January 31, 2006

Verizon Wireless Launches VZ Navigator Service

Verizon Wireless, the nation’s premier provider of wireless products and services, announced today the availability of VZ NavigatorTM – a new tool for customers that gives them access to a wide array of Location Based Services (LBS) options, including mapping, audible turn-by-turn navigation and the ability to find over 14 million points of interest. We reported on this in December, now Verizon is getting around to launching the service.

Initially available on the new Motorola V325, VZ Navigator is perfect for road warriors who are constantly on-the-go, allowing them to see a map of their current location or an address in the U.S., locate places such as restaurants, gas stations, banks and other points-of-interest relative to their location, plus hear turn-by-turn navigation with audible voice directions to an address in the U.S. VZ Navigator will help Verizon Wireless customers get to where they are going, easily and efficiently.

Location Based Services are enabled by the enhancements Verizon Wireless has made to its award-winning wireless network that allow the company to offer products using Global Positioning System (GPS) data and navigational information. Using GPS and Verizon Wireless’ network, VZ Navigator securely communicates valuable location information to customers across the wireless network based on the day of week, time of day and other privacy settings that they establish and manage right from their handsets.

VZ Navigator is initially available on the Motorola V325, a Get It Now-enabled flip phone, also introduced today, offering Verizon Wireless customers the latest in technology and style. The Motorola V325 features a chic brushed metal and soft touch finish, integrated camera with self portrait and color effects, high resolution color display, 30 megabytes of storage and outstanding call performance. The Motorola V325 is available for $79.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a two-year customer agreement.

With VZ Navigator, customers get all the features of an advanced navigation system on their mobile phone at a fraction of the price of other GPS devices and systems. VZ Navigator is available in the getGOING shopping aisle of the Get It Now virtual store beginning today for $9.99 for unlimited monthly access, or $2.99 for 24-hour use. Customers can download the application directly to their Motorola V325.