BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless launched its National Prepay Wireless service.
A specially-priced starter kit now is available. Customers who purchase a starter time card beginning at $30 and one of several tri-mode mobile phones get a mail-in rebate for two $30 prepay cards.
Replenishment cards come in denominations beginning at $30 for 60 minutes and go up to $150 for 750 minutes. Depending on the denomination, calls cost between 20 cents and 50 cents per minute, and voice mail and call waiting are included, Verizon Wireless said.
In related news, Boston Communications Group Inc. said it signed an agreement with Verizon Wireless to provide its Intelligent Voice Services Network real-time billing product for Verizon’s national prepay wireless service.
