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Verizon Wireless unveils remote access service


July 15, 2004 12:29 PM EST

BEDMINSTER, N.J.—Verizon Wireless unveiled its VZAccess Manager service, which allows customers to manager their remote access needs from anywhere in the country using the carrier’s CDMA2000 1x EV-DO BroadbandAccess or 1x-based NationalAccess wireless PC cards and Mobile Office Kits.

The service, which was co-developed with Verizon Wireless stakeholder Vodafone Group plc, provides users with a variety of connection options for remote access including the carrier’s wireless data networks, Wi-Fi, dial-up via IS95A, Quick2Net and GPRS/UMTS. In addition, the service interface includes a usage log of data sessions, text-messaging capabilities from the laptop, the ability to launch commonly used applications through one interface, and default access to a customer defined Internet browser and e-mail application.

VZAccess Manager is available through select device packages, can be installed from a CD, or can be downloaded from Verizon Wireless’ Web site.

Sprint PCS included a similar service with its Wi-Fi Access launch last year through its Connection Manager software that allowed customers to manage their network access using a single interface.

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