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Event 3/10: Free Smartphone Classes by Verizon Wireless in San Diego, CA

IRVINE, Calif., March 9 /PRNewswire/ --

    WHAT:          Classroom-style training for Verizon Wireless customers
                   on the new Motorola DROID, Palm Pre Plus and other
                   Smartphones.

                   Attendees can learn about a variety of topics, including
                   how to:
                    -- Text message
                    -- Set up speed-dial
                    -- Synch with an address book
                    -- Send e-mail
                    -- Browse the Internet
                    -- Use the camera
                    -- Use Bluetooth and other accessories
                    -- Change the ringtone

                   Registration is not required.  Customers who do not yet
                   have an advanced device but would like to learn more
                   about these devices are also welcome to attend.

                   Customers who are unable to attend an in-store event
                   can attend an Internet-based instructional class to
                   learn about their new device at
                   www.verizonwireless.com/learning.

        WHEN:      Wednesday, March 10, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
       WHERE:      Verizon Wireless Communications Store
                   10525 Vista Sorrento Pkwy San Diego, CA 92121

        ABOUT      Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and
       VERIZON     largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving
      WIRELESS:    more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in
                   Basking Ridge, N.J., with  83,000 employees nationwide,
                   Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon
                   Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (Nasdaq and LSE:
                   VOD).  For more information, visit
                   www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request
                   broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution
                   stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the
                   Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at
                   www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE Verizon Wireless