Verizon:
Investing in Massachusetts

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

• We have more than 5 million lines in service.

• We operate a fleet with 4,328 vehicles.

• We invested $853.5 million in plant and equipment in 2006.

• We own or manage 1,124 buildings or locations in Massachusetts.

• We partner with nearly 10,272 vendors and suppliers.

• 13,156 of our 13,767 employees live here.

• Our employee payroll is approximately $803 million annually.

• We pay roughly $104.6 million annually in state taxes.

• We pay approximately $261.1 million annually in healthcare costs for employees and retirees.

• We pay $216.7 million annually to more than 15,151retirees in MA.

• 59,749 Verizon shareowners live here.

• We made $3.4 million in charitable and civic contributions in Massachusetts in 2006.