BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer is in full swing, and knowing where the kids are and where they need to be over the busy vacation months is important to families. Family Locator, a simple and secure service from Verizon Wireless, allows parents to be informed in real-time about their kids' whereabouts.
It's easy to keep your family safe and in the know for the rest of the summer with four simple steps:Whether keeping track of family members at barbeques or making sure they get to swimming lessons on time, the simple application, which is accessible from phones and PCs, enables parents to set up alerts that let them know when their kids have taken their phones to different locations. Interactive maps, which are part of Family Locator, enable customers to find the address where their kids are located. With the integration of VZ Navigator, parents can also get turn-by-turn directions to that location.Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRaipeHdfO0 for a video on how the service works. Family Locator is available on dozens of Verizon Wireless devices, and select Android devices have been added as "locatable" phones, expanding the number of smartphones that are able to use Family Locator. Customers on a Family SharePlan can add the service to their existing plans for $9.99 per month for each phone that will be located. The monthly subscription includes unlimited messaging and data usage through Family Locator, plus arrival and departure updates and use with VZ Navigator from both a smartphone and PC. A subscription to VZ Navigator is required for integrated use, and data usage may apply when downloading the applications.Family Locator is one of several tools in the Verizon Safeguards suite of products that helps Verizon Wireless customers manage the wireless phones and phone usage on their accounts. For information on Usage Controls, Content Filters, Spam Controls and more, visit www.verizonwireless.com/safeguards.> About Verizon Wireless3. Schedule location updates to locate family members phones at specific times of dayFor more delicious party recipes, visit www.heinz57.com .This recipe for marinated grilled shrimp, using Heinz 57 Sauce, gives a tangy new twist to a classic favorite. If you want to serve it in appetizer portions, use 6-inch skewers. Thread 2 shrimp on each skewer and grill as directed.1. Locate your family members by using the Locate featureKids do with what they must, so don't let money become an impediment to fun.Creative Summer Apps - Set out some no-fuss appetizers that add some fun to the menu. Make festive veggie shooters by putting some of your favorite dip into shot glasses along with a few colorful veggie strips.
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 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. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia. SOURCE Verizon Wireless
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