Verizon to Provide Service for Department of Defense
The Defensive Information Systems Agency (DISA) awarded a 10-year contract, with a maximum value of $2.5 billion, to Verizon Business. The telecom company will provide data and network services to U.S. Department of Defense stations across the globe.
Verizon Business will provide services to various military stations and government sites throughout Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, the Middle East, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region. Services rage from individual circuits to fully managed transmission services, for bandwidth between 64 Kbps and 10G via satellite or fiber cable. In addition, Verizon Business will provide managed data services, such as Ethernet and Internet protocol.
The Defense Information System Network Transmission Services – Pacific II (DTS-P II) contract ensures that the Defense Information System Network (DISN), managed by Verizon Business, receive 24-hour support, 365 days a year. The DTS-P II covers various international military operations, in addition to authorized Defense Department duties.
"As a long-time communications provider for defense agencies, we have seen the government's demands for advanced, network-centric communications evolve, and we look forward to helping military installations remain on the cutting edge of the latest technology," said Marlin Forbes, Regional Vice President, Verizon Federal, a sales organization within Verizon Business dedicated to serving federal government customers. "As the leading provider of communications to the federal government, we have unmatched experience helping the U.S. military meet its missions around the globe."
Verizon Business, one of the world’s largest information technology and telecommunications companies, is the leading provider of communications services to the United States federal government. Verizon Business offers local-to-international capabilities, supplemented by a variety of telecommunications products and services. Among the services provided to various levels of government are professional services, managed network services, advanced Internet protocol (IP), and systems integration. The company’s extensive portfolio provides federal agencies with one-stop shopping, satisfying needs for both connectivity and communication.
Verizon FiOS Improves On-Demand Programming
Thanks to agreements with Sony and Turner Networks, Verizon FiOS TV has added more free movies and channels to its On-Demand library. The industry leader in providing video-on-demand services will offer dozens of new releases and old classics from TNT, TCM, and TBS. The already-plentiful Verizon FiOS video-on-demand service just got even better!
“Striking Distance,” “Roman Holiday,” “A Knight’s Tale,” “The Firm,” “Final Destination 3,” “The Da Vinci Code,” and “Anaconda” are among the free movies that will be provided by the Turner Networks. Boomerang, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, CNN, TNT, TBS, TruTV and Turner Classic Movies are among the new channels to be offered On-Demand by the Turner Network.
Verizon FiOS’ deal with Sony means that subscribers will enjoy more new releases in high definition, including blockbuster hits like “Hancock,” “Pineapple Express,” and “Anaconda 3: Offspring.” Do you want access to HD content, but do not want to purchase additional equipment? FiOS TV subscribers will be able to enjoy the latest HD movies On-Demand, no need to purchase expensive equipment!
"Because we're delivering FiOS TV over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network, straight to customers' doors, our subscribers can access interactive video services that help them save time and money, and enjoy unparalleled picture quality and programming choices for all their TV viewing," stated Vice President of FiOS TV- Content and Programming, Terry Denson. "Our ever-expanding VOD library gives customers a front seat to all of the best on-demand entertainment, with the convenience of watching what they want, whenever they want."
Verizon’s all-digital FiOS TV subscribers will enjoy free movies, provided by TNT, TCM, and TBS; comedy from Adult Swim; kid-friendly entertainment from Cartoon Network and Boomerang; and real-life drama and news from CNN and TruTV.
Verizon Launches FiOS TV in York County, VA
Verizon FiOS TV, the nation’s most advanced fiber-optic television service, is now available to York County, VA residents. With the expansion, approximately 2,800 homes and businesses will be able to utilize this revolutionary service. Roberts Trace, Sinclair Manor, Running Man, Wythe Farms, and the Woods of Tabb are among the affected areas.
Verizon also provides FiOS TV service in Newport News, Hampton, Chesapeake, Poquoson, Virginia Beach, and Portsmouth in addition to most regions of Richmond and Northern Virginia.
The independent Fiber to the Home Council has honored Verizon for delivering FiOS TV over the nation’s largest digital, 100% fiber network. The service has earned certification for providing fiber-optic service to America’s homes and businesses.
"Cable can't come close to matching the HD channels or the innovative features and enhancements FiOS TV customers enjoy," said Mary Ellen Payne, senior vice president of marketing for Verizon's Potomac region. "We've harnessed the vast capacity of our advanced fiber-optic network to deliver a revolutionary, new entertainment experience."
According to J.D. Power and Associates’ 2008 Residential Television Service Satisfaction Study for the East Region, FiOS TV dominates. In addition, FiOS TV received the top rating by a leading consumer magazine, ranking high in all six categories including image quality, sound quality, channel choice, reliability, support, and value.
Verizon FiOS TV service is currently available in regions of Delaware, Florida, California, Massachusetts, Maryland, Indiana, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, and Virginia.
Eligible York County residents can cut monthly costs with Verizon by bundling FiOS TV service, FiOS Internet service, and the Verizon Freedom Essentials unlimited calling plan. For the ultimate in communications and entertainment services, FiOS TV subscribers can also include a Verizon Wireless calling plan!
For more information on FiOS TV, York County residents should visit www.verizon.com/fios.
Verizon's FiOS Leads in Customer Satisfaction
Verizon Communication’s FiOS is leading the nation in pay-TV customer satisfaction, according to a recent survey conducted by Strategy Analytics. Results indicate that FiOS subscribers are more satisfied with their television service than AT&T, Comcast Cable, Time Warner Cable, Cox Cable, DirecTV, and Dish Network customers.
Overall, cable TV subscribers had the lowest levels of satisfaction, with Time Warner Cable ranking last in customer satisfaction. Time Warner Cable customers are reportedly the most likely to switch service providers, if offered a tempting monthly price cut.
"Telco TV providers had the highest loyalty - their customers were least likely to churn," stated Ben Piper, Analyst for Strategy Analytics.
Conducted in the latter half of 2008, the survey polled 842 consumers of seven major pay-TV providers. Results indicate that 89% of FiOS subscribers were “somewhat” or “very” satisfied with their service. Only 1% of FiOS customers claimed to be “somewhat” or “very” dissatisfied.
Of polled Dish Network, DirecTV, and AT&T U-Verse subscribers, 80% claimed to be “somewhat” or “very” satisfied. Approximately 72% of Comcast Cable, 67% of Cox Cable, and 65% of Time Warner Cable subscribers were “somewhat” or “very” satisfied with their television service.
Strategy Analytics polled customers on three areas of ‘customer churn:’ notable obstacles to defecting, customer satisfaction levels, and inclination to churn.
Though overall satisfaction rates were high, Strategy Analytics reports that approximately 60% of surveyed consumers would be willing to switch providers for a 20% monthly price cut.
The above-mentioned web-based survey took place from August to September of 2008, and only respondents over the age of twenty were chosen to participate. Self-identifying “Decision Makers” comprised the 842 participants.
John Killian to Become Executive Vice President
On Thursday, Verizon Communications Inc. announced that John Killian will become the company’s next Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Killian will take his new position on March 1, succeeding Doreen Toben. After announcing her retirement last week, Toben has agreed to work with Killian during the transitional period.
His current position as President of Verizon business will be filled shortly, but Verizon has yet to release the name of Killian’s successor.
According to Verizon Chairman and CEO Ivan G. Seidenberg, "John has the broad scope of financial and operational experience that makes him a natural fit for the CFO position. He has held many of Verizon's top financial jobs and most recently has led our enterprise operations during a period when we have consistently taken share from our competition globally. We look forward to a seamless transition."
Killian led an organization of more than 31,000 employees during his stint as President of Verizon Business. Since 2006, Verizon Business has been accountable for an international network that spans six continents. Prior to his position as President of Verizon Business, Killian was the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Verizon’s Domestic Telecom group.
Before becoming President and Chief Executive Officer of NYNEX CableComms Limited in the U.K. in 1995, Killian began his career in communications more than 30 years ago. Killian served as Bell Atlantic’s President of International Telecommunications, before being appointed the company’s Vice President for Investor Relations.
In 2000, Verizon and Bell Atlantic merged. Shortly thereafter, Killian was named the Senior Vice President of Customer Operations. Killian also served as Senior Vice President and Controller for Verizon.