonwireless.com/getitnow to get the latest information on
top games and new games from Verizon Wireless, game pricing and phone
availability. Download charges for Get It Now applications vary and airtime
charges apply when browsing, downloading and using certain applications.
Customers need a Get It Now-enabled handset and Verizon Wireless digital
service to access the Get It Now virtual store.
    Great game phones are available for every budget; all prices for these
five gaming phones include $50 mail-in rebate:
    Phone Model             The V     Samsung    Motorola    Motorola   LG
                                      SCH-a950   RAZR V3c     E815    VX5200

    Price with
     two-year
     customer agreement    $149.99     $149.99    $79.99     $49.99   $29.99
    Price with
     one-year
     customer agreement    $199.99     $199.99   $129.99     $99.99   $79.99
    For a limited time, customers can get up to three LG VX5200 phones free
when they activate service on select Verizon Wireless calling plans with a
new two-year agreement per phone.
    For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services,
visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go
to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
    About Verizon Wireless
    Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless
network, serving 53 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in
Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon
Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more
information on the Web at http://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 http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
    Get It Now is a registered trademark of Verizon Wireless. All other
trademarks are properties of their respective owners.


SOURCE Verizon Wireless




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    CONTACT:
    Jeffrey Nelson of Verizon Wireless,
    +1-908-306-4824, Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com