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Verizon expands relief to customers hardest hit by Hurricane IanUnlimited talk/text/data expanded to cover postpaid and prepaid customers in parts of North and South Carolina For media: we have b-roll, pictures and additional information on our emergency response equipment available at our Emergency Resource Center - https://www.verizon.com/about/news/emergency-resource-center What you need to know:
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Hurricane Ian continues its way up the East coast, Verizon is expanding its support for customers in the path. Unlimited talk/text/data Beginning today, Verizon is providing unlimited calling, texting and data to our consumer and small business customers* who reside in areas most impacted by the storm through October 4. In addition to the Florida counties announced earlier this week, this now includes the following counties in the Carolinas:
Customers do not have to take any action to take advantage of the offer and can verify eligibility for call/text/data relief by entering their zip code here: https://www.verizon.com/featured/relief/. Retail Store Hours Verizon Frontline Support for First Responders The team is in contact with federal, state and local emergency management teams and is coordinating communication needs and efforts with more than 30 public safety agencies operating in the region. The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team has now deployed more than 220 Verizon Frontline solutions, such as smartphones, mobile hotspots, and portable satellite assets in support of emergency response operations in the region. Satellite Picocells on Trailers (SPOTs) have been deployed by the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team to help provide first responders operating in North Port, Marco Island and Cape Coral with mission-critical communications capabilities as response efforts continue. The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team provides on-demand, emergency assistance during crisis situations to government agencies and emergency responders on a 24/7 basis. Here’s a quote you can use from one of our local leaders: Verizon supports its employees in critical times To stay up to date on our response to Hurricane Ian, visit https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-responds-hurricane-ian. *Verizon small business customers include customers with 50 lines or less. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $133.6 billion in 2021. The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control. VERIZON’S ONLINE MEDIA CENTER: News releases, stories, media contacts and other resources are available at verizon.com/news. News releases are also available through an RSS feed. To subscribe, visit www.verizon.com/about/rss-feeds/. Media contact: Andrew Testa |