Changes

On January 6, 2006, Verizon  acquired MCI under an $ 8.5 billion transaction to enhance the company's capability to deliver the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment across the country and around the world.<ref>[http://www.tmcnet.com/news/2006/jan/1266771.htm Verizon-MCI Merger]</ref> The company became a global provider of advance telecommunications and information technology solutions to large businesses as well as government entities. Verizon has more than 100 million customers in the US with a nationwide presence in wireline and wireless market.

On January 6, 2006, Verizon  acquired MCI under an $ 8.5 billion transaction to enhance the company's capability to deliver the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment across the country and around the world.<ref>[http://www.tmcnet.com/news/2006/jan/1266771.htm Verizon-MCI Merger]</ref> The company became a global provider of advance telecommunications and information technology solutions to large businesses as well as government entities. Verizon has more than 100 million customers in the US with a nationwide presence in wireline and wireless market.

==Alltel Corp. Acquisition==

===Alltel Corp. Acquisition===

In 2009, the company acquired Alltel Corp. Verizon Wireless became the largest wireless service provider in the U.S. based on total number of customers.<ref>[http://www22.verizon.com/investor/investor.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=companyinfo_corporatehistory Verizon Recent History]</ref>

In 2009, the company acquired Alltel Corp. Verizon Wireless became the largest wireless service provider in the U.S. based on total number of customers.<ref>[http://www22.verizon.com/investor/investor.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=companyinfo_corporatehistory Verizon Recent History]</ref>