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LAUREL, Md., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has activated new, fourth generation (4G) Long Term Evolution (LTE) network coverage in Mercer County, West Virginia. Verizon Wireless customers in the community of Oakvale will now be able to use their 4G LTE-enabled devices to surf the Web, post status updates and photos, share music, and download files at speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks. "4G LTE is changing the way customers interact with the...

TAMPA, Fla., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, which operates the nation's fastest 4G wireless network, activated more than 250 new 4G LTE cell sites in Florida during the first quarter of 2013 as it speeds toward complete coverage of its most advanced network technology across the state. The new activations - across every region of Florida -- reinforce existing 4G LTE technology for some areas, and expand the cutting-edge network into others. Most of the new 4G LTE cell...

TULSA, Okla., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) has announced preliminary results of the shareholder vote at its annual meeting here today. The company reported that a substantial majority of the shareholders approved the following management proposals: Election of each of Verizon's 13 directors standing for election to a one-year term. Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young as the company's independent registered public...

Seahawks Tackle Russell Okung, Former Quarterback Jon Kitna and CBS Sportscaster James Brown to Help Enable Coaches to Develop Young Men of Character SEATTLE, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Verizon Foundation and A CALL TO MEN - a leading national violence prevention organization - will bring together dozens of middle school, high school, college and community coaches on Tuesday (May 7) for a free domestic violence prevention training program entitled, A Call To Coaches: Your Voice...

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- President Obama today (May 1) nominated Tom Wheeler to serve as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and announced that Commissioner Mignon Clyburn would serve as acting chair until Wheeler's confirmation. The following statement should be attributed to Craig Silliman, Verizon senior vice president, public policy: "Verizon congratulates Commissioner Clyburn on her historic appointment as acting chair of the Federal Communications...

LAUREL, Md., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has activated a new cluster of fourth generation (4G) Long Term Evolution (LTE) network cell sites in four counties in southwest Virginia -Appomattox, Campbell, Halifax and Pittsylvania. This new cluster of 4G LTE sites extend the company's network footprint on Route 460 East of Lynchburg into Appomattox County and provides coverage along Routes 501 North and South through Campbell and Halifax Counties, and along Route 40 east...

LAUREL, Md., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has activated fourth generation (4G) Long Term Evolution (LTE) network coverage in Culpeper County, Virginia by adding a new cluster of cell sites which extend the company's footprint along Route 522 north and south between Culpeper and Mineral, Virginia, and along Route 29 north and south through Culpeper County. This cluster also provides coverage along Routes 20 and 229. Verizon Wireless customers in these areas will now be...

LAUREL, Md., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has activated new fourth generation (4G) Long Term Evolution (LTE) network coverage in Lunenburg County, Virginia with the addition of a new cell site that provides service along Rt. 40 and Rt. 138 between Victoria and Meredithville. Verizon Wireless customers in this area will now be able to use their 4G LTE-enabled devices to surf the Web, post status updates and photos, share music, and download files at speeds up to 10...

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon will host two client webinars on the company's "2013 Data Breach Investigations Report" on Thursday (May 2). Wade Baker, principal author of the DBIR, will share analysis from this year's report, which is based on data from Verizon and 18 global security and law enforcement agencies. Baker's presentation will also include tips for businesses on the best way to protect against cyberthreats. WHEN: Thursday, May 2...

Claim an Android for Mom at ooVoo.com/mom NEW YORK, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This Mother's Day, give mom a gift that won't break the bank and will keep her connected to the entire family. Now through Mother's Day, May 12, ooVoo, the largest independent social video chat provider with 75 million registered subscribers, is offering mom a chance to ditch the flip phone and upgrade to a Free Android phone. New 2-year activation required. See order page for complete...