VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC Presentation Networks

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* Network: (101 - Statement - Statement Of Income Alternative)
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* Network: (102 - Statement - Statement Of Financial Position Classified)
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* Network: (103 - Statement - Statement Of Financial Position Classified (Parenthetical))
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* Network: (104 - Statement - Statement Of Cash Flows Indirect)
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* Network: (105 - Disclosure - 1.Basis of Presentation)
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* Network: (106 - Disclosure - 2.Acquisitions)
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* Network: (107 - Disclosure - 3.Dispositions)
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* Network: (108 - Disclosure - 4.Wireless Licenses, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets)
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* Network: (109 - Disclosure - 5.Fair Value Measurements)
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* Network: (110 - Disclosure - 6.Debt)
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* Network: (111 - Disclosure - 7.Stock-Based Compensation)
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* Network: (112 - Disclosure - 8.Employee Benefits)
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* Network: (113 - Disclosure - 9.Equity and Comprehensive Income)
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* Network: (114 - Disclosure - 10.Segment Information)
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* Network: (115 - Disclosure - 11.Commitments and Contingencies)
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* Network: (116 - Disclosure - Document Information)
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* Network: (117 - Disclosure - Entity Information)
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