Qualcomm and Teleepoch Enter Into a 3G CDMA Subscriber Unit License Agreement, October 6, 2007

MTN chooses Cambridge Broadband Networks for multi-service wireless network in Rwanda, October 6, 2007

Brazilian government to publish 3G bidding rules soon, October 6, 2007

KTF 3G service suffers from technical problems, October 6, 2007

Argentina’s Personal lunches 3G service in Rosario, October 6, 2007

Russia has it's first 3G network, October 6, 2007

AT&T could drop Alcatel-Lucent as 3G mobile network supplier, October 6, 2007

Enea Extends License Agreement with ZTE for 3G Handsets, October 2, 2007

LG to unveil premium handsets in Brazil, October 2, 2007

KTF 3G subscribers doubled in less than 3 months, October 2, 2007

3G policy in India will be non-uniform, October 2, 2007

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Video clips, music videos and 3D games on V CAST

January 31, 2005

When it launches tomorrow, V CAST from Verizon Wireless will break all preconceived notions about wireless multimedia services. The nation's first 3G wireless broadband multimedia service for consumers, V CAST delivers crystal clear short content on-demand, live-action 3D games, music videos, and much more to wireless phones. Verizon Wireless is presenting premier news and entertainment sources from the leading content providers in the nation -- and from around the globe -- making V CAST an indispensable new infotainment resource for all types of consumers.

Starting tomorrow, V CAST customers will be able to use new wireless phones for applications only dreamed of a year ago: watch video clips from "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"; receive video news updates from NBC News and political analyses from Tim Russert of Meet the Press; view highlights from premiere sporting events like FOX NFL Sunday from Jacksonville; immerse themselves in Spider-Man 2 3D: NY Rooftops, a game inspired from scenes in the Spider-Man 2 motion picture from Sony Pictures; and also download hot music videos from Warner Music Group artists like Simple Plan, My Chemical Romance and The Used.

V CAST is available via new 3G phones that run on the Verizon Wireless broadband EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized) 3G network, delivering the fastest wide-area wireless data experience in the nation today. The V CAST coverage area, which mirrors Verizon Wireless' EV-DO network, is available in more than 30 major metropolitan markets and covers more than 75 million people.

"What wireless broadband means for consumers is a whole new wireless experience," said Denny Strigl, president and chief executive officer of Verizon Wireless. "This will be the year that consumers look at their wireless phones as a must-have multi-functional entertainment device, as well as something that's indispensable for staying in touch. Now our customers can turn to their phones purely for entertainment value, with their favorite music, movies, news and games traveling with them. Unlike other wireless video and multimedia services available today, our V CAST service is fast, clear and cutting edge -- the Verizon Wireless network makes this possible."

V CAST VPak Pricing

For $15.00 monthly access added to their Verizon Wireless calling plan, customers get the V CAST VPak which includes unlimited access to a wide array of more than 300 daily updated video clips from leading news, sports, weather and entertainment content providers. Unlimited basic short content is included, but application download fees still apply for 3D games, premium short content, and all other Get It Now applications. There are no airtime charges to download, stream or watch V CAST content. For a limited time, customers who sign up for V CAST receive two months of service free. Customers can also download, stream or watch premium short content, available at additional cost that will include music videos and more. Verizon Wireless V CAST customers also receive monthly access and unlimited browsing on Verizon Wireless' Mobile Web 2.0 SM news and information service.

V CAST offers customers mobile news, weather, sports, entertainment and 3D games - - all in the palms of their hands .

EV-DO 3G Network

V CAST runs on the Verizon Wireless 3G EV-DO network that is now available in more than 30 markets across the country. The Verizon Wireless 3G EV-DO network initially launched commercially with BroadbandAccess wireless Internet access service for business customers and mobile professionals. BroadbandAccess boasts average user download speeds of 300-500 kilobits per second (kbps). BroadbandAccess customers can connect via laptop to the Internet, corporate intranets, email and attachments all at high speed.

Earlier this year, Verizon Wireless executives announced plans to continue deployment of its 3G network -- its BroadbandAccess and V CAST coverage areas -- to cover 150 million Americans by the end of 2005.

V CAST Phones

Customers will be able to access V CAST on three new phones, from LG Mobile Phones, Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) and UTStarcom Personal Communications. The featured phone is the new LG VX8000 phone -- with its full-motion short content with audio streaming and downloading and playback capabilities, the LG VX8000 offers customers a rich and rewarding interactive experience. The LG VX8000 will be available for $199.99 after a $70.00 mail-in rebate with a two-year customer agreement. V CAST customers also can select from two additional V CAST phones, including the Samsung a890 that is available for $249.99 after a $70 rebate with a two-year customer agreement or the CDM8940 from UTStarcom Personal Communications (formerly Audiovox Communications Corp.) available for $229.99 after a $70 rebate with a two-year customer agreement.