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June 20, 2007 - Verizon's One Millionth
FiOS Internet Customer: More than 1 million households and businesses
across the country now enjoy the benefits of Verizon's FiOS service, delivered
straight to their doors on the nation's most advanced, all-digital, all-fiber
network
January 11, 2007 - Verizon Launches FiOS
TV in 106 New Jersey Communities: In New Jersey, Verizon's FiOS TV is
available now to approximately 250,000 households in parts of 106 communities in
Bergen, Camden, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset and Union
counties.
December 15, 2006 - Verizon announced plans
to make its industry-leading FiOS TV service available to about 100 New Jersey
communities after the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities today approved the
first state-issued video franchise agreement.
August 4, 2006 - Verizon announced today
it's moving ahead with a $1.5 billion investment over the next three years for
the construction and deployment of its state-of-the-art fiber network in New
Jersey.
June 19, 2006 - The New Jersey State Senate
today approved the Cable Choice Act (ACS-804/SCS-192). The bill authorizes a
competitive system wide franchise for certain providers of cable television
services.
May 22, 2006 - The New Jersey State Assembly
today approved the Cable Choice Act (ACS-804/SCS-192). The bill authorizes a
competitive system wide franchise for certain providers of cable.
May 4, 2006 - Verizon Payroll Soars Above
17,000 in New Jersey -More than 1,900 new jobs, new facilities in the State.
October 24, 2005 - Verizon-MCI Merger
Cleared by Justice Department
December 1,
2005 - Verizon Foundation Gives $125,000 in "Good Neighbor Grants" to 3
Somerset County Institutions.
May 17, 2005 - Verizon Brings High-Fiber 'Diet' to Consumers in 12
Additional Bergen County Communities
April 5, 2005 - Verizon Agrees to Sell Midtown NYC Headquarters Building
-- Corporate Headquarters to Relocate to Lower Manhattan
March 29, 2005 - Verizon to Open New Operations Center in New Jersey --
Key Business Units to Locate at Facility to be Called "Verizon Center."
March 9, 2005 - Verizon Brings Fiber to Consumers and Small Businesses in
24 New Jersey Communities
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