BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless unveiled its VZAccess Manager service, which allows customers to manager their remote access needs from anywhere in the country using the carrier’s CDMA2000 1x EV-DO BroadbandAccess or 1x-based NationalAccess wireless PC cards and Mobile Office Kits.
The service, which was co-developed with Verizon Wireless stakeholder Vodafone Group plc, provides users with a variety of connection options for remote access including the carrier’s wireless data networks, Wi-Fi, dial-up via IS95A, Quick2Net and GPRS/UMTS. In addition, the service interface includes a usage log of data sessions, text-messaging capabilities from the laptop, the ability to launch commonly used applications through one interface, and default access to a customer defined Internet browser and e-mail application.
VZAccess Manager is available through select device packages, can be installed from a CD, or can be downloaded from Verizon Wireless’ Web site.
Sprint PCS included a similar service with its Wi-Fi Access launch last year through its Connection Manager software that allowed customers to manage their network access using a single interface.
