As of April 2012 it is reported that 88% of U.S. adults own a mobile device of some kind, with more than half of these cell owners (55%) using these mobile devices to go online. Moreover, 31% of these current cell internet users say that most of their online activities are with their mobile phone; as opposed to other, more traditional mediums, such as a desktop or laptop computer.
To learn more about the growing significance of mobile usage, click here.
(Source: pewinternet.org)
Keeping track of your kids after the school bell rings.
Technology has evolved to help parents manage that after-school time, letting them stay in touch with their children during those busy hours. A quick call, or some texts are common, but other, more sophisticated tools have emerged.
GPS technology incorporated into wireless phones enables services like Family Locator, which sends a message to a parent’s phone or computer letting them know where their child is, or if the child’s phone has left a designated area.
For tips and advice from experts on how to use this technology wisely here.
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(Source: news.verizonwireless.com)
Trade In Your Old Device and Receive a Gift Card at all Verizon Wireless Communications Stores
This Valentine’s Day, Verizon Wireless encourages customers to share their love for the planet by participating in the newly launched In Store Trade-In program. Through the program, customers who are purchasing a new device can trade in their no-longer-used wireless devices at any Verizon Wireless company-owned store and kiosk nationwide and receive a Verizon Wireless gift card in exchange for their devices.
Depending on the make, model and condition of their trade-in device, eligible participants can receive an instantly redeemable gift card of up to $300 for use toward the purchase of a new phone, tablet or accessory – or toward their Verizon Wireless bill.
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In 2001 Verizon started using recycled cell phones to help victims of domestic violence and since its beginning they have collected over 8 million phones and awarded more than $10 million in grants to agencies and organizations to help bring about awareness and support to victims of domestic violence. We the people can now help to bring about a change.
The next time you go in to upgrade your device remember to donate your phone to the HopeLine. Also if you know anyone looking to get a program or business started that has been a victim of domestic violence, Verizon is giving Entrepreneurship Grants to help. The grants range from $1000 to $5000 and can be used for virtually anything to launch a business, from office equipment to tuition for business courses.
For the full article from TechGuysSmartBuy please see: http://www.techguysmartbuy.com/2011/12/verizon-hopeline-helps-victims-of.html
For an application or more information contact hopelinesmallbiz@verizonwireless.com or call John O’Malley John.OMalley@VerizonWireless.com
585-321-7264 or 585-261-5899
Representative Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) recently introduced the Safe
Drivers Act of 2011 (H.R. 2333), which will require the U.S.
Department of Transportation to study the impact of in-vehicle
wireless phone use and recommend legislative activity based on the findings.
Peter Davidson, Verizon Senior Vice President of federal government
relations said, “We applaud Rep. McCarthy for introducing the Safe
Drivers Act of 2011. While mobile devices bring great benefits to
Americans’ lives, they must be used responsibly while driving. We’re
pleased that Congresswoman McCarthy is championing this public safety
measure, and we fully support her efforts to enact the Safe Drivers
Act of 2011.”
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