Verizon Wireless will build a new, high-tech state headquarters facility in Huntsville, Ala., bringing up to 1,300 jobs and an investment of over $44 million to the area.

The company's new, 152,389 square foot state headquarters is expected to be completed in late 2007. The company plans to break ground by year's end, with hiring to begin next summer. Approximately 1,300 jobs will be created for the facility and include customer service and business functions. More details will be provided in the near future about how to apply for a position.

"Our new state headquarters and customer service center will help us continue to grow and improve the company's responsiveness to our existing base of close to 55 million customers, while preparing for future growth as we continue to expand our portfolio of products and services," said Jim McGean, president-Georgia/Alabama Region. "We have the most loyal customers in the wireless industry because of our outstanding network and customer service and we want to keep it that way. Verizon Wireless is growing to stay ahead of the increasing demand for the Verizon Wireless brand and to enhance our company's reputation for providing the nation's most reliable network."

"This new facility is an important component of our commitment to provide the best customer service in the industry," said McGean. "Huntsville and the State of Alabama have succeeded in creating an inviting business climate that persuaded Verizon Wireless to make a substantial commitment and investment here. We look forward to growing our business and succeed along with the people and the state of Alabama."

The City of Huntsville, Madison County Commission, Huntsville Utilities and Tennessee Valley Authority are providing site and infrastructure support. Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) — recently recognized as the best state-sponsored training program in the country — will be working with Verizon Wireless to support recruitment and training.

In the state of Alabama, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $110 million over the past two years to expand and enhance its wireless network to stay ahead of the growing demand for its products and services across the state.

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