G Mobile Commerce programs which allow you to do
financial transactions (such as checking your account
balance, trade stocks, etc.).
G General Information programs which allow you to
get current news, weather, sports, or traffic.
You can download and use Get It Now anywhere on
the Verizon Wireless network, as long as your handset
has a digital signal available. Application download
time will vary, but most applications will take
approximately 1 minute to download. If your currently
installed Get It Now application does not need a
network connection, it can be used anywhere.
The time you spend browsing in Get It Now for an
application, and while downloading applications, is
deducted from your monthly airtime allowance.
Most applications do not use a network connection
while in use. However, there are some applications that
will and these will incur airtime charges while in use.
While downloading an application, any incoming calls
will automatically be sent to your voicemail, if
available. If you do not have voicemail, downloading
will not be interrupted by an incoming call, however
the caller will receive a busy signal.
When using an application that does not require a
network connection, an incoming call will
automatically pause the application and allow you to
answer the call. When you complete your call, you can
resume using the application.
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Get It Now allows you to do more
than just talk on your phone. Get It
Now is a technology and service that
allows you to download and use
applications on your phone.
With Get It Now, it is quick and easy
to personalize your phone to your
lifestyle and tastes. Just download the
applications that appeal to you. With a
wide range of software available, from
instant messaging to games to office applications, you
can be assured that you can find something useful,
practical, or down right entertaining.
Plus, there are constantly new applications being
created for your use.
Some examples of available application types:
G Communication programs which allow you to
send instant messages and e-mail.
G Productivity programs which allow you to
synchronize with applications in your office,
home, or PDA for more efficiency and better time
management.
G Entertainment programs which allow you to play
single-player games, multi-player games, listen to
music, watch videos, download custom ringers
and screens for your display.
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