Verizon Wireless Retail Stores Now Provide Sales and Service to Small Businesses in the Greater Denver Area

DENVER --(Business Wire)-- March 28, 2006 -- Easy Access to Expert Advice Aids Small Business Growth As SBA Says The Number of Small Businesses in the U.S. Is Approaching 24 Million Small business continues to be the growth engine for the American economy. The sector is responsible for 75 percent of the net new jobs added to the nation's workforce, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. In its continuing effort to provide the best possible wireless experience for this thriving sector, Verizon Wireless, owner and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, has expanded the capabilities of its retail store channel to provide in-store consultation on voice and data services, sales, activations and dedicated customer service to small business customers with up to 50 lines of service.


"Both residential and business customers choose Verizon Wireless and stay with us because they know they'll get wireless service they can depend on," said Jeff Mango, regional president of Verizon Wireless. "We have increased our retail locations, expanded the variety and capabilities of the voice and data equipment they stock and enhanced the training of our retail employees to serve the needs of small businesses. With 19 Verizon Wireless stores in the Denver metropolitan area, small business customers now have a convenient location to get their questions answered from wireless experts who understand their needs." To further fuel small business growth, Verizon Wireless offers exclusive discounts and benefits through any Verizon Wireless retail store location to small business customers with at least five lines. These may include: -- Discounts on calling and data plans -- Discounts on data features when added to eligible calling plans -- Discounts on accessories Additional benefits for small business customers may include a waiver of activation fees and free detailed billing to accurately track all wireless business usage. Verizon Wireless offers a suite of advanced wireless products and services for small businesses that can help them be more efficient and cost effective. New Location Based Services (LBS) options like VZ Navigator, which includes mapping, audible turn-by-turn navigation and the ability to find over 14 million points of interest directly from the handset. Or, exclusive to Verizon Wireless, the Treo(R) 700w, the first Treo device with the familiarity of Microsoft Windows Mobile(R) and the speed of BroadbandAccess, a high-speed wireless Internet access service. When combined with the nation's most reliable wireless network, Verizon Wireless representatives can design a solution that could improve the productivity of virtually any business enterprise. A complete listing of all Verizon Wireless retail locations can be found online at www.verizonwireless.com. About Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 51.3 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, N.J., Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at 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