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Telemundo Washington, D.C., now Available in High Definition on Verizon FiOS TV

NEW YORK — WZDC Telemundo Washington, D.C., is now available on Verizon FiOS TV in high definition for customers in the Washington metropolitan area. Telemundo Washington was the first Spanish-language television station in the nation’s capital to deliver local news in HD.

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Verizon to Participate in Earth Hour to Drive Awareness of Sustainable Business Practices Around the World

NEW YORK – Verizon employees across the globe will join millions of people in more than 128 countries and territories to support Earth Hour on Saturday (March 31). From 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time, millions of square feet in more than 600 company locations will go dark, helping to raise awareness of energy-efficiency opportunities.

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New Verizon Offering Helps Enterprises Conduct Video Meetings Across Variety of Devices, Platforms and Networks

NEW YORK – The growing popularity of information technology innovation has accelerated demand from enterprises for the latest communications capabilities on a variety of devices, platforms and networks. To help meet this demand, Verizon is launching a new offering that enables businesses and government agencies to conduct secure, high-quality video meetings across private or public networks on multiple video platforms – including telepresence and video conferencing — on desktops and tablets.

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NTIA Spectrum Report Highlights Bandwidth Issues

WASHINGTON – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration on Tuesday (March 27) released a long-awaited report that identified a block of government-controlled wireless spectrum that could be auctioned for commercial use. The following statement should be attributed to Tom Tauke, Verizon executive vice president for public affairs, policy and communications:

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Verizon Makes a Slam Dunk With Washington Area Nonprofits

WASHINGTON – In these tough economic times, five District of Columbia nonprofits are making it possible for area residents on limited incomes to attend a Washington Wizards basketball game – courtesy of Verizon.

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Verizon Announces Aggressive Sustainability Goal: Cutting Carbon Intensity in Half by 2020

NEW YORK – Verizon announced today that it will cut its CO2 intensity in half by 2020, as part of the company’s broad sustainability efforts. Sustainability is a key aspect of the company’s new strategy for delivering shareholder value. Other aspects include developing marketplace solutions to address social issues like health care and energy.

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New 667 Area Code Coming Soon to the Eastern Maryland Region

BALTIMORE – Residents and businesses within the existing 410 and 443 area codes serving the eastern Maryland region should prepare for the introduction of a new area code.

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New 667 Area Code Coming Soon to the Eastern Maryland Region

Verizon Mobile Satellite Solutions Ready to Respond When Storms Threaten

NEW YORK – As the storm season begins, Verizon will be offering general availability of its Mobile Satellite Solutions to provide dependable backup services and enhanced disaster recovery when normal communications are disrupted.

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How Do You Watch TV? How Would You?

WASHINGTON – Do you watch TV programming on a smartphone? How about an Internet-connected tablet or computer? A sea change is under way in how consumers are tuning into their favorite TV programs or other video content. Although the trend cuts across demographics, younger, tech-savvy consumers seem to be leading the shift.

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New Jersey State High School Wrestling Championships to Air on Verizon’s FiOS1, Exclusively for New Jersey Customers

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – The finals of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association State High School Wrestling Championships, held March 4 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, will air Saturday (March 10) at 2:30 p.m. with replays throughout the weekend, exclusively for television viewers on FiOS1, Channel 1, on Verizon’s FiOS TV.

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New Jersey State High School Wrestling Championships to Air on Verizon’s FiOS1, Exclusively for New Jersey Customers

HomeFusion Broadband From Verizon Powers In-Home Internet Connectivity With 4G LTE

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless today introduced HomeFusion Broadband: a new service that provides high-speed in-home Internet access using the power and speed of the nation’s largest 4G LTE network. The solution will offer households in areas with limited broadband options a reliable alternative for data connectivity in their homes.

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VIA Motors and Verizon to Develop Innovative Electric Vehicles for Verizon’s Fleet

INDIANAPOLIS — Verizon and VIA Motors announced on Tuesday (March 6) that they will collaborate to develop and demonstrate plug-in electric work vehicles using VIA’s proprietary eREV (extended range electric vehicle) technology and evaluate the technology for possible wide-scale application into Verizon’s fleet.

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Students at Newark’s West Side High School to Be Mentored by Verizon Employees

NEWARK, N.J. – For many high school students navigating through life’s daily challenges, getting advice and mentoring – particularly from professionals who are just a bit older and more experienced – can help the students identify and realize their future career goals.

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A New App That Helps Schools in California Put a Stop to Teen Bullying Is Among Innovative Solutions Supported by the Verizon Foundation in 2011

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Nonprofit groups in California that focused on education programs, domestic violence prevention or using technology to deliver or enhance health care received more than $8 million in 2011 from the Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon.

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A New App That Helps Schools in California Put a Stop to Teen Bullying Is Among Innovative Solutions Supported by the Verizon Foundation in 2011

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