Verizon Freedom is available in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Virginia, Florida, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. It will be launched shortly in West Virginia.

Prices vary by state , and range from $49.95 to $59.95.

Unlimited calling covers all direct-dialed calls from a residential line -- local, regional, long-distance across the U.S., and to Canada and to the U.S. territories.

There are no gimmicks or fine print associated with the unlimited service. Calls are unlimited at any time of the day or night, any day of the week regardless of whether the person on the other end of the line is a Verizon long-distance customer or not.

In addition to unlimited direct-dialed calling, the Verizon Freedom plan offers five call-management features: Home Voice Mail, Caller ID, Call Waiting, Three-Way Calling and Speed Dialing eight.

Verizon Freedom simplifies billing: a single line item covers all relevant package charges and call detail is not provided.