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Verizon adds WiFi to mobile broadband plans, but skips smartphones

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

By Sue Marek

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Verizon Wireless customers who have Mobile Broadband and Global Access mobile data plans will now be able to access thousands of WiFi hotspots in the U.S., Canada and Mexico for no additional charge. The plan covers customers who access the Internet via Verizon’s USB modems, PC cards and netbooks; however, the plan does not cover Verizon’s WiFi-enabled smartphones such as the Motorola Droid.

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