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Verizon Wireless Introduces America’s Choice 65 Plus Calling Plans

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  1. Andy

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    Verizon Wireless Introduces America’s Choice 65 Plus Calling Plans

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    Brenda Raney
    Brenda.Raney@VerizonWireless.com
    908-559-7518

    09/04/2007

    BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Verizon Wireless, the wireless company with the highest customer loyalty, announced today the availability of America’s Choice® 65 Plus calling plans, designed to meet the needs of customers ages 65 and older.

    With America’s Choice 65 Plus calling plans, customers now have an easy way to stay in touch with friends and family on the nation’s most reliable wireless voice and data network. Customers can select from two plan options: America’s Choice 65 Plus Single Line Plan, which includes 200 anytime minutes and 500 Night & Weekend minutes for $29.99 monthly access, or the America’s Choice 65 Plus Two Line Plan that includes 450 shared anytime minutes and 1000 shared Night & Weekend minutes for $59.99 monthly access. Both options include domestic long distance and IN calling, which allow customers to connect with more than 60 million other Verizon Wireless customers from coast to coast without using their plan minutes.

    “America’s Choice 65 Plus calling plans are an important response to customers’ requests for wireless service for those 65 and over,” said Rob Miller, vice president-marketing for Verizon Wireless. “There is clearly a need for a wireless product for those who may be scaling back a number of aspects of their lives. American’s Choice 65 Plus is for those customers. Along with our robust portfolio of America’s Choice Plans and mobile phones, we are confident that Verizon Wireless can provide customers with the best wireless experience regardless of their age or lifestyle.”

    The America’s Choice 65 Plus calling plans are available today and can be used with any phone in the Verizon Wireless device portfolio. Coupled with the latest device, the Verizon Wireless Coupe, the America’s Choice 65 Plus offers the perfect wireless option for those whose wireless lifestyle no longer requires large bundles of minutes.

    Customers interested in the America’s Choice 65 Plus calling plans and the Verizon Wireless Coupe may visit Verizon Wireless Communications Stores including those in Circuit City, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to Cell Phones, Cell Phone Plans, Cell Phone Accessories - Verizon Wireless.

    About Verizon Wireless
    Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 62.1 million customers. The largest U.S. wireless company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 67,000 employees nationwide. The company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at Cell Phones, Cell Phone Plans, Cell Phone Accessories - Verizon Wireless. 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 www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

    Verizon Wireless Introduces America’s Choice 65 Plus Calling Plans
     
    #1 Andy, Sep 4, 2007
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    I'm assuming this is only for customers 65 or older???:browani:
     
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    I'm picturing this plan being used as a save to keep people from leaving.
     
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    I disagree, Quint. If Verizon wanted to give someone a plan or something to keep people from leaving, it would mean more minutes, more (free) features, etc. UNLESS the person only uses a few amounts of minutes every month and doesn't need a lot of features, etc.
     
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    most senior citizen discounts start at 50 to 55 years.
     
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    Lol, I know. 65 is way to old. I don't know many people over 65 who use a cell phone.
     
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    I know a few
     
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    Niche market that really is untapped. Not a bad idea.
     
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    I didn't mean that the plan would be only used as a save plan. I personally think that the offering is a great idea. It brings a new price point for contract plans that are only seen on TMobile, Sprint, or Prepaid... the plan makes wireless that much more affordale...If someone cites pricing as a reason for leaving, the plan can serve as a save plan.
     
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    I'm 62 and most of the people I know who are over 65 have cell phones. Of course my group is made up of healthy and active people. The only people over 65 that I know of who don't have cell phones are shut ins.
    I think the plan, particularly the lower priced is reasonable. Most of these people are not heavy users of a cell phone. They rely on landlines mostly and I think are unlikely to give them up.
    However, for a senior without a landline neither of these plans is of much value. This group gets many calls every day. From kids making sure you woke up :rolleyes:, to friends making plans for dinner, to Grandkids who just want to talk. These plans just don't have the minutes for that. However, Cellular One and some others have plans in the $50 range with unlimited everything within the local area.
    Also please don't suggest pay as you go for your parents unless you are willing to do it for us. We have too much to remember, from taking our pills :( to planning our next party :D to worry about watching the remaining minutes on a cell phone.
     
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