Verizon Wireless And Cox Communications Team Up In Las Vegas

Verizon Wireless And Cox Communications Team Up In Las Vegas

Collaboration delivers superior video entertainment, blazingly fast internet and 4G LTE mobile access at home and on the go

LAS VEGAS, April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Cox Communications are teaming up to give consumers greater value and a new option for outstanding video, phone, Internet and wireless services in metro Las Vegas, as well as in metro Phoenix and in Southern Arizona.

Qualified customers in greater Las Vegas can now purchase Cox Communications video, Internet and home phone services and Verizon Wireless smartphones, tablets and Verizon Wireless services from either company.

New and current Cox Communications and Verizon Wireless customers who sign up for services from both companies may be eligible to receive a Visa(®) prepaid debit card valued up to $100, depending on the services chosen. Customers can select their service preferences from a range of offers that include video, Internet, home phone and 4G LTE wireless services.

"Bringing together two strong and well respected national brands is a great win for our customers," noted Mike Bolognini, market vice president for Cox Las Vegas.

"This collaboration leverages best-in-class cable TV, Internet and landline telephone service from Cox with 4G LTE wireless services from Verizon Wireless providing superior communications and content delivery for the evolving needs of our on-the-go customers."

"We believe the strength of our network enables people to live better and stronger lives. The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is the perfect complement to round out the package for Las Vegas customers," said Andres Irlando, president, Southwest Region for Verizon Wireless.

In 2012, Verizon Wireless and Cox Communications began selling each other's services. Existing markets that launched include certain cities in California, Kansas, Nebraska, Northwest Arkansas and the Oklahoma City and Tulsa vicinities.

Interested customers can visit any one of the following Verizon Wireless Communications Stores or Cox Solutions Stores:


-- Verizon Wireless Communications Stores:
-- Henderson: 1351 W. Sunset Road
-- Las Vegas: 8780 W. Charleston Boulevard
-- Las Vegas: 6510 N. Buffalo Drive
-- Las Vegas: 3870 E. Flamingo Road
-- Las Vegas: 3825 S. Maryland Parkway
-- Las Vegas: 929 S. Rainbow Boulevard
-- Las Vegas: 9985 S. Eastern Avenue
-- Las Vegas: 7300 Arroyo Crossing Parkway
-- Cox Solutions Stores:
-- Henderson: 460 N. Stephanie Street
-- Las Vegas: 4072 Blue Diamond Road
-- Las Vegas: 750 N. Rancho Drive
-- Las Vegas: 9240 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 110
In addition to visiting a store for these services, customers can call 1-877-873-9056 or go to www.verizonwireless.com/cox or www.cox.com/wireless.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 98.2 million retail customers, including 92.5 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 73,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: 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.

About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves 6.2 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising.

Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for five years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity, and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

SOURCE Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Jenny Weaver, Verizon Wireless, 480-763-6321, Jenny.weaver@VerizonWireless.com; Andrea Katsenes, Cox Communications, 623-328-3272, Andrea.katsenes@cox.com

Web Site: http://www.cox.com/wireless


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