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Verizon 2005 Interactive Annual Report
note 19
ACCOUNTING FOR THE IMPACT OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 TERRORIST ATTACKS

The primary financial statement impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks pertains to Verizon’s plant, equipment and administrative office space located either in, or adjacent to the World Trade Center complex, and the associated service restoration efforts. We recorded insurance recoveries related to the terrorist attacks of $270 million in 2003 and $200 million in 2002, primarily offsetting fixed asset losses and expenses incurred in 2005 and preceding years. Of the amounts recorded, approximately $130 million in 2003 and $112 million in 2002 relate to operating expenses (primarily cost of services and sales) reported in the consolidated statements of income, and also reported by our Domestic Telecom segment. The costs and estimated insurance recoveries were recorded in accordance with EITF No. 01-10, “Accounting for the Impact of the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001.” As of December 31, 2005, we received insurance proceeds of $849 million.

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