USA: Verizon Wireless had 87.7 million customers, growth of 1.1 million in 2009 Q2

[PRNewswire] Verizon Wireless today announced second-quarter 2009 net customer additions of 1.1 million.

At the end of the quarter, the company had 87.7 million customers, including 85.2 million retail customers, which are those it directly serves and manages, and who choose the Verizon Wireless brand. More customers use the Verizon Wireless brand than any other wireless brand in the U.S.

Verizon Wireless has the most reliable coast-to-coast wireless voice and data network, including the largest 3G broadband wireless network - key in attracting new customers and earning the loyalty of existing customers. The company consistently has had the highest loyalty level in the industry, as measured by the rate of customer churn.

Verizon Wireless Reports Solid 2Q 2009 Growth of 1.1 Million New Customers