Our presence in the District of Columbia:

• Verizon companies serve more than 538,000 lines*
• 1,257 skilled employees work in D.C.; 784 live here
• 470 vehicles in our fleet
• We own or operate 47 buildings and locations
• $131.6 million invested in plant and equipment in 2006

Our impact on the District's economy:

• Verizon partners with 1,593 vendors and suppliers
• Verizon pays approximately $6.3 million annually in taxes to the District.
• Verizon pays $9.4 million annually in healthcare costs for employees and retiress in the District
• We pay $6.6 million annually to 464 retirees living in DC.
• Verizon made $9.1 million in charitable and civic contributions to District-based organizations during 2006.

  * Including Verizon, Verizon Business and Verizon Wireless