Oct. 22, 2012 - Verizon Wireless and Cox Communications today announced they are teaming up to give consumers greater value and a new option for outstanding video, phone, Internet and wireless services in San Diego and Santa Barbara. Qualified customers in the greater San Diego area y Santa Barbara can now purchase packages of Cox video, Internet and voice services and Verizon Wireless smartphones and tablets from either company.

New and current Cox Communications and Verizon Wireless customers who sign up for one of these packages from both companies may be eligible to receive a Visa^® prepaid debit card ranging from $100 to $400, depending on the type of services chosen. Beginning today, customers can select their package preference from a range of offers that include video, Internet, home phone and 4G LTE mobile service.

"It is an exciting time as we continue to bring together the strong brand recognition that we have in our markets for video, voice and Internet services along with the national brand identity that Verizon Wireless has for its 4G LTE wireless services," said Dave Bialis, senior vice president/general manager, Cox Communications, California.  "Expanding this arrangement to California marks the next step in the process to bolster the value of our bundle of services and address the evolving needs of our customers."

 "Cox has a solid reputation for entertainment and communications services and the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is the ideal complement to complete the package," said Luis Cruz, Southern California Regional President, Verizon Wireless. "Customers are going to benefit from an entertainment and communications offering ideally suited for inside the home and on the go."

Earlier this month, markets launched in Northern California, Kansas, Nebraska and Northwest Arkansas.  In May 2012, Verizon Wireless and Cox Communications kicked off the first market when they began selling each other's services in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa vicinities. 

            Consumers who are interested in signing up in person for the Cox and Verizon Wireless packages can visit any one of the following Verizon Wireless Communications or Cox Solutions Stores:

·         Verizon Wireless Communications Stores:

o   Kearny Mesa: 7035 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Kearny Mesa

o   San Marcos: 711 Center Drive, San Marcos

o   Encinitas: 258 North El Camino Real, Encinitas

o   Sports Arena: 3505 Sports Arena Boulevard, Sports Arena

o   Oceanside: 3760 Mission Avenue, Oceanside

o   Carlsbad: 1846 Marron Road, Carlsbad

o   Del Mar: 2689 Via De La Valle, Del Mar

o   La Jolla: 8867 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla

o   Chula Vista: 591 H Street, Chula Vista

o   Imperial Marketplace: 4415 Imperial Avenue, Imperial Marketplace

o   Otay Ranch: 2015 Birch Road, Otay Ranch

o   Chula Vista: 67 North Broadway, Chula Vista

o   La Mesa: 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa

o   Santa Barbara: 636 State Street, Santa Barbara

o   Santa Barbara: 2980 State Street, Santa Barbara

·         Tiendas Cox Solutions:

o   Chula Vista: 581 Telegraph Canyon Road, Chula Vista

o   Escondido: 1264-A Auto Parkway, Escondido

o   Federal: 1535 Euclid Avenue, San Diego

o   Hillcrest: 1220 Cleveland Avenue, Ste M-107, San Diego

o   Irvine (Woodbury): 6234 Irvine Boulevard, Irvine

o   Laguna Niguel: 28950 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel

o   Lake Forest (Orchard): 23704 El Toro Road, Lake Forest

o   Loreto: 3303 State Street, Santa Barbara

o   Oceanside: 461 College Boulevard, Oceanside

o   Rancho Santa  Margarita: 29947 Avenida de las Banderas, Rancho Santa  Margarita

o   Rogers: 2603 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers Santee: 9349 Mission Gorge Road, Santee

In addition to visiting a store for the services, customers can sign up over the phone at 1-877-897-2415. More information can be found at www.verizonwireless.com/cox o www.cox.com/wireless.  

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About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves nearly 96 million retail customers, including 90.4 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 75,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  Para más información, visita  www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Acerca de Cox Communications

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet and telephone services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves approximately 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising.

Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for five years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com/espanol y www.coxmedia.com.