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Verizon Communications and Interland Inc. have formed a three-year strategic relationship to market and sell a range of Web hosting, design, and consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. The partnership aims to capitalize on the growing demand for reliable Internet access and hosting
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Verizon Connected Solutions, a subsidiary of Verizon Communications, has partnered with Vector Security to offer builders a package of state-of-the-art home networking infrastructure and security products in their new homes. The Verizon Ready package is a flexible and expandable home network that supports DSL service, satellite TV, in-home computer networks,
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Verizon Wireless has announced plans to trial CDMA 2000 1xEV, a high-speed data technology that will support up to 2.4 megabits per second (Mbps) in its existing spectrum and on current base station equipment. The joint trial with Lucent Technologies is set to begin next year and aims to
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As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, a record number of travelers are hitting the nation's highways, with a predicted 31.6 million holiday travelers taking to the roads. With a five percent increase in holiday auto travel from last year, Verizon Wireless is urging drivers to prioritize highway safety
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The convenience of the wireless web is no longer exclusive to cell phones and hand-held devices. With the introduction of the AirCard 510, laptop users can now enjoy the freedom of wireless internet access on a full-size machine. Developed by Sierra Wireless, the AirCard 510 is the world's
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Sprint Corporation has introduced a new business unit, Sprint e-Solutions, to provide a total solution for its business customers' IT needs. This newly formed unit combines the strengths of two existing business units, Sprint Internet Services and Sprint Enterprise Network Services. Sprint e-Solutions aims to provide a single point
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CitX Corporation, a global leader in internet technology, has partnered with Sprint to provide enterprise-class internet and VPN connectivity for its Trusted Digital Environments and emerging Application Service Provider (ASP) initiatives. The partnership also makes CitX an inaugural member of Sprint's Enabling Application Service Provider (eASP) Program, allowing
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Sprint PCS, the fastest-growing wireless carrier in the United States, and FlashPoint Technology, a leading digital imaging platform provider, have joined forces to introduce a groundbreaking service that enables business professionals to wirelessly send digital images to the Internet. This innovative partnership marks a significant milestone in the development of
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Verizon Communications, a leading provider of telecommunications services, has earned high marks in a comprehensive test of its systems supporting local phone competition in Pennsylvania, conducted by independent auditing firm KPMG. Based on the strong results, Verizon has asked the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to accelerate its review of
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Verizon Wireless' commitment to safety, particularly in consumer education, has led to a significant spike in sales of hands-free headset units. In a press release, the company announced a nearly 900% increase in sales from January to August 2000 compared to the same period in 1999. This surge in
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British Telecom and its US counterpart AT&T have ended their plans to merge their business service units, according to sources close to the two companies. The news comes as AT&T is set to announce a major restructuring of its business divisions, breaking it down into four
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Relatives of a Texas couple who died after a Firestone tire blew out on their SUV have reached a verbal settlement with Bridgestone/Firestone in the first product liability lawsuit scheduled for trial since the company's August tire recall. Ryan Anthony Guillen, 21, and his sister, Kimberly Guillen,
