Top Headlines for Wisconsin http://newscenter.verizon.com Latest Verizon headlines for Wisconsin webmaster@newscenter.verizon.com webmaster@newscenter.verizon.com 2006 Convio Content Management System Module en-us newscenter.verizon.com-56560070 Ten-Digit Dialing to Begin in Northern Wisconsin's 715 Area Code http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/ten-digit-dialing-to-begin-in.html WAUSAU, Wis. - Callers in Northern Wisconsin should soon begin dialing the area code plus the seven-digit number for all local telephone calls, to prepare for the debut of a new area code - 534 - next summer. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:42:32 -0400 newscenter.verizon.com-51969797 Verizon Employees in Wisconsin Donate Nearly $2,000 Worth of Household Items to Domestic Violence Shelters http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/verizon-employees-in.html SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. - Verizon employees at three work locations in the state collected nearly $2,000 worth of items to donate to domestic violence shelters during a 12-day Shower for the Shelter drive. Mon, 18 May 2009 12:44:03 -0400 newscenter.verizon.com-49084067 Wisconsin Nonprofits Received More Than $198,000 in 2008 From the Verizon Foundation to Support Education, Literacy and Domestic Violence Prevention Initiatives http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/wisconsin-nonprofits-received.html SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. - More than 110 nonprofit groups in Wisconsin received more than $198,000 from the Verizon Foundation in 2008, enabling recipient organizations to improve literacy skills, enhance educational opportunities for children, and help domestic violence survivors rebuild their lives. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:01:37 -0500 newscenter.verizon.com-48443516 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Receives $50,000 From Verizon to Expand Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers Using Thinkfinity.org http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/wisconsin-department-of.html MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has received a $50,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation to continue to raise teachers' awareness of the free educational resources available on Thinkfinity.org and to train teachers to use those resources. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:01:39 -0500 newscenter.verizon.com-40491511 Verizon Landline Network Weathering Historic Floods, Severe Storms in Midwest http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2008/verizon-landline-network.html FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Verizon technicians have made significant progress in restoring telephone service to customers affected by the historic flooding and severe storms that have wracked the Midwest over the last two weeks. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:32:38 -0400 newscenter.verizon.com-37493001 Consumers in Two More Wisconsin Areas Now Can Get Verizon's Fastest DSL-Based Internet Service http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2008/consumers-in-two-more-wisconsi.html SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. - Qualifying consumers in the Marshfield and Westfield areas now have a new broadband option from Verizon, as the company introduces its ultra-fast High Speed Internet service. It more than doubles the download speed of Verizon's current fastest digital subscriber line, or DSL, service and provides an appealing alternative to cable Internet. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:06:28 -0400 newscenter.verizon.com-35595479 Verizon Customers in 16 Wisconsin Communities Now Can Get Ultra-High-Speed Internet at Up to 7 Megabits per Second http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2008/verizon-customers-in-16.html SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. - Consumers in 16 Wisconsin communities now have a new broadband option from Verizon, as the company introduces an ultra-fast Verizon High Speed Internet service that more than doubles the download speed of its current fastest DSL offering and provides an exciting alternative to cable Internet. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:05:23 -0500 newscenter.verizon.com-35468473 Wisconsin Nonprofits Received More Than $233,000 in Verizon Foundation Grants in 2007 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2008/wisconsin-nonprofits-received.html SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. - Wisconsin nonprofits received more than $233,000 from the Verizon Foundation in 2007, enabling the 125 recipient organizations to improve basic literacy skills, create new and diverse approaches to technology-based learning, and help domestic violence victims rebuild their lives. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:03:21 -0500 newscenter.verizon.com-31358022 Verizon Offers Small Businesses in Wisconsin First-Ever Unlimited Calling Packages at One Low Monthly Price http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2007/verizon-offers-small.html WAUSAU, Wis. - Verizon Tuesday (Jan. 9) for the first time began offering small and medium-sized businesses in Wisconsin three calling packages that provide unlimited usage for a fixed monthly fee, plus additional savings with a one-year commitment. Business owners can pick the Verizon Freedom for Business calling packages that best meet their local, regional toll and long-distance calling needs. Tue, 09 Jan 2007 10:37:13 -0500 newscenter.verizon.com-31219922 Verizon Supports 12 Wisconsin Nonprofit Groups to Promote Literacy and Combat Domestic Violence http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2006/verizon-supports-12-wisconsin.html SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. - Verizon reaffirmed its commitment to improving literacy and combating domestic violence this year through grants for a broad range of programs. The Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon, donated $121,000 to 12 nonprofit groups in the state during 2006. Tue, 19 Dec 2006 10:28:09 -0500