Verizon to Discuss Multiple-Dwelling-Unit Fiber-to-the-Premises Thrust

Verizon to Discuss Multiple-Dwelling-Unit Fiber-to-the-Premises Thrust

With its fiber-to-the-premises strategy moving forward in 16 states, Verizon will announce plans to aggressively pursue fiber-based broadband connections to the one-fifth of its customers who reside in multiple dwelling units. The tactic, begun last year, will move forward in 2006 with a strong sales and engineering effort designed to eclipse last year's MDU penetration.

WHEN: March 8, 2006, 1 p.m.

WHERE: Dial-in press briefing
Dial 800-322-0079
Conference ID # 7127591

WHO: Eric Cevis, vice president, Verizon Enhanced Communities
Michael Weston, director, broadband operations and support

BACKGROUND: Verizon has begun aggressive marketing and engineering activity across its serving area to acquire rights-of-way within multi- dwelling-unit properties and begin providing residents with FiOS Internet and FiOS TV services. With fiber-to-the-premises construction, the fastest data speeds and broadest range of services are delivered right to the home, and because of fiber's nearly unlimited capacity, buildings are "future-proofed" against future demands for more broadband capacity. Verizon is launching an aggressive program using various technologies to meet the needs of property owners and deliver top-notch services.

MEDIA CONTACT: Jim Smith
212 395 7746

Ellen Yu
212 395 7715

PRNewswire -- March 7

Source: Verizon

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