New Verizon location opened in Stafford

Today in Stafford, Verizon Wireless launched their newest “Smart Phone” location. 

Located just off I-95, and in close proximity to the Quantico Marine Base, it will serve as an ideal place for current and retired military, as well as the growing regional population, including Federal Government workers who reside in the area. Verizon is redefining retail, and the Smart Store concept is designed to make shopping for wireless devices and services more convenient and personalized for customers.

The ceremony took place from 9:30-10:00 AM, with brief remarks from the local Chamber of Commerce and included a $3,000 HopeLine check presentation to Empowerhouse, a local domestic violence prevention group. Through HopeLine, Verizon’s signature philanthropy program, the company helps domestic violence victims become survivors by collecting no-longer-used wireless phones and turning them into cash support for organizations nationwide. In 2014 alone, in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia, Verizon Wireless awarded nearly $700,000 in HopeLine grants to 23 non-profit organizations across the region.              

The 5,300-square-foot location, at 100 Prosperity Lane in Stafford, Virginia, features the most advanced smartphones, tablets and wirelesss technology such as the ever-popular DROID and Samsung Galaxy lines and numerous other devices with Android, Windows, and Blackberry operating systems running on Verizon’s 4G LTE network.

Verizon’s Smart Store retail concept showcases numerous interactive “Lifestyle Zones” for customers to engage with specialists and experience hundreds of smart accessories, gadgets, apps and services. These Lifestyle Zones include:

• Get Fit – tech gear for the active sports and fitness buff
• Amplify It – numerous Bluetooth speakers and more for the music aficionado
• Have Fun – smart toys, games and wireless gaming accessories for the family
• Home and On The Go – devices for home monitoring and energy management
• Anywhere Business – technology for the mobile professional and entrepreneur

“Customer response to our new design has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Marquett Smith, Verizon Wireless Regional President. “Shoppers who walk through the door are amazed to see the wide-array of tech products and solutions that can help them do everything from lose weight, to sleep better, to reduce home energy consumption, to keep their kids, homes and cars safe.”

An expanded area is available for free in-store customizable wireless workshops that provide for personalized hands-on training, with both basic and advanced classes for all operating systems and a variety of devices and smart accessories. Schedules are posted at the store with registration and information available online at www.verizonwireless.com/workshops.

With the barriers of the counter and cash register removed, representatives in the newly redesigned stores are also able to spend more time with customers. The company is also integrating systems to make it easy for customers to do business with Verizon Wireless across all contact points — online, in stores and through telesales.

Business hours for the new store, located at 100 Prosperity Lane are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Verizon products and plans also are available at dozens of authorized retailers in the area. For more information on Verizon Wireless technology, visit www.verizonwireless.com.