https://verizon.com/about/news/Verizon News Feedhttps://www.verizon.com/about/news/franz-paasche-joins-verizon-executive-vice-president-corporate-affairsI’m excited to share that Franz Paasche will join Verizon as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, effective November 10, 2025. Franz brings more than 30 years of experience.Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:42:50 AM ESTVerizon CommunicationsFranz Paasche joins Verizon as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairshttps://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-statement-brendan-carr-fcc-chairVerizon congratulates FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, a champion for policy approaches for all Americans, on being named the next Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.Mon, 18 Nov 2024 03:34:18 PM ESTVerizon CommunicationsVerizon statement on naming of Brendan Carr as FCC Chairmanhttps://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-reports-lead-test-results-continues-work-epaA letter from Robert S. Fisher, SVP of Federal Government Relations at Verizon, providing an update about Verizon's lead test results.Wed, 13 Sept 2023 10:06:11 AM EDTVerizon CommunicationsVerizon reports lead test results, continues to work with EPAhttps://www.verizon.com/about/news/start-stronger-oversight-firstnetFor years, government agencies and public safety associations have raised concerns about the lack of oversight of FirstNet and its relationship with AT&T.Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:00:12 PM EDTVerizon CommunicationsA start to stronger oversight of FirstNethttps://www.verizon.com/about/news/online-for-all-affordable-connectivity-programWhite House begins a Week of Action for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) launching “Online for All” – a joint ACP outreach initiative led by Civic Nation and the U.S. Department of EducationWed, 14 Jun 2023 02:01:33 PM EDTVerizon CommunicationsTogether with Online For All, we're spreading the word about the Affordable Connectivity Programhttps://www.verizon.com/about/news/affordable-connectivity-program-funding-broadband-subsidy-reformIt is critical for all citizens to have robust broadband connectivity. Congress has taken meaningful steps to tackle broadband affordability and accessibility.Tue, 09 May 2023 02:41:46 PM EDTVerizon CommunicationsThe Affordable Connectivity Program funding and broadband subsidy reform - let’s do bothhttps://www.verizon.com/about/news/balanced-us-spectrum-policy-key-unlocking-opportunities-allA new report explores how autonomous vehicles could expand opportunities for people with disabilities. Smart spectrum policy will be needed to make this vision a reality.Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:40:38 PM EDTVerizon CommunicationsWireless technology unlocks opportunities for all by increasing accessibilityhttps://www.verizon.com/about/news/facts-verizons-broadband-deploymentVerizon is committed to being an active partner in closing the digital divide. We build the networks that move the world forward, and we are committed to making the world a better place.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 05:00:14 PM ESTVerizon CommunicationsThe facts on Verizon's broadband deploymenthttps://www.verizon.com/about/news/waymap-build-inclusive-accessible-futureWaymap is a mobile app that addresses a key challenge for people with disabilities – navigation. Waymap is particularly helpful to people who are visually impaired.Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:00:13 AM EDTVerizon CommunicationsWaymap: leveraging technology to build an inclusive, accessible futurehttps://www.verizon.com/about/news/celebrating-forward-good-disability-innovation-showcaseIn previous years, we’ve convened thought leaders and hosted events. This year, we celebrate our Forward for Good Disability Innovation cohort with a final showcase.Wed, 18 May 2022 04:02:55 PM EDTVerizon CommunicationsCelebrating the Forward for Good Disability Innovation Showcase