Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption “Experts” in the Registration Statement (Form S-4 No. 333-191628) and related Prospectus of Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”) for the registration of up to 1,279.8 million shares of its common stock and to the incorporation by reference therein of our reports dated February 26, 2013, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Verizon and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Verizon, incorporated by reference in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2012, and the financial statement schedule of Verizon included therein, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP |
New York, New York |
December 10, 2013 |