Verizon Business Expands Access to Global Audio-Conferencing Services

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- Customers Globally Now Benefit From Cost Effective Local
Conferencing Access From China

Verizon Business has further expanded global access to its
audio-conferencing services, enabling even more of its multinational
customers to realise cost efficiencies by accessing audio meetings
through local dial-in numbers from around the globe.

The company, a leading global provider of audio, Web and
video-conferencing services, has expanded Verizon Global Access
services in China, enabling customers anywhere in the country to join
audio conferences for the cost of a local call from landline or
mobile phones. A local national access number, now accessible from
more than 300 cities within China, routes directly to Verizon
Business' global conferencing service.

In addition, the company is planning to launch new country access
points in Estonia, Latvia, Romania and the Middle East shortly. This
continued expansion is designed to ensure customers have access to
conferencing services from all key business centres around the world,
supporting customers' evolving business needs.

"Global connectivity with a high level of local reach is one of
the key differentiating factors for any conferencing service,
especially with businesses being increasingly globalized," said
Pranabesh Nath, Industry Analyst at global growth consulting company,
Frost & Sullivan. "Many corporations today are also looking for a
larger presence in China. By increasing the local access points in
such a substantial manner, Verizon Business has met some of the key
requirements for most businesses in China - cost effective
communications with worldwide offices and business partners; vast
local reach for high flexibility, anywhere access; and high quality
conferencing services with their robust network."

Verizon Business' audio conferencing services utilise the
company's expansive network capabilities, offering customers a
high-quality, simple means of collaborating around the world.
Customer calls are connected through local access points to provide
customers with a cost-effective means of improving communication and
productivity in globally dispersed teams. Millions of audio
conference meetings using Verizon Business solutions are currently
held every month.

"Achieving cost-effective global collaboration continues to be a
key objective for multinational corporations," said Roberta
Mackintosh, executive director, global voice, Verizon Business. "More
access points make it easier for companies to cost-effectively
enhance their productivity and business performance as they expand in
high-growth economies around the world."

Mackintosh concluded, "Our customers are showing more interest
than ever in collaboration. With growing awareness of the impact of
business travel on the environment, companies are experiencing
increased pressure from customers, employees and regulatory bodies to
reduce their overall carbon footprint. Our audio-conferencing service
is part of an integrated and expanding portfolio of collaboration
solutions, which are designed to support our customers' own business
needs."

With more than 30 years' experience delivering conferencing
services, Verizon Business is a pioneer in the conferencing industry.
The company offers the convenience of one-stop shopping and a wide
range of global customised products and services, including audio,
video and net conference services, IP-based services, and some of the
most advanced meeting tools available today.

About Verizon Business

Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), is
a global IP leader and network-based partner for delivering
integrated communications and information technology (IT) solutions
to large-business and government customers worldwide. Combining
unsurpassed reach with managed services, security, mobility,
collaboration and professional services capabilities, Verizon
Business delivers global solutions that power innovation and enable
its customers to do business better. For more information, visit
www.verizonbusiness.com.

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