A Verizon spokesman, John Bonomo, said the number of subscribers is now much higher but he declined to be more specific.

A Verizon spokesman said the company would spend $1 billion over the next five years on the new plan.

A Verizon spokesman has confirmed that the company is in the process of trying to work out a deal with Tennis Channel.

Eric Rabe, a Verizon spokesman, said the votes did not mean that a strike would take place.

Eric Rabe, a Verizon spokesman, said the decline in the number of land lines was no surprise.

A Verizon spokesman, Eric Rabe, said the market was new and bound to grow.

A Verizon spokesman said the study's focus was too narrow.

Eric Rabe, a Verizon spokesman, estimated that the company owed $25 million in back pay.

A Verizon spokesman declined to say if the company would raise its bid.

Mr. Zapata, the Verizon spokesman, was not available for comment late last night about whether the company had notified the city.