Verizon Communications Inc., based in New York City and incorporated in Delaware, was formed on June 30, 2000, with the merger of Bell Atlantic Corp. and GTE Corp. Learn more about the history and timeline of Verizon Communications.

Verizon Communications shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ Global Select Market, under the ticker symbol "VZ."

Verizon’s stock transfer agent and registrar is Computershare. They provide shareowner communications and services to Verizon’s registered shareowners. Their services include the administration of a Direct Stock Purchase and Dividend Reinvestment Plan, the Direct Registration system (book-entry ownership), the eTree® program, online account access and the transfer and sale of shares.

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