In the most recent quarter, for instance, total revenue rose just 3.4%, but due to operating expense control operating income rose 4.0%, net income rose 9% and net income per basic share rose 11.3%.

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Verizon said FiOS broadband customers rose a net 207, 000 to 4.3 million, while FiOS TV customers increased 192, 000 to 3.7 million.

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Platinum net length rose to a seven-week high and palladium net length hit a record high.

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