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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...

SHELTON, Conn., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- We've enjoyed great success over the last several years providing rugged electronic systems and software solutions for several of the world's largest construction and mining companies. However, it's not only our ENR top 10 customers that are looking to gain the operational benefits of implementing our automated hour meter and fuel management systems. By joining the Verizon Partner Program we can expand our reach into the mid and small...

Fuel Cells, Solar Systems Expected to Generate More Than 70 Million Kilowatt Hours of Electricity -- Enough to Power More Than 6,000 Single-Family Houses Annually and Eliminate More Than 10,000 Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide NEW YORK, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon announced today that it will invest $100 million in a solar and fuel-cell energy project that will help power 19 of its facilities in seven states across the country. When completed next year, the project will...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FairPoint Communications, Inc. (NasdaqCM: FRP), a leading communications provider, today announced it will release its 2013 first quarter results after the market close on Monday, May 6, 2013. The company will hold its earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Participants should call (866) 700-0133 (US/Canada) or (617) 213-8831 (international) at 8:20 a.m. (ET) and enter the passcode 37854878 when prompted....

Top executives from major home entertainment, telecommunications, cable, utility and security service providers gathered for the seventh annual Acceller Summit in Miami MIAMI, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For the seventh consecutive year, Acceller, Inc., hosted the exclusive Acceller Summit 2013, bringing together dozens of executives from leading providers of home communication and entertainment services, including Comcast, AT&T, Verizon, Time Warner Cable, Cox, and many...

Activities Include Workshops, Networking Events and More PHILADELPHIA, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and Verizon will present Greater Philadelphia's inaugural Small Business Week May 13-17, celebrating and recognizing the critical contributions of the Greater Philadelphia region's more than 150,000 small businesses. The 2013 Small Business Week will feature a series of events allowing small-business owners to gain insights to better run...

("La Rubia de America") "America's Blond" joins the Hispanic television network MegaTV to present an original prime time production: "Charytin" MIAMI, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MegaTV a station of the Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (NASDAQ:SBSA) is pleased to announce the triumphant return of international Hispanic television star Charytin Goyco, "America's Blond" to Hispanic television and radio on Monday April 29 at 9 p.m. (ET)- 8 p.m. (CT). This multi-talented...

SAN DIEGO, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- La Maestra Community Health Centers, a leading healthcare nonprofit in San Diego County, and the Verizon Foundation will unveil a state-of-the-art mobile clinic vehicle at the National City Cinco de Mayo Mariachi Festival on Saturday (April 27). Festival participants can tour the mobile clinic -- equipped with the most advanced telemedicine and X-ray systems technology -- and receive free health screenings and services. The Verizon...