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Verizon Wireless Links Area Boaters to U. S. Coast Guard
[May 18, 2006]

Verizon Wireless Links Area Boaters to U. S. Coast Guard


ORANGEBURG, N.Y., May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- As boating season kicks into high gear, Verizon Wireless wants to remind boaters it offers a direct connection to the U. S. Coast Guard by dialing *CG (24) from any Verizon Wireless phone. There is no charge for the service to Verizon Wireless customers in the New York Metro region which includes coastal Long Island and the Jersey Shore.


"Our marine coverage gives boaters another means of communicating while on the water that increases convenience and enhances safety and security," said Charles Hand, president, Verizon Wireless New York Metro Region. "While VHF-FM maritime channel 16 should be used as the primary means for reporting an emergency, boaters can use *CG to get help or to pass along information about a navigational hazard that could endanger other boats."
Verizon Wireless reminds all wireless customers to use their phones responsibly. Just as drivers are encouraged to act reasonably when using their phones onshore, boaters should keep safety in mind when navigating and speaking on the phone.
Verizon Wireless offers the following safety tips for boaters:

* Responsible boating should be your first priority.


* Make sure your phone is positioned where it is easy to see and reach.

* Use the speed dialing features on your phone to program frequently
called numbers.

* Let your wireless network's voice mail or text messaging pick up your
calls and messages when you're unable to answer the phone. If you're
heading into a navigational hazard, it's easy to retrieve your messages
later.

* Use your wireless phone to notify those on shore of your whereabouts and
destination.

For more information about these services, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 53 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To receive broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Kimberly Ancin, +1-845-429-3839, [email protected],for Verizon Wireless

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia

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