As of late this afternoon
today (Sept. 6), Verizon's network continues to deliver service to
customers from the Carolinas to New England with no significant problems.
"Hanna so far has had a minimal impact on our service delivery, causing
no major outages across our serving area," said Steve Butera, director of
business continuity planning and emergency planning for Verizon's telecom
operations.
According to Butera, customer service reports currently are running at
about the same levels as they do for typical heavy rain events. Because the
storm was not a wind event, downed trees and wires, which cause most
service problems, have not been a major issue today.
Verizon has repair crews scheduled to work tomorrow on service restoral.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a
leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless
communication innovations to mass market, business, government and
wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable
wireless network, serving nearly 69 million customers nationwide. Verizon's
Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and
seamless business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon
Telecom, which brings customers the benefits of converged communications,
information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced
fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce
of more than 228,600 and last year generated consolidated operating
revenues of $93.5 billion.
SOURCE Verizon