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Excerpts of a press release from Verizon and Comcast:
TUPELO - Verizon Wireless and Comcast today announced they will offer each other’s services in Tupelo and Southhaven and deliver a variety of offers and incentives for new and existing customers.
Based on the package chosen, customers of both Comcast and Verizon Wireless could qualify for a variety of offers and incentives, including Visa prepaid cards valued up to $300, a complementary 12-month subscription to Xfinity Streampix and Comcast HD DVR at no additional cost for six months, and/or a complementary 12-month upgrade to Blast!, the Xfinity Internet service that provides download speeds of up to 30 Mbps with PowerBoost.
“These packages offer one-stop shopping along with more value for our customers,” said Dean Taylor, president of the South Central Region of Verizon Wireless. “We’ve combined Comcast’s broad product portfolio with Verizon Wireless’s 4G LTE network to provide our customers with a great wireless, entertainment and communications experience from both companies.”
Otha Brandon, director of Government Affairs of Comcast Memphis, said, “Together with Verizon Wireless, we’re delivering more value for more consumers by providing an entertainment and communications solution that aligns with their lifestyles. Now, Comcast customers in Tupelo and Southhaven will have the option of building a great in-home experience through our Xfinity services, along with the reliability of Verizon Wireless’ network while on the go.”
In addition to Mississippi, Comcast and Verizon Wireless are expanding the offer to several cities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Tennessee and South Carolina today. Verizon Wireless and Comcast have previously introduced this offering in the following markets: Atlanta, Chicago, Colorado, Kansas City, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Portland, Ore., Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Seattle.
Consumers have the flexibility to order these services in person at select Verizon Wireless Communications Stores or by calling 1-855-704-7400. More details, including availability and eligibility, can be found at www.verizonwireless.com/xfinity <http://www.verizonwireless.com/xfinity> or www.comcast.com/wireless <http://www.comcast.com/wireless> .
For customers who wish to sign up in person, these packages are available at the following retail locations:
3945 N. Gloster Street, Tupelo