SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.   20549

NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION (VOLUNTARY SUBMISSION)

NAME OF REGISTRANT: Verizon Commuications, 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, New York   11724

Written materials are submitted pursuant to Rule 14a-6(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

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