Verizon Wireless Launches First U.S. 3G Consumer Services

This IDC Flash examines the January 7, 2005, announcement by Verizon Wireless that it would become the first U.S. carrier to launch 3G consumer services through handset-based offerings, to be introduced to the market on February 1 as VCAST. Verizon Wireless' offering marks the effective introduction of consumer 3G services to the United States, almost exactly one year after it launched its 3G business services offering through laptop aircards.