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Did You Know? International Calling
Information Is Available At Your Fingertips On verizonwireless.com
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. - Wondering what the calling rate is for yourinternational getaway? Verizon Wireless customers can visit
www.verizonwireless.com/global to find coverage and rate details by country, including:
* Per-minute rate information
* Coverage maps
* Coverage by city, country or territory
* Dialing instructions
* Other available services, including GlobalEmail and
GlobalAccess
Customers using Verizon Wireless global-capable phones and smartphones can enjoy wireless voice service in more than 220 countries and data in more than 200 countries, with more than 115 offering 3G speeds. In addition, contract customers heading to more than 40 destinations outside of the United States can use any Verizon Wireless phone to stay connected. All international travelers can access U.S.-based customer support 24 hours a day http://news.vzw.com/news/2010/07/pr2010-07-13a.html using a toll-free roaming support number. Learn more at www.verizonwireless.com/global.
With the nation's largest and most reliable wireless network, a wide variety of smartphones and other wireless devices, and award-winning customer service, Verizon Wireless is a leader in customer satisfaction. In 21 of the last 23 quarters, Verizon Wireless has led the industry with the lowest customer turnover rate among major U.S. wireless companies. Learn more at http://aboutus.vzw.com/customersatisfaction/index.html.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest
wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 92 million
customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 79,000 employees
nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon
Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: 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.