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‎05-10-2015 02:10 PM

how long has verizon wireless been in business

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‎05-10-2015 02:28 PM

History is quite complex.  Verizon Wireless Company started in 2000, but roots go back to 1995, or even 1877 to original Bell company. 

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‎05-10-2015 02:28 PM

History is quite complex.  Verizon Wireless Company started in 2000, but roots go back to 1995, or even 1877 to original Bell company. 

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another website that can be found with more details...

Verizon Communications - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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