Verizon Communications is one of the world's leading providers of high-growth communications services. Formed through the merger of Bell Atlantic and GTE, Verizon is the largest provider of wireline, wireless and data communications services in the US, with in excess of 95 million access lines and 25 million wireless customers. The company has wireline and wireless operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific regions.

TelecomAsia is Thailand's leading provider of telecommunications services including wireline, wireless, cable TV and multimedia. With its 2.6 million fixed line network in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area, TelecomAsia is positioning itself as Thailand's premier telecommunications provider. By leveraging its state-of-the-art wireline network, TelecomAsia has been strategically expanding into other telecommunications services.

Bayan Telecommunications Holdings Corporation is the leading new telecommunications operator in the Philippines providing a full range of services. Established as Telecommunications Holdings Corporation in October 1993, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved the change in its corporate name to Bayan Telecommunications Holdings Corporation on February 1, 1995.