Verizon's Michael McKeehan Named to NTIA's Online Safety and Technology Working Group
April 8, 2009Group Formed to Provide a Safe Environment for Children Using the Internet WASHINGTON, DC – April 7, 2009 – Michael McKeehan, Verizon’s executive director, Internet and technology policy, has been named…
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Verizon Business to Provide IT Solutions, Professional Services to Federal Agencies Under 10-Year Contract
March 30, 2009Company Among Prime Contractors Selected for U.S. General Service Administration’s Alliant Program, Valued at $50 Billion ASHBURN, VA – March 30, 2009 – Verizon Business will provide information technology (IT) solutions…
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Jeff Raines Promoted to Strategic Account Executive
March 3, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 4, 2009 – Jeff Raines has been promoted by Spirit Telecom to strategic account executive for the retail, financial and healthcare industries in the upstate of…
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Verizon Wireless Gives South Carolina Customers Something to Talk About With More Than $30 Million in Network Enhancements in 2008
February 27, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – February 27, 2009 – Verizon Wireless announced today that it spent more than $30 million in 2008 to enhance voice and data services and coverage throughout South Carolina,…
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AT&T Continues to Expand Nation's Fastest 3G Network in South Carolina
February 18, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – February 18, 2009 – As people’s lives become increasingly mobile and fast-paced, AT&T is expanding its South Carolina network to help customers keep up with the speed…
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Free Lesson Plans, Teacher Resources and Student Activities Bring Black History Month to Life at Thinkfinity.org
January 29, 2009NEW YORK, NY – January 29, 2009 – Educators can find a plethora of free lesson plans, teacher resources and student activities at Thinkfinity.org to bring the lessons of Black History Month…
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Verizon Reports Sustained Revenue Growth and Continued Strong Cash Flows for 4Q and Full-Year 2008
January 27, 2009NEW YORK, NY – January 27, 2009 – Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) today reported that it continued to grow sales of broadband, wireless and strategic business services in the fourth quarter 2008. Strong…
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NuVox Launches SIP Trunking Services
January 7, 2009IP-Based Solution Readies Businesses for Multimedia Communication Demands GREENVILLE, SC – January 7, 2009 – NuVox, a leading competitive communications provider, announced today the availability of SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) Trunking…
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South Carolina Puts Broadband Spectrum Up For Bid
December 31, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – December 31, 2008 – A large portion of South Carolina’s wireless spectrum goes on the market starting today. The South Carolina Educational Broadband Service Commission has issued a…
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AT&T U-verse TV Arrives in Columbia
December 22, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – December 22, 2008 – AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets today announced the launch of AT&T U-verse(SM) TV and AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet in parts of Columbia. AT&T U-verse…
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Verizon Business Helps IT Leaders Set Sights for 2009
December 10, 2008BASKING RIDGE, NJ – December 10, 2008 – The global economy is front and center, and enterprises worldwide are looking to get the biggest bang for their buck in 2009. With…
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NuVox Names Solomon Chief Financial Officer
October 23, 2008GREENVILLE, SC – October 23, 2008 – NuVox, a leading competitive communications provider, announced today that David Solomon has been named Chief Financial Officer. As a telecom veteran, Solomon’s career spans…
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Verizon Wireless Recognizes Barbara Ayers Who Embodies Company's Culture of Constant Improvement
April 9, 2008Honors Four Columbia Contact Center Employees with Leadership Awards for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction COLUMBIA, SC April 9, 2008 – At a recent employee meeting, Verizon Wireless, the nation’s wireless…
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Verizon Wireless Recognizes Edward McDowell Who Embodies Company's Culture of Constant Improvement
April 9, 2008Honors Four Columbia Contact Center Employees with Leadership Awards for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction COLUMBIA, SC — April 9, 2008 – At a recent employee meeting, Verizon Wireless, the nation’s…
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Verizon Wireless Recognizes Steve Robinson Who Embodies Company's Culture of Constant Improvement
April 9, 2008Honors Four Columbia Contact Center Employees with Leadership Awards for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction COLUMBIA, SC — April 9, 2008 – At a recent employee meeting, Verizon Wireless, the nation’s…
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Verizon Wireless Recognizes Doris Tucker Who Embodies Company's Culture of Constant Improvement
April 9, 2008Honors Four Columbia Contact Center Employees with Leadership Awards for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction COLUMBIA, SC — April 9, 2008 – At a recent employee meeting, Verizon Wireless, the nation’s…
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Stacey Young Promoted to Human Resources Manager for Verizon
January 24, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – January 24, 2008 – Verizon Wireless has promoted Stacey L. Young to Human Resources manager for the company’s Call Center in Columbia. Young oversees the center’s recruitment,…
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Local Verizon Wireless Employee Honored With Award For Outstanding Customer Service
August 12, 2007COLUMBIA, SC – August 10, 2007 – Columbia resident Dana Glymph, a senior customer service representative for Verizon Wireless’ Columbia Call Center, received an award from the company’s Chief Operating…
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R. Vernon Williams Named CEO of Spirit Telecom/PalmettoNet
July 22, 2007COLUMBIA, S.C. — R. Vernon Williams has been selected to replace the retiring James M. Johnson as Chief Executive Officer of the Columbia-based Spirit Telecom and PalmettoNet. As a 35-year…
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Dan E. Jones joins Time Warner Cable of South Carolina as Vice President of Public Affairs
June 22, 2007Columbia, SC – – Bob Barlow, President of Time Warner Cable’s South Carolina Division announced the appointment of Dan E. Jones to the role of Vice President of Public Affairs.…
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