Verizon Business Brings Advanced IP Capabilities to Mid-Market Customers

Tailored Service Packages Help Smaller Companies Reap Big-Business Benefits of
IP Evolution

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- As Internet protocol-based
technologies continue to transform the global business landscape, Verizon
Business is now making it easier than ever for mid-market and smaller
businesses to take advantage of the ongoing IP evolution.

The company is providing new integrated service packages designed specifically
for the mid-market that combine the company's advanced wireline and wireless
voice and data capabilities with security and network management. The service
packages -- called BizPaks -- are ideally suited to customers operating from a
single location, enabling them to address their various communications needs
conveniently and holistically.

Additionally, Verizon Business has enhanced its offerings for multisite
customers with Verizon Private IP, an MPLS-based virtual private network (VPN)
service. These customers can now access their Private IP network via the
Verizon Wireless EV-DO Rev. A. 3G broadband data network.

"With these new offerings, medium-sized business customers can take advantage
of Verizon Business' proven enterprise-grade solutions, tailored to their
specific needs and with local accountability," said Ray Wierzbicki, senior
vice president, SMB & conferencing and collaboration for Verizon Business.
"We're harnessing the power of IP technology to address the increasingly
complex and unique needs of mid-market customers and help them get to where
they want to go -- on their own path and at their own pace."

The new service packages help smaller businesses more readily adopt Verizon
Business' leading portfolio of IP solutions. By employing the right
combination of services tailored to their business requirements, Verizon
Business small and mid-sized business customers can immediately benefit from
streamlined network management associated with converged voice and data
networking and the ability to introduce new IP-based applications such as
voice and video over IP.

Verizon Business has an unrivaled record of deploying new IP-based
technologies and guiding its customers down the IP evolution path. For a
retrospective and prospective view of Verizon Business IP innovation, visit:
http://www.verizonbusiness.com/about/ipinnovation.

Mid-Market Solutions for IP Access
Verizon Business is offering mid-market customers several converged BizPak
solutions that combine advanced and complementary services under an attractive
pricing structure.

The company's VoIP BizPak bundles Voice over IP with Internet Dedicated
Access, Dedicated Toll Free and Managed Email Content services with the
company's robust equipment offerings. Managed installation is included to
ensure a smooth IP deployment.

The VoIP BizPak bundle is also offered with Verizon IP Integrated Access, a
premises-based solution for mid-market customers who want to carry voice and
data over the same connection while retaining their current phone system.

Customers wanting all the features of an IP PBX without the associated capital
and maintenance costs can choose Hosted IP Centrex, a network-based solution
in which all IP PBX functionality resides within the Verizon Business network.
Hosted IP Centrex -- a complete turnkey solution that features design,
installation and ongoing maintenance for a low monthly fee -- is ideal for
customers moving to or establishing a new location, or who are looking to
replace their outdated legacy system.

For customers not yet ready to make the move to IP communications, Verizon
Business' PRI (Primary Rate ISDN) BizPak bundles Verizon ISDN with Internet
Dedicated Access and local and long-distance calling plans.

Verizon Business BizPak bundles for mid-market customers are available with a
full range of security solutions, including Managed Email and Web Content,
Remote Backup and Restore, and a Security Management Program.

EV-DO Access to Private IP
The Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband EV-DO Rev A data network provides
wireless access to the Verizon Private IP network and is a cost-effective
option for diverse backup and portable or temporary network access. Likely
users of this service might include dispersed retail locations, bank branches
and ATM locations, and remote devices such as utility meters and vending
machines. Physically separate from the public Internet, Private IP offers
reliable and secure connectivity, speed (low latency) and seamless migration
to IP applications.

Verizon Business and the Mid-Market
Verizon Business gives mid-market business customers the best of both worlds
-- a unique set of enterprise-grade capabilities combined with local
accountability. In today's economy, it's vital that companies harness
technology to help them work more productively and efficiently. Verizon
Business helps all kinds of businesses do just that by offering integrated
solutions that address specific business challenges along with a robust
portfolio of products and services to meet their communications and
information technology needs. For more information, visit
http://mediumbusiness.verizon.com/.

About Verizon Business
Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), is a global
leader in communications and IT solutions. We combine professional expertise
with the world's most connected IP network to deliver award-winning
communications, IT, information security and network solutions. We securely
connect today's extended enterprises of widespread and mobile customers,
partners, suppliers and employees -- enabling them to increase productivity
and efficiency and help preserve the environment. Many of the world's largest
businesses and governments -- including 96 percent of the Fortune 1000 and
thousands of government agencies and educational institutions -- rely on our
professional and managed services and network technologies to accelerate their
business. Find out more at www.verizonbusiness.com.

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Peter Lucht, Verizon Business, +1-617-535-5533, peter.lucht@verizon.com