The plan has set a goal of 4 Mbps (megabits per second) download of universal coverage around the country by 2020, which it says would support the basic usage of e-mail, downloading web pages and simple video conferencing.

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There is no charge to download Verizon Mobile Security Basic, but a Verizon Wireless data plan is required and data usage will apply.

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