American Customer Satisfaction Index Reports Verizon Wireless Is Once Again The Wireless Leader In Customer Satisfaction

BEDMINSTER, NJ — For the second consecutive year, Verizon Wireless, owner and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, ranks highest among U.S. wireless service providers for customer satisfaction, based on the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) released today.

"We're pleased with the latest ACSI findings. They are consistent with other independent surveys, as well as our own research, which show Verizon Wireless as the industry leader in customer satisfaction," said Lowell McAdam, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Verizon Wireless. "We are committed to providing our customers the highest level of satisfaction and continuing to set the standard for the entire wireless industry."

Verizon Wireless also ranked highest in customer satisfaction in last year's American Customer Satisfaction Index, the first year ACSI measured customer satisfaction in the wireless industry. The ACSI is produced by the Stephen M. Ross Business School at the University of Michigan, in partnership with the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and the international consulting firm, CFI Group.

Verizon Wireless is dedicated to delivering outstanding customer satisfaction by offering quality products and services on the nation's most reliable network, and the industry's best customer service — in-person, over the phone or online. The company has regularly invested more than $4 billion nationally each year since its inception — and more than $5 billion last year alone — to expand and upgrade its nationwide wireless network.

Verizon Wireless is the nation's wireless leader in customer loyalty, based on company retention and turnover rates published by the largest providers and the wireless company at the top of more third-party surveys of customer satisfaction. The company has been recognized consistently as the leader in the U.S. wireless industry, not only for its customer service, but also for its network coverage, products and services. A list of awards and recognition can be found online at www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/aboutUs/awards.jsp.  

For more information on Verizon Wireless' products and services, please visit www.verizonwireless.com.  

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 45.5 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, 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 Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.  

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