Investing to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Calling, Data Access

                                 and Music



    SUMMERVILLE, S.C., July 24 /EMWNews/ -- Verizon Wireless, the

nation's most reliable wireless network, recently expanded wireless

coverage to improve wireless voice and data service in parts of Colleton

and Dorchester counties. The recent network enhancements enable more

Verizon Wireless customers to use their wireless phones to make calls; send

and receive e-mail and text, picture and video messages; access the

Internet; and download games and ringtones, all while enjoying superior

wireless coverage.



    Specifically, Verizon Wireless customers will immediately experience

enhanced coverage along Highway 17A between Summerville and Cottageville.

These improved areas also have access to Verizon Wireless' Evolution-Data

Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A) network that provides high-speed

business and entertainment-based services on wireless phones, laptops and

other wireless devices with Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess and V CAST

multimedia services. Today, over 95 percent of Palmetto State residents

have access to Verizon Wireless' high-speed broadband service.



    "As more people enter an area, it is imperative that their wireless

provider adjust to the increase in network use, so to stay ahead, we

invested millions of dollars in the Lowcountry to improve and expand our

network," said Jerry Fountain, president of Verizon Wireless'

Carolinas/Tennessee region.



    Verizon Wireless has invested more than $45 billion nationwide since

the company was formed in 2000 -- $5.5 billion on average every year -- to

increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and add wireless

services. In South Carolina alone, the company has invested more than $641

million since 2000 to ensure that the state has the most reliable network

in the country.



    For easy and convenient access to new wireless products and services,

Verizon Wireless operates a retail store at 121 Angus Street in

Summerville. For more information about Verizon Wireless products and

services, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com.

    About Verizon Wireless



    Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and

data network, serving 68.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking

Ridge, N.J., with 70,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint

venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE:

VOD). For more information, go to: http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and

request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of

Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia

Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.