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Re: from cwa website....
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:42:28 GMT
http://district2.cwa-union.org/news/cwa-ibew-verizon-early-bargaining-report-2.html You think there might be a last minute deal that is favorable to all parties or am I in dreamland?
Re: from cwa website....
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:55:49 GMT
those updates are bull@#$% ..the union sold us out again..you will see.
Re: Voip competitor ITUI recent good earnings news/product launch
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:39:26 GMT
ONE WORD MAGICJACK.....VOIP
Re: from cwa website....
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:42:28 GMT
Where did you find this info..can you provide a linek? The latest update on Verizon is dated July 16th and 17th depending on what area.
from cwa website....
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:42:27 GMT
update from 7/18/08,The parties met today and the Unions once more reaffirmed our members’ agenda and the Company again rejected all items. With only a few short weeks before the contract expiration, the parties are still in disagreement on virtually all issues. The Union continues to demand employment security, work of the future and other critical demands while rejecting the Company’s take back and concessionary agenda. CWA Members in District 1, 2, and 13 have voted overwhelmingly to give union leaders authorization to call for a strike if deemed necessary. More than 91% of voting members supported strike authorization
FROM AN OLD FART RETIRED PERSON
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:20:23 GMT
IT\'S TIME 2 BUY AGAIN TILL IT HITS $38 THEN $$$$$$$$ SELL AND WAIT.......THATS WHAT I DO.........GOOD LUCK.
Re: Al gore made 100 million dollars last year
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:42:52 GMT
It would appear, goathead, he\'s just doing what conservatives have done for years. What\'s good for the goose...
Re: Voip competitor ITUI recent good earnings news/product launch
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:39:25 GMT
I\'m a retired VZ employee..Why the %4#5% don\'t you sell your 2 cents worth someplace else?? VZ is better than all of you &$#@ out there..
Voip competitor ITUI recent good earnings news/product launch
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:39:25 GMT
Expecting Rapidly growing VoIP competitor ITUI to begin ramping up, given they\'re about to turn a profit and launch an overseas cell phone product (MyGlobalTalk) that could potentially revolutionize the way we make long distance phone calls...(2cents a minute)....Check out these recent headlines along with the price/volume popping off of .10 in the last month or so......may want to start honing in on... i2Telecom International Enters Into Agreement with Leading Distributor to Expand Sales of MyGlobalTalk Business Wire(Mon, Jul 14) i2Telecom International Expects Second Quarter Net Income to Exceed $4 Million Business Wire(Mon, Jun 30) ----------------------- Last Trade: 0.1240 Trade Time: Jul 18 Change: 0.0090 (7.83%)
Re: The Holy Grail Youtube on Obama
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:16:27 GMT
How many people realize,,, that Obama was a US senator for all of 6 months,,, before he announced his bid to be president.....
Re: Mind if I hang out here?
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:14:55 GMT
QWEST CWA is getting ready to walk,,, Should be interesting..since both presidential conventions are in QWEST cities...
violent deaths.............
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:47:30 GMT
Civil War 450 kias of Americans per day for 4 years; WWI had 6000 soldiers kia for 4 years; WWII 250 GIs a day kia for 4 years; USA 50 murders per day; USA 300 deaths per week from DUI; not to even mention Korea, Nam etc....one death is too many, but your point about combat deaths now is a little weak compared to our history....PS: I caught an AKA round in the chest in Nam, but just proud to have served as a 2 year draftee and survived......
Re: Yo idiot
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:45:10 GMT
yo moron they didn\'t happen here
Yo idiot
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:39:32 GMT
11472 deadly terrorist attacks since 9/11. You can go to http://www.boudica.us/weblog.html and click on the terrorist attack counter and go to a site where you can get the documentation and an explanation of how they arrive at the numbers.
Yo idiot
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:45:09 GMT
11472 deadly terrorist attacks since 9/11. You can go to http://www.boudica.us/weblog.html and click on the terrorist attack counter and go to a site where you can get the documentation and an explanation of how they arrive at the numbers.

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The Fight Against Telemarketers
June 09, 2008, 10:31 AM EST
Last month, the Star-Ledger (New Jersey’s largest newspaper) published a story on its front page called “Cellular companies hunt nameless nuisances.” The article focused on how wireless consumers are becoming increasingly annoyed with text message spam and telemarketing calls sent to their wireless phones. Verizon Wireless tries to stay ahead of the bad guys by using all our resources – network, legal, human and others – to help stop what is not only a nuisance, but an invasion of privacy, for
Smart Gear
May 15, 2008, 03:55 PM EST
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Verizon Joins LiMo as Core Member
May 14, 2008, 09:53 AM EST
Wanted to share this announcement (pasted below, linked when ready) here at Policyblog. [Related: See my post and the Open Development initiative website to trace the ‘openness’ leadership we’ve embraced at Verizon Wireless.] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Verizon Joins LiMo Foundation™ With Verizon on Board of Directors, LiMo Expands Major Wireless Service ProviderEngagement Across North America, Asia and Europe LONDON, England; TOKYO, Japan, and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., United States, M
Open Development and 700MHz
May 06, 2008, 05:45 PM EST
Some companies are using the regulatory process to try to change rules, after-the-fact, of the recently-completed 700 MHz spectrum auction. Verizon Wireless is pleased to have been a winner of spectrum in that auction, to support incredible new \"4G\" products and services. Google\'s filing has no legal basis. It\'s really no surprise that despite not winning spectrum, they continue to try to change the rules and further their own business interests through the regulatory process. We expect to
VZW Counsel on 700MHz Plans
April 21, 2008, 05:20 PM EST
In case you missed it, I wanted to pass along the remarks of our General Counsel before the House Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. Good stuff on “transformative” power of the wireless broadband now within reach. Oral TestimonySteven E. ZippersteinVice President, Legal and External Affairsand General CounselVerizon Wireless COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCESUBCOMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE INTERNETU.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2008 Good morning
CTIA, VZW\'s McAdam Call for Tax Fairness
April 15, 2008, 05:23 PM EST
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Emergency Alerts Over Your Wireless
April 10, 2008, 02:21 PM EST
Thought I’d share this just issued statement. We participated in the development of this framework and are proud this program should soon help to protect the public via their wireless device. VERIZON WIRELESS APPLAUDS FCC ACTION ON NATIONAL EMERGENCY ALERT PROGRAM BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a framework for a national emergency alert program, following the recommendations made by the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee (CMSAAC). Steven
Open Development Conf. To Issue Device Specs
February 26, 2008, 10:26 AM EST
Thought you should see Monday’s news release on our Open development conference: Verizon Wireless To Issue Device Specs At Open Development Device Conference 02/25/2008 BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Verizon Wireless today said its upcoming Open Development Device Conference will feature the release and publication of Version 1.0 of the technical specifications for new wireless devices that will work on its “Any Device, Any App” network-only service option. The conference, scheduled for March 19 in New Yo
Early Termination Fees
February 05, 2008, 04:50 PM EST
Consumers Union recently tested wireless service providers’ policies on Early Termination Fees (ETF) by calling all the national providers to see if their reps knew what they offered their customers. Dow Jones reported that reps from three of the providers – including Verizon Wireless – correctly answered questions about his or her company’s ETF policies. Reps at AT&T, which announced last fall that it would implement a pro-rated ETF, but has yet to provide more details, apparently gave seve
Selling Cell Numbers?
January 29, 2008, 02:59 PM EST
There have been recent news reports suggesting that a Seattle-based company called Intelius has created (or is creating) a cell phone directory, selling \"unpublished and unlisted\" numbers --including cell phone numbers. The company has also apparently just filed for an IPO, so it claims not to be communicating externally due to a \"quiet period.\" As you know, Verizon Wireless has consistently refused to provide our customers\' numbers to any directory or third party, and we will continue to refus
Open for Business
January 22, 2008, 11:15 AM EST
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Welcome \'Google Phone\'
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Response to Wall Street Journal, Pt II
October 29, 2007, 10:32 AM EST
Click here to see the letter I wrote to the WSJ responding to “Free My Phone.”
At the Web 2.0 Conference
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Response to the Wall Street Journal
October 24, 2007, 12:46 PM EST
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Data plan (BIS v. BES) with VZ - other than calling, how.....
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:53:01 GMT
can I see which plan I was signed up for? BIS v BES on the Blackberry. In all my excitement of buying the phone and dealing with a set of missing house keys, I neglected to tell the sales rep to sign me up for the BIS plan. I checked my bill and my online plan account information. Neither state...
coverage in/near Lynchburg Va?
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:38:47 GMT
I was last in the Lynchburg area in early 2000 and I am sure the coverage has gotten better since then. digital was not there, but coming soon, when I went . I couldnt recieve a call because it was pre FMR and my voicemail picked up before I got a ring and I couldnt access my voicemail either. the...
Question about activation
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:26:38 GMT
If I upgrade to the Dare is there a way to activate my Razr for times when I go out and don\'t want to ruin the Dare? Kind of like swapping the sim card for GSM phones. Thanks!
How to sell a brand new vzw phone
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:00:57 GMT
I am renewing my 2-yr contract, and have $100 ne2 credit. However, none of the current VZW phones have the features I want (basically, a really small phone with permanent clock on external display). I plan to keep using my trusty old Samsung a670. I\'d like to get the upgrade phone and then sell...
Plan question - discounts
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:51:23 GMT
I am still confused about the family plan. If I swicth to it and have 4 linees for 3000 minutes, it is 169.99. I am now sure that the 20% discount theat the primary line holder has will only apply to the primary. So, would it be 20% off 149.99 (then add 9.99 times 2 for the two additional lines...
Wierd question
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:46:53 GMT
Ok so I was having random restart issues with my dare. Wasn\'t sure I wanted to wait till after the 30 days and get a fru so I got a new one but they charged me for tax on the phone again. I live in California so I understand that the tax is on the full SRP not the discounted amount. I work for a...
Is there a way to text non-vzw subscribers?
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:56:45 GMT
More than 160 messages. I recently switched to at&t and my mom sent me a \'2 page text\' as its displayed on her phone (2/7 in top left, most non-basic verizon users know what im talking about) however when she tried to send it to me it says \'Messages sent to non vzw subscribers longer than 160...
Canceled service but they can\'t prorate?
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:25:31 GMT
Just bought an iphone and called and canceled my verizon service today(didn\'t do a port). The lady, who I\'m not sure knew what she was doing, said they bill in advance and so my lines will be active till the 28th which is the end of my billing period. So Verizon can\'t prorate? This also means I...
EVDO Frequency In The Western US
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:38:56 GMT
I know VZW uses mainly 800MHz in the western U.S. Do they also use it for their EVDO in the western U.S.? The reason why I\'m asking is because why is it that the EVDO coverage is quite a bit more spotty in places than the 1X coverage. To pin point my location, I live in Seattle, WA.
confused with vnav and web2.0
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:22:41 GMT
sorry if this is in the wrong place. I am new to all of this. Even posting on forums. I just upgraded to nationwide premium 450 minutes. It states that I have vnavigator and unlimited mb for modem web. vpak all the good stuff. I have vx8600 (first flip chocolate). It says i have to subscribe to...
Billing question - discount on additional line?
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:47:28 GMT
Hello, I recently changed my plan around a little bit and moved a new line to be the primary line. The primary line is getting my 20% off like it should, however, the interesting thing is the SECONDARY line that used to be primary is also getting a discount, the line item on the SECONDARY line...
Verizon mail offer for an upgrade to Smartphone
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:12:40 GMT
Did anyone else get this in the mail recently? I got something saying that I could upgrade to a Palm Centro or any other smart phone for the promo price even though my NE2 isn\'t up for another year. Just curious if anyone else got this letter and if anyone has taken Verizon up on the offer. It...
Corp Equipment Discount Worthless at Verizon Store
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:34:42 GMT
Maybe some of you were aware of this, but I wasn\'t. Basically I want to get a Dare and a new 2 year contract. At the store, with my corporate discount I get the phone for $149. With NE2 and $50 rebate price also = $149. I\'ve been to 2 stores and reps at both stores have told me either the...
question about reception
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:13:34 GMT
I just got a family share with Verizon coming from Sprint. I am having signal issues voice cutting out and being inconsistent. How can I tell on the phone if I am "roaming\'? Or do all phones roam when they have to? I did not have reception issues with Sprint in my house and am having them with...
Former VZW customer, now with at&t:comparisons
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:06:28 GMT
-AT&T customer service has treated me nicer when I have called. -With Verizon\'s call quality, words or sound (ringback tones) will be very choppy and will sound \'digitalized\' I guess you can say and you could only hear about every other word (with 4 EV and 2 1x bars). With at&t you get static...

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