Verizon Wireless Integration Of Alltel Complete In Shreveport And Bossier City, Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, LA — In celebration of joining two great companies, Verizon Wireless will host a weekend Customer Appreciation Celebration from Friday Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 13 at its newest retail stores in Shreveport and Bossier City.
Former Alltel customers in markets retained by Verizon Wireless now have access to the nation's largest broadband network and a full suite of state of the art devices like the BlackBerry® Storm(TM) and Tour(TM) and LG enV® TOUCH. There are now four Verizon Wireless Communication stores in Shreveport and Bossier City including:
Shreveport
7230 Youree Dr., Ste. 110
Shreveport, LA 71105
318-798-0272
Shreveport 7460
7460 Youree Dr., Ste. D
Shreveport, LA 71105
318-213-3040
Bossier City
2955 East Texas St.
Bossier City, LA 71111
318-549-1359
Bossier City Airline
2142 Airline Dr., Ste. 700
Bossier City, LA 71111
318-752-8000
Verizon Wireless has spent the past six months integrating networks, preparing to convert billing systems, and rebranding stores. At this weekend celebration, business and community leaders, individuals and families can meet the leadership team, learn more about Verizon Wireless' commitment to the community and enjoy refreshments.
Customers can also take advantage of several offers including:
- Any Samsung phone $49.99 or less is FREE with new two-year activation (available Sept. 11-13)
- Waived activation ($35 value)
- 25 percent off all accessories
- Register to win tickets to an LSU football game
In addition, Verizon Wireless will launch its HopeLine® Recycling Program. HopeLine® collects no longer used wireless phones and accessories from any carrier. All phones donated to HopeLine that can be refurbished are sold for reuse and those that are not salvageable are recycled in an environmentally sound way under a zero landfill policy. Proceeds from HopeLine are used to provide wireless phones to survivors of domestic violence who are rebuilding their lives or cash grants to local shelters and non-profit organizations that focus on domestic violence prevention and awareness.
Since the program's inception in 2001 Verizon Wireless has collected more than 6 million phones, awarded nearly $7 million in cash grants to domestic violence agencies and distributed more than 76,000 phones and 228 million minutes of free wireless service to be used by victims of domestic violence.
"We are excited about our expansion in Northwest Louisiana," said Frank Antonacci, region president for Verizon Wireless. "Verizon Wireless is committed to the communities where we live and work. We look forward to providing customers with the best products and services at a great value."
Store hours for the new locations in Shreveport and Bossier City are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving 87.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 87,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit 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.
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