As of October 3, 2016















Securities and Exchange Commission

450 Fifth Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20549



Re: Power of Attorney



Ladies and Gentlemen:



The undersigned hereby authorizes each of William L. Horton, Jr.,

Beth A. Sasfai, Jane Schapker and Mary Louise Weber to execute and

file, on behalf of the undersigned, any and all reports

regarding transactions in the equity securities of Verizon

Communications Inc. pursuant to Section 16 of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  This authority will

remain in full force and effect until further written

notice.



















            /s/ Matthew D. Ellis

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        Matthew D. Ellis