Grand Opening Of Verizon Wireless' Newest Communications Store In Washington - Covington

COVINGTON, WA — WHO:

Dan Becker, district manager, Karen Dhillon, retail store manager

WHAT:

The grand opening of Verizon Wireless' newest full service Communications Store in Covington. The Covington store is conveniently located near Petco.

The grand opening will include a ribbon cutting on Friday, January 26 and a grand opening celebration on Saturday, January 27 with activities, giveaways and a special offer. Verizon Wireless has invested $540 million in its Washington network and added 21 new stores over the last five years in response to increasing demand in the state for the company's products and services.

WHERE:

27116 167th Place S.E.
Covington, WA
253-638-0214

WHEN:

Friday, January 26, 2007
8:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting

Saturday, January 27, 2007
12:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. KUBE FM Radio Remote
9:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. Grand Opening Shopper Benefits:
- Giveaways
- Coffee provided by Starbucks
- Demos of V CAST Music (or other)
- Grand Opening Phone Offer: Save $20 on any phone priced $39.99 or higher with a new two-year activation.

CONTACT:

Georgia Taylor
Verizon Wireless
206-940-0385
georgia.taylor@verizonwireless.com

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 57 million customers. The largest US wireless company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 60,000 employees nationwide. The company 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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