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Verizon Wireless

Company Overview: Verizon Wireless operates the largest wireless telecommunications network in the U.S., based on total customers of 94+ million (Jan 2011).  The company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone Group, and is headquartered in Basking Ridge, NJ.  Verizon has announced its intent to buy Vodafone out of its 45% share in the company.  Verizon Wireless also completed its purchase of Alltel Wireless on January 9, 2009. 

Network Benefits: 3G EV-DO network provides wireless broadband including VCast video on demand; Location-based services; Push-to-talk.

Special Plan Features: Family Plans; Wireless Web services; Business services including BlackBerry support; Data and Entertainment packages;

Unique Features: Get it Now downloadable entertainment and music store (BREW-enabled); Push-to-talk service;

Pros: Extensive network coverage including highly rated service in dense metro areas; Cutting-edge data services and handsets; Nationwide dealer and service network

Cons: Verizon cripples software on its handsets to prevent user access to full capabilities of hardware including music player, WAP Web browsing, user-installable applications, and Bluetooth functionality.

Technology Used: CDMA Network with high speed EV-DO data services and overlayed AMPS network

Customer Service: Verizon Wireless tied for the highest ranking in overall customer satisfaction in five of the six regions of J.D. Power and Associates' 2006 U.S. Wireless Regional Customer Satisfaction Index Study.

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All Verizon Wireless phones »
1 HTC One X

HTC One X

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2 Nokia Lumia 900

Nokia Lumia 900

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3 Samsung Galaxy Note

Samsung Galaxy Note

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4 Apple iPhone 4S

Apple iPhone 4S

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5 HTC One S

HTC One S

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1 HTC One X

HTC One X

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2 Apple iPhone 4S

Apple iPhone 4S

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3 HTC One S

HTC One S

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4 Nokia Lumia 900

Nokia Lumia 900

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5 Samsung Galaxy Note

Samsung Galaxy Note

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