Verizon Calling Chicago

Verizon Wireless (Bedminster, N.J.), the largest wireless communications provider in the U.S., opened its newest retail store this weekend on Chicago's Michigan Avenue, part of its “Opening Day” plan to open five new stores on March 24.

“Accessibility was the key factor in choosing the location,” said John Knazur, director of retail stores, noting that there are not only millions of area residents and visitors but thousands of Loop-area businesses.

Verizon was a joint venture between Bell Atlantic Corp. and GTE Corp. (now Verizon Communications) and Vodafone (London). It includes the assets of Bell Atlantic Mobile, AirTouch Cellular, GTE Wireless, PrimeCo Personal Communications and AirTouch Paging.