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BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless' Global Data Roaming Usage Alerts help take the surprise out of global roaming. Verizon Wireless helps travelers manage roaming costs by alerting them via text message or e-mail, depending on their device type, when they reach thresholds of $100 and $250 in Global Data Roaming charges. Verizon Wireless Global Data Roaming Usage Alerts are automatically sent free of charge and do not count against customers' messaging or data allowances. Customers using Verizon Wireless global-capable phones and smartphones can enjoy wireless voice service in more than 220 countries worldwide and data in over 200 with 115 offering 3G speeds. In addition, all Verizon Wireless customers can use their existing phones and smartphones to make calls while visiting 40 countries and other destinations, including Mexico, Canada, China and India. All traveling Verizon Wireless customers can access global support while traveling 24/7. Learn more at www.verizonwireless.com/global. With the nation's largest and most reliable wireless network, a wide variety of smartphones and other wireless devices, and award-winning customer service, Verizon Wireless is a leader in customer satisfaction. In 21 of the last 23 quarters, Verizon Wireless led the industry with the lowest customer turnover rate among major U.S. wireless companies. Learn more at http://aboutus.vzw.com/customersatisfaction/index.html. About Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia. SOURCE Verizon Wireless /CONTACT: Tom Pica, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7516, Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.com /Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com Order free Annual Report for Vodafone Group PLC Visit http://djnweurope.ar.wilink.com/?ticker=GB00B16GWD56 or call +44 (0)208 391 6028 (END) Dow Jones Newswires July 21, 2010 08:30 ET (12:30 GMT)