Latest News from Verizon - Top Headlines http://newscenter.verizon.com Top headlines and latest news from Verizon Communications. webmaster@newscenter.verizon.com webmaster@newscenter.verizon.com 2006 Convio Content Management System Module en-us newscenter.verizon.com-60453734 Verizon Business Helps Medium-Sized Businesses Combat Cyberthreats With New, Affordable Integrated Security Suite http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2010/verizon-business-helps.html BASKING RIDGE, N.J. - Small and medium-sized businesses face more hacker threats than ever, especially as the economy continues to pressure security and IT department budgets. In fact, according to a recent McAfee security study1, SMBs worldwide are at the highest risk of any size organization for a security breach, having experienced a 322 percent surge in attacks in 2009 alone. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:19:00 -0500 newscenter.verizon.com-60205630 Verizon Waives Long-Distance Charges for Calls to Haiti From Customers' Residential Wireline and Wireless Phones for Two More Weeks, Through Feb. 14 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2010/verizon-waives-long-distance.html NEW YORK - To further help its customers contact loved ones in Haiti, Verizon and Verizon Wireless will extend for two more weeks the waiver of all long-distance usage charges for calls to Haiti from the companies' residential landline and wireless phones. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:27:27 -0500 newscenter.verizon.com-60051613 Verizon to Customers: Please DO Try This at Home http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2010/verizon-to-customers-please.html NEW YORK - Verizon has significantly expanded and enhanced its self-service tools for wireline residential customers, enabling them to do everything from shopping for bundles of services to paying bills to fixing problems with TV and Internet services - at any time of day or night. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:22:14 -0500 newscenter.verizon.com-60006422 Verizon Reports Strong Wireless Customer and Data Growth in 4Q; Delivers Higher Operating Cash Flows http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2010/verizon-reports-strong.html NEW YORK - Verizon Communications Inc. today reported continued strong cash flow in the fourth quarter 2009, fueled by quarterly growth in strategic areas. Verizon Wireless added a net of 2.2 million total customers, including 1.2 million retail customers, and reported increased data revenue. Verizon's wireline operations posted customer and revenue gains in FiOS broadband services and increased sales of strategic services. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:27:57 -0500 newscenter.verizon.com-59858287 Verizon Waives Charges for All Residential Long-Distance and Verizon Wireless Calls From U.S. to Haiti, From Jan. 12 to Jan. 31 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2010/verizon-waives-charges-for.html NEW YORK - To expand its support of Haiti following last week's devastating earthquake, Verizon will waive all long-distance usage charges for calls from its residential landline and Verizon Wireless phones to Haiti, from Jan. 12 through Jan. 31. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:44:36 -0500 newscenter.verizon.com-59816094 Haiti-Relief Contributions From Verizon Foundation and Company Employees Top $600,000 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2010/haiti-relief-contributions.html NEW YORK - The Verizon Foundation and Verizon employees have pledged more than $600,000 in donations to support earthquake-relief efforts in Haiti. In addition, Verizon Wireless customers have pledged more than $6 million to the American Red Cross' relief efforts in the country. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:00:00 -0500 newscenter.verizon.com-59790965 New Verizon FiOS Bundles Deliver Unprecedented Two-Way-Fast Internet Speeds and More High-Def TV Choices http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2010/new-verizon-fios-bundles.html NEW YORK - Verizon has unveiled bold new FiOS bundles that include even more high-definition programming options, plus unprecedented, symmetrical Internet service featuring equal upstream and downstream connections of up to 35 megabits per second (Mbps). Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:37:31 -0500 newscenter.verizon.com-59692165 To Aid Earthquake Victims in Haiti, the Verizon Foundation Announces $100,000 in Grants, and an Employee-Donation Matching Program http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2010/to-aid-earthquake-victims-in.html NEW YORK - The Verizon Foundation has awarded a total of $100,000 in grants to World Vision and Food for the Poor to assist the victims of the devastating 7.0 earthquake in Haiti. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:49:59 -0500 newscenter.verizon.com-59684153 Verizon and Lineage Power Will Test New Technologies to Reduce Power Used by Information and Communications Technology Equipment http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2010/verizon-and-lineage-power.html NEW YORK - Lineage Power Corp. and Verizon Communications are partnering to test two new technologies that significantly decrease the amount of electricity used by information and communications technology (ICT) equipment. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:25:50 -0500 newscenter.verizon.com-59627248 Verizon Business and Motorola Join Forces to Help Safeguard Retailers' Wireless Networks From Hackers http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2010/verizon-business-and-motorola.html NEW YORK - Retailers are increasingly using in-store local area wireless networks for a variety of key functions, including staying in close touch with sales personnel who are serving customers. But all too often, these networks are vulnerable to a variety of security threats such as attacks by hackers and the use of unauthorized devices. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:38:42 -0500