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Verizon

Telecommunications and digital services provider

verizon.com

Headquarters: Basking Ridge, United States
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 95,000+

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Latest news about Verizon

In short: Verizon faced significant network outages in Texas while expanding its 5G spectrum and securing a major connectivity partnership with FIFA.

Company announcements

June 16 Verizon

Verizon prepares for potential Gulf tropical storm

The company deploys backup power, redundant fiber, and mobile assets; offers preparedness tips.

June 16 Verizon

Verizon introduces loyalty program with cash back and no fees

It also launches Simplicity and One plans, simplifying mobile and home services with transparent pricing.

June 4 Verizon

Verizon declares quarterly dividend of 70.75 cents per share

The dividend is payable on August 3, 2026 to shareholders of record on July 10, 2026.

June 2 Verizon

Verizon extends early participation date for tender offers

The company also increased the Waterfall Cap to accept all validly tendered Waterfall Notes.

Media coverage

Yesterday The Manila Times

Verizon announces expiration and final results of its tender offers and consent solicitations for 20 series of Verizon and certain of its subsidiaries' notes

Verizon Communications Inc. ('Verizon") (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the expiration and final results, as of 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on June 16...

June 16 GSMArena

Verizon's $1 billion deal to improve network coverage faces resistance from regional carriers

Verizon consumers will benefit from the deal, but competitors argue it squeezes them out of the market. The FCC recently approved a $1 billion deal...

June 16 Seeking Alpha

Verizon goes after rivals with cash back, free coffee, and David Beckham

Verizon launches loyalty program with simpler 5G plans, no fees, 3% cash back, and weekly sweepstakes.

June 16 9to5Mac

New Verizon plans and loyalty program announced with Austin Powers ad campaign

A common complaint about mobile carriers is that they launch attractive new plans and other deals that are limited to new subscribers, leaving existing customers...

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