TALLAHASSEE — Virgin Mobile is the second prepaid wireless provider to be designated by the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) as an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) to offer the Lifeline Assistance discount telephone service program in Florida. Commissioners unanimously approved the designation at today’s PSC Agenda Conference.
Virgin Mobile’s Lifeline Assistance plan provides a free E911-compliant Read more…
TAMPA, FL — Verizon Wireless announced that it has completed key milestones in seamlessly converting former Alltel customers to Verizon Wireless service in Florida. These efforts include welcoming these customers onto the nation’s largest and most reliable wireless voice and data network, rebranding and remodeling 21 retail stores in Florida, and managing a multi-million dollar conversion of network operations across the state. Verizon Wireless acquired Alltel in January. Read more…
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) newly released Report on the Status of Communications in the Telecommunications Industry shows an evolving communications market in Florida with varied types of telecommunications companies – wireline, wireless, and cable – competing for customers. Read more…
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced his office has reached an agreement resulting in millions of dollars in refunds to Florida Verizon Wireless and Alltel consumers for third-party charges on their cell phone bills. Verizon Wireless, LLC has also agreed to adopt a series of “best practices” standards which will protect consumers from third-party charges, including charges for “free” ringtones and other cell phone content customers either didn’t order or didn’t realize would result in a monthly charge. Read more…
