Archive: July, 2009
Why Get FiOS?
Verizon offers more than standard television and high speed Internet service. In select markets, customers can upgrade to fiber-optic technology that Verizon has dubbed ‘FiOS.’
Social Networking via TV
With more than 250 million people actively using Facebook worldwide, and given the rising popularity of Twitter, it seems only natural that Verizon would find a way to integrate social media into its FiOS TV service.
Bundles Save Money
It’s no secret that Verizon operates the most expansive wireless network in America, serving nearly 90 million individuals in the United States. How do the company’s home phone and Internet services compare to the competition?
$245 Million Contract
Last week, Verizon Business announced that it signed an agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Verizon will be paid up to $245 million for providing the HHS with telecommunication services including audio, video and Web conferencing; dedicated voice mail; and voice and data services through 2015.
LeBron Gets Dunked On
Did LeBron James really get ‘dunked on’ by a college student? The Web is buzzing with rumors - based on eyewitness accounts - that NBA star player, LeBron James, got ‘dunked on’ by a college student during a pickup game at his Skills Academy in Akron, Ohio.
#1 Customer Satisfaction
According to J.D. Power and Associates, Verizon Business is the industry’s best performer in overall customer satisfaction. The annual Major Provider Business Telecommunications Study – Data Services revealed that Verizon Business was the leader in the Large Enterprise segment, setting a high standard in customer service, affordability, promotions, performance and dependability, and offerings.
MJ's Death Photo Buzz
‘Michael Jackson death photo’ is the most popular MJ-related search phrase on Google today, as the ‘King of Pop’ will be laid to rest in Los Angeles tomorrow. A viewing will be held at the Staple Center at 10:00 a.m., where more than 17,500 free tickets have been provided for MJ fans worldwide.
Billy Mays Found Dead
At fifty years of age, commercial-star Billy Mays was found dead in his Florida home. Best known for promoting OxiClean, Orange Glo and Mighty Putty, Mays was famous for his in-your-face sales pitches and booming voice.