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NEW YORK, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Communications Inc. today announced that its subsidiary, Verizon Maryland LLC, will redeem the entire outstanding principal amount of its $250,000,000 7.15% Debentures, due May 1, 2023 (CUSIP 165069 AS4) (the "Securities"). The redemption date for the Securities will be June 17, 2013 (the "Redemption Date"). The redemption price for the Securities will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Securities, plus accrued and unpaid...

Verizon Head of Public Policy Calls for Consumer- and Innovation-Focused Policy Framework for Broadband and Wireless Ecosystem WASHINGTON, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon's new head of public policy outlined the framework policymakers in Washington should consider in modernizing the nation's outdated telecom rules and regulations. Verizon believes that obsolete and unnecessary rules - some of which date back to the late 1800s, and were written for the railroads and to create...

Technology Industry Analyst Jeff Kagan offers congratulations to Verizon. He is available to speak with reporters, or may be quoted through this release. Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 Verizon revealed they have hit 50 percent of the market in Dallas with their FiOS TV and Internet service according to industry trade site Fierce Cable, May 14, 2013. Principal analyst Jeff Kagan offers congratulations to Verizon and offers comment. “Both Verizon and AT&T entered the television...

Logan Marshall, founder of Tollfreenumber.org, writes on his website about a new toll free number trend that may change the way many do business. By simply using a toll free telephone number connected to their cell phone, business owners are able to maximize their communications with clients. Urvine, CA (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 Tollfreenumber.org, a California-based company and major toll free number provider that offers 1-800 cell phone numbers via their site. While toll free insiders have...

BURNABY, BC, May 15, 2013 /CNW/ - GLENTEL Inc. (TSX: GLN) today reported its results for the 1st quarter ended March 31, 2013. Financial highlights (tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data) follow. _____________________________________________________________________ | | Three months ended | | | March 31 |...

NORTH WARREN, Pa., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WHO: Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. WHAT: Verizon Wireless customers in the North Warren, Pa. area can experience the speed and capabilities offered by the nation's largest 4G LTE network in more portions of North Warren with the company's expanded service. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE first launched in the...

Lumia 928 is new to Verizon Wireless. The Lumia 920 is on AT&T Mobility. Technology Industry Analyst Jeff Kagan is available to speak with reporters, or may be quoted through this release. Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 12, 2013 The Nokia Lumia 928 was introduced last week on May 10. Wireless analyst Jeff Kagan offers comment on this new handset. Jeff Kagan discussed the differences between the Nokia Lumia 920 available on AT&T Mobility for several months, and the brand new Nokia Lumia...

AT&T Joined by Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and 200+ Other Organizations; Multi-Million Dollar Ad Campaign, Major Retail Presence and Expanded Texting-While-Driving Simulator Tour Planned DALLAS, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T's It Can Wait(®) campaign to end texting and driving was significantly bolstered today by the commitment of Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile US, Inc. and more than 200 other organizations to join the movement. Their efforts will support a new national...

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced that its Board of Representatives has declared a distribution to its owners, payable on June 25, 2013, in proportion to their partnership interests on that date, in the aggregate amount of $7.0 billion. Verizon Wireless is a joint venture between Verizon Communications Inc., which owns 55 percent of the partnership, and Vodafone Group Plc, which owns 45 percent of the partnership. About Verizon...

Honda Civic Tour Gives Music Fans a Chance to "Win Tickets and Say Hello" to Maroon 5 TORRANCE, Calif., May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Civic Tour featuring Maroon 5 will add two Southern California concert dates due to popular demand. With several shows already sold out, the Civic Tour is expanding to 33 dates and will now make stops at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, CA on Oct. 4, 2013 and the Hollywood Bowl on Oct. 6, 2013. Honda is offering pre-sale tickets for...