Wireless Phone Users In Stoughton And Central Dane County, Wisconsin, Now Experience Even Clearer Reception And Fewer Dropped Calls

STOUGHTON, WI — Verizon Wireless has installed a new cell site in Stoughton that expands coverage and increases capacity, enabling more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls, send and receive TXT and Picture Messages, and download games and ring tones while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

This new cell site improves Verizon Wireless' voice and data network in Stoughton and west of the city along State Highway 138 to the town of Oregon.

"We have always been committed to providing the nation's most reliable network," said Tracy Nolan, president—Wisconsin/Illinois Region, Verizon Wireless. "That means improving coverage in urban, suburban and rural communities across Wisconsin and the United States."

Reliable service is fundamental to customer loyalty, and Verizon Wireless boasts the highest customer loyalty in the industry. During the third quarter of 2005, only 1.3 percent of its customers disconnected their service, which is well below the industry average.

"The value we offer our customers is closely tied to our industry-leading customer retention," Nolan said. "Wireless consumers today understand that value is not defined by price alone. A major reason our customers choose Verizon Wireless and stay with us is because we offer the nation's most reliable network."

This new cell site in Stoughton is part of Verizon Wireless' continuous effort to increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Wisconsin and across the country. Nationally, the company has invested $25 billion over the past five years to improve and expand what is already the most reliable wireless network in the United States. During 2005, Verizon Wireless invested approximately $30 million in Wisconsin to maintain and enhance its network for customers.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 49.3 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 receive broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

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