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3G Multimedia PhonesDevices capable of light Internet browsing, checking email, storing music and/or other high-end services, along with standard capabilities such as calling, messaging, Bluetooth® headset support and picture-taking capabilities.
3G SmartphonesDevices with an operating system for downloading and using apps, browsing the Internet, emailing and updating social media, along with standard services like messaging and picture-taking.
4G LTEThe fourth generation of wireless network technology featuring greater bandwidth and faster speeds than previous wireless networks.
4G SIM CardThe Verizon Wireless 4G SIM card houses your subscriber profile and information that is needed to authenticate your services on our network. These 4G SIM cards are compatible only with Verizon Wireless-certified 4G LTE devices and are equipped with PIN (Personal Identification Number) and PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) codes to protect against unauthorized use.
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Anytime MinutesAllowance minutes available for calls that are not covered by any Night & Weekend, Mobile to Mobile, Friends & Family or any other allowance.
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Business PlanA plan designed to meet the needs of business owners and their employees. Requires a minimum of five business lines to be eligible.
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ChargesCosts accrued by using services not included in your monthly allowances.
CoverageThe area in which a wireless device can receive service.
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DataContent you send or receive from your wireless device other than calls and text messages. Data includes accessing the Internet, picture and video messaging, games and applications, email accounts and more. Sending and receiving data is billed based on the volume (Megabyte or Gigabyte) of data sent or received, and can be charged per-use or as part of a data package.
Data AllowanceThe amount of data that can be sent or received from your wireless device per month without incurring additional charges (as stated in your data package).
Data PackageA set amount of data that can be sent or received from your wireless device per month for a set charge rather than a per-usage fee.
Data UsageThe amount of data sent or received from your wireless device in a month.
Domestic CallAny call made and received within the continental U.S.
Domestic LandlineAny non-wireless phone number within the U.S.
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Family SharePlan®A plan that allows multiple wireless lines to share minutes and other services under one account.
Feature PhonesDevices that offer standard wireless services such as calling and messaging.
Friends & Family®A service allowing unlimited talk time to the top five or ten contacts (depending on your Plan) you call most that are not on the Verizon Wireless network.
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Individual PlansPlan options for a single wireless line.
Instant MessagingA service enabling you to send / receive messages via the Internet.
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Long DistanceAny call, text message or other connection made to a location outside your local calling area.
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Media CenterA virtual marketplace for downloading applications, ringtones and other items to customize your wireless device.
Messaging Only PlanA plan offering unlimited messaging and Internet access with pay-per-use talk time.
MMS(Multimedia Messaging Service) A type of message that can contain a combination of text, sounds, image, and video.
Mobile Broadband ConnectA plan allowing you to use your wireless phone as a portable modem to access the Internet on your notebook.
Mobile Broadband PlanA plan that offers wireless Internet access to your notebook or netbook, using a PC card, ExpressCard, USB modem or MiFiä 2200.
Mobile to MobileCalls or text messages to and from other Verizon Wireless users.
Monthly Access ChargeThe set monthly cost of your plan before additional monthly usage charges, taxes and Verizon Wireless surcharges.
Monthly Access Plan (Prepaid)Wireless service that is paid for before use and requires no long-term contract.
Monthly AllowanceThe amount of minutes, messaging or data included in your plan each month.
My VerizonOnline account access for checking monthly usage, making payments, updating information and managing your account.
My Verizon MobileOnline account access for checking monthly usage, making payments, updating information and managing your account from your wireless device.
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Nationwide 65 Plus PlanA simple and convenient reduced-cost plan, designed specifically for people 65 years of age and older.
Nationwide Rate and Coverage AreaThe area in which allowances on a Nationwide Plan can be used, covering nearly 99% of the U.S. population.
Nationwide Talk & Text PlanA plan that includes an Anytime Minute allowance and unlimited text, picture, video and instant messaging to any number in the U.S.
Night & Weekend MinutesAllowance minutes that can be used during the following times:
Night Hours: (M-F) 9:01 p.m.-5:59 a.m.
Weekend Hours: 12:00 a.m. Sat.-11:59 p.m. Sun. See also "Off-Peak".
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Off-PeakHours generally associated with evenings and weekends. See also Night & Weekend Minutes.
Overage RateThe cost of usage (minutes, text messages, and data) that exceeds your monthly allowances.
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PeakHours generally associated with weekday mornings to early evenings. See also Anytime Minutes.
Per-MB RateThe cost to send / receive one Megabyte (1,024 kilobytes) of data to / from your device.
Per-Minute RateThe cost for a minute of time spent in a call.
Picture MessagingA service that allows you to send / receive pictures via your wireless device.
PlanA package of services (including voice, messaging and / or data allowances) offered at a set monthly access fee.
Prepaid CardFor prepaid users, a card that is purchased to add more money to a prepaid account.
Prepaid Mobile BroadbandThe option to pay per use for high-speed wireless Internet connections to your notebook or netbook rather than subscribing to a monthly plan.
Prepaid PlanWireless service that is paid for before use and requires no long-term commitment.
Push to Talk (PTT) Only PlanA plan that allows PTT devices to use the PTT 2-way radio-type service.
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RoamingUsage that occurs outside the Home Coverage Area for your Plan that may result in roaming charges.
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Shared Anytime MinutesThe Anytime Minute allowance for a Family SharePlan, which can be used by all lines on the account.
SMS(Short Messaging Service) A short (160 characters max) text-only message sent from one wireless device to another. See also Text Message.
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Text MessagingA short (160 characters max) text-only message sent from one wireless device to another. See also SMS.
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Verizon Wi-Fi Hotspot AccessAbility to use public wireless broadband network services in certain locations (often in heavily populated places such as airports, train stations, hotels and libraries).
Video MessagingA service that allows you to send / receive videos via your wireless device.
Voice PlanA plan offering a specified number of voice minutes.