SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION (VOLUNTARY SUBMISSION)
NAME OF REGISTRANT: Verizon Communications, Inc.
NAME OF PERSON RELYING ON EXEMPTION: Association of BellTel Retirees, Inc.
ADDRESS OF PERSON RELYING ON EXEMPTION: P.O. Box 33, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Written materials are submitted pursuant to Rule 14a-6(g)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
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