Verizon and Microsoft to Co-branded Windows Live Services

Verizon Communications has expanded its alliance with Microsoft and plans to offer its consumer DSL and FiOS Internet customers a co-branded suite of Microsoft Windows Live services. Under the partnership, Verizon customers will have access to:

• a co-branded Live.com home page
• a Windows Live Toolbar,
• a co-branded Windows Live Search page,
• Verizon e-mail powered by Windows Live Mail,
• a co-branded version of Windows Live Messenger
• safety protection via Windows Live OneCare safety scanner.

Verizon will continue delivering MSN Premium services to current subscribers, with new Windows Live offerings set to roll out early next year.http://get.live.com/http://www.verizon.com

• Verizon and Microsoft began their partnership in April 2002.