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A Powerful New Storm Available Now on Verizon Wireless' Network New Operating System for Existing BlackBerry Storm Customers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:44:15 GMT

PRNewswire - -- Verizon Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) recently announced that the BlackBerryÂ® Storm2(TM) smartphone is available NOW in Verizon Wireless Communications stores, online at < em>www.verizonwireless.com, and through business sales channels.

Hello Humans: DROID by Motorola - in Stores Today! Verizon Wireless DROID By Motorola: World's First Smartphone with Android(TM) 2.0

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:22:13 GMT

PRNewswire - High-speed Web browsing, voice-activated search, customizable large screen, access to thousands of Android applications and hundreds of widgets and the best 3G mobile network in the country: DROID by Motorola is in stores NOW!

Bring an Android Device Home for the Holidays with DROID ERIS by HTC, Exclusively from Verizon Wireless DROID ERIS by HTC Debuts with Verizon Wireles

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:36:58 GMT

PRNewswire - Beginning Nov. 6, DROID ERIS(TM) by HTC will invade Verizon Wireless Communications Stores across the United States, bringing the power of the Android(TM) platform and the Verizon Wireless network together. DROID ERIS by HTC combines the popular Android platform with HTC Sense(TM), a user experience from HTC that makes it easy for customers to stay close to one another and create an individualized mobile experience tailored specifically to their needs.

Droid joins 'Google phone' army in smart phone war

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:02:00 GMT

AFP - SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - A Motorola Droid smart phone goes on sale Friday, joining the growing ranks of smart phones on the open-source operating system backed by Google.

Special Two-Hour Event: New Android Devices on Sale Extra Early at Verizon Wireless' 34th Street Store, Doors Open at Midnight

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:48:02 GMT

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TELUS wireless devices now available at Black's

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:05:31 GMT

CNW Group - TELUS today announced that Black's, Canada's premier national digital imaging retailer, is now offering TELUS wireless products and services in time for the holiday shopping season.

Sierra Wireless Tops New ABI Research Broadband Modem Vendor Matrix Ranking

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:55:26 GMT

Business Wire - Sierra Wireless has been ranked at the top of the latest Broadband Modem Vendor Matrix released by ABI Research.

Reliability Meets Flexibility With Prepaid Plans for Verizon Wireless' Mobile Broadband Service Customers Can Choose From Daily, Weekly or Monthly Hi

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:45:14 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless today announced three new Mobile Broadband plans that will be added to the company's Prepaid portfolio. Customers will be able to get speed when they need it on the Verizon Wireless 3G network with pay-as-you-go plans for daily, weekly or monthly access.

Samsung Convoy Joins Verizon Wireless' Fleet of Push to Talk Phones Rugged Push to Talk Handset Works Hard To Let Customers Play Harder

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:30:14 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), announce the availability of the Samsung Convoy(TM), a rugged Push to Talk device with military specifications built to withstand the harshest of elements.

Alltel Wireless Takes Customers on a Musical Journey with Introduction of LG 8575 Touch

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:17:52 GMT

Business Wire - Musicians take their fans to far off places through the lyrics in their songs. Now, music...

Verizon Wireless Music Lovers Can Taste the Sweetest LG Chocolate Yet New LG Chocolate Touch Invites Customers to Join the Band

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:15:14 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) today announced that the LG Chocolate Touch(TM) will be available beginning Nov. 5 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at < em>www.verizonwireless.com.

Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Northport, Maine

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:10:59 GMT

Business Wire - Verizon Wireless is investing in Waldo County, Maine to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access.

Verizon Wireless Introduces the BlackBerry Curve 8530 Smartphone

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:56 GMT

Marketwire - Verizon Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today introduced the BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) 8530 smartphone, an exciting new addition to the BlackBerry Curve series of smartphones.

Verizon Wireless Introduces the BlackBerry Curve 8530 Smartphone New Smartphone Features 3G Connectivity, Built-In Wi-Fi and GPS, Touch-Sensitive Tra

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:39 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced the BlackBerryÂ® Curve(TM) 8530 smartphone, an exciting new addition to the BlackBerry Curve series of smartphones.

T-Mobile USA Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:15:39 GMT

Business Wire - T-Mobile USA, Inc. (“T-Mobile USA”) today reported third quarter of 2009 results.

Bell offers Canada's biggest and broadest choice in mobile smartphones

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:18:25 GMT

CNW Group - With today's launch of its all-new national HSPA network, Bell confirmed its position as the Canadian wireless provider delivering the broadest range of choice in wireless smartphones and North American and international coverage.

Huawei Deploys State-of-the-Art HSPA Network Across Canada for Bell

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:01:30 GMT

Business Wire - Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today announced that it has deployed an HSPA network across Canada for Bell utilizing Huawei’s leading SingleRAN solution and base stations.

Leading 4G Network Build, Verizon Wireless Also Focuses on Fueling LTE Ecosystem, Collaboration At LTE Americas 2009, Verizon Wireless CTO Melone Out

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:40:17 GMT

PRNewswire - From the LTE Americas 2009 Conference, Tony Melone, Verizon Wireless senior vice president and chief technology officer, said in his keynote this morning that Verizon Wireless' commitment to network leadership is elementary as it rolls out the nation's first 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless network, and that this leadership commitment extends to "fostering global collaboration and enabling the broader ecosystem needed to exploit the capabilities of a great network." Melone's full remarks may be found at www.verizonwireless.com/lte.

Verizon Wireless Ecosystem Development Executive to Keynote ITEXPO and Collocated 4GWE Conferences in Miami

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:37:05 GMT

Business Wire - Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) and Crossfire Media today announced that Verizon Wireless’ Executive Director for Ecosystem Development, Brian Higgins, will deliver a Keynote Address to the combined audience of their 4GWE Conference and ITEXPO East 2010 in Miami.

Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Bethany, Connecticut

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:08:29 GMT

Business Wire - Verizon Wireless is investing in New Haven County, Connecticut to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access. Regionally the company has invested more than $2.5 billion into its New England network over the past nine years, including more than $105 million during the first six months of 2009.

Bell Mobility launches LG Xenon HSPA touchscreen smartphone

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:30:33 GMT

CNW Group - Bell today announced the launch of the new LG Xenon HSPA touchscreen smartphone, operating on Bell Mobility's state-of-the-art HSPA wireless network.

See and be seen with Video Calling from Bell Mobility

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:30:33 GMT

CNW Group - Bell today announced Video Calling, a new service available on Bell Mobility's new HSPA network that that lets clients make and take phone-to-phone video calls with other Bell Mobility clients - or even receive video calls on their mobile phones through an exclusive application built on Facebook(R) Platform.

Cincinnati Bell Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:11:03 GMT

Business Wire - Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE:CBB) today announced third quarter 2009 net income of $28 million, or 12 cents diluted earnings per share, which is a per share increase of 18 percent compared to the third quarter of 2008 and 7 percent versus the second quarter of 2009.

Enjoy a Front-Row Seat During Basketball Season with NBA 2 Go from Verizon Wireless Application delivers real-time scores, stats and play-by-play fro

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:22:13 GMT

PRNewswire - As the 2009-10 NBA regular season tips off, there's only one sure way to have a courtside seat at every game.

Wake Up, Humans: DROID by Motorola Goes on Sale Early Extended Hours, In-Store Demos, Unique Times Sq. Billboard, Other Events Planned For Nationwide

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:00:20 GMT

PRNewswire - Many of Verizon Wireless' more than 2,000 Communications Stores will open early Friday (Nov. 6) to give customers the earliest opportunity to purchase the DROID by Motorola on its first day of sale.

Strategy Analytics: Verizon Quad Play Tariff Targets Share

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:59:35 GMT

Business Wire - Verizon’s newly announced Quad Play tariff represents a major shift in how Verizon bundles its services including mobile as well as broadband services at a significant discount from today’s prices. According to the complementary Insight from the Strategy Analytics Tariff and Revenue Strategy (TRS) service, 'Verizon's New Tariff Bundles - Gaining Share with Quad Play,' with this aggressively priced tariff announcement, Verizon has set the stage to win multiplay users and increase its share of broadband connections.

Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Newburyport, Massachusetts

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:26:56 GMT

Business Wire - Verizon Wireless is investing in Essex County, Massachusetts to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access. Regionally the company has invested more than $2.5 billion into its New England network over the past nine years, including more than $105 million during the first six months of 2009.

Rogers Wireless and Jasper Wireless Partner to Bring New Connected Devices to the Canadian Market

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:00:51 GMT

Business Wire - Rogers Wireless and Jasper Wireless announced today the companies have entered into a multi-year, exclusive agreement to wirelessly connect consumer electronics and machine-to-machine (M2M) devices.

Wi-Fi Alliance(R) Welcomes T-Mobile as New Sponsor Member Leader in wireless communications services becomes Sponsor Member of global certification a

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:00:58 GMT

PRNewswire - T-Mobile has become a Sponsor Member of the Wi-Fi Alliance and has appointed a Director to the organization's board.

Verizon Wireless to Celebrate Grand Opening of Newest Communications Store in Monmouth County - The hottest new devices and services now available in

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:23:09 GMT

PRNewswire - In response to the growing demand for the company's voice and data products and services, Verizon Wireless will celebrate the grand opening of its newest Communications Store in Monmouth County this weekend (November 7, 2009).

Rogers Corporation Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:12:35 GMT

Business Wire - Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) announced today third quarter 2009 revenues of $81.0 million and net earnings of $0.40 per diluted share, which includes $0.04 per diluted share of one-time integration expenses associated with the acquisition concluded in the second quarter of this year.

Bell's new cellphone network launches Wednesday

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:00:10 GMT

CBC - Bell Canada is launching its state-of-the-art cellphone network on Wednesday, a day ahead of its construction partner Telus.

Bell to launch Canada's fastest, largest wireless network November 4

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:39:58 GMT

CNW Group - In an address to The Canadian Club today in Montréal, Bell and BCE President and CEO George Cope announced that Bell will launch its much-anticipated new HSPA wireless network on Wednesday, November 4.

T-Mobile USA Launches Motorola CLIQ with MOTOBLUR in Stores Beginning Today

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:04:54 GMT

Business Wire - T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the national availability of the Motorola CLIQ™ with MOTOBLUR™, the first Android™-powered device from Motorola and the only device to feature MOTOBLUR this holiday season. Beginning today, customers can now purchase the CLIQ in T-Mobile retail stores, partner locations and online at www.T-Mobile.com/CLIQ. To celebrate the CLIQ’s arrival in retail, T-Mobile also launched the T-Mobile Motorola CLIQ Challenge today, a nationwide contest to build the largest college fan club on Facebook®.

Clement to review CRTC ruling on Globalive

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:14:24 GMT

CBC - Industry Canada says it will review a CRTC decision preventing Globalive from setting up shop as Canada's fourth national cellphone company.

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Sprint Nextel, Virgin Mobile USA, iPCS Inc, Verizon and AT&T

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:01:51 GMT

Business Wire - Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.

Nortel Networks extends deadline to close Ericsson deal for wireless business

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:10:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - Nortel Networks Corp. extended the deadline to close the sale of its wireless network business to LM Ericsson of Sweden until Nov. 30 to allow for more time to meet the closing conditions of the deal, including regulatory approvals.

Bell to be the exclusive Canadian carrier of Samsung OMNIA II, Official Mobile Device of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:52:13 GMT

CNW Group - Bell and Samsung today announced the exclusive availability of the Samsung OMNIA II touchscreen smartphone - the Official Mobile Device of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games - to operate on Bell Mobility's all-new HSPA network in November.

Nevada Approves Frontiers Acquisition of Verizon Wireline Operations in the State

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:23:33 GMT

Business Wire - Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) announced today that its pending acquisition of Verizon Communications’ local wireline operations has received approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada. The transaction, announced May 13, 2009, includes Verizon’s local exchange businesses in 14 states, including parts of California, and certain customer relationships for long distance services, broadband Internet access and broadband video.

Correction to Sierra Wireless October 28, 2009 Press Release

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:38:30 GMT

CNW Group - An inadvertent mathematical error was made in our October 28, 2009 press release on page 2 in the supplemental table reconciling our Q3 2009 GAAP to non-GAAP results.

Fall Back with Verizon Wireless on Nov. 1 Nation's Most Reliable Wireless Network Keeps Customers on Time When Daylight Savings Time Ends

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:00:15 GMT

PRNewswire - Daylight Savings Time (DST)* ends and Daylight Standard Time starts at 2 a.m. Sunday.

Verizon Wireless Launches State's First 'UHopeLine' Program at City University of New York - Wireless phone recycling program places permanent collec

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:00:54 GMT

PRNewswire - City University of New York (CUNY) and Verizon Wireless officials joined the NYC Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence at Queens College in Flushing today to mark the close of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and announce the introduction of UHopeLine, an extension of the company's exclusive HopeLineÂ® wireless phone recycling program, that will create permanent collection points on eight CUNY college campuses.

Rutgers Expands Verizon Wireless 'UHopeLine' Program to Four More Campuses: Newark, Camden, Cook & Livingston - Wireless phone recycling now availabl

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:00:54 GMT

PRNewswire - Rutgers-Newark and Verizon Wireless officials came together on the University Heights campus in Newark today to mark the close of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and announce the expansion of UHopeLine, an extension of the company's exclusive HopeLineÂ® wireless phone recycling program that places permanent collection points on college campuses.

Two exclusive Nokia handsets coming to Bell Mobility

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:00:27 GMT

CNW Group - Bell today announced that it will add two new exclusive mobile devices from Nokia - the Nokia 6350 and Nokia 2730 - to its lineup when Bell Mobility launches its new HSPA network in November.

Casa de Esperanza Launches Hope Campaign to Challenge Communities Across the Country to Take Action Against Domestic Violence Verizon Wireless Commit

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:30:35 GMT

PRNewswire - Believing that domestic violence will end only when it is no longer acceptable, Casa de Esperanza, a national Latina domestic violence organization, today launched its Hope Campaign to challenge people across the country to take action in their daily lives to create a world free from domestic violence.

Sierra Wireless Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:09:08 GMT

PRNewswire - Sierra Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWIR, TSX: SW) is reporting third quarter 2009 results.

SaskTel and TELUS enter into Wireless Network Sharing Agreement

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:53:46 GMT

CNW Group - SaskTel and TELUS today announced they have entered into a wireless network sharing agreement that will facilitate the rapid deployment of next generation wireless and data services through Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) and High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) technologies by SaskTel within Saskatchewan.

SaskTel and Bell enter into Wireless Network Sharing Agreement

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:50:24 GMT

CNW Group - SaskTel and Bell today announced they have entered into a wireless network sharing agreement that will facilitate the rapid deployment of next generation wireless and data services through Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) and High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) technologies.

Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Hyannis, Massachusetts

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:06:40 GMT

Business Wire - Verizon Wireless is investing in Barnstable County, Massachusetts to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access.

Cricket Debuts First LG AWS Capable Phone The LG HELiX

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:10:51 GMT

Business Wire - Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of unlimited wireless services and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ:LEAP), and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) today announced the availability of the compact and stylish LG HELiX which marks LG’s reintroduction into the Cricket handset lineup.

Nokia and Rogers Wireless Offer a Smarter Way to Text

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:00:24 GMT

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Verizon Wireless Supports Commerce Chairman Rockefeller's Efforts to Ban Texting While Driving

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:45:17 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless Vice President and General Counsel Steven E. Zipperstein said the company supports...

Telus sacks system access fee

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:04:40 GMT

CBC - Telus has become the first of the big three Canadian wireless companies to drop the hated system access fee and not replace it with a new charge.

Halloween Not as Scary With the Verizon Wireless Network by Your Side Verizon Wireless Has Holiday Hauntings Covered

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:00:15 GMT

PRNewswire - Planning a fun night out this Halloween is a lot less creepy when you have the nation's largest and most reliable wireless voice and 3G data network.

Frontier Communications Shareholders Approve Acquisition of Verizon Wireline Operations in 14 States

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:48:43 GMT

Business Wire - Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) today announced that its shareholders have overwhelmingly voted to adopt the merger agreement pursuant to which Frontier has agreed to acquire Verizon Communications Inc.’s local exchange businesses in 14 states and certain related customer relationships for long distance services, broadband Internet access and broadband video.