Verizon plans for American Sign Language messaging service (US)Verizon planning for a Nationwide Messaging plans which will be in American Sign Language (ASL) to better serve customers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The Nationwide Messaging plans from Verizon Wireless will be available for use with most consumer handsets, select personal digital assistants (PDAs) and smartphones, including BlackBerry devices.
For $34.99 monthly access, the new Nationwide Messaging plans on consumer devices will include unlimited text, picture, video and instant messaging; unlimited Mobile Web access and unlimited data usage. Customers can also make voice calls for an additional 40 cents per minute. Customers who sign up for the $34.99 monthly access plan have the option of adding Mobile Email to their accounts for an additional $5 per month.
Customers with BlackBerry devices or PDAs can sign up for the BlackBerry or PDA/Smartphone Nationwide Messaging Plan for $54.99 monthly access, which will include unlimited text, picture, video and instant messaging; unlimited e-mail; unlimited Web browsing and unlimited data usage. Customers can also make voice calls for an additional 25 cents per minute. The Nationwide Messaging plans are available for all BlackBerry devices, the Verizon Wireless SMT5800, the Verizon Wireless XV6800 and the MOTOQ 9c.
