Verizon Wireless Brings V-Lounge Latino to Philadelphia

    TREVOSE, Pa., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ --

    WHO:    Reggaeton lovers in Philadelphia can stop by V-Lounge Latino to
            hear Jancy, V CAST Music's newest reggaeton recording artist,
            perform while seeing the latest phones and technology from Verizon
            Wireless. Club-goers will also have exclusive access after the
            performance to meet Jancy.

    (Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081002/AQTH009LOGO)

    WHAT:   The V-Lounge Latino brings the music of Jancy to local Latin clubs
            throughout the Northeast.  Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jancy
            has recorded two albums. Jancy's sound is a blend of Jamaican
            reggae, American hip hop and rap. Jancy pounds out rhymes and
            rhythms that extol the sensuality and excitement of the club scene
            and urban life in songs. Music from Jancy's album, Pa' que lo
            Bailes is available on V CAST Music with Rhapsody.

    WHERE:  V-Lounge Latino
            Tierra Colombiana
            4535 N 5th St
            Philadelphia, PA 19140

    WHEN:   Friday, October 3rd
            9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

    WHY:    To continue the celebration of Hispanic Heritage month and join
            the nation's most reliable network, Verizon Wireless, to hear the
            latest in reggaeton and have a chance to win the Samsung Glyde
            from Verizon Wireless.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 68.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 70,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, go to: http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

     CONTACT:  Sheldon Jones, 215-638-5668 (mobile: 215-219-8890)
               Sheldon.Jones@verizonwireless.com

               Andrea Matus
               312-784-1619
               amatus@marketingwerks.com

SOURCE Verizon Wireless