Verizon Wireless Makes It More Affordable for International Soccer Fans to Share the Passion

BEDMINSTER, N.J., April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless is giving customers an opportunity to share the passion and fun of the game of soccer with friends and loved ones internationally. The owner of the nation's most reliable wireless network is offering discounted international long distance calling rates to customers calling international countries. Starting today though July 31, 2006, customers can sign up for the International Long Distance Value Plan for $3.99 a month and save 50 percent on per-minute rates to 31 countries in Europe, South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Customers with America's Choice(SM) or North America's Choice calling plans can add the International Long Distance Value Plan for $3.99 per month to receive the lowest international calling rates from Verizon Wireless. Rates start at only $.04 per minute plus airtime for calls made from their calling plan's rate and coverage area (see complete list of available rates below).

"Soccer has become a premier global sport that has its own level of intensity and passion for the participant teams," said Jim Naughton, director - marketing for Verizon Wireless. "The International Long Distance Value Plan mirrors that global spirit, providing Verizon Wireless customers significant discounts off of our already-competitive long distance rates on international calls. These discounts, along with the exclusive FIFA World Cup(TM) game highlights on V CAST, let customers' passions cross continents, reinforce friendships and acknowledge rivalries that take place on and off the soccer field. Now, more than ever, Verizon Wireless customers can stay connected to those who share their love for soccer around the globe."

Customers can sign up for the International Long Distance Value Plan by calling 1-800-2 JOIN IN or by visiting a Verizon Wireless Communications Store. For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

Country Normal Rate Rate After 50% Discount Germany $0.20 $0.10 Costa Rica $0.30 $0.15 Poland $0.20 $0.10 Ecuador $0.35 $0.17 England $0.20 $0.10 Paraguay $0.35 $0.17 Trinidad and Tobago $0.35 $0.17 Sweden $0.20 $0.10 Argentina $0.30 $0.15 Cote d'Ivoire $1.49 $0.74 Serbia and Montenegro $1.49 $0.74 Netherlands $0.20 $0.10 Mexico $0.09 $0.04 Iran $0.35 $0.17 Angola $0.35 $0.17 Portugal $0.20 $0.10 Italy $0.20 $0.10 Ghana $0.35 $0.17 Czech Republic $0.20 $0.10 Brazil $0.30 $0.15 Croatia $0.30 $0.15 Australia $0.20 $0.10 Japan $0.20 $0.10 France $0.20 $0.10 Switzerland $0.30 $0.15 South Korea $0.20 $0.10 Togo $0.50 $0.25 Spain $0.20 $0.10 Ukraine $1.49 $0.74 Tunisia $1.49 $0.74 Saudi Arabia $0.35 $0.17

Subject to Customer Agreement, qualifying Calling Plan and credit approval. Rates and countries can change without prior notice. There are standard rates available for countries not included in the International Long Distance Value Plan. To get the most up to date information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

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