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EXHIBIT 16.1
September 6, 2000
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20549
Commissioners:
We have read the statements made by Bell Atlantic Corporation (d/b/a Verizon
Communications) (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the
Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K, as part of the Company's report
dated September 7, 2000. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in
such 8-K.
Very truly yours,
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
