http://newscenter.verizon.com Latest Verizon headlines for Rhode Island webmaster@newscenter.verizon.com webmaster@newscenter.verizon.com 2006 Convio Content Management System Module en-us newscenter.verizon.com-57090051 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/new-england-football-fans.html BOSTON - Just how wild are football fans in New England? Let's go to the videotape. Verizon is giving fans a chance to create and post on a Web site brief videos that demonstrate their enthusiasm for football. And the fan with the most popular video will win some fabulous prizes. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:40:31 -0400 newscenter.verizon.com-56161462 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/verizons-fios-tv-customers.html BOSTON - For avid New England Patriots fans who just can't get enough of the Flying Elvises, Verizon has them well-covered. Verizon announced Thursday (Oct. 1) that a wide variety of cable-exclusive New England Patriots programming will now be available, free of charge, 24 hours a day to FiOS TV subscribers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:03:50 -0400 newscenter.verizon.com-55378570 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/more-cable-tv-choice-for-5.html EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Consumers and small businesses in East Providence and Woonsocket have more choice in cable TV providers now that Verizon has introduced FiOS TV - the ultimate home-entertainment experience with a broad range of programming choices and superior picture quality - in the two communities. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:42:06 -0400 newscenter.verizon.com-53967582 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/verizons-international.html Verizon customers in the East who have the Verizon International Single Rate calling plan now can easily keep track of how many minutes they've used. All they need to do is go to www.verizon.com and log in to "Manage Your Account." Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:10:24 -0400 newscenter.verizon.com-53652199 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/rhode-island-public-schools.html WARWICK, R.I. - The Verizon Foundation awarded $50,000 in grants Monday (July 13) to help educators across Rhode Island use Thinkfinity.org to improve student achievement. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:11:09 -0400 newscenter.verizon.com-52983877 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/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 newscenter.verizon.com-52892673 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/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 newscenter.verizon.com-52888450 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/six-massachusetts-and-rhode-island-students-awarded-verizon-foundation-scholarships.html BOSTON - Paying for college just got easier for six Massachusetts and Rhode Island 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. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:52:40 -0400 newscenter.verizon.com-52799249 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/verizon-brings-massachusetts.html NEW YORK - Verizon is giving its broadband customers in the Northeast a reason to play games with their broadband service this summer - at home or on the road. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:13:06 -0400 newscenter.verizon.com-52711874 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/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