Saturday, July 25, 2009

Verizon Wireless Reports Solid 2Q 2009 Growth Of 1.1 Million New Customers

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Verizon Wireless announced second-quarter 2009 net customer additions of 1.1 million.

At the end of the quarter, the company had 87.7 million customers, including 85.2 million retail customers, which are those it directly serves and manages, and who choose the Verizon Wireless brand. More customers use the Verizon Wireless brand than any other wireless brand in the U.S.

Verizon Wireless has the most reliable coast-to-coast wireless voice and data network, including the largest 3G broadband wireless network – key in attracting new customers and earning the loyalty of existing customers. The company consistently has had the highest loyalty level in the industry, as measured by the rate of customer churn.

Further details about Verizon Wireless’ financial and operational results for the quarter will be reported when Verizon Communications announces its consolidated quarterly results on July 27. Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone Group plc (NYSE and LSE: VOD), which earlier today reported key performance indicators, including its proportionate share of Verizon Wireless net customer additions.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving 87.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 87,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: 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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