The Month of May Blooms With Verizon Wireless 3G Network Enhancements

BASKING RIDGE, N.J.,May 3, 2011/PRNewswire/ — May flowers are in full bloom and
so are Verizon Wireless network enhancements.

Verizon Wireless customers in cities across the United States are enjoying
enhanced 3G network coverage as bright as the May sunshine, thanks to new 3G
cell sites. These cell sites enable Verizon Wireless customers to use their
wireless devices to quickly and easily browse the Web for the closest outdoor
market, schedule the weekend BBQ with friends and family, and share videos of
their kids’ baseball games.

Over the past two weeks, Verizon Wireless announced 3G network enhancements in:

— Chandler, Ariz.
— Tucson, Ariz.
— Batavia, Ill.
— Bondville, Ill.
— Schaumburg, Ill.
— Victor, Ill.
— Orleans, Ind.
— Albuquerque, N.M.
— Las Vegas, Nev.
— Rochester, N.Y.
— Brick, N.J.
— El Paso, Texas
— Wauwatosa, Wis.

The Verizon Wireless 3G wireless network carries data sessions for customers
using the latest wireless devices and smartphones, including the new iPhone 4
from Verizon Wireless. Verizon Wireless network enhancements are part of the
company’s aggressive annual network capital investment program to stay ahead of
the growing demand for voice and data services. The company has invested more
than $65 billion in its nationwide network since it was formed – $6 billion on
average every year.

More Information Available

— Find these and other network announcements at the Verizon Wireless News
Center.
— Follow VZWNetwork on Twitter for ongoing network updates, enhancements
and information.
— See video footage of Verizon Wireless’ year-round network preparations
across the country on YouTube and in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia
Library.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s fastest, most advanced 4G network and
largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless
connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in
Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a
joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE,
NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit 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.

SOURCE Verizon Wireless