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Tech support for Verizon smartphones

The below is a portion of a press release from Verizon about a new offering: the Verizon Wireless Smartphone Resource Center. One problem with smartphones is that, unless you’re a big tech geek, the devices are hard to figure out. Heck, they’re hard to figure out for the geeks sometimes, too. Hopefully, resources like this will give users access to smartphone tech support that’s better than just a level one support center (which handles simple requests, but often can’t provide phone-specific help).

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LTW 4G is coming to Verizon in 2010

Below is a press release from Verizon – for all those interested in 4G cellphone applications

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An open letter to Bank of America’s “Insurance Svc” at 1-888-665-9900: stop the phone scam

It’s my belief that Bank of America tried to scam me.

I get a call from 1-888-665-9900. The caller ID says “Insurance Svc”.

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How to figure out wattage, electricity costs for devices, homes and condos

Question:

How much electricity does a condo use in kwh (kilo-watt hours)? What does it cost?

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