Verizon Wireless,Comcast join in Ind.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Verizon Wireless and Comcast announced Thursday they will offer each other’s services in Indiana along wiht incentives for new and existing customers.

According to Verizon Wireless, consumers in Fort Wayne and 11 other Indiana markets have new options for video, phone, Internet and wireless services.

Based on the package chosen, customers of both Comcast and Verizon Wireless could qualify for a variety of offers and incentives, including Visa prepaid cards valued up to $300, a complementary 12-month subscription to Xfinity Streampix and Comcast HD DVR at no additional cost for six months, and/or a complementary 12-month upgrade to Blast!, a high-speed Xfinity Internet service.

“Our momentum with Comcast in delivering these value packages in other markets is continually drawing praise from customers,” said John Granby, president – Indiana/Michigan/Kentucky Region, Verizon Wireless. “Because mobility is a top priority for the consumer, we have developed an offering that provides a terrific wireless, entertainment and communications experience in one spot. Comcast’s product suite continues to deliver exceptional entertainment and communications services and the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is the ideal complement to complete the package.”

In addition to Indiana, Comcast and Verizon Wireless are expanding the offer to several cities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee today. Verizon Wireless and Comcast have previously introduced this offering in the following markets: Atlanta, Chicago, Colorado, Kansas City, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Portland, Ore., Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Seattle.

“Together with Verizon Wireless, we’re delivering more value for more consumers by providing an entertainment and communications solution that aligns with their lifestyles,” said Tim Collins, Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Heartland Region. “Now, Comcast customers in Indiana will have the option of building a great in-home experience through our Xfinity services, along with the reliability of Verizon Wireless’ network while on the go.”

For customers who wish to sign up in person, these packages are available at the following Indiana Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in Fort Wayne:

4122 Lima Road
4150 W. Jefferson Blvd.

Consumers have the flexibility to order these services in person at select Verizon Wireless Communications Stores or by calling 1-855-704-7400. More details, including availability and eligibility, can be found at www.verizonwireless.com/xfinity or www.comcast.com/wireless.