Verizon Wireless And Comcast Team Up In Shreveport To Deliver First-Class Video Entertainment, Communications And Internet Experiences

SHREVEPORT, La., June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Comcast today announced they will offer each other's services in Shreveport and deliver a variety of offers and incentives for new and existing customers.  Now, consumers in Shreveport looking to stay connected to the people and things they love while on the go or at home have new options for outstanding video, phone, Internet and wireless services.

Based on the package chosen, customers of both Comcast and Verizon Wireless could qualify for a variety of offers and incentives, including Visa® prepaid cards valued up to $300, a complementary 12-month subscription to Xfinity® Streampix™, and Comcast HD DVR at no additional cost for six months, and/or a complementary 12-month upgrade to Blast!, the Xfinity Internet service that provides download speeds of up to 30 Mbps with PowerBoost®.

"Our momentum with Comcast in delivering these value packages in other markets is continually drawing praise from customers," said Frank Antonacci, Central Texas region president, Verizon Wireless.  "Because mobility is a top priority for the consumer, we have developed an offering that provides a terrific wireless, entertainment and communications experience in one spot.  Comcast's product suite continues to deliver exceptional entertainment and communications services and the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is the ideal complement to complete the package."

Frances Smith, director, Government & Regulatory Affairs, Comcast – South Area said, "Together with Verizon Wireless, we're delivering more value for more consumers by providing an entertainment and communications solution that aligns with their lifestyles.  Now, Comcast customers in Shreveport will have the option of building a great in-home experience through our Xfinity services, along with the reliability of Verizon Wireless' network while on the go."

In addition to Shreveport, Comcast and Verizon Wireless are expanding the offer to to several cities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee today.   Verizon Wireless and Comcast have previously introduced this offering in the following markets: Atlanta, Chicago, Colorado, Kansas City, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Portland, Ore., Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Seattle. 

Consumers have the flexibility to order these services in person at select Verizon Wireless Communications Stores or by calling 1-855-704-7400.  More details, including availability and eligibility, can be found at www.verizonwireless.com/xfinity or www.comcast.com/wireless.

For customers who wish to sign up in person, these packages are available at the following retail location in Shreveport: