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      Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team deployed nearly 700 times in 2022

      The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team deployed nearly 700 times in support of nearly 750 public safety agencies in nearly every state in 2022.
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      03.01.2023
      Hurricane Ian recovery continues with help from Verizon Business, Collaboratory and Florida TaxWatch

      25 small businesses in the region are continuing their recovery efforts with some help from a unique partnership between Verizon Business and two non-profits.

      02.07.2023
      Verizon waives calling charges to Türkiye and in-country roaming charges

      From February 6 through 12, Verizon will waive international long distance charges for calls from its consumer and business customers to Turkey.

      01.09.2023
      Verizon responds: Keeping customers connected as severe weather hits California

      Severe weather continues to batter California and other parts of the West Coast with a series of atmospheric rivers and bomb cyclones, Verizon is working around the clock to keep customers connected

      12.19.2022
      Tech supporting those who save lives in 2023

      Sowmyanarayan Sampath and Maggie Hallbach discuss what’s critical for first responders in 2023. 5G Ultra Wideband (UW) will be a game-changer for first responders in 2023 and beyond.