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Premium Verizon wireless retailer opens new location, increases customer confidence Daytona Beach, FL (PRWEB) August 17, 2012 Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest Verizon premium wireless retailer, recently announced the grand opening of a new store at 20 S Nova Rd. in Ormond Beach. “It is very important for customers to take their time when purchasing a new smartphone, device or service,” said Chris Keen, regional director at Cellular Sales. “We are committed to providing...
Peter Suciu for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online In real estate it is all about location, location, location. With mobile communication it is about spectrum, spectrum, spectrum – and it continues to be a problem. As more and more devices go wireless, consumer’s stream photos and videos, send text messages, surf the mobile web, utilize apps and even talk on their phones it means the crowded spectrum is getting all the more crowded. The solution to this problem goes back to real...
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Aug. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Northern Iowa's Center for Violence Prevention (CVP) has been awarded $20,980 in scholarship funds from the Verizon Foundation to help financially support those who are involved in projects that work to prevent or respond to gender violence in Iowa communities. Scholarships will range from $1,000 to $4,000 per UNI student. UNI's CVP has been actively involved in developing best practices for Iowa's state universities...
Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Reports from both Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal today suggest satellite TV provider Dish Network is preparing to offer a “proprietary, satellite-based” broadband service across the US, according to People Familiar With the Matter. Such a move could help Dish Network compete with other cable and satellite providers who also offer broadband services, such as Verizon and their FiOS service. According to sources for both...
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon and BBC AMERICA announced on Thursday (Aug. 16) that the channel is now available in high definition on FiOS TV on Channel 689. BBC AMERICA, an award-winning channel that recently received five Emmy nominations, features the best in thought-provoking British programming and innovative home-grown original series that embrace the intersection of U.S. and U.K. culture. "We are thrilled that we are now able to make BBC AMERICA HD a part...
Premium Verizon wireless retailer opens new location, increases customer confidence. Durham, N.C. (PRWEB) August 14, 2012 Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest Verizon premium wireless retailer, recently announced the grand opening of a new store at 1058 Club Blvd. in Durham. “Cellular Sales has continued to grow because of our personalized, high-detail service to customers,” said Don White, regional director at Cellular Sales. “We’ve positioned ourselves in the industry as a...
Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online With the onset of the iPad, people began clamoring for functionality they may have never asked for in the past. Sure, no one would have denied how great it would have been to watch TV from nearly anywhere without having to cart around several boxes, wires and an actual TV, but somehow this feat just seemed a bit too far out of reach. Now, this sort of luxury seems almost commonplace, and without it, these same people feel somewhat...
Premium Verizon wireless retailer opens new location in Mobile, increases customer confidence Mobile, Ala. (PRWEB) August 13, 2012 Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest Verizon premium wireless retailer, recently announced the grand opening of a new store at 6353 Cottage Hill Road in Mobile. “Many people buy phones from big box retailers not knowing there is a different wireless experience to be had,” said Alec Rankine, regional director at Cellular Sales. “No one else in this...
BOSTON, Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Francis J. Shammo, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), will speak at the Oppenheimer 15th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference here on Wednesday, Aug. 15. His remarks will be webcast beginning at approximately 12:25 p.m. Eastern time. Access instructions will be available on Verizon's Investor Relations Web site, www.verizon.com/investor. VERIZON'S...
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it is the first to have the recently-developed CTIA Mobile Application Rating System with ESRB applied to all apps, including legacy apps, within the Verizon Apps store. The ratings, which are similar to those assigned to video games, provide consumers, especially parents, with information about the age-appropriateness of apps. Created with the Entertainment Software Rating Board's (ESRB) expertise...
