Verizon:
Investing in California

Verizon provides unparalleled voice, data and video services in the Golden State. 

Here are some fast facts.

• We have more than 15 million lines in service.

• We invested $1.7 billion in plant and equipment in 2006.

• We operate a fleet with 4,612 vehicles.

• We own or manage 1,311 buildings or locations in California.

• We partner with nearly 14,428 California vendors and suppliers.

• 20,863 employee work in California.  20,902 live here.

• Our CA employee payroll is approximately $1.1 billion annually.

• We pay roughly $282 million annually in state taxes.

• We pay approximately $212.8 million annually in healthcare costs for employees and retirees.

• We pay $146 million annually to 10,218 retirees in California.

• 70,883 Verizon shareowners live here.

• We made $8.3 million in charitable and civic contributions in California in 2006.