Ratepayer Advocate Seema M. Singh Hails
Verizon’s Expansion of Major Operations in New Jersey

Newark, N.J. --- Ratepayer Advocate Seema M. Singh issued the following statement on Verizon’s announcement to expand and locate operations of its major business units and subsidiaries in New Jersey:

“Verizon’s announcement to add and retain several thousands of jobs in New Jersey for the expansion of its major business units and subsidiaries is truly good news for the state,” said Ratepayer Advocate Seema M. Singh. “This is an important step in maintaining New Jersey as a national center for telecommunications companies and their related enterprises that are involved in cutting-edge technology. I am very pleased that New Jersey consumers will benefit from keeping the telecommunications service and expertise of a company like Verizon. Acting Governor Codey is to be applauded for his leadership in helping to create an environment to bring this about.”

The Division of the Ratepayer Advocate is an independent state agency that represents the interests of utility consumers and serves as an active participant whenever New Jersey utilities seek changes in their rates or services. The Ratepayer Advocate also gives consumers a voice in setting long-range energy, water, and telecommunications policy that will affect the delivery of utility services well into the future. Additional information on this and other matters can be found at the Division of Ratepayer Advocate's website at www.rpa.state.nj.us.

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