23% of smartphone owners made a purchase with an app for the first time last year
January 13, 2016Car ride apps fastest-growing while purchasing and banking apps go mainstream A new survey of U.S adults indicates a majority of smartphone owners (56%) purchased a product using an…
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Alcatel-Lucent and Spirit Communications bring terabit-speed network performance to the south-east United States
September 21, 2015
Spirit deploys Alcatel-Lucent’s powerful 7950 XRS core router to support ever-increasing data capacity demands by enterprises and government while simultaneously reducing its energy footprint PARIS, FR – Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext…
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AT&T Launches Digital You Program
August 20, 2015
Tips, apps and community events help people of all ages deal with issues like identity theft, cyberbullying, and smartphone security COLUMBIA, SC – Digital You is a new, comprehensive AT&T program that…
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AT&T Launches Digital You Program
August 20, 2015
Tips, apps and community events help people of all ages deal with issues like identity theft, cyberbullying, and smartphone security COLUMBIA, SC – Digital You is a new, comprehensive AT&T program that…
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Verizon Wireless names new Region President
August 3, 2015
Krista Bourne – seasoned wireless veteran – will lead Carolinas and Tennessee region GREENVILLE, SC – Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network,…
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Verizon Wireless names new Region President
August 3, 2015
Krista Bourne – seasoned wireless veteran – will lead Carolinas and Tennessee region GREENVILLE, SC – Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network,…
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Spirit Communications/Wireless Carrier expand coverage in the Carolinas
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – PalmettoNet, a Spirit Communications company and one of the largest providers of digital fiber optic networks in the Carolinas, has secured the contract to provide Fiber-to-the-Tower from one…
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Spirit Communications/Wireless Carrier expand coverage in the Carolinas
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – PalmettoNet, a Spirit Communications company and one of the largest providers of digital fiber optic networks in the Carolinas, has secured the contract to provide Fiber-to-the-Tower from one…
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AT&T Invests Nearly $150 Million Over Three-Year-Period To Enhance Local Network In Greenville Area
May 2, 2015
Investment Expands Access to Nation’s Strongest 4G LTE Signal, AT&T U-verse Services GREENVILLE, SC – AT&T* has invested nearly $150 million in its best-in-class wireless and wired networks in Greenville from 2012…
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Verizon Wireless Drives Mobile Tech With A Cause
April 15, 2015
Presents hip technology for a greener life; encourages recycling for domestic violence victims. GREENVILLE, SC — Earth Day 2015 is drawing near. This annual celebration serves as a great reminder to…
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Verizon Wireless Empowers Parents; Protects Young Mobile Users
April 10, 2015
As summer approaches, technology designed to keep children safe gives parents peace of mind. GREENVILLE, SC — As parents plan summertime schedules, Verizon Wireless remains committed to providing solutions that extend…
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Verizon Employees Spread Easter Cheer to Greenville Children Through United Way’s Be-a-Bunny
March 23, 2015
The program places an Easter basket packed with treats in the hands of a child affected by domestic violence. GREENVILLE, SC— Employees at Verizon’s Greenville headquarters came together this week…
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Wireless Consumers Don’t Deserve Double Dipping Landline Tax
February 16, 2015
By Douglas Kellogg, National Taxpayers Union Policy Manager In the Palmetto State, there’s a battle brewing that could force millions of residents to pay higher taxes. Traditional landline phone…
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AT&T Announces More Than 180 New Jobs Filled In South Carolina In 2014
December 15, 2014
Company hired more than 26,000 nationwide this year More than 50 jobs currently available in state COLUMBIA, SC – AT&T has announced that it filled more than 180 new jobs in South…
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Greenville Verizon Employees Stuff Care Packages for State’s Troops
December 8, 2014
The initiative was spearheaded by USO South Carolina to ease military personnel’s travel home for the Holidays. GREENVILLE, SC — Hundreds of Verizon Wireless employees teamed with USO South Carolina to…
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Verizon Donates $23,000 to Honor Flight Upstate South Carolina
November 24, 2014
The grant enables more veterans to take part in Honor Flights to witness firsthand war memorials in Washington, D.C. CLEMSON, SC – Verizon presented a $23,000 check to Honor Flight…
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Verizon Launches Virtual Health Clinic
September 4, 2014
Patients suffering from simple ailments, such as the common cold or flu, can now seek professional care using an app on their smartphone, tablet or laptop. GREENVILLE, SC – Doctors may…
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Greenville Health System Pilots Wireless-powered Diabetes Management Solution
June 9, 2014The Greenville, S.C.-based healthcare system is among first in Southeast to incorporate wireless tool as part of employee wellness initiative. GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina’s largest health system is pioneering the…
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Upstate Domestic Violence Prevention Efforts Receive $82,000 from Verizon
June 2, 2014GREENVILLE, SC — Verizon Wireless donated $82,000 today to nine Upstate organizations that provide vital resources and support to survivors of domestic violence, as well as those who work to end…
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AT&T Digital Life, Home Security And Automation Service Launches In Greenville, SC
May 26, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – AT&T* announced that it has launched Digital Life in Greenville, SC, along with five other markets: Omaha, N.E., Toledo, Ohio, Beaumont, Texas, Cape Coral, FL. and Oxnard, Calif. AT&T Digital Life ® makes customers’ lives easier…
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“XLTE” Delivers Added Capacity to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network in South Carolina
May 19, 2014Doubles network capacity, faster peak speeds in more markets to enhance wireless service for customers GREEENVILLE, SC – Verizon Wireless has expanded its newest technology – known as XLTE –…
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“XLTE” Delivers Added Capacity to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network in South Carolina
May 19, 2014
Doubles network capacity, faster peak speeds in more markets to enhance wireless service for customers GREEENVILLE, SC – Verizon Wireless has expanded its newest technology – known as XLTE –…
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Verizon Celebrates Employee Wellness at Annual 2K/5K Race
May 16, 2014The fourth annual “Rule the Road” event promotes employee wellness at Verizon’s Greenville Call Center. Community organizations received $45,000 from Verizon at the event. GREENVILLE, SC – Nearly 1,000 employees…
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Verizon Wireless To Host Free Smartphone Workshops For Upstate Residents
October 18, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – October 19, 2012 – To help customers maximize the benefits of their smartphones, Verizon Wireless will host free workshops in the Upstate throughout the remainder of October.…
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Verizon Enhances Wireless Network At Clemson University In Time For Home Opener At Memorial Stadium
August 27, 2012CLEMSON, SC – August 27, 2012 – Verizon Wireless has announced it is making the Clemson experience even better for students, faculty and thousands of visiting football fans with a…
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Green Cloud Technologies Hires Three as it Continues to Grow
July 9, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – July 9, 2012 – Green Cloud Technologies, a Cloud-based technology solutions provider headquartered in Greenville, SC has recently hired Randy Friedberg as vice president of sales, Cathy…
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Verizon Wireless Turns On 4G LTE Network in Anderson
June 20, 2012ANDERSON, SC – June 20, 2012 – Verizon Wireless customers in Anderson, S.C. will be able to access the company’s 4G LTE network beginning Thurs., June 21, 2012. This high-speed…
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AT&T Is First Company In Nation To Earn Homeland Security Certification For Disaster Preparedness
June 8, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – June 8, 2012 – AT&T is the first company in the nation to earn Department of Homeland Security (DHS) certification for disaster preparedness. AT&T’s certification is the…
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Only a few days left to vote for the Upstate’s Worst Website
June 4, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – June 4, 2012 – There isn’t much time left to decide which Upstate company has the worst website and will be rewarded with a free new site…
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Verizon Wireless Hosts Rule The Road 2K/5K Event To Support Employee Wellness And Local Charities
May 17, 2012GREENVILLE, S.C. – Verizon Wireless closed the Greenville, S.C. call center on May 16 and offered paid time to nearly 1,000 employees who participates in the second annual “Rule the…
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HomeFusion Broadband from Verizon now Available Nationwide on America’s Largest 4G LTE Network
May 4, 2012Innovative Service Brings Customers High-Speed In-Home Internet AccessBASKING RIDGE, NJ – May 3, 2012 – Verizon Wireless announced thatHomeFusion Broadband℠, a service that provides high-speed in-homeInternet access leveraging the power…
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Verizon Wireless Readies Its Resources To Support South Carolina Residents This Hurricane Season
May 3, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 3, 2012 – With hurricane season just around the corner, Verizon Wireless has prepared its South Carolina network and emergency response teams to serve customers in…
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Verizon Wireless Recognized as the Network Quality Leader in the Southeast
March 2, 2012Wireless Network Performance Study Measured Call, Messaging and Data QualityGREENVILLE, SC – March 1, 2012 – Verizon Wireless ranked highest among all other national wireless providers in the southeast in…
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EarthLink Business Earns Two Product of the Year Awards for Innovation
February 29, 2012EarthLink Complete Hosted Voice and SIP Trunking Recognized by Internet Telephony ATLANTA, GA – February 29, 2012 – EarthLink, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELNK), aleading IT services and communications provider, today announced thatTMC,…
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EarthLink Business Launches New IT Services Product Suite
February 28, 2012Nationwide Rollout Can Simplify the Complex for Businesses ATLANTA, GA – February 28, 2012 – EarthLink, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELNK), a leading IT services and communications provider, announced the launch of its…
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Verizon Offers Free Workshops to Help Consumers in the Upstate Maximize Device Capabilities
February 21, 2012GREENVILLE/SPARTANBURG, SC – February 21, 2012 – To help customers keep up with the blazing speed of technology innovation, Verizon Wireless has announced it will host free local workshops to…
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AT&T Invests more than $950 Million in SC from 2008 – 2011 to Improve Local Networks
February 17, 2012Company Builds New Cell Sites, Boosts Capacity and Adds Fiber Optics to Enhance Networks COLUMBIA, SC – February 16, 2012 – AT&T* invested more than $950million in its South Carolina wireless and…
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Verizon Wireless Blankets South Carolina With 4G LTE In 2011, Plans More 4G LTE Improvements in 2012
February 9, 2012$165 million invested statewide in 2011; 4G LTE network launches and expansions in 2012 GREENVILLE, SC – February 9, 2012 – Verizon Wireless announced today it invested over $165 million…
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Verizon Wireless District Manager to Receive Award for Commitment to Military Employees
February 8, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – February 8, 2012 – The South Carolina Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (SC ESGR) has selected Grant Reynolds, Verizon Wireless district manager, to…
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Verizon Wireless Customer Care Leads Industry In Latest J.D. Power And Associates Study
February 2, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – February 2, 2012 – Wireless customers across the country have spoken. According to thenewest J.D. Power and Associates study, Verizon Wireless offers thegreatest customer care among full…
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Verizon Wireless Presents $14,000 to Hospice of the Upstate to Improve Patient Care
February 1, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – February 1, 2012 – Today, Verizon Wireless presented $14,000 to Hospice of Upstate as a result of Verizon’s 5th Annual Carolinas/Tennessee Agent Invitational golf tournament. Through the…
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AT&T unveils Next wave of mobile communications devices and ‘app’ tools at annual tech show
January 10, 2012LAS VEGAS, NV – January 9, 2012 – AT&T today gave consumers a glimpse into the future of communications and high-speed mobile broadband, unveiling seven new 4G LTE smartphones a…
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Verizon Wireless Partners With UBS Ice On Main To Bring Holiday Cheer To The HopeLine Program
December 14, 2011HopeLine® from Verizon and UBS Ice on Main, the only open-air ice skating rink of its kind in South Carolina. GREENVILLE, SC – December 14, 2011 – HopeLine from Verizon puts…
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Verizon Wireless Supports USO South Carolina to Recognize and Thank Troops for their Service
November 11, 2011Verizon Wireless and USO Thank Fort Jackson, S.C. Holdover Troops with Appreciation Night at the Charleston Stingrays Game COLUMBIA, SC – November 11, 2011 – In conjunction with Veterans Day, Verizon…
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Verizon Hosts Workshops to Help Consumers in Greenville Maximize the Potential of their Smartphones
November 2, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – November 2, 2011 – Tohelp customers keep up with the blazing speed of technology innovation, verizonwireless has announced it will host free local workshops to educate consumerson…
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Verizon Wireless Receives Small Business Influencer Award
September 22, 2011Verizon Wireless, provider of the largest 4G LTE network in America, received the Small Business Influencer Champion for 2011 award from Small Business Trends and SmallBizTechnology.com. Recognized for its continued…
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Verizon Wireless Recognized By InformationWeek For Technology Innovation
September 15, 2011Company Ranks in Top 100 for Streamlined Iconic Sales Portal Basking Ridge, N.J., and Monarch Beach, Calif. – September 15, 2011 – Verizon Wireless has once again been named one…
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Verizon Wireless and Honor Flight Upstate South Carolina Partner to Support WWII Veterans
September 15, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – September 15, 2011 – Verizon Wireless and the Honor Flight Upstate South Carolina (SC) partner for a second continuous year to support our World War II veterans…
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Verizon Wireless Stores Throughout South Carolina Are Collecting School Supplies To Help Ensure Kids Have Resources To Succeed
July 28, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – July 27, 2011 – Starting Aug. 1, Upstate residents can drop off new school supplies at their local Verizon Wireless stores to give students back-to-school essentials for…
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Time Warner Cable to Launch Ultra-Fast Wideband Internet Across South Carolina
June 16, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – June 16, 2011 – Time Warner Cable announced plansto launch Time Warner Cable Wideband Internet for both residential andbusiness customers across South Carolina, with Columbia customers beingamong…
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