UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 22, 2003

VERIZON NORTH INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin		0-1210		35-1869961
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1095 Avenue of the Americas, Room 3868

New York, New York 10036

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 395-2121

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Item

7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

12 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

VERIZON NORTH INC.

By:		/s/ EDWIN F. HALL
		Edwin F. Hall Controller

Date: April 22, 2003

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Description

12		Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.

VERIZON NORTH INC 8-K