Nov. 5, 2009 (PR Newswire) --
CHARLESTON, W.Va., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- An additional 850 consumers and businesses in Cabell, Fayette and Jackson counties now have access to Verizon High Speed Internet (HSI), allowing them to quickly download movies, share photos or video with friends and family, and create their own Internet content.
Verizon recently installed High Speed Internet equipment, based on digital subscriber line (DSL) technology, in the Boomer area of Fayette County; Barker's Ridge in Cabell County; and the Fairplains area of Jackson County.
Verizon High Speed Internet service is delivered on a dedicated line from Verizon's central switching office to the customer's home or business and is backed by live, 24 x 7 customer service and technical support.
"Verizon continues to bring residents and businesses across West Virginia the high-speed connections that are important to them," said B. Keith Fulton, president of Verizon West Virginia. "Verizon's investment in West Virginia means that more customers have access to affordable High Speed Internet service, backed by the reliability and security of Verizon's network.
"We have some great promotional offers in place right now for new customers, so this is the perfect time to sign up for Verizon High Speed Internet service," said Fulton.
Verizon's entry-level High Speed Internet service offers speeds of up to 1 Mbps* (megabit per second) downstream and 384 Kbps (kilobits per second) upstream. Consumers who want faster speed can order Verizon's offering of up to 3 Mbps downstream and 768 Kbps upstream. The up-to-3 Mbps service delivers download speeds 50 times faster than dial-up.
Consumers can take advantage of some great offers on residential bundles of voice, HSI and DIRECTV® service. New customers can order a triple-play bundle with up to 3 Mbps High-Speed Internet, DIRECTV®PLUS DVR package and Freedom Essentials (unlimited local and long-distance calling) for just $75 per month for the first three months.** HSI is free for three months, providing a value-packed bundle at a rate unmatched in the market. Included in that price are 200 all-digital channels, a free DVR upgrade, SHOWTIME® for one year, and thousands of free Verizon Wi-Fi hot spots. Pricing in months four through 12 is only $99.99 per month ** for the 3 Mbps HSI service. Double-play bundles with new 3 Mbps High Speed Internet download speeds are also eligible for the special three-months-free HSI offer.
In addition to the value-priced bundles, Verizon currently has a six-months-free HSI promotion that includes a free modem for new Verizon HSI customers.
