Frost & Sullivan: The Integrated Service Environment for Directory Assistance Paves the Way as the New Frontier

June 6th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

- Stratecast | Frost & Sullivan case study identifies how Verizon’s electronic directory services are pushing the boundaries MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Directory services have evolved at a fantastic rate as the old traditional yellow pages and white pages have morphed into embedded information that empowers other communication services. Directories are now online, on the television set, on smartphones and will soon be in personal head-up displays (a clear display tha…continued
     

Verizon Wireless Announces Samsung Galaxy S III Coming To America’s Largest 4G LTE Network

June 4th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

The Next Generation Smartphone with the Power to Share and Intelligence to Make Everyday Life Easier BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced the 4G LTE-powered Samsung Galaxy S® III is coming to America’s largest 4G LTE network . Galaxy S III customers can use Share Shot to create their own temporary photo sharing network with a group of friends who are nearby at the same party or event. Ph…continued
      

Verizon Wireless Brings Its 4G LTE Network To More Virginia Communities On May 17

May 15th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

Fredericksburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, Harrisonburg and Martinsville Included in 28 Additional, New Markets LAUREL, Md., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Verizon Wireless will bring its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to 28 new markets, including Fredericksburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, Harrisonburg and Martinsville, Virginia, starting Thursday, May 17, enabling customers to take advantage of the nation’s largest 4G LTE network. With the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, customers can enjoy …continued
      

Verizon Wireless And Color Introduce Live Video Sharing On Facebook

May 8th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

Share Spontaneous Moments on America’s Largest 4G LTE Network NEW ORLEANS, BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and PALO ALTO, Calif., May 8, 2012  /PRNewswire/ — Verizon Wireless customers can use their smartphones to share live video broadcasts of life’s special moments with their Facebook® friends using Color for Facebook, a free social camera application, the companies announced today.     Color for Facebook highlights the power of video on Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network, giving cus…continued
      

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Fosters Growth and Innovation

May 7th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

Since Initial Deployment, the Company’s 4G LTE Network has Revolutionized Communications Across the Nation NEW ORLEANS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – In just 18 months, Verizon Wireless has introduced the nation’s largest 4G LTE network with coverage now available to more than two-thirds of the U.S. population in 230 markets across the country. “The rapid deployment of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is a testament to the right technology, our strong partnerships an…continued
      

Hop-on DTCC Chill Clarification, FINRA Short Position, and Company Retains SEC Attorney

May 3rd, 2012 by InvestorPoint

After Tuesday’s announcement Finra.org shows Market Markers Short Hop-on stock over 60% of trading volume TEMECULA, Calif., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Hop-on, Inc. (OTC: HPNN) announced today that it had retained SEC Attorney Joseph Pittera to resolve the chill issued by DTCC and any other outstanding issues involving DTCC.  The Company’s stock was heavily shorted by Market Markers on Tuesday and Wednesday. Peter Michaels, CEO of Hop-on, stated, “Hop-on does not have a CHILL on …continued
     

South Dakota Communities to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements

May 2nd, 2012 by InvestorPoint

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in South Dakota by activating eight new cell sites, expanding coverage in the following areas:  Brookings County – Improving coverage along the U.S. Highway 81 and State Highway 28 corridors near Arlington. Buffalo County (two sites) – Improving coverage for the town of Fort Thompson …continued
      

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network to Expand in San Francisco Bay Area

April 12th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Verizon Wireless today announced that it will expand the nation’s largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, in the coming weeks.  The expanded 4G LTE network will enable customers to use their wireless devices in more parts of San Francisco Bay Area to access the Internet faster; listen to music or watch video on their phones; use thousands of apps; and stay in touch with family and friends, all wit…continued
      

Verizon Joins General Dynamics Team to Help U.S. Army Move to Cloud Computing

April 11th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

Company Will Provide Infrastructure for Army Private Cloud Initiative ASHBURN, Va., April 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Verizon Enterprise Solutions will help the U.S. Army move to cloud computing, enabling it to lower costs and consolidate data centers. Verizon, as part of a General Dynamics-led team, has been awarded two contracts to develop and implement fixed and mobile cloud computing capacity for the Army under the Area Processing Centers Army Private Cloud 2 initiative, known as APC2. The f…continued
     

Long-term mortgage rates rise

October 13th, 2011 by InvestorPoint

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (UPI) — Long-term mortgage rates rose off of historic lows in the week ending Thursday, the U.S. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. said. Freddie Mac said the average interest rates for 30-year, fixed-rate loans rose from 3.94 percent to 4.12 percent with an average of 0.8 points for the week. A year earlier during the same week of the year, interest rates averaged 4.19 percent. For 15-year loans, the rate rose from 3.26 percent to 3.37 percent with 0.8 points, rising after a stri…continued