AT&T Provides Exclusive Wireless Coverage Along Entire Market-Frankford Line of SEPTA
PHILADELPHIA, April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T)
today announced it has deployed an exclusive, wireless system that provides
network coverage along the entire Market-Frankford subway line including
the underground section between 40th and 2nd Streets. Operated by the
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), the
Market-Frankford line is the busiest line in the system with an average
weekday ridership of 178,715.(1)
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Verizon Wireless Introduces Hosted VZEmail Services for Mobile Professionals
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 14 /PRNewswire/ — Small- and medium-sized
businesses and mobile professionals who need to stay connected, whether in
the office or on-the-go, now have two new e-mail options from Verizon
Wireless. Hosted VZEmail Services, introduced today by the owner and
operator of the nation’s most reliable wireless network, provides customers
with a managed e-mail solution beginning at an affordable $7.99 monthly
access for a Basic plan.
Powered by Microsoft(R) Exchange Server, Hosted VZEmail Services from
Verizon Wireless give business customers the ability to synchronize their
e-mail messages automatically to their wireless device. Customers can also
synchronize their calendars, contacts and tasks from their PCs to their
Windows Mobile devices for quick access while away from their offices.
Hosted VZEmail Services includes Verizon Wireless support so busy
professionals have a free resource for technical assistance.
“Our research has shown that small businesses, entrepreneurs and
professionals from an array of industries need e-mail pushed directly to
their handsets so they can be responsive to their customers while out of
the office,” said Robert Miller, vice president of marketing from Verizon
Wireless. “Hosted VZEmail Services are professional e-mail solutions that
give customers options to suit their specific needs at an affordable
price.”
The Basic Exchange Plan supports both POP3 and IMAP e-mail protocols,
includes 25 MB of storage and Outlook Web Access for $7.99 monthly access.
The Premium Exchange Plan for $14.99 monthly access supports POP3 and IMAP
and includes 100 MB of storage as well as the following features:
— Outlook Mobile Access — Customers can use any Mobile Web(SM) device to
access e-mail and PIM data. PIM data is automatically reformatted for
ease of use and accessibility regardless of the kind of device the
customer uses.
— Outlook Anywhere — Customers can access their Hosted VZEmail remotely
via the Internet without cumbersome VPNs.
— ActiveSync — Allows customers the ability to configure their Windows
Mobile(R) 6 devices to receive push e-mail.
— Outlook PC Client — Customers can download a free copy of Microsoft(R)
Outlook 2007 to their PCs with automatic updates for the lifetime of
their Hosted Exchange service.
— Storage Expansion — Customers have the option of expanding the size of
the Hosted Exchange mailbox for $0.75 per 25 MB per month.
Hosted VZEmail Services are available to customers with existing voice
and data plans through the Verizon Wireless business sales channels and
online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/vzemail.
For more information about the Verizon Wireless products and services,
business customers should contact a Verizon Wireless Business Sales
Representative directly at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ. Customers may visit a Verizon
Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to
http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable wireless voice and
data network, serving 65.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking
Ridge, N.J., with 69,000 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.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Alcatel-Lucent Launches a Global Advertising Campaign Celebrating the Always On Way of Life
PARIS, April 9 /PRNewswire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE:
ALU) launched a global advertising campaign today that explores and
celebrates how individuals are leveraging innovations in communications to
transcend the limitations of location and time. Read more
Mobile Phone Use Restricted During School and While Driving; Text Messages Monitored for Words; Cyber Bullying Protection
LAS VEGAS, April 9 /PRNewswire/ — MyKidisSafe.com
(http://www.MyKidisSafe.com/Mobile) announced today overwhelming industry
response to its new Mobile Phone Software which was demonstrated for the
first time at CTIA. Carriers, handset manufacturers and resellers were
excited by the simplicity yet powerfulness of the software. Read more
Fujitsu to Highlight Interop 2008 Panel on Wireless and Mobility
SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 9, 2008 /PRNewswire/ — Fujitsu
Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) a leading developer of WiMAX SoC
technology, will participate in the “Convergence: Technologies and
Strategies” panel at Interop 2008 in Las Vegas, April 30. The panel is part
of Interop’s Mobility and Wireless track,
http://www.interop.com/lasvegas/education/wireless-and-mobility.php Read more
AT&T Acquires Key Spectrum to Set Foundation for Future of Wireless Broadband, More Choices for Customers
SAN ANTONIO, April 3, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Whether it’s
speed, quality, reliability, choices or availability, wireless customers
always want more. With the results of the FCC auction, AT&T continues to
ensure that the company remains ready to meet that call. Read more
Rick Dees and Dees Entertainment Partner with iVisionMobile to Create DDN MOBILE
Dees Entertainment and the Dees Digital Network have partnered with iVisionMobile, an industry-leading mobile messaging provider, to create DDN MOBILE a real time mobile messaging platform. The iRadio package will allow on-air personalities to engage listeners with daily interactive text-to-vote and text-to-win campaigns where results can be received and announced in real-time. Read more
Monsoon Multimedia Announces HAVA TV Place-Shifting for the Nokia Internet Tablet
Monsoon Multimedia, an innovative digital video solutions provider, today announced HAVA support for the Nokia N800 and N810 Internet Tablets (updated with the latest operating system), and the upcoming Nokia N810 Internet Tablet WiMAX Edition, allowing customers to view and control their home TV from anywhere in the world over WiMAX or WiFi. The HAVA Player for the Nokia Internet Tablet features an easy-to-use touch interface, as well as support for hardware keys, allowing users to effortlessly control their home TV on the tablet using their thumbs or stylus. Read more
Sony Pictures Television Announces Mobile Game Slate
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced a slate of six new mobile games to be released in 2008 today at the CTIA convention in Las Vegas. The games, based on some of the studio’s feature films and television shows, and PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system games, are scheduled to come out from June through November of this year. Other titles, not yet announced, may also join the line up. Read more
‘TMZ’ TV Makes Its Mobile Debut on V CAST Video From Verizon Wireless
From CTIA WIRELESS 2008, Verizon Wireless, the nation’s leading wireless service provider, and “TMZ,” the number one new first-run syndicated television program of the 2007-2008 season, are teaming up to bring “TMZ” TV to mobile phones for the first time via a new “TMZ” branded channel on Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Video service. The “TMZ” television program is based upon the entertainment news Web site TMZ.com, a joint venture of Warner Bros. Television Group’s Telepictures Productions and AOL. Read more