Glossary - V

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Value Added Network (VAN)

A communication network that provides features beyond basic transmission of information. For example, a data network that provides protocol translation or a voice network with enhanced call routing or distribution features.

Verification Evaluation and Testing System (VETS)

System that allows system testing on working and testable lines.

Verizon Advantage Pack^sm

Verizon Advantage Pack^sm is a discount package offering monthly savings on Verizon business voice mail when packaged with selected local and regional services or calling feature plans.

Verizon FiOS USB Wireless 802.11G Adapter

Connects your USB-equipped desktop or notebook computer to your wireless network for Internet and file sharing.

Verizon Freedom for Business

Unlimited Calling for One Low Price. Enjoy the freedom to call anywhere across the U.S. (including Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. territories) with no time restrictions or limits on who you can call. All at one great rate for up to 10 qualified business lines.

Verizon Freedom Basic for Business, Local with Toll

Save Big When You Bundle Local and Regional Toll Voice Calls. Verizon Freedom Basic for Business, Local with Toll offers unlimited voice calling for direct-dialed local and regional toll calls — all for one flat monthly rate — along with additional discounts on other Verizon services.

Verizon Freedom Basic for Business, Local

Unlimited Direct-Dialed Local Calling. As a Verizon Freedom Basic for Business, Local customer you can count on unlimited direct-dialed local voice calling for one flat monthly rate — for up to 10 of your qualified business lines.

Verizon Internet Security Suite

The Verizon Internet Security Suite combines several security products at an affordable monthly price. Includes Anti-virus, Firewall, Content Management, Anti-Spyware, and Pop-up/Ad Blocker services in one package. Learn more.

Verizon Encrypted Mail

Verizon^® Secure Mail^™ helps protect the privacy of email communication by encrypting messages and attachments. Only the intended recipient can open it. Learn more.

Verizon Partner Solutions

A Verizon line of business focused on selling to Service-Provider customers.

Vertical Features

Optional features offering enhancements to access line services are available for both Residence and Business end users.

Virtual Circuit/Virtual Channel/Virtual Link

A communication channel that provides for the transport of asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) cells between two or more endpoints. This channel does not require a physical link between the endpoints.

Virtual Collocation

An arrangement whereby a Collocator's facilities are interconnected with local exchange carrier-owned cable and equipment that is located in the local exchange carrier's central office building, but dedicated to the Collocator's use. The collocator can select the type of equipment, but the equipment is owned and maintained by the LEC.

Virtual Private Network

Virtual private networks are secured private network connections, built on top of publicly-accessible infrastructure, such as the Internet or the public telephone network.

Voice Frequency

An audio frequency in the range necessary for transmission of speech.

Voice Grade

Private Line services that provide fast, clear and reliable analog transmission of the voice and low-speed data communications.

Voice over Internet Protocol

Voice over IP is a category of hardware and software that enables people to use the Public (such as the Internet) and Private IP networks as the transmission medium for voice traffic. It uses IP rather than traditional circuit transmissions. Voice signals are packetized and sent over a data network. Due to the time sensitive nature of voice, voice packets are prioritized over data packets to ensure that there is no transmission delay. See also Hosted IP Centrex.

Voice Mail or Voice Messaging

A service that allows a subscriber to receive messages via a voice mailbox system when an unanswered call is received on their phone or cell phone.

Voice Recognition

Machine recognition of a specific human voice.

VoIP

See Voice over Internet Protocol.

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