Verizon Wireless Adding To Connecticut Workforce

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MERIDEN, CT — Verizon Wireless, the nation's most reliable wireless provider, is expanding its customer service workforce at its Meriden and Wallingford Contact Centers. The two locations are among seven centers that handle customer calls, questions and transactions like phone upgrades and contract renewals for customers from Maine to Virginia.

In 2004, Verizon Wireless experienced record-breaking customer growth and hired hundreds of employees in its Northeast contact center organization to serve those customers. In Connecticut, 100 immediate new full-time job openings were created at the beginning of this year, with 55 Customer Service openings in Wallingford and 10 new Continuity Marketing positions in Meriden remaining. Continuity marketing coordinators focus on customer satisfaction and customer retention.

The company offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package that begins on the first day of employment. Benefits include health care coverage, annual salary merit increases, profit-sharing, dollar for dollar 401(k) match up to 6 percent of salary, short and long-term incentives, tuition reimbursement, an employee wireless phone program, and more. Employees can take advantage of numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Verizon Wireless recently advanced its Caller Satisfaction grade to an "A" in Vocal Laboratories' most recent quarterly SectorPulse report, which measures the quality of customer care. Data in the report was gathered between July and September 2004.

"We're committed to providing the best experience in wireless through our reliable network, innovative products and best-in-class customer service," said Bob Stott, president of Verizon Wireless' New England Region. Verizon Wireless leads the industry in customer retention, indicating a high level of satisfaction among its nearly 44 million customers. The company invests over $1 billion in its network every 90 days across the country and operates the nation's best and most reliable network.

Individuals interested in applying for jobs can call 800-575-4473 or go to Verizon Wireless' web site, www.verizonwireless.com/careers.  

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 43.8 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 receive broadcast-quality video footage of Verizon Wireless operations, log onto www.thenewsmarket.com/verizonwireless.

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