'20 Things a PDA Can Do For You' Teaches Customers Productive New Wireless

                 Applications; Workshop Offered on August 8



    ORANGEBURG, N.Y., July 25 /EMWNews/ -- Ask anyone what they need

more of and the answer will most likely be 'time.' It's our most valuable

commodity and why so many consumers are turning to Smartphones and PDAs to

help manage it. Wireless customers who apply business principles to manage

their personal lives can save time, be more productive and, ultimately,

carry a lighter load at work and at home.



    Now, for the first time, consumers who don't have access to an IT

department or a help desk, can turn to Verizon Wireless for help in

learning how to maximize all the capabilities new wireless devices have to

offer. The company is offering free PDA and Smartphone workshops at Verizon

Wireless Communications Stores throughout the New York Metro area to help

customers learn how to make these devices work for them. Each class, aptly

named "20 Things a PDA Can Do For You," will focus on a particular product

and service so customers can get in-depth information, quickly.



    The workshop will be offered at the Verizon Wireless Communications

Store at 2791 Richmond Avenue Pergament Mall Shopping Center, next to the

Staten Island Mall, Friday, August 8, from noon to 3 p.m.



    Ideal for everyone from the small business owner to the soccer mom,

customers will receive free hands-on tutorials from local Verizon Wireless

data experts.



    "The traditional business tool has become a life management tool," said

Pat Devlin, president of the company's New York Metro Region. "These

wireless devices are packed with rich, multimedia capabilities and

services, allowing customers to stay connected to work, family and friends

while on-the-go. Participants will receive uninterrupted hands-on

instruction that will enable them to maximize our wireless products and

services to meet their everyday communications needs."



    Classes are expected to fill up quickly and seating is limited. The

workshop will focus on Palm products such as the new Centro. Topics covered

will include text messaging, music synchronization, email management and

Internet browsing.



    Registration is preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To register, call

718-982-4980 or visit http://www.nympdaworkshops.wds.vzw.com/

    About Verizon Wireless



    Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and

data network, serving 68.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking

Ridge, N.J., with 70,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint

venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE:

VOD). For more information, go to: http://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 http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.