News
Issue #2003 - 23 (August 2003)
(Updated Aug. 19, 2003)

INFRASTRUCTURE, PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Verizon Wireless Launches Nationwide Push-to-talk

BEDMINSTER, NJ — Verizon Wireless, the nation’s largest wireless service provider, today announced the nationwide availability of Verizon Wireless Push to Talk service on Monday, August 18, 2003. Push to Talk from Verizon Wireless will allow customers to connect directly, in seconds, with other Verizon Wireless Push to Talk users by simply pressing a button on their push to talk capable handset. The new walkie-talkie feature provides customers with a fast connection to the people they communicate with most and the reliability of Verizon Wireless’ nationwide wireless network. 

For more information: http://news.verizonwireless.com/news/2003/08/pr2003-08-14.html

MobileInfo Comments and Advisory: We said many times P2T market is ready to see competition and growth. We must combine voice and data through this technology. It will help the convergence of networks and devices. Nothing like customer-driven market growth as against VC-led market growth.

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