Verizon:
Investing in the State of Delaware

Originally known as the Diamond State Telephone Company, we have provided telecommunications service to Delaware citizens for over a century. Although our name has changed over the years, our commitment to quality service and support of our communities has remained constant.

• We have more than 780,000 lines in service.

• We invested $179.2 million in plant and equipment in 2006.

• We operate a fleet with 647 vehicles.

• We own or manage 131 buildings or locations in Delaware.

• We partner with nearly 1,173 Delaware vendors and suppliers.

• 1,223 of our 1,261 employees live here.

• Our employee payroll is approximately $73.7 million annually.

• We pay roughly $17.7 million annually in state taxes.

• We pay approximately $23.6 million annually in healthcare costs for employees and retirees.

• We pay $21.7 million annually to more than 1,518 retirees in DE.

• 3,666 Verizon shareowners live here.

• We made $444,214 in charitable and civic contributions in Delaware in 2006.