Verizon Wireless Intros New $20 Data Plan in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia

Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone, and a provider of mobile telecommunications network and wireless phone services in the United States, announced that all its new and existing customers in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia will now be able to add a 300 MB data plan to their smartphone or basic phone for just $20 monthly access when added to a voice plan. 

The promotional data plan is made available from Aug. 18 through Sept. 30. In addition to the new $20 monthly access data, customers can also choose from an array of existing data price plans that begin at $30 monthly access for 2GB.

"This is a great introductory plan for customers who have been contemplating moving from a basic phone to a smartphone but were hesitant because of cost," Mike Maiorana, regional president in Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia said in a statement. 

"The $20 monthly access promotional plan is an opportunity for customers to learn the many benefits of having a smartphone with email and calendar functions, as well as Internet access and apps, at their fingertips," Maiorana added.

According to the company, customers in Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia and North Carolina can choose from an array of 3G- and 4G LTE-enabled devices that include top sellers on all mobile operating systems including BlackBerry, Android, iOS, Palm and Windows Mobile. Also, the company statement clearly indicated that the plans are not restricted to specific phones but are geared to customers whose data use falls within the 300 MB allowance.

Customers who go over their monthly allowance will automatically receive an additional 300 MB for an additional $20 per month, Verizon official said in a press release.

All data plans, as indicated, must be purchased in conjunction with a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk or Talk and Text plan beginning at $39.99 monthly access.   

Recently, Verizon Wireless expanded its local network in portions of Ashland County, Ohio. According to Verizon Wireless, the new cell site provides increased wireless voice and 3G data along Interstate 224 and Interstate 250 east of Greenwich and south of the town of New London.

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