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Verizon Expands Borderless Lifestyle with New Offer

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Verizon continues to push the boundaries of digital entertainment by announcing a new offer that allows customers to watch live FiOS TV channels on their Xbox 360 consoles. This offer is made possible through a collaboration between Verizon and Microsoft, and it enhances the borderless lifestyle experience for Verizon customers. The new offer includes a discounted triple-play service with FiOS TV, Internet, and Verizon voice service, starting at $89.99 a month. This package also includes a 12-month Xbox LIVE Gold Membership and the "Xbox Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary" game.

Key Takeaways:

  • Verizon has partnered with Microsoft to offer live FiOS TV channels on Xbox 360 consoles, expanding the borderless lifestyle experience for customers.
  • The offer requires customers to be Xbox LIVE Gold members and subscribe to both FiOS TV and Internet services.
  • No extra hardware is required to access the FiOS TV channels on Xbox 360 consoles.
  • The offer includes a discounted triple-play service with FiOS TV, Internet, and Verizon voice service, starting at $89.99 a month.
  • Customers who order FiOS TV and Internet service will receive the "Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary" game and Xbox LIVE Gold Membership token within 30 days.
  • Verizon has partnered with Machinima to sponsor the Gamers' Choice Award, which will be streamed live on December 9.
  • Consumers can vote for their favorite game of the year through Facebook or Twitter using the #FiOSGamers hashtag, which also qualifies as entry into a sweepstakes.

Statistics:

  • 26 FiOS TV channels will be available to customers through the app on their Xbox consoles.
  • The offer includes a 12-month Xbox LIVE Gold Membership.
  • The discounted triple-play service starts at $89.99 a month.
  • Five daily prizes of 4,000 Microsoft gaming points will be awarded to winners from November 29 - December 8.
  • A grand prize of two years of Verizon FiOS triple-play service, a multi-room DVR, a Microsoft Kinect, and 40,000 Microsoft points is up for grabs in the sweepstakes.

Sources:

  • [Verizon Press Release, "Verizon Expands Borderless Lifestyle with New Offer" (date not specified)]

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