Verizon USB1000 Global Modem
Verizon has introduced a new wireless gadget for globetrotters, the Verizon USB1000 Global Modem which can be ordered beginning June 19th in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.
GlobalAccess is available either as a monthly plan or a pay-per-use plan. GlobalAccess Monthly Plans start at $129.99 monthly access, offering a 100 MB allowance in 31 select destinations ($0.005/KB after allowance) as well as access in the U.S. and Canada (5 GB allowance in the U.S. and Canada and $0.05/MB overage). Additionally, for $219.99 monthly access, customers can have a 200 MB allowance in 31 select destinations and a 5 GB allowance in the U.S. and Canada with the same rates for overage as the $129.99 monthly access plan.
GlobalAccess Pay Per Use must be purchased with a 5 GB monthly allowance Mobile Broadband service plan in the U.S. for $59.99 monthly access. The Pay Per Use rate is $0.002/KB in Canada, $0.005/KB in Mexico, and $0.02/KB in more than 175 other destinations. Verizon Wireless’ GlobalEmail Plans begin at $20.00 monthly access when added to a Nationwide Email Plan. Corporate e-mail and Web access is available as are data only plans for $64.99 and $69.99 monthly access respectively.
The Verizon Wireless portfolio of global services includes:
Global Travel Program – Customers traveling for fewer than 21 days in countries with GSM coverage can use a “no rental fee” voice or data device. Customers keep their Verizon Wireless phone numbers and voice mail passwords and transfer their contact lists to the phones they are using with Backup Assistant(SM). There are no daily rental fees or security deposits required.
Global Value Program – For frequent international travelers the Global Value Program offers discounted rates from approximately 150 GSM destinations for just $4.99 per line a month.
Take your Verizon Wireless phone with you – Customers can stay connected while traveling outside of the U.S. in more than 40 destinations. In addition, Verizon Wireless’ Cruise Ship Services allow customers to make and receive calls while traveling on most major cruise lines.
