June 20, 2007 - Verizon's One Millionth FiOS Internet Customer:  More than 1 million households and businesses across the country now enjoy the benefits of Verizon's FiOS service, delivered straight to their doors on the nation's most advanced, all-digital, all-fiber network

January 11, 2007 - Verizon Launches FiOS TV in 106 New Jersey Communities:  In New Jersey, Verizon's FiOS TV is available now to approximately 250,000 households in parts of 106 communities in Bergen, Camden, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset and Union counties.

December 15, 2006 - Verizon announced plans to make its industry-leading FiOS TV service available to about 100 New Jersey communities after the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities today approved the first state-issued video franchise agreement.  

August 4, 2006 - Verizon announced today it's moving ahead with a $1.5 billion investment over the next three years for the construction and deployment of its state-of-the-art fiber network in New Jersey.

June 19, 2006 - The New Jersey State Senate today approved the Cable Choice Act (ACS-804/SCS-192). The bill authorizes a competitive system wide franchise for certain providers of cable television services.  

May 22, 2006 - The New Jersey State Assembly today approved the Cable Choice Act (ACS-804/SCS-192). The bill authorizes a competitive system wide franchise for certain providers of cable.

May 4, 2006 - Verizon Payroll Soars Above 17,000 in New Jersey -More than 1,900 new jobs, new facilities in the State.

October 24, 2005 - Verizon-MCI Merger Cleared by Justice Department

December 1, 2005 - Verizon Foundation Gives $125,000 in "Good Neighbor Grants" to 3 Somerset County Institutions.

May 17, 2005 - Verizon Brings High-Fiber 'Diet' to Consumers in 12 Additional Bergen County Communities

April 5, 2005 - Verizon Agrees to Sell Midtown NYC Headquarters Building -- Corporate Headquarters to Relocate to Lower Manhattan

March 29, 2005 - Verizon to Open New Operations Center in New Jersey -- Key Business Units to Locate at Facility to be Called "Verizon Center."

March 9, 2005 - Verizon Brings Fiber to Consumers and Small Businesses in 24 New Jersey Communities