Jan 22 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc posteda $1.93 billion quarterly loss due to pension liabilities andstorm-related charges that offset strength in its wirelessbusiness.
The telephone company reported a loss of $1.48 per share,compared with a loss of 71 cents per share a year earlier, whenit posted a loss of about $212 million.
Revenue rose 4.5 percent to $30.05 billion, compared withWall Street expectations for $29.83 billion, according toThomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Verizon Wireless, the company's mobile venture with VodafoneGroup Plc, is the biggest U.S. mobile service provider.
Vodafone (VOD)