Hit a Home Run at Spring Training With Apps on the Verizon Wireless Network

Hit a Home Run at Spring Training With Apps on the Verizon Wireless Network

Palm, Media Center/Get It Now and DROID Apps Keep Customers Connected in Arizona and Florida

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 2 -- With spring training in full swing in Arizona and Florida, baseball fans can hit one out of the park with applications found on Verizon Wireless phones, running on the nation's largest and most reliable wireless voice and 3G data network.

Get a Jump on the Season

Taking a last-minute road trip to spring training?  Available on Palm® Pre(TM) Plus and Palm Pixi(TM) Plus, the Palm App Catalog offers Verizon Wireless customers a way to stay entertained during the trek to the Grand Canyon or Sunshine states.

  --  Baseball Fans - This $3.99 app gives customers access to the latest
      news, videos, stats, standings and scores for all 30 professional
      baseball teams so they can catch up on their favorites on the way to
      spring training sites.
  --  License Plate Game - This multi-player classic road trip game ($1.49)
      entertains users as they travel the highways to Florida and Arizona by
      keeping track of the different license plates that they see while
      riding as a passenger in a vehicle.  Verizon Wireless reminds
      customers that they should never use data services or apps while they
      are driving.  Please visit
      http://aboutus.vzw.com/wirelessissues/driving.html for more
      information about Responsible Driving.
  --  GoodFood - Restaurants Near You - This free app has an interactive map
      so users can view restaurants nearby, which they can filter by cuisine
      or price to find the best place to eat during their trip.

  Share the Spring Training Experience

Apps found in the Media Center/Get it Now®, available on 3G Multimedia Phones and Simple Feature Phones such as the LG enV®3, LG VX8360 and Samsung Trance(TM), give hardcore fans at spring training ways to keep family and friends up to speed on their activities.

  --  Photobucket Mobile Uploader - This $2.99 app automatically saves every
      action shot and fan photo directly to customers' Photobucket accounts
      so they can share their spring training experiences with fellow fans
      near and far.
  --  FOX Sports Ultimate - This downloadable sports experience, available
      for $4.99, features live play by play, breaking news, scores and
      stats.  Fantasy baseball updates also let users keep track of their
      teams and make trades while checking out the new and veteran talent
      during spring training.
  --  WeatherBug - Rain delays don't always have to ruin the day.  For a
      $2.99 subscription, users can always be informed and prepared with
      live local weather, severe weather alerts, detailed forecasts and
      international weather, giving baseball lovers plenty of time to make
      other plans if games are cancelled.

  Find Entertainment After the Games

Whether celebrating a win or complaining about a loss, apps in Android Market(TM) on DROID by Motorola help customers find the best post-game entertainment and plan the rest of their time at spring training.

  --  Pro Baseball Live - When the final strike has been called and the
      stands have emptied, customers can relive the games with live play by
      play on the free Pro Baseball Live app.  They can also view the latest
      standings, easily keep track of their favorite teams, and connect to
      their Facebook® and Google accounts to chat with other fans.
  --  Bars & Clubs - This free app gives customers turn-by-turn directions
      to the nearest bars, which they can filter by category, including
      sports bars, and distance.  With so many superstar coaches and players
      exploring spring training cities, there may even be a chance to buy a
      drink for a favorite baseball legend.
  --  HotelsByMe - Hotels & Hotel Reservations - Fans who decide to stay an
      extra night to take in even more spring training action can use the
      free HotelsByMe app, which allows customers to find and book hotel
      properties with real-time search for availability and rates and a
      secure and fast booking process.
  --  Sixt Rent a Car - Need a last-minute rental car to get around Arizona
      or Florida?  The free Sixt Rent a Car application provides one-click
      access to local Sixt stations and reservation confirmation via SMS or
      e-mail.

To purchase any of the devices mentioned or for more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with  83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ and LSE: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7512,
Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com

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