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Recovery Act Presents 'Unprecedented Opportunity'

April 13, 2009 -- WASHINGTON - The $7 billion-plus broadband stimulus program contained in the nation's economic recovery act presents an "unprecedented opportunity" to extend advanced broadband networks across the nation and to stimulate jobs and the economy, Verizon said Monday (April 13). But, to maximize that opportunity, the program should focus on two key objectives: extending broadband Internet connections to unserved areas, and addressing demand-side factors that hamper growth of broadband subscriptions, such as the lack of a computer in many households.    » read more »

Verizon, in Congressional Testimony, Suggests\Guidelines and Practical Reforms

March 12, 2009 -- WASHINGTON - A senior telecommunications executive today made specific recommendations to Congress on how broadband Internet grant money contained in the economic stimulus package and reform of the nation's universal service subsidy system can be used to deploy broadband networks to U.S. households throughout the country.    » read more »

Company to Provide Network and Data Services to Military Installations Around the World

March 10, 2009 -- ASHBURN, Va. -- Verizon Business will provide network and data services at U.S. Department of Defense installations around the world under a new contract awarded by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

Under the Defense Information System Network Transmission Services - Pacific II (DTS-P II) contract, Verizon Business will provide telecommunications services at military installations and other government sites located in the Asia-Pacific region, Canada, the Caribbean, Central America and South America, the Middle East and the United States. The contract term is 10 years, if all options are exercised, and has a maximum value of $2.5 billion.    » read more »

Company Products, Including Broadband, Reduce Customer Energy Consumption; Company's Network Energy Conservation Expert Outlines New Standards and Energy-Measurement Guide; Fiber More Efficient Than Copper

March 4, 2009 -- NEW ORLEANS - Stating that "we're examining every way that we and our customers can use energy to promote savings," Verizon's network energy conservation expert outlined on Wednesday (March 4) the major initiatives the company is undertaking to conserve energy in the communications network and to help its customers do so.    » read more »

August 11, 2008 -- Chicago, IL - Today Senator Barack Obama made the following statement on the contract agreement between Verizon Communications Inc., Communications Workers of America, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

"I want to congratulate Verizon, CWA and IBEW for reaching an agreement that will provide tens of thousands of workers with the good pay, health care, and benefits they deserve. And I want to commend Verizon for recognizing the good work that union members can do for their company."

Source: Barack Obama campaign

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

Source: Tellabs

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

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 »