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Posted at 11:51 a.m., Wednesday, September 12, 2007

New Verizon mobile phone geared toward seniors

News Release

VERIZON WIRELESS GIVES OLDER CUSTOMERS A SMART AND SIMPLE WAY TO STAY CONNECTED WITH THE VERIZON WIRELESS COUPE

The Verizon Wireless Coupe Features an Easy-to-Use Menu and Dedicated Emergency

Keys

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, today announced the Verizon Wireless CoupeTM, the newest addition to its portfolio of more than 30 devices. The Verizon Wireless Coupe – which is geared toward older consumers age 65 and up – has earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal and is ideal for customers who want a slim, stylish, voice-centric phone that offers the perfect balance of

features and simplicity, including:

i Dedicated Keys that Provide Quick Access to Emergency Contacts – For customers with

active lifestyles, the Verizon Wireless Coupe has programmable In Case of Emergency (ICE)

keys for up to three numbers and a dedicated emergency key for calls to 911.

i Easy and Useful Tools – A tip calculator, alarm clock, calendar, and world clock help customers

who are on-the-go, whether they are depositing checks at the bank, splitting a tab at the

restaurant or need to know the time in Paris.

i Slim & Trim – The Verizon Wireless Coupe is a light 3.3 ounces, 3.8" (h), 1.8" (w) and 0.8" (d)

and offers customers features such as larger font size, a separate speakerphone key and a

streamlined user interface.

i Advanced Voice Recognition – Advanced features make voice dialing a breeze. The Verizon

Wireless Coupe allows customers to quickly place a call using a name from their contacts or a

number.

i Color Coded to Easily Identify Features – White for volume control, red for battery charging

Pricing and Availability

The Verizon Wireless Coupe is available today exclusively through Verizon Wireless for $19.99

with a new two-year customer agreement. For customers 65 and older, Verizon Wireless also offers

America's Choiceฎ 65 Plus calling plans that include unlimited IN calling to more than 60 million

Verizon Wireless customers, domestic long distance and monthly minute and Night & Weekend

allowances.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless

Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

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