As a leader in mobility, broadband and global connectivity, Verizon's products help enable the relationships that make society possible. Courtesy of Verizon

New York, USA - March 1, 2012

Fortune magazine has ranked Verizon No. 1 in the telecommunications sector of the publication's 2012 list of the World's Most Admired Companies.

Verizon received the top ranking in six out of nine reputation categories: Innovation, People Management, Use of Corporate Assets, Quality of Management, Long-Term Investment and Quality of Products/Services.

As a leader in mobility, broadband and global connectivity, Verizon's products help enable the relationships that make society possible. Courtesy of Verizon

Fortune's Most Admired Companies list is based on surveys of executives, directors and analysts who were asked to rate companies in their own industry.

Tom Tauke, executive vice president - public affairs, policy and communications at Verizon. Courtesy of Verizon

"As we bring the awesome power of our superior networks and technologies to people around the world, we work hard every day to be a positive force for our customers and society," said Tom Tauke, executive vice president - public affairs, policy and communications at Verizon.
"It's especially pleasing to note that our efforts have made an impact with our peers and competitors, and we're honored by this recognition."

At Verizon we collaborate, co-design, partner, develop, trial and invest all to spark innovation. It always begins with one simple question: "What if?" Courtesy of Verizon / YouTube

As a leader in mobility, broadband and global connectivity, Verizon's products help enable the relationships that make society possible.

In 2011, the company formalized a strategy called "Shared Success," under which it will create long-term business and social value by bringing the transformational power of technology and innovation to the needs of its customers and communities.

At Verizon we collaborate, co-design, partner, develop, trial and invest all to spark innovation. It always begins with one simple question: "What if?" Courtesy of Verizon / YouTube

The complete list of the World's Most Admired Companies, and related stories, will appear in Fortune's March 19 issue, which will be available on newsstands next week.

Verizon's ranking can be found at
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/most-admired/2012/snapshots/2773.html  

Verizon Communications stats Courtesy of Fortune magazine

Verizon was also ranked as the most admired telecommunications company in the 2010 list of World's Most Admired Companies.

At Verizon we collaborate, co-design, partner, develop, trial and invest all to spark innovation. It always begins with one simple question: "What if?" Courtesy of Verizon / YouTube

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers.

As a leader in mobility, broadband and global connectivity, Verizon's products help enable the relationships that make society possible. Courtesy of Verizon / YouTube

Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with nearly 108 million total connections nationwide.

As a leader in mobility, broadband and global connectivity, Verizon's products help enable the relationships that make society possible. Courtesy of Verizon / YouTube

Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500.

As a leader in mobility, broadband and global connectivity, Verizon's products help enable the relationships that make society possible. Courtesy of Verizon / YouTube

A Dow 30 company with $111 billion in 2011 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of nearly 194,000.

For more information, visit www.verizon.com  


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