Verizon

April 2, 2008 -- For economic reasons, Tellabs will discontinue current GPON activities focused on Verizon. This decision serves the best interests of both companies and their respective stakeholders.

We continue to be a multi-product and services supplier to Verizon. Tellabs will continue its current access strategy, including BPON and GPON.

About Tellabs — Tellabs advances telecommunications networks to meet the evolving needs of users. Solutions from Tellabs enable service providers to deliver high-quality voice, video and data services over wireline and wireless networks around the world. Tellabs (NASDAQ: TLAB) is part of the NASDAQ-100 Index, NASDAQ Global Select Market, Ocean Tomo 300™ Patent Index and the S&P 500. www.tellabs.com

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Verizon Wireless Subscribers Can Now Access 24/7 ESPN Radio Simulcast Directly From Mobile Devices

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and BRISTOL, Conn., March 27, 2008 – ESPN and Verizon Wireless, the builder and owner of the nation’s most reliable wireless voice and data network, will launch a mobile simulcast of ESPN Radio tomorrow, exclusively on Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Mobile TV service. The ESPN Radio channel will join ESPN Mobile TV on V CAST Mobile TV, and gives customers access to popular radio programming, including “SportsCenter AM,” “GameNight” and “The Pulse.”    » read more »

3/26/2008 -- Comment from Brian Dietz, Vice President, Communications, NCTA, in response to Verizon's request that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) "make it as easy for consumers to choose a new video provider as it already is for them to switch voice providers."    » read more »

December 13, 2007 -- An agreement was reached early Thursday morning between the Maine Office of the Public Advocate and representatives of FairPoint and Verizon concerning a proposed sale of Verizon’s operations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont to FairPoint Communications.

The Public Advocate is charged with representing the interests of Maine consumers in utility regulatory matters.    » read more »

“Unlimited” Internet Plans Were Actually Limited; Company Agrees To Change Practices And Reimburse Customers

New York, NY (Oct 23, 2007) – New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Verizon Wireless has agreed to halt the deceptive marketing of its internet usage plans and reimburse $1 million to customers for wrongful account termination nationwide.    » read more »

10/15/07 -- Verizon Wireless and Led Zeppelin today announced they have partnered to provide mobile customers with an entirely new way to access the legendary rock band’s music. Verizon Wireless will be the first mobile music service provider for ring tones, ringback tones, alert tones, and wallpapers, as well as full-song over-the-air downloads, offering customers infinite ways to personalize their phones and express themselves. Full-song downloads will be available on November 13, 2007.    » read more »

WXC Platform Enables Company to Fine-Tune Business Applications Running on Global Corporate Networks

Verizon Wins 'Best in Class Wholesale Metro' Category

October 9, 2007, GRAPEVINE, Texas - Verizon received high marks from its customers to secure the spot as top wholesale VoIP provider, reflected in research by ATLANTIC-ACM, a leading telecommunications research consultancy and benchmarking firm.    » read more »

Aspiring High School Football Coach Takes Home the Ultimate Tailgate Vehicle Plus $25,000

Winner Will Take Home the Ultimate Ford F-250 Tailgate Vehicle Plus $25,000

September 4 , 2007 -- The search for the most passionate sports fan in the country was launched by ESPN360.com and Verizon, with the ultimate enthusiast to be crowned “King of Fandom.”    » read more »

Company's Agreement With State Public Advocate - and Approved by the Public Utilities Commission - Paves the Way for Increased Access to High Speed Internet

August 28, 2007, PORTLAND, Maine -- Verizon is beginning immediately to make plans for wider deployment of broadband in the state, and has made a commitment to roll out more High Speed Internet service here as part of an agreement between the company and the Maine Public Advocate's office.    » read more »

New Choices Allow Wholesale Customers to Customize Services for Their Subscribers

August 29, 2007, BASKING RIDGE, N.J. - As the VoIP market continues to grow, Verizon Business is responding by introducing several new features in September designed to increase functionality and add choice for its SIP Gateway VoIP customers. SIP, or Session Initiation Protocol, is an Internet-based signaling protocol used for creating, modifying and terminating sessions between two or more users on the Internet.    » read more »

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Transformation to Streamlined Processes Leads to Enhanced Analytics and Increased Efficiencies

August 27, 2007, BASKING RIDGE, N.J. -- To enable customers to manage their telecommunications expenses more easily and efficiently, Verizon Business is streamlining its billing processes, reducing the number of billing systems and enhancing self-service customer billing.    » read more »

Reliable Network and Reliable Price Enhance Customers' Digital Lifestyles

August 27, 2007, NEW YORK -- Consumers looking for fast, affordable broadband service now have the offer of a lifetime - Verizon High Speed Internet service with a low monthly base price that's locked in for life.

Between now and Oct. 31, 2007, qualifying customers who sign up for Verizon High Speed Internet with a two-year commitment will pay the same low monthly base-rate for as long as they keep the Internet service over a Verizon phone line.    » read more »