Verizon's CEO at CES: High-IQ Networks and Smart Collaborations Will Spread Technology Innovation on a Global Scale

LAS VEGAS – January 6, 2011 –

Verizon Chairman and CEO Ivan Seidenberg and Verizon COO Lowell McAdam were joined on Thursday (Jan. 6) by three of the communications and entertainment industry's top executives to kick off the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show.

Seidenberg invited Jeff Bewkes, chairman and CEO of Time Warner; Dr. Sanjay Jha, co-CEO of Motorola and CEO of Motorola Mobility; and Mike Cleron, principal engineer of Google, to participate in his CES opening keynote address, which focused on how high-IQ networks and innovative content and applications are combining to fuel "one of the most innovative eras in the history of technology."

The five executives engaged in lively discussions of their companies' current collaborations and the future of communications and entertainment technologies.  The broad range of topics included multi-screen and mobile video, HD and 3D content, 4G smartphones and converged devices, evolution of the Android platform, and open development.

(Note: The entire keynote address and a transcript of the speech will be available for viewing later in the day. Visit http://www22.verizon.com/onecms/LeadershipTeam/Speeches/Speeches.htm)

During the keynote address, Seidenberg noted that today's more than 2 billion Internet users and 5 billion wireless users form the biggest market for technology the world has ever known.  He said that collaborations between hardware and software, computing and communications, technology giants and thousands of entrepreneurs will be crucial to the industry's ability to deliver relevant, personalized communications and entertainment services to billions of individuals.

"People are using technology to erase the boundaries between home and work, here and there, virtual and real," Seidenberg said.  "They imagine access to everything at their fingertips and they want it now, no matter where they are or what screen they have at hand.  They are challenging us to deliver better products, faster networks, more simplicity and more creativity."

Ultra-fast intelligent networks, including Verizon's advanced 4G LTE, fiber-to-the-home and global IP networks, will spread innovation on a global scale and help lead the way to the future, according to Seidenberg.

"The more we infuse consumer electronics with the power and intelligence of high-speed networks, the faster we'll create new demand and accelerate the cycle of innovation and growth that drives the industry forward," he said.

The CES is being held through Sunday (Jan. 9) at the Las Vegas Hilton Center.  For more information about Verizon at the CES, visit http://newscenter.verizon.com/verizon-at-ces-2011.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 93 million customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 195,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion.  For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

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Verizon's Website Named as one of the Best Corporate Sites

NEW YORK – February 9, 2011 –

A leading social engagement firm has named Verizon's corporate website the top community website among wireline and wireless telecommunications companies, and 6th overall among all companies.

The firm, ComBlu, cited www.verizon.com's strong set of social engagement features, which enable consumers to interact easily with Verizon and with one another.

ComBlu also praised the enhancements to the online Verizon Community during 2010 as offering user-friendly, high-value content for consumers.  The rankings are contained in ComBlu's second annual "State of Online Brand Communities" report.

"Verizon was ranked very highly because of its peer-to-peer community where customers share experiences with each other," said Kathy Baughman, a principal at ComBlu. "It has created a strong info-centric platform that features consumer community leaders who help others get more out of their products and services.

"Social media is growing up and companies are beginning to take advantage of it to improve the overall customer experience.  Verizon has created a great destination for customer interaction and learning," Baughman said.

ComBlu evaluated company websites based on best practices for site navigation, share features, welcoming, leader board, member spotlight, personal dashboard, campaigns/contests, offline engagement, content customization, customer advocate or expert programs, toolbars and custom widgets.

"Our customers are important to us, so we've made a concerted effort in the past year to create more ways to engage with them through the Verizon Community, Facebook and Twitter," said Mark Studness, Verizon director of e-commerce. "We've customized options for customers to give us direct input and share their thoughts so we can respond and act on that information to provide the solutions and products or services they find most valuable."

Two of the most recent additions to the Verizon Community - Room To Learn and the Idea Exchange - offer new consumer content and interaction opportunities.  Room To Learn is a site rich in educational content about digital lifestyle activities, and offers free online courses and basic instruction on all things digital.  It also features weekly technology advice from longtime tech writer Alfred Poor.

The Idea Exchange allows customers to directly submit to Verizon product development teams suggestions and proposed enhancements for Verizon products and services. Customers can vote on the best ideas, with Verizon giving status updates on the site regarding progress of the recommendations.

In addition to the Verizon Community, customers also can interact with Verizon at http://twitter.com/verizon and http://www.facebook.com/VerizonFiOS.

About ComBlu
ComBlu is a full-service social engagement firm specializing in building and growing online communities for corporations, brands, associations and employees; integrating social media into marketing mix; finding and activating brand advocates; and measuring ROI of social programs.  The firm was founded in 2003, is headquartered in Chicago with offices in Indianapolis, Denver, Austin and Los Angeles. www.comblu.com.

About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 94.1 million customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 194,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion.  For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

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Cece Winans, Donald Lawrence And Marvin Sapp Headline Verizon�s How Sweet The Sound 2011 Tour

Cece Winans, Donald Lawrence And Marvin Sapp Headline Verizon?s How Sweet The Sound 2011 Tour

Community Celebration Will Feature Today?s Biggest Gospel Stars Including Mary Mary, Fred Hammond, Ricky Dillard and Dorinda Clark Cole

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07/01/2011

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Gospel legend CeCe Winans and GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, songwriter and producer, Donald Lawrence, will return in 2011 to co-host Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound™ – the country’s biggest gospel music celebration. Marvin Sapp will serve as the tour’s resident judge. Joining him on the judging panel is a who’s who of gospel music, including Mary Mary, Dorinda Clark Cole, Fred Hammond, Richard Smallwood, James Fortune, Byron Cage, Ricky Dillard, Shirley Caesar and more.

Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound tour provides a platform for church choirs to share and celebrate their faith and talent with people across the country. Participating choirs will perform in front of gospel legends and fans and have the chance to win up to $50,000. This year’s tour will travel to nine cities including:

Dallas – Sept. 15 at American Airlines CenterAtlanta – Sept. 17 at Philips ArenaCharlotte, N.C. – Sept. 19 at Time Warner Cable ArenaWashington, D.C. – Sept. 21 at Verizon CenterDetroit – Sept. 24 at Joe Louis ArenaSt. Louis – Sept. 26 at Scottrade CenterChicago – Sept. 27 at United CenterLos Angeles – Oct. 1 at STAPLES CenterOakland, Calif. – Oct. 4 at Oracle Arena

“It is an honor to return as resident judge for this joyous event that honors the foundation of our community – the church choir,” said Marvin Sapp. “How Sweet the Sound has become a second family for me, and I can’t wait to see our family grow in 2011.”

“Verizon is pleased to welcome this year’s star-studded lineup of judges and hosts who are joining us for what is sure to be another memorable How Sweet the Sound experience,” said Marquett Smith, vice president, corporate communications, Verizon Wireless. “As a way of giving back to the community, Verizon is partnering with the country’s most beloved gospel talent to provide an opportunity for individuals to enjoy and celebrate the power of music.” Tickets to Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound tour go on sale in July. For more details about Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound, including video content, judging criteria, ticket sales information and official rules, please visit www.HowSweetTheSound.com.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Broadcast-quality B-Roll featuring 2010 Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound Gospel Celebration coverage is available online. Log on to Verizon Wireless’ Multimedia Library at http://verizonwireless.mediaseed.tv/Story.aspx?story=37569 to preview and request video segments, which can be received in newsrooms digitally or by tape.)

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

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Verizon�s My Fabulous Quince Contest Offers Teens The Opportunity To Win A Quincea�era Of Their Dreams

Verizon?s My Fabulous Quince Contest Offers Teens The Opportunity To Win A Quincea?era Of Their Dreams

Latin Music Hottest New Artist, Prince Royce, to Perform at Grand Prize Winner?s Party

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06/30/2011

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — From July 1 through August 31, teens across the United States will have the chance to enter to win the Quince of their dreams as part of Verizon’s My Fabulous Quince contest.  Eligible teens from 13 participating cities and surrounding areas (Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno, El Paso, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Tampa, Miami, Albuquerque, Secaucus, Chicago and Washington, D.C.) can participate by submitting an essay online or at Verizon Wireless My Fabulous Quince expos.  For details, visit: http://www.myfabulousquince.com.  Thirteen winners will receive an all-expenses-paid Quince, as well as a college scholarship and Verizon products.

“At Verizon, we recognize that our customers celebrate different types of traditions.  The Quince tradition marks a coming of age milestone for a young lady and has long been celebrated by Latino families across the United States.  Although generally celebrated for girls, there are more 15-year-old boys celebrating this cultural event.” said Elva Lima, executive director of community relations and multicultural communications at Verizon Wireless.  “This contest will give a young lady or man the Quince of their dreams.  We encourage teens of all backgrounds to join us by participating in My Fabulous Quince.”

Contest Entry, Selection Process and Prizes

Following the contest entry phase, 20 finalists will be selected from each of the 13 participating cities.  From September 8 through 22, consumers can vote online or text in their vote for their favorite finalist.  The finalist with the highest number of votes will win the grand prize, consisting of an all-expenses-paid Quince for up to 200 guests, a $5,000 college scholarship, three Verizon smartphones and an exclusive performance by multi-platinum recording artist Prince Royce who will sing his greatest hits including: “Stand By Me,” “Corazón Sin Cara” and “Mi Ultima Carta.”

“I’m excited to be part of Verizon’s My Fabulous Quince and to be able to make one of my fan’s dreams come true,” said Prince Royce.  “Growing up, I enjoyed going to Quinceañeras, and this time around I’ll have the chance to share that special moment with the grand prize winner.”

The top finalist in each of the remaining 12 cities will receive a first prize package, which includes a Quince for 100 guests with all expenses covered by Verizon, as well as a $2,500 college scholarship and a Verizon smartphone. 

Quince Expos and Prince Royce Meet & Greets

Teens and their families around the country will also have the chance to get up close and personal with Prince Royce at the My Fabulous Quince expos at select Verizon Wireless stores and through the new Prince Royce app, available to Verizon Wireless customers. 

Quince expos and Prince Royce meet-and-greets will take place in the following cities. For times and event details, visit: http://www.myfabulousquince.com:

Expo attendees will receive tips on how to plan a Quince celebration on any budget, as well as exclusive offers from local vendors.  In addition, attendees can donate no-longer-used wireless phones to HopeLine® from Verizon to help support victims of domestic violence and help protect the environment by disposing of wireless phones in an environmentally sound way.  Attendees who make a donation to HopeLine® from Verizon will receive a VIP pass, which will guarantee them access to meet Prince Royce at the My Fabulous Quince expos. 

The Prince Royce app with the latest Prince Royce news, audio, video and information on the My Fabulous Quince contest and expos is now available to download from Android Market™ for Verizon Wireless customers with 4G LTE Android™ smartphones and select 3G Android mobile devices.  For more information about Verizon’s My Fabulous Quince, including contest rules, eligibility and Quince expos, please visit http://www.myfabulousquince.com. 

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia. 

About Prince Royce
Breakthrough Latin recording artist Prince Royce has exploded into the mainstream with his fresh urban approach to traditional bachata music, fusing Tropical Latin with contemporary R&B and pop rhythms. Royce’s self-titled debut album, released in 2010, has been certified double platinum, while garnering a 2010 Latin Grammy® nomination, three 2011 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards and four 2011 Latin Billboard Awards. "Prince Royce" became the #1 Latin album in the country, more than a year after its release, marking an unprecedented achievement for a developing Latin music artist. Royce’s first single, a bilingual bachata cover of the 1961 Ben E. King classic, “Stand By Me,” reached the #1 position on the Billboard Tropical Airplay chart; and his second single, “Corazón Sin Cara,” written by Royce himself, fared even better, shooting up to #1 on Billboard’s Latin Songs chart.

The artist has had two sold-out tours in Europe, one in the U.S., and has been invited by Enrique Iglesias to be a special guest on his fall 2011 tour of North America. Royce has recently entered into an exclusive, long-term, worldwide recording deal with Atlantic Records via a joint venture with Top Stop Music to release his next albums in English and Spanish.

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