Cellular has become a commodity product. All telcos are downsizing. Shifting payroll to an external company would make sense for VZ and they need to show something for Hans in his first quarter. I would expect an announcement to come before September 30 (most likely next Thursday). Transition would of course be drawn out to 12 months or longer.
Att has also announced a massive downsizing earlier this week. 15% by Oct and upto 15% more by March in some divisions. Check att thread in the same website.
It's time to update your resumes. Another reduction/ transition is bound to happen before the end of the year. Better to be prepared. Good luck to all. It was fun while it lasted..