Verizon Wireless customers will soon benefit from the
module from Qualcomm, the first global mobile wireless broadband Internet
embedded solution that leading notebook manufacturers will introduce this
month. This embedded Internet solution works with Verizon Wireless'
GlobalAccess and BroadbandAccess services to provide streamlined global mobile
broadband access on both CDMA and GSM wireless networks in over 125
destinations worldwide
Available in August on select laptops, users must visit the connection
manager on their device and switch from CDMA to GSM. Once switched, this
embedded solution detects the network technology available where the customer
is working and seamlessly transitions the configurations to provide high-speed
access to the Internet, customer's calendar, e-mail and other business-related
information residing behind the corporate firewall. BroadbandAccess built-in
Internet is an ideal embedded solution for enterprise, government and other
business customers who want to streamline the number of devices they carry
while traveling around the globe because it supports wireless network
technologies for CDMA 1x, EV-DO Rev. A, GPRS, UMTS, HSDPA and HSUPA networks.
To activate global wireless access, customers can purchase a BroadbandAccess
or GlobalAccess data plan from Verizon Wireless. BroadbandAccess is Verizon
Wireless' high-speed wireless data service that lets customers work at
broadband speeds when traveling throughout the
With GlobalAccess, customers can use an international PC card, such as the
XU870 Global ExpressCard, or a laptop with embedded BroadbandAccess to connect
instantly to their e-mail and the Internet outside of the
BroadbandAccess and GlobalAccess Pricing
BroadbandAccess is available as a monthly plan at $39.99 (50 MB allowance)
or $59.99 (5 GB allowance) monthly access on eligible PC cards, ExpressCards,
Modems and notebooks with embedded modules. GlobalAccess is available as a
monthly plan at $129.99 for monthly access (5 GB allowance for the
and
$0.25/MB after allowance), 100 MB allowance in
and select destinations ($0.005/KB after allowance) and the ability to connect
in many other destinations around the world ($0.02/KB). For occasional use,
customers can add a pay-per-use GlobalAccess plan. GlobalAccess pay-per-use
plans must be purchased with a $59.99 (5 GB allowance) monthly access
BroadbandAccess service plan in the
States
$0.005/KB in
and $0.02/KB in more than 125 other destinations.
To learn more about international services from Verizon Wireless, visit www.verizonwireless.com/international,
visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store or call 1-800-2 JOIN IN. Business
customers should call 1-800-VZW-4BIZ or contact their Verizon Wireless Sales
Representative.