Verizon Connects With Consumers With Freebies The Day Before Thanksgiving
By Edward Cardenas
SOUTHFIELD (CBS Detroit) - Verizon Wireless is giving travelers - and all mobile users - a number of free perks on Wednesday, Nov. 26, which is considered the busiest travel day of the year.
The promotion, which Verizon is calling "Connection Day," offers a variety of products including movies, free WiFi, audio books and streaming music on the day before Thanksgiving.
"As we approach the holiday season, we wanted to show how much we appreciate our customers," said Ken Dixon, vice president of marketing, Verizon Wireless. in a release. "We hope that not only our customers, but everyone, will take advantage of this day — a day to connect with family and friends, to learn something new about their device, or just to provide a little more entertainment during what can often be a hectic kick off to the holiday season."
Consumers, regardless of their wireless carrier, can take advantage of this promotion from Verizon. The company is working with Amazon, Apple, Boingo Wireless, Condé Nast, Gogo Technologies, JetBlue and Pandora on a variety of offers including:
- Verizon FiOS: Special mobile access to popular movies and TV shows from Nov. 26 to Dec. 1, compliments of Verizon FiOS, by downloading the free FiOS Preview app
- Amazon:Selection of 10 free or discounted apps, plus two free Audible book downloads (new members) or $10 Audible credit (current members)
- Apple: A special offer from iTunes to be revealed on Nov. 26
- Condé Nast: Free Digital Edition downloads of 17 Condé Nast Publications, including Wired, Vanity Fair and GQ
- Free Wi-Fi: 30-minute complimentary Internet sessions through Boingo Wireless (at airports) and GogoTechnologies (in-flight)
- JetBlue: Free in-flight Wi-Fi for flights from Nov. 26 and Dec. 24
- Pandora Media: Free seven-day trial of Pandora One
To get a preview of the offers, visit at www.verizon.com/connectionday.
