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ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WHO: Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network Verizon Wireless recently activated new 4G LTE coverage on 11 sites in the Greater Rochester area - including a newly activated site in Victor - expanding and filling in coverage on the high-speed data network it...

USAT's Express M2M(TM) Service Simplifies Wireless Data Deployments CHAPEL HILL, N.C., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- USAT Corp. today announced that the company is now a Verizon Wireless Vertical Solutions Provider (VSP). As a result of this new business relationship, USAT Corp. can deliver a streamlined approach to deploying and supporting standalone 2G, 3G EVDO and 4G LTE Verizon Wireless network devices. These devices, commonly called intelligent cellular modems, are used to provide...

US Cellular decided to start selling the Apple iPhone. Technology Industry Analyst Jeff Kagan is available to speak with reporters, or may be quoted through this release. Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 05, 2013 US Cellular has decided to offer the Apple iPhone. Principal analyst Jeff Kagan comments on this story. “Apparantly the iPhone is just too powerful for carriers like US Cellular to ignore.” Says Tech analyst Jeff Kagan. “About a year ago US Cellular decided the Apple iPhone was...

LAUREL, Md., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has activated new, fourth generation (4G) Long Term Evolution (LTE) network coverage in four communities in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. The communities where 4G LTE coverage has been enhanced include South Hill, Chase City, Baskerville and Boydton. Verizon Wireless customers in these communities will now be able to use their 4G LTE-enabled devices to surf the Web, post status updates and photos, share music, and download...

LAUREL, Md., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has activated new, fourth generation (4G) Long Term Evolution (LTE) network coverage in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Verizon Wireless customers in the community of Mount Hope 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...

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...

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...

In-Vehicle Qi Wireless Charging Now Available in Toyota Avalon,Toyota Prius, has been announced as an available feature in the 2014 Jeep® Cherokee, and in the Ssangyong Chairman PISCATAWAY, N.J., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2014 Jeep(®) Cherokee and Toyota Prius will offer in-vehicle Qi wireless charging, joining a growing list of automobiles equipped with the Wireless Power Consortium's (WPC) Qi wireless charging standard. (Logo:...