Verizon Communications Inc. (Verizon) will disclose new metrics for its Verizon Wireless segment for the third quarter 2012 in connection with the introduction of its Share Everything Plans, consistent with how management views the revenue generated by the Verizon Wireless segment. As a convenience to investors and other users of our financial information who may want to evaluate these metrics, we are making available in Exhibit 99 unaudited selected operational information for the previous ten quarters. This information is also available on our Investor Relations website at www.verizon.com/investor.

The information provided pursuant to this Item 7.01 is "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be "filed" with the Securities and Exchange Commission or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number          Description

99              Unaudited Verizon Wireless selected historical operational information.