Verizon: Investing in Oregon

Verizon provides unparalleled voice, data - and soon video - services in the Beaver State.  Our communications infrastructure is driven by leading edge digital switching and transmission technologies.

• We have more than 1.2 million lines in service.

• We invested $258.7 million in plant and equipment in 2006.

• We operate a fleet with 674 vehicles.

• We own or manage 247 buildings or locations in Oregon.

• We partner with nearly 1,845 Oregon vendors and suppliers.

• 1,232 employees work in Oregon.  1,161 live here.

• Our employee payroll is approximately $64.7 million annually.

• We pay roughly $20.1 million annually in state taxes.

• We pay approximately $18.1 million annually in healthcare costs for employees and retirees.

• We pay $16.7 million annually to 1,170 retirees in OR.

• 6,394 Verizon shareowners live here.

• We made $277,586 in charitable and civic contributions in Oregon in 2006.

   * Including Verizon, Verizon Business and Verizon Wireless