Video Available: Hawaiian Blessing Of New Verizon Wireless Evolution Store

WHO:
Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the nation’s largest and most reliable wireless voice and data network

WHAT:
Broadcast-quality B-Roll illustrating a traditional Hawaiian blessing ceremony and lei untying with Kahu Sherman Thompson at the official opening of Verizon Wireless’ first Evolution Store in Hawai‘i at Honolulu’s Pacific Guardian Tower

WHEN:
Available immediately

WHERE:
The B-Roll can be found at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia

BACKGROUND:
The Verizon Wireless Evolution Store design provides customers with a hands-on experience with the latest wireless voice, data, music and video services. The new Honolulu store is double the size of the store’s previous location and features:

* Interactive “demo zone” guided by knowledgeable staff
* Integrated systems and operational enhancements designed to streamline the sales process and increase customer satisfaction
* Check-in kiosk enables customers to sign in on arrival and stay informed via monitors that track their place in the queue for service
* Roomy and easy-to-locate technical assistance and customer support areas with interactive displays

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $29 million in Hawai‘i in 2008 and $186 million since 2000 to increase the coverage and capacity of its network and to add new services.