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Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless
Company nameCellco Partnership
DBA Verizon Wireless
Company typeJoint Venture
Verizon Communications Inc. 55%

Vodafone Group plc 45%
Slogan"Verizon Wireless. Rule the air."
IndustryTelecommunications
Founded2000
HeadquartersBasking Ridge, New Jersey, United States
Key peopleDan Mead, CEO
John Stratton, COO
ProductsLTE (4G) CDMA2000 1x & EV-DO (3G)/ SMS (text messaging), MMS (picture messaging), Video on Demand (V CAST), Mobile TV (V CAST Mobile TV), location-based services, BREW (Get It Now), Push to Talk, Global Phone Rental/Sales (via Vodafone) (GSM/CDMA dual-mode phones), Satellite Phone Rental/Sales (via Vodafone/Iridium)
Revenue(+) US$ 63.4 billion (2010)
Employees82,000 (2010)

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Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, is the largest mobile telecommunications network and wireless phone provider in the United States. The network has over 104 million subscribers as of Q1 2011, just ahead of the second largest carrier, AT&T Mobility, which has 97.5 million subscribers as of Q1 2011.

Headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, the company is a joint venture of U.S. telecommunications firm Verizon Communications and British multinational mobile network operator Vodafone, with 55 and 45 percent ownership respectively. On January 9, 2009, Verizon Wireless acquired Alltel Wireless in a deal valued at $28.1 billion. The acquisition expanded Verizon's wireless network.

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Verizon Wireless takes you through the changing styles of the most important accessory over the last 25 years, the cell phone.
0.98 min. | 2.71 user rating		 Samsung Galaxy Tab is loaded with superb cool features, and is going to give the iPad a real tough fight. The widgets interface is specifically neat! The video shows other features, all titled under the "It's Go Time" slogan. For more check out galaxytab.samsungmobile.com Features presented - Widgets (probably the highlight feature of Android so far) - Google maps navigation - Music & Videos portal - Emails - 4 e-books apps (very cool) - 32GB SD memory slot (yes! finally a freedom from storage tyranny) - Stream to any monitor (yet another neat capability) - 7 Hours battery life - Front webcam for video chat - Adobe Flash support for games and apps (well, surely that you won't have on the iPad). Verizon wireless have just announced it will be their first tablet computer.
1.92 min. | 4.80 user rating		 This was taken of a mother dragging her kid through a Verizon wireless store on a leash like a dog. Apparently she has been arrested. I cannot believe the nerve of some people. Article in the local paper: romenews-tribune.com
0.28 min. | 4.52 user rating		 Here is the whole minute with mike from Verizon Wireless where they are talking about the new Blackberry Storm. The video was taken with my Dare, so sorry for the quality.
2.02 min. | 3.40 user rating		 CNET does a video review of the LG Dare from Verizon Wireless *this is not my video, it is CNET.com's video and I had nothing to do with it. #18 - Most Discussed (This Week) - Science & Technology #92 - Most Responded (Today) - Science & Technology #45 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Science & Technology - India #8 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Science & Technology #90 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Science & Technology - Mexico #8 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Science & Technology - South Korea #19 - Top Favorites (This Week) - Science & Technology #60 - Top Rated (This Week) - Science & Technology
3.38 min. | 4.56 user rating
Verizon added a new member to its Android army today and if you thought the Droid was a beast, then wait till you get a load of the Droid X. Check it out in our First Look. cnettv.cnet.com
2.17 min. | 4.62 user rating		 www.motorola.com Verizon Wireless's commercial for the Motorola Droid which is said to be released November 6th, 2009. The Droid was also thought to be called the Tao or the Motorola Sholes. phones.verizonwireless.com
0.70 min. | 4.64 user rating		 Verizon Wireless Arena Houston, Texas - August 2, 2009
0.67 min. | 4.69 user rating		 www.wirefly.com The HTC ThunderBolt is the first 4G phone for Verizon Wireless. Featuring a 4.3-inch LCD display, a front-facing camera and a kickstand that will support the phone either vertically or horizontally, the ThunderBolt brings a new level of power to Verizon's Android phone line-up. This review/overview shows off the HTC ThunderBolt's features and capabilities. For the best prices on the HTC ThunderBolt, visit www.wirefly.com.
8.28 min. | 4.74 user rating		 PhoneArena presents a thorough video comparison of the Motorola DROID X and HTC Droid Incredible. The devices are two of the hottest smartphones for Verizon Wireless this season. So does the Motorola DROID X have what it takes to make people jump ship to it, or does the HTC Droid Incredible still have what it takes to peak customers... For more information, visit our website at: www.phonearena.com
6.00 min. | 4.33 user rating

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Amazon Wireless Offering HTC Thunderbolt for $129.99 - Everything Android Tweet this news
Everything Android--If you are in the market for the HTC Thunderbolt 4G on -Verizon Wireless-, you would be wise to check out Amazon Wireless. They are offering the speed demon of a phone for $129.99. The requisite 2-year contract is ... - Date : Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:17:05 GMT+00:00
Verizon launches Samsung Droid Charge promo, Galaxy S2 ii jealous - PopHerald.com Tweet this news
PopHerald.com---Verizon Wireless- announced via its Facebook fan page that there's an ongoing promo to promote their second LTE smartphone, the Samsung Droid Charge. Apparently, Samsung is also scheduled to sell the Samsung Galaxy S2 in United States - Date : Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:07:31 GMT+00:00
Local governments in limbo regarding Verizon tax request - Anniston Star Tweet this news
Anniston Star--Four local governments using a third-party tax collector have received sales tax return requests from -Verizon Wireless- totaling roughly $37000. The requests, from one of the largest telecommunications companies in the country, ... - Date : Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:04:44 GMT+00:00
Blocking Calls With Verizon FiOS (and wireless) - Zatz Not Funny Tweet this news
Zatz Not Funny--After hearing from Andrea Smith of ABC, I also wondered if -Verizon Wireless- provides a similar service. They do. Although it's further limited to a mere 5 numbers and blocks expire after 90 days. “So yesterday I went online to see - Date : Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:31:48 GMT+00:00
Verizon invests over USD125m in 2010 in Upstate New York - TMC Net Tweet this news
TMC Net--Apr 22, 2011 (M2 EQUITYBITES via COMTEX) -- US wireless communication services provider -Verizon Wireless- said on Thursday that it has completed over USD125m in network enhancements throughout Upstate New York in 2010. The company said that this - Date : Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:53:39 GMT+00:00
Apple Testing iPhone 4 For T-Mobile USA? - TmoNews (blog) Tweet this news
TmoNews (blog)--The internal model is N94 which references the N92 -Verizon Wireless- Model and the standard GSM model as N90. The actual iPhone pictured is running a test version of iOS as it includes internal apps such as Radar and Apple's employee - Date : Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:39:26 GMT+00:00
Verizon delivers, but investors not impressed - News-Herald.com Tweet this news
News-Herald.com---Verizon Wireless- has added 906000 new customers, but investors aren't impressed, which has left the cell phone giant's earnings lackluster. -Verizon Wireless- has added 906000 new customers, but investors aren't impressed - Date : Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:04:54 GMT+00:00
Droid Incredible 2, Casio Commando Demo Units Arrive In-Store - Everything Android Tweet this news
Everything Android--Both the HTC Droid Incredible 2 and the Casio G'Zone Commando are scheduled for an April 28th release date on -Verizon Wireless- and with that date a little less than one week from the time of this writing, we're starting ... - Date : Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:22:30 GMT+00:00
Verizon's 4G getting up to speed - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Tweet this news
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel--The idea of truly fast mobile broadband - for work and for play - is worth foaming over, and -Verizon Wireless- is bringing it to Milwaukee this year. My first try with Verizon's 4G network was shaky - plagued by inconsist - Date : Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:38:39 GMT+00:00
Verizon Wireless Might Not Sell BlackBerry PlayBook After All - Vision 2 Mobile Tweet this news
Vision 2 Mobile--But after poor reviews leading up to its Wi-Fi-only debut this week, -Verizon Wireless- seems to be waffling. Not having Verizon on board would be quite a blow to a company that has seen its smartphone market share plummet in the past yea - Date : Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:50:46 GMT+00:00

Vodafone Group

Corporate directorsSir John Bond (Chairman) * Vittorio Colao (CEO) * John Buchanan * Andy Halford * Michel Combes * Alan Jebson * Samuel Jonah * Nick Land * Anne Lauvergeon * Simon Murray * Steve Pusey * Luc Vandevelde * Tony Watson * Philip Yea
SubsidiariesAlbania * Australia * Czech Republic * Egypt * Germany * Ghana * Greece * Hungary * India * Ireland * Italy * Malta * Netherlands * New Zealand * Northern Cyprus * Portugal * Qatar * Romania * Spain * South Africa (Includes DR Congo * Lesotho * Mozambique * Tanzania) * Turkey * United Kingdom
Joint ventures, affiliates, and investmentsChina (Mainland) * Fiji * France * Kenya * India * Poland * United States
PartnersAfghanistan * Armenia * Austria * Azerbaijan * Bahrain * Belgium * Bermuda * Bulgaria * Caribbean * Chile * China (Hong Kong) * Croatia * Cyprus * Denmark * Estonia * Faroe Islands * Finland * Guernsey * Honduras * Iceland * Japan * Jersey * Latvia * Lithuania * Luxembourg * Macedonia * Malaysia * Norway * Panama * Russia * Samoa * Serbia * Singapore * Slovenia * Sri Lanka * Sweden * Switzerland * Taiwan * Thailand * Turkmenistan * Ukraine * United Arab Emirates * Uzbekistan
Fixed, Broadband Networks and TrademarksArcor * Neuf Cegetel * ihug * Vodafone at Home/Vodafone Casa
Products and servicesVodafone live! * Vodafone Mobile Connect USB Modem * Vodafone 716 * M-Pesa * Wayfinder * Betavine * Vodafone Directo (Portugal only) *
SponsorshipMcLaren * UEFA * Team Vodafone
MiscellaneousVodafone market share * Cheeka * AirTouch * Mannesmann

US mobile network operators

MajorAT&T Mobility * Sprint * T-Mobile * Verizon Wireless
Super-regionalCellular South * Clearwire/CLEAR * Cricket Wireless/Jump Mobile * MetroPCS * U.S. Cellular
Minor-regionalAlaska Wireless * Cellcom Wireless * Cellular One * Cincinnati Bell * i wireless * Immix * nTelos * Pocket Wireless * Revol Wireless * SouthernLINC Wireless * West Central Wireless * [http://www.longlines.com/wireless/index.php Long Lines Wireless]
Virtual7-Eleven * [http://www.assurancewireless.com/Public/Welcome.aspx Assurance Wireless] * Boost * Consumer * Hawaiian * Jitterbug * Kajeet * KDDI * Liberty * Lucky * MOSH * Movida * Page Plus * TracFone Wireless * NET10 * Straight Talk * Trumpet * Virgin Mobile
DefunctVoce * Disney Mobile * Cingular Wireless (changed name to AT&T Mobility) * Alltel Wireless



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