Hubba Hubba! Does the "Verizon Hub" Reinvent the Home Phone?

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Verizon announced the coming of a home phone on steriods, dubbed the Verizon Hub™. It is coming to Verizon Broadband Customers, but the network giant did not disclose why it would not work for other broadband users. This broadband phone utilizes the home phone as a central place of family interaction. Although the wireless phone industry may be deteriorating this concept, for those homes that still have a land-based phone, the Verizon Hub™ may be just the thing. It brings many practical functions to a device that sits away from the family computer.

This phone has a moderately sized touch screen that allows a user-friendly interface to get news, weather, directory information, and maps. Of course, they also mentioned that it can operate as a phone, too. It may be customized with wallpaper, ringtones, and even colored faceplates. And it can be integrated into your family's lifestyle by utilizing a calendar, address book, and interactive memo pad.

There is no mention as to the availability or future price of this product, but its release appears to be innevitable. Verizon disclosed future plans for the interactive touch-screen phone to eventually include emailing, text messaging, and a telephone handset that doubles as a television remote. For those who find this device "sexy," they may find themselves chanting, "hubba, hubba." Here comes the Verizon Hub™. Visit Verizon's website for more information.