Small and Medium-Sized Business in South Carolina Can Now Sign Up for Unlimited Toll-Calling Packages From Verizon at One Low Monthly Price

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Small and medium-sized businesses in South Carolina can now sign up for Verizon Freedom for Business calling packages that offer unlimited toll-calling usage for a fixed monthly fee, plus additional savings with a one-year commitment. Business owners can pick the calling package that best meets their local and long-distance calling needs.

“Eliminating per-call or per-period usage charges is a fundamental change in the way we do business, and we are excited to bring these savings to our customers,” said John Ferrell, Verizon’s general manager-operations for the Southeast region. “We don’t want our small-business customers to have to think about the costs associated with making business calls and getting unpredictable monthly bills. We know that when they are on the phone, they want to be focused on the call, not on how many minutes have gone by or how much the call will cost.”

According to Ferrell, the new calling packages are part of Verizon’s strategy to fully support the success of the small-business market segment and deliver products and services that meet the needs of these companies.

Verizon Freedom for Business offers unprecedented flexibility at very competitive rates. Depending on the Freedom package, customers can get unlimited direct-dialed regional, domestic and long-distance calls, and key features like Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Three-Way Calling, Caller ID, and Voicemail. Additionally, businesses can add Verizon High Speed Internet for Business for up to 20 percent off per month when bundled with Verizon Freedom for Business, if the one-bill option is selected.

In addition to local line costs, for $9 per month, or $5 per month with a one-year commitment, small-business owners can make unlimited regional toll calls.

The most robust Freedom package, which includes unlimited regional toll and long-distance calling, is priced at $24 per month, or $20 per month with a one-year commitment. Long-term commitments are not required, and this is not a limited-time offer.

Prices for the calling plans are in addition to the monthly cost of the line itself. Taxes and fees also apply.

Verizon offers a variety of products and services that allow small businesses to customize the solutions they need to better compete in the marketplace, including innovations like the business toolbar and e-mail encryption. For news, tools, and information specific to small business visit Verizon’s Small Business Center at http://business.verizon.net.

For additional information about these calling packages please visit www.verizon.com/yourbusiness30 or call Verizon at 888-447-1357