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The New Verizon Friends and Family Service.......2 The Benefits of PDA Phones......................2 Uses of Mobile Broadband in Different Industries....................2 How to Install a Verizon internet card on an Apple computer...................3
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EVO2 stores launches VIP Program… Are you an Insider? Since their launch, the EVO² stores have become a benefit for all mobile users who have long given up hope on pushy salespeople to deteriorating customer service and a large learning curve. Equipped with the latest technology EVO² stores have an inviting feel that attract users to them. What makes the stores more attractive is that here you just don’t buy a phone, you can actually interact with the latest devices, play with the new features and learn about these devices in detail. Also, as an EVO² customer you have the privilege of bringing in your underor nonperforming mobile handset, receive a detailed diagnosis of what’s wrong, and quite often, go home with a fully functional handset.
We strive to meet the demanding needs of the mobile revolution the EVO² stores have added a new feather in the cap by launching the new EVO² VIP program. As soon as you become an EVO² VIP member, you start earning points on nearly everything that you purchase from any of the EVO2 Verizon Wireless locations. What’s more, as an EVO² VIP member, you can enjoy exclusive VIP only opportunities, such as bonus points, special promotional offers, invitations to special events, and consistent benefits added monthly. If this was not enough, as an EVO² VIP
As an EVO² VIP member, you can enjoy exclusive VIP only opportunities, such as bonus points, special promotional offers, and invitations to special events. member you also become eligible to regular offers, such as: • Instant $25 discount when you upgrade or activate for 2 years. • Instant $60 discount when you activate for 2 years on the same transaction. • Referral program credits worth $25. • 30-minute time allotment with a TechAssist Technician every month. • 10% discount on all accessories. As an EVO² Insider, you get more than just a simple mobile handset. The EVO2 Verizon Wireless locations enable you to get the best mobile experience by helping you increase your mobile lifestyle.
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The New Verizon Friends and Family Service The new Friends & Family feature is good news for all Verizon Wireless customers, especially for the Alltel customers after the recent achievement of Alltel by Verizon. The Friends & Family feature is similar to the My Circle feature that was available to Alltel customers. Using the new Friends & Family feature you can choose numbers to which you can make or receive unlimited phone calls with any carrier. For eligibility to use this feature, you need to subscribe to one of the following plans: • Nationwide Single Line plan with 900 or more Anytime Minutes at minimum $59.99 per month.
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PDA phones take you a step further by combining the ever useful features of a PDA with a smart cell phone.
Uses of Mobile Broadband in Different Industries Broadband has made a huge difference in the way business has been conducted in the last decade. Mobile broadband is set to change our business lives even further. Mobile broadband is quick in becoming a great companion for businessmen and women who want to stay connected while on the move. This is changing the way people work and has given new meaning to the words “work environment”. In recent years, mobile broadband has been making waves in terms of benefit. Mobile broadband is now being used with, not only to different industries, but also governments and home users. The biggest benefits of an economy that uses mobile broadband as its integral part, is gains in productivity. A recent report from wireless industry association found out that within the next 7 years mobile broadband will help businesses gain over $400
• Nationwide Family Share Plan with 1,400 or more Anytime Minutes. At minimum $89.99 for 2 lines per month. If you opt for Friends & Family plan, you can easily add and remove numbers online by using you’re my Verizon account at no additional cost. The changes made become effective from the following day.
For small business enterprises the changes that mobile broadband is bringing are phenomenal in terms of saving costs and increasing the productivity.
billion every year in productivity. While almost all industries are plugging in to the mobile broadband, some sectors have come out to be the biggest winners. These are small business organizations and healthcare sectors. These two sectors have reached maximum gains in productivity after they implemented mobile broadband. For small business enterprises the changes that mobile broadband is bringing are phenomenal in terms of saving costs and increasing the productivity. The staff no longer has to work from the office and have the freedom to work flexible hours. The future looks very bright for mobile broadband. Over 83% of industrial users will be using mobile broadband by 2016 up from about 30% as of now. The continuous increase in Internet speed as well as area under coverage.
Benefits of PDA Phones The popularity of PDA or Personal Digital Assistant was quite expected because this friendly gadget made it possible to perform all business functions even when you were away from your office. PDA phones take you a step further in the fast improving field of communication technology by combining the ever useful features of a PDA with a smart cell phone. If your work involves a lot of traveling and if you find carrying your laptop along with you hefty then, PDA phones are just the right choice for you. Small enough to carry in your pockets, these smart gadgets are equipped with almost
all functions that you may perform on your laptop. This includes using applications, such as Microsoft Office, sending and receiving emails, browsing the Internet and so on. What takes the PDA phones a step further is that these useful gadgets comprise almost all features of your smart phones too. For instance, you can use your PDA phones to use features such as, instant messaging, camera, voice and video recorder and MP3 player. The fact is that PDA phones are priced higher than simple phones. You get a lot more. There are several useful PDA software and accessories that you can download on your PDA phones. Some of the common PDA downloads include, PDA games, dictionary, e-books and so on. It is true that your PDA phones are priced higher than your simple phones, however, the multitasking features with which PDA phones are equipped enable you to be close to your office and home even when you are away.
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What do different favorite colors mean? Does your favorite color reveal anything about your persona? Well, the answer is yes. Each color represents a different type of human personality.
Some Interesting Cell Phone Facts New cell phones are activated at 1000 per minute.
The iPhone has more processing power than did the North American Air Defense Command in 1965.
Today there are 3.3 cell phones for about 6.6 billons humans on earth. This means that there is one cell phone between every two people.
There are more cell phones in 30 African nations than landlines.
Yellow: People who love yellow are generally adventurous, creative, and artistic. Yellow individuals have strong imagination and prefer freedom of thought and action. Orange: Orange represents youth, strength and fearlessness. Orange people are social creatures who hate being alone. Orange fans are generally good natured and they easily get along with almost everyone. Red: Red is the color of strength, love, joy, health and bravery. Red lovers are often ambitious, energetic, optimistic and impulsive people, who have a great zest for life. Pink: Pink is the color of gentle and soft people. Pink lovers are generally sensitive and compassionate people, who dislike getting into controversies. Green: Green represents harmony, balance, hope and peace. Folks who like green as their favorite are generally peace loving, emotional, affectionate and loyal. Green lovers are social people and always care about the feeling of other beings around them. Blue: Blue admirers are level headed, introspective, patient and sensitive people. People who like blue color have a great sense of duty and posses a steady character. Purple: Purple is associated with witty, sharp, sensitive and artistic people. Purple lovers have a strong sense of individuality and are often unique and creative. White: White is the symbol of innocence, goodness and purity. Often, white is considered as a color of perfection. White folks are generally organized people who like doing things in a timely manner. White lovers prefer to lead a simple life and do not let too much of clutter or confusion to accumulate in their lives. Black: Black is associated with power, elegance and mystery. Black is often the favorite color of artistic and sensitive people. Black lovers are generally not very spontaneous with others and prefer to share their feelings with only those people with whom they are very comfortable with.
The first 100 hand-held cell phone that where put into service in Washington in 1982, weighed 2 pounds.
Did you hear about the... Paper company that folded? Brake company on the skids? Black Rock group - now defunked? Brick company that went to the wall? Industrial Cleaners that are washed out? Balloon company - a victim of inflation? Contractor for Bridges which collapsed? Surgeon who was forced to take a cut in his salary? Cigarette company that went up in smoke?
Baker who was short of dough? Refrigerator manufacturer that had it’s assets frozen? Radio manufacturers that had to appoint a Receiver? Upholsterers that couldn’t cover their costs? Adhesive tape company that got into a sticky situation? Pool equipment suppliers that took a dive? Bowling pin manufacturer hit by strikes? Tennis ball manufacturer that ended up in court? Downfall of the bungee suppliers?
How to install a Verizon Internet Card on an Apple Computer Are you looking for high speed wireless internet connection? Well, today consumers can choose from various options that are available in the market. One of the most reliable names in high speed internet connection market is Verizon. The first wireless mobile broadband card for Verizon Wireless, the Novatel Merlin V640 allows users to stay on-line from wherever a Verizon mobile phone signal is present.
Does Verizon Wireless internet connection work on Apple computers? Yes, Verizon Wireless internet connection works fine with Apple computers. All you need to do is to make sure your Mac meets the minimum system requirements required for Verizon high speed internet connection. Minimum system requirements for Mac OS 10.3 or higher are listed below:
Processor speed
RAM Memory
Media Drive
Free Disk space
Network Card
120 MHz
64 MB
CD-ROM or DVD
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10/100 NIC
How do I check whether my Mac meets the minimum requirements? Follow the steps listed below to determine whether your Mac meets the minimum system requirement: 1. Click the Apple icon on your desktop and select About this Mac 2. Go through the information given in About this Mac window to know about your operating system version, RAM and processor speed 3. Click on the More Info button to review other details about your computer.
Getting Started Plugging in the Verizon Wireless internet card, V640 on a Mac computer is a fairly simple process. To get online using V640, first you need to insert the installation CD that comes with the card. Next, you follow the prompts, none of which require much interaction, then insert the card. After you have completed the installation process, just click the “Connect WWAN” button and within seconds you will be ready to surf the Web.
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Green Mission Leading the wireless industry in taking a stand to help the environment and encouraging all cell phone customers in the Bay Area to join EVO2 in our mission to go green!
We W i l l . .. Encourage you to use VZnavigator for all driving directions and ditch the printed maps from your computer stations. Encourage you to unplug your phone chargers when not in use. Leaving the charger plugged in uses “phantom” energy from the grid. Use recyclable toiletries, paper and bio- degradable cleaning supplies. Encourage you to have your customer receipt and contract emailed to you instead of printed. Convert all existing printers to the thermal technology to cut down on the amount of ink used.
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Encourage you to have your Verizon Wireless bill set up so it is sent electronically instead of by printed mail. Cut down on our usage of paper and paper products by over 80%!
Partner with our valued customers to make sure we take care of the Earth as well as it takes care of us!
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