WHO: 
Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation’s largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, covering nearly 75 percent of the U.S. population

WHAT:
Video report on Verizon Wireless’ response to the June 2012 Colorado wildfires, includes:

• First responders and customers describing the vital role played by wireless communications and the reliability of the Verizon Wireless network
• Actions taken by Verizon Wireless employees to serve customers and first responders

WHERE:    
Verizon Wireless’ Multimedia Library www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia

Verizon Wireless’ YouTube channel www.youtube.com/VerizonWirelessTV

WHEN: Available now

BACKGROUND:      
Customers and many public safety officials relied on the Verizon Wireless network to communicate effectively during wildfires around Fort Collins and Colorado Springs this summer.

Verizon Wireless prepares year-round for natural disasters and other emergencies to provide customers with reliable wireless coverage so they can stay in touch with family and friends; download information or special applications to stay informed; or keep up to date with weather news, warnings and alerts.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 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.