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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Telecommunications
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gptkbp:acquired_by
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gptkb:Verizon_Communications
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gptkbp:acquisition_year
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gptkb:2000
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gptkbp:advertising
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Television and print
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gptkbp:brand
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gptkb:GTE
Transitioned to Verizon branding
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gptkbp:brand_recognition
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gptkb:Strong
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gptkbp:character_voice
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Various tiers
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gptkbp:closing_date
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gptkb:2000
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gptkbp:compatibility
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Multiple devices
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gptkbp:competitors
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gptkb:AT&_T
gptkb:T-Mobile_USA
gptkb:Sprint
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gptkbp:coverage
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Nationwide
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gptkbp:customer_base
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Millions
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gptkbp:customer_feedback
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Generally positive
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gptkbp:customer_support
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24/7
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gptkbp:defunct
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gptkb:2000
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gptkbp:employees
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Thousands
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gptkbp:financial_performance
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Strong before acquisition
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gptkbp:founded
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gptkb:1990
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Irving,_Texas
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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Influenced future wireless services
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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GTE Wireless
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gptkbp:launch_date
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gptkb:1990
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gptkbp:legacy
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Predecessor to Verizon Wireless
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gptkbp:market_position
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Top tier
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gptkbp:market_share
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Varied
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gptkbp:merged_with
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gptkb:Bell_Atlantic
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gptkbp:merger_impact
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Increased market share
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gptkbp:network
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gptkb:CDMA2000
2 G
Throughout the 1990s
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gptkbp:parent_company
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gptkb:GTE_Corporation
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gptkbp:partnerships
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Various technology companies
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gptkbp:payment_methods
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Monthly plans
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:GTE
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gptkbp:provides_information_on
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Various tiers
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gptkbp:regulatory_compliance
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FCC regulations
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gptkbp:reliability
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gptkb:High
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gptkbp:revenue
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gptkb:Billions
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gptkbp:service
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gptkb:2000
Digital cellular service
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gptkbp:service_area
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:service_type
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Cellular service
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gptkbp:services
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Early adopter of digital technology
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gptkbp:student_enrollment
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gptkb:High
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gptkbp:subsidiary
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gptkb:GTE_Corporation
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Verizon_Wireless
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gptkbp:technology
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gptkb:CDMA
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:Telecommunications
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gptkbp:uses_technology
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Rapid
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:GTE_Corporation
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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