Verizon Wireless to Launch V CAST Mobile TV in South Florida

Verizon Wireless to Launch V CAST Mobile TV in South Florida

Customers Can Watch Favorite Shows Live While On-The-Go Beginning July 3

MIAMI, July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless will launch its V CAST Mobile TV service in South Florida on July 3, giving customers convenient access to many of their favorite television programs while on-the-go.

The new wireless service already has been airing in numerous major Florida markets, including Orlando, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, Tallahassee and Gainesville.

V CAST Mobile TV offers high-quality video from the best of broadcast and cable TV 24 hours a day, including the "Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien," "CSI: NY," "Quiero Mis Quinces," "Penguins of Madagascar," "Price Is Right" and many more.

The service offers mobile content for viewers of all ages and interests from the best-known entertainment brands, including CBS, CBS College Sports, CBS News, CNBC, Comedy Central, TR3S, ESPN, FOX, FOX News, FOX Sports, MSNBC, MTV, NBC, NBC 2Go, NBC News, NBC Sports, Nickelodeon and NickToons.

V CAST Mobile TV also comes with parental control features, so parents can monitor and restrict the programs their children view.

"If you're waiting at a restaurant, in a doctor's office, in line at a store or relaxing at the beach, V CAST Mobile TV is a convenient way to catch up with your favorite shows," said Pam Tope, Florida region president of Verizon Wireless. "This is a great complement to the many advanced services we offer on our digital wireless network in Florida."

Verizon Wireless, which operates the nation's largest and most reliable wireless network, has invested nearly $2 billion in Florida alone in ongoing network enhancements that are separate from the launch of V CAST Mobile TV.

V CAST Mobile TV from Verizon Wireless is provided by the award-winning FLO TV(TM) live mobile TV service from FLO TV Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated. The FLO TV service uses a technology that delivers programming in a linear format over the company's own dedicated mobile network, so Verizon Wireless can offer customers the latest in mobile entertainment without impacting its award-winning voice and data services.

V CAST Mobile TV is available on the following handsets: Samsung u620, LG 9400, LG Voyager, LG Voyager Titanium, Motorola z6tv, & Motorola Krave.

For the latest and more detailed information on V CAST Mobile TV programming, compatible handsets, pricing and availability, customers can visit any Verizon Wireless Communications Store or www.verizonwireless.com/mobiletv.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving more than 86.6 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 86,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: For a demonstration of V CAST Mobile TV, please contact
Chuck Hamby at 813-615-4803 or Ed Gilhuly at 305-807-6906.)
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Source: Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Chuck Hamby, Verizon Wireless, +1-813-615-4803,
Chuck.Hamby@VerizonWireless.com

Web Site: http://verizonwireless.com/

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