Worth Magazine: Verizon Rules

BEDMINSTER, N.J. -- Network investments are paying off for the operator of the nation's best wireless network, Verizon Wireless. In addition to naming The Four Seasons hotel chain, Travelocity travel Web site and the BMW 745i automobile as editor's choice, Worth magazine ranked Verizon Wireless as the best wireless service in its annual "A List" of the finest goods and services in the July/August 2002 issue. In the past two years, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $8 billion in its network nationally; with these upgrades, the company has expanded coverage and enhanced its network, making it the best and largest wireless network in the country. "We have 60 engineers who drive 100,000 miles a month to identify areas where we need to improve service. Their findings influence where we invest in our network, and the investments are paying off," said Lowell McAdam, executive vice president and COO of Verizon Wireless. "The enhancements are part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment strategy that helps us stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless voice and data services. Our relentless pursuit of network excellence translates to customers' satisfaction - and these awards reinforce what we've been saying: Verizon Wireless never stops working for you." Verizon Wireless