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Moto Z Droids and Moto Mods are now available for pre-order exclusively on Verizon

NEW YORK, July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Moto Z Droid and Moto Z Force Droid, powered by the Verizon network, and new Moto Mods are available for pre-order online beginning today. Customers using these groundbreaking smartphones will experience smooth video viewing and streaming, fast social sharing and crystal-clear calling on the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network. The smartphones will be available in Verizon stores on July 28.... More

Verizon to deliver Virtual Network Services to support digital transformation of enterprises

NEW YORK, July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivering on its Software Defined Networking and Network Functions Virtualization strategy, Verizon Enterprise Solutions is launching Virtual Network Services that will enable enterprises to transition to a virtual infrastructure model, providing greater agility and on-demand resources.

Available immediately around the globe, the new services will be... More

Verizon awarded Networx contract extensions from U.S. General Services Administration

NEW YORK, July 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded extensions to Verizon for contracts held by the company under the agency's Networx program. The contract extensions will provide federal agencies with the ability to continue procuring network and communications services from Verizon while the government transitions to a new, comprehensive solution-based contract, Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions, or... More

Verizon begins lab testing NG-PON2 technology

NEW YORK, July 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- As Verizon advances toward implementing new technology on its fiber optic infrastructure, the company has reached a critical juncture in its RFP (Request For Proposals) process by tapping two companies to begin testing NG-PON2 (next generation passive optical network) equipment in Verizon's Innovation Lab in Waltham, Mass.  

Starting this month, Verizon will begin initial testing with equipment from Ericsson (in partnership with Calix) and... More