"In terms of leased lines, it's a savings of about 50 percent, " said Jonathan Levy, managing director of Pentagon Communications, a multimedia company that offers video production, radio production and interactive media production services.

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In addition, FiOS TV offers an innovative Interactive Media Guide with next-generation, personalized interactive services, including free Facebook and Twitter social media applications, news and entertainment widgets, ESPN Fantasy Football, a robust search engine, and many other features.

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The real bonanza will come as profits of media companies, retailers, banks and other traditional firms are enhanced by such advances as multi-media and interactive services.

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