BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 6
/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- 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. The new
Prepaid options are ideal for those who need access for occasional or seasonal
use whether on vacation, enjoying a weekend getaway or for students away at
school. Verizon Wireless gives
customers the following service options:
- Daily - $15 for 75 MB
- Weekly -
$30 for 250 MB
- Monthly - $50 for 500 MB
Prepaid Mobile Broadband will
be sold in a convenient grab-and-go package with the Verizon Wireless USB760
modem for $129.99. The USB760 comes with
a high-performance internal antenna, removable memory of up to 8 GB and
support for Windows(R) 2000, XP, Vista and Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or 10.5
(Leopard) or Linux. Prepaid Mobile Broadband will be available in
Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning Nov. 15 and at select national
retailers beginning Nov. 20.
To assist customers in
determining their service levels, the following chart provides examples of
different applications based on approximate size assumptions. Actual file sizes may vary.
Data Type Daily
Weekly Monthly
------------------------------------ ------ ------ -------
E-mail (1 text page, no
attachments) 25,600 85,300 170,000
Typical Web page lookup 500 1,700 3,400
Low-resolution digital
photos 150 500 1,000
For more information about Mobile Broadband from Verizon
Wireless, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN
or visit www.verizonwireless.com/mobilebroadband.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest
wireless voice and 3G data network, serving 89 million customers. Headquartered
in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a
joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE:
VOD). For more information, visit
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 www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
