IRVINE, Calif.-Verizon Wireless introduced its Local Digital Prepay Phone In A Box in Southern California, allowing customers to purchase airtime on a pay-as-you-go basis.
“We recognize that many people would like to have digital wireless service, but are unclear about how to begin,” said Mike Finley, regional president. “Our Local Digital Prepay Phone In A Box offers an easy solution, created for those who like the convenience and simplicity of buying an all-inclusive wireless package that includes the added benefit of digital service.”
The package includes a Qualcomm 860 digital phone, battery, charger and 60 minutes of prepaid airtime with a 60-day expiration for $100. Replenishment cards will be made available at convenience stores, gas stations and Verizon Wireless outlets throughout Southern California.
Verizon Wireless also launched its Mobile Messenger service in Des Moines, Iowa, providing subscribers with two-way text messaging services from their digital handsets.
Prices for the service run from $3 per month for 100 received or sent messages to $8 for 600 received or sent messages. Additional messages sent cost 10 cents each, with additional received messages running 2 cents each.
