BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- With record prices at the
pump and the promise of more traffic on the roads as summer vacations come
to an end, Verizon Wireless is highlighting several mobile services that
help workers commute more efficiently during their morning and evening
drives. Services such as VZ Navigator(SM), FuelFinder and TXT Traffic
Alerts can help customers locate an unfamiliar destination, a nearby gas
station with the best prices and avoid traffic congestion while on the
road. For workers with flexible work arrangements who can avoid traffic and
expensive fuel costs altogether by telecommuting, BroadbandAccess from
Verizon Wireless securely connects to the Internet at broadband speeds,
providing a convenient way to conduct business from the comfort of their
homes, in coffee shops, at airports, and allows true mobility, rather than
having to find a single "spot."
With more traffic on the roads and the rising cost of fuel, commuters
want services that can help them get the most out of a tank of gas.
Services like VZ Navigator, FuelFinder and TXT Traffic Alerts from Verizon
Wireless can help our customers make their commutes more efficient.
VZ Navigator
VZ Navigator uses Location Based Services (LBS), including mapping,
audible turn-by-turn navigation and the ability to find over 14 million
points of interest (like ATMs, restaurants and gas stations) so customers
can find their way to meetings at new destinations quickly and easily. With
VZ Navigator, customers see a map of their current location, with
directions leading to a selected address, and hear turn-by-turn navigation
with audible voice directions to any location in the U.S. VZ Navigator
functions as an advanced navigation system on a wireless phone, but only
costs a fraction of the price of vehicle-installed GPS devices and systems
-- perfect for customers who are constantly on-the-go.
VZ Navigator is available in the getGOING shopping aisle of the Get It
Now(R) virtual store for $9.99 for unlimited monthly access or $2.99 for
24- hour use. Through September 19, customers can download a free 30-day
trial of VZ Navigator on select Get It Now-enabled phones. 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.
FuelFinder
Verizon Wireless customers can use their mobile phones to find the best
price for gas -- even before putting keys into the ignition. FuelFinder
enables Verizon Wireless customers with Mobile Web 2.0(SM)-capable phones
to search for the best deal on fuel by ZIP code, city or recent search,
with regular updates on over 110,000 stations from coast to coast as often
as every two hours. In addition, Verizon Wireless customers can view an
interactive color map on their phones that plots out FuelFinder's results
and provides turn-by-turn directions to any selected gas station.
FuelFinder is available on Mobile Web 2.0-capable phones for $1.99
monthly access. Mobile Web 2.0 is available for $5.00 monthly access, plus
airtime and can be self-provisioned, eliminating the need for Verizon
Wireless customers to call customer service or visit a Verizon Wireless
Communication Store to sign up for the service. Customers simply register
for Mobile Web 2.0 on their Mobile Web-capable handset and gain access to
information and content right from their wireless handsets.
TXT Traffic Alert Service
Commuters using the Verizon Wireless TXT Traffic Alert Service can
choose their preferred routes and designate which times of the day they
would like to receive traffic update alerts, while saving time, fuel costs
and overall frustration while staying informed of changing traffic
information.
Customers can register for TXT Traffic Alerts by visiting
http://www.vtext.com, Verizon Wireless' TXT Messaging companion Web site, and
selecting which traffic alerts they wish to receive. There is no charge to
set up alerts, but standard TXT Messaging rates apply for TXT Traffic
Alerts received.
BroadbandAccess and BroadbandAccess Connect
Verizon Wireless' nationally recognized BroadbandAccess service allows
customers to connect wirelessly to the Internet, their corporate intranet
and e-mail at broadband speeds while away from the office, making it a
great option for commuters that want to avoid the road and work remotely.
Available for use with a PC Card or with select wireless phones when used
as a modem, BroadbandAccess is rapidly becoming the standard for wireless
connectivity in the business world and offers another option for customers
who view office mobility and speed as a competitive advantage for their
business.
BroadbandAccess delivers average connection speeds of 400 to 700
kilobits per second, helping customers stay in touch with co-workers,
customers and business partners and is available for use with several PC
Cards.
BroadbandAccess Connect delivers the same speeds as Verizon Wireless'
award-winning BroadbandAccess service, but uses a simple cable connection
from a wireless phone to a laptop, providing a cost-effective solution for
customers who do not want to purchase a separate PC card to access the
Internet from their laptop.
Customers with any monthly Verizon Wireless voice plan can receive
unlimited BroadbandAccess for Internet browsing, e-mail and intranet access
for an additional $59.99 monthly access. For non-voice customers,
BroadbandAccess is available for $79.99 monthly access for unlimited use
for Internet browsing, e-mail and intranet access.
Customers with BroadbandAccess Connect-capable phones select from three
BroadbandAccess Connect pricing options:
* Customers with a select Verizon Wireless BlackBerry, PDA or smartphone
and an unlimited data plan with qualifying voice plan can get unlimited
BroadbandAccess Connect for $15.00 monthly access.
* Customers with a select Verizon Wireless BlackBerry, PDA or smartphone
can get BroadbandAccess Connect with an unlimited data plan for $30
monthly access.
* Customers with select wireless phones from Verizon Wireless, such as The
V and VX8100 from LG or the RAZR V3c and E815 from Motorola, and
eligible voice plan can get unlimited BroadbandAccess Connect for $59.99
monthly access. To use the phone as a modem, customers must have a
separately purchased Mobile Office Kit, which is available for $39.99.
Services available on certain phones and devices and within specific
coverage areas; 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 54.8 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in
Basking Ridge, N.J., 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.
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