http://newscenter.verizon.com Latest Verizon headlines for Virginia webmaster@newscenter.verizon.com webmaster@newscenter.verizon.com 2006 Convio Content Management System Module en-us newscenter.verizon.com-53472620 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Verizon-TopHeadlinesForVirginia/~3/2t6htfESNZY/verizon-business-to-provide-2.html ASHBURN, Va. - Verizon Business will provide the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with a comprehensive set of voice, data, collaboration and professional services under a new agreement through the Washington Interagency Telecommunications System (WITS 3) contract. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:56:54 -0400 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/verizon-business-to-provide-2.html newscenter.verizon.com-52983877 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Verizon-TopHeadlinesForVirginia/~3/erabn3FU3gM/verizon-amps-up-fios-internet.html Verizon FiOS continues creating the ultimate broadband and home-entertainment experience by introducing on Monday (June 22) new, faster broadband speeds - both downstream and upstream - for the most popular FiOS Internet services. The company is also offering compelling incentives for consumers to subscribe to FiOS. New customers who order qualifying FiOS bundles are eligible for a free Compaq Mini netbook* or a Flip Ultra™ camcorder. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:44:55 -0400 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/verizon-amps-up-fios-internet.html newscenter.verizon.com-52892673 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Verizon-TopHeadlinesForVirginia/~3/0mSPR6LF54w/verizons-thinkfinityorg.html BASKING RIDGE, N.J. - Finding free educational resources and online activities to engage students during the summer and help them retain the academic skills they learned during the school year just got easier, thanks to a plethora of free materials available on the Verizon Foundation's Thinkfinity.org. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:14:34 -0400 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/verizons-thinkfinityorg.html newscenter.verizon.com-52811388 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Verizon-TopHeadlinesForVirginia/~3/SaMsQaAzvno/verizons-steve-clementi.html RICHMOND, Va. - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for a Competitive Workforce has selected Stephan F. Clementi, director of external affairs for Verizon Virginia, to attend the Business LEADs Institute, a three-day seminar in Washington, D.C., from July 13 - 15. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:01:28 -0400 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/verizons-steve-clementi.html newscenter.verizon.com-52711874 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Verizon-TopHeadlinesForVirginia/~3/_hBz7uCk8B8/verizon-encourages-movers-to.html NEW YORK - As the moving season peaks this summer, consumers are carefully planning their relocation in advance and should consider competitive bundled packages offered by Verizon. The company, which provides voice, broadband and TV service to tens of millions of residences coast to coast, offers customized services that can ease the rigors of moving. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:44:33 -0400 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/verizon-encourages-movers-to.html newscenter.verizon.com-52618062 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Verizon-TopHeadlinesForVirginia/~3/XvdRsTR0GH4/seven-virginia-students.html RICHMOND, Va. - Paying for college just got easier for seven Virginia students. They are among 809 students nationwide who received scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year through Verizon's scholarship program for the children and dependents of company employees. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:23:02 -0400 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/seven-virginia-students.html newscenter.verizon.com-52259419 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Verizon-TopHeadlinesForVirginia/~3/GKmdrlIvErg/verizons-reliable-networks.html NEW YORK - With the 2009 hurricane season about to begin, Verizon's nationwide wireline and wireless networks and the trained teams that operate them are ready to continue serving consumers and businesses customers. Thu, 28 May 2009 09:33:01 -0400 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/verizons-reliable-networks.html newscenter.verizon.com-51852512 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Verizon-TopHeadlinesForVirginia/~3/xt2rKWPZR6o/verizon-employees-at-38.html RICHMOND, Va. - Verizon employees at 38 Virginia work locations collected nearly $31,000 worth of items to donate to 14 local domestic violence shelters throughout the commonwealth during a recent 12-day Shower for the Shelter drive. Thu, 14 May 2009 10:31:36 -0400 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/verizon-employees-at-38.html newscenter.verizon.com-50752076 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Verizon-TopHeadlinesForVirginia/~3/EfxF0C1z2AY/verizon-applauds-passage-of.html RICHMOND, Va. - The Virginia General Assembly Wednesday evening (April 8) agreed to a clarifying amendment recommended by Gov. Tim Kaine for House Bill 1885. The bill updates Virginia's communications law to more accurately reflect the robust competition for voice communications in the commonwealth. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:41:21 -0400 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/verizon-applauds-passage-of.html newscenter.verizon.com-50467741 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Verizon-TopHeadlinesForVirginia/~3/IQdKsqG_z_Y/fios-tv-adds-mid-atlantic-1.html RICHMOND, Va. - Verizon FiOS TV Extreme HD subscribers in the Richmond and Hampton Roads areas of Virginia now can watch their favorite regional professional and collegiate baseball, football and lacrosse teams in high definition (HD) by tuning to Channel 577, the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) HD. All FiOS TV customers in the mid-Atlantic region currently receive MASN in standard definition. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:36:30 -0400 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/fios-tv-adds-mid-atlantic-1.html