Verizon (News - Alert) announced today a new service offering, Verizon Flex for Business Internet, which combines Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess with Verizon’s FiOS Internet or high speed Internet services at discounted prices.

 

For the first time, small businesses can bring together the best in-the-office and on-the-go broadband network with the Verizon Flex for Business Internet plan -- a powerful blend of broadband services provided by Verizon and Verizon Wireless.

 

The new service bundle discounts Verizon High Speed Internet or FiOS (News - Alert) Internet for Business when combined with Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess wireless Internet service. Prices start at $95.98 per month.

 

Verizon Flex for Business Internet addresses an important need for many businesses -- reliable network connections in the office and on the road. Verizon provides small businesses wireline broadband service in parts of 24 states and the District of Columbia.

 

Verizon Wireless offers BroadbandAccess high-speed EVDO service to more than 85 percent of the U.S. population, covering more than 256 million people in 258 major metropolitan areas.

 

"For small businesses, broadband solutions have to include a wireline option such as FiOS or High Speed Internet for fast and dependable movement of data," said Monte Beck, vice president for business marketing at Verizon. "In addition, businesses are seeing an increased need to access the Internet outside of the office, while traveling. Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess service offers fast, secure, broadband Internet service without the limitations of local area Wi-Fi hot spots."

 

Verizon wireline business customers can benefit from Verizon Flex for Business Internet in select areas of the following states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. The bundle is also available in the District of Columbia.

 

For additional information about Verizon Flex for Business Internet, customers can visit the Verizon Web site at www.verizon.com/flex or call Verizon at 1-888-379-8987.