Verizon Wireless And Bright House Networks Bring Great Video Entertainment, Communications And Internet Experiences - For The Home And On The Go In Bakersfield, California

WALNUT CREEK and BAKERSFIELD, Calif., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Bright House Networks today announced they are teaming up in Bakersfield, Calif. to offer new and existing customers greater selections, value and convenience in their wireless and entertainment packages. 

Qualified customers who are based in Bakersfield can now purchase Bright House Networks video, Internet and home phone services and Verizon Wireless smartphones, tablets and Verizon Wireless services from both companies and may be eligible to receive a Visa^™ prepaid debit card valued up to $200, depending on the combination of services selected.  Customers can choose their combination of services from a range of offers that include video, Internet, home phone and wireless service. 

Additional markets launching today include Birmingham, AL; Indianapolis, IN, Detroit, MI.  Both companies launched similar combinations of services in Bright House Networks' Orlando, FL market in November 2012.

"Our joint marketing with Bright House Networks is created on the foundation that mobility and entertainment are important in the lifestyles of our mutual customer base," said Russ Preite, region president for Verizon Wireless. "Our mission is to deliver solid wireless and communications products with long-term value to the end user, resulting in an enjoyable all-around experience.  Bright House Networks continues to deliver the highest quality entertainment and communications services in Bakersfield and the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is the perfect complement."

Interested customers have several options to get the offer.  They can call 1-888-370-9516 or 1-866-396-0444.  For those who wish to do it online, they can visit www.verizonwireless.com/brighthouse or www.brighthouse.com/wireless.  To get the offer in person, customers can visit any one of the following Verizon Wireless Communications stores:  

• BAKERSFIELD
  • Bakersfield – 2701 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield 93304
  • Bakersfield – 1220 Oak Street, Bakersfield 93304
  • Bakersfield – 2350 White Lane, Bakersfield 93304

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 98.9 million retail customers, including 93.2 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 73,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com.  For the latest news and updates about Verizon Wireless, visit our News Center at http://news.verizonwireless.com or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews. 

About Bright House Networks
Bright House Networks is the sixth largest owner and operator of cable systems in the U.S. and the second largest in Florida with technologically advanced systems located in five states including Florida, Alabama, Indiana, Michigan and California.

Bright House Networks serves approximately 2.5 million customers who subscribe to one or more of its video, high-speed data and voice services.  The company also offers a full suite of phone, Internet, Ethernet and cable television services to businesses of all sizes. Bright House Media Strategies, the advertising arm of Bright House Networks, offers businesses advanced targeted advertising solutions.  Bright House Networks also owns and operates exclusive local news and sports channels in its Florida markets.

For more information about Bright House Networks or our products and services, visit brighthouse.com.

SOURCE Verizon Wireless