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Verizon 3G Launch Imminent

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Jan 24, 2002, 2:11 PM by (staff)

Verizon plans to launch commercial service on its next-generation phone network as early as next week, according to sources close to the company. The 3G service, which enables customers to wirelessly surf the Net at faster speeds, among other services, will initially be offered in the northeast region, sources said. New phones and wireless modems that will work on the 3G network are being stocked in stores now, sources said.

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