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Take advantage of open enrollment for Verizon Mobile Protect. Plus, NHL news, bringing 5G to Fort Bliss & our next tour stop.
On today’s edition of Up To Speed:
- A big announcement (or three) about our partnership with the NHL
- Delivering 5G to Fort Bliss Army Post
- Soothing news for broken phones
- We feel good to be living in America during this Black History Month
- A “promposal” to remember
- Take two minutes to chill with a fellow V Teamer
- Where’s the UTS Tour headed next?
🏒 The icing on the cake for this continuing partnership… [00:20]
If you’re a fan of putting on a sweater and heading to the barn, taping up your twig, putting the biscuit in the basket and staying out of the sin bin, then chances are you’ll be as excited by today’s announcement of a multi-year sponsorship renewal with the National Hockey League (NHL).
Verizon will continue its role as the League’s Official 5G Partner, Official Wireless Services Partner and Official Mobile Edge Computing Partner in the United States. Plus, as an official technology partner for the NHL, we’ve committed to deploying Verizon Private 5G Wireless Network across NHL arenas. Be sure to check out the replay to see how fans will benefit.
👀 See for yourself: This Saturday and Sunday, February 17 and 18, stop by the 2024 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series, and the New Amsterdam Vodka NHL PreGame, taking place in Parking Lot G of MetLife Stadium.
💺Why come down? Verizon customers can try out games, charging stations, comfortable seats and plenty of photo opportunities. There will even be a chance to win prizes, like upgraded seats in the Verizon Hotspot section, featuring heated couches, cozy blankets and gift bags. Customers can also access the Hotspot Lounge on the 100-level concourse, with charging stations, photo opportunities and complimentary hot chocolate so good it’d give Shoresy the bedtime sillies.
Watch it: Check out the full version of the video from today’s episode with all the details on our NHL partnership!
📶 Fort Bliss Army Post! Can you hear us now? Yes, sir! Very clearly, sir! [03:00]
Yesterday, we broke ground on a new cell tower at Fort Bliss Army Post in El Paso, Texas. We’ll eventually turn on 10 new macro sites to provide better coverage for base personnel and their families. The Verizon Public Sector team has been putting in plenty of hard work for the military. Since December, the team has announced deals with the Navy, as well as a 5G activation at the Helemano Military Reservation.
📱 Open enrollment from now until April 13 - for your phone. [03:35]
Are you one of the 1 in 6 customers that had a phone damaged, lost or stolen in 2023? It doesn’t matter whether you were, or if you were lucky. Everyone needs some protection from life’s little disasters. Between now and April 13, eligible customers can enroll in Verizon Mobile Protect or any other device protection option to keep their devices covered.
To enroll: Devices must be fully functional, without damage (including no cracked screens) and free of defects. Customers can check their eligibility and enroll from their online account, the MyVerizon app or by visiting a local Verizon store.
🎤 An A&E Black History Month Event about the Godfather of Soul [04:29]
This week, our VP of Local and Segment Marketing, Robyn Parks, represented Verizon at the premiere of the “James: Brown Say it Loud” docuseries, a partnership between Verizon and A&E. The premiere drew high-profile talent in the arts community and featured a screening and panel with the filmmakers, Reverend Al Sharpton and James Brown’s daughters and an exhibit to showcase memorabilia.
Robyn discussed Verizon’s pride at being involved with the film, which highlights the immense impact Brown had on shaping music, art and culture, as well as our investment in advancing STEM education in underserved communities. Brown advocated for the importance of childhood education throughout his life.
Watch the documentary: On A&E in a special two-night celebration February 19 - 20
👗 A “promposal” they’ll never forget [05:22]
We recently partnered with Warner Bros Discovery in New York City as the presenting sponsor for its national initiative, Say Yes to the Prom. Through a partnership with Macy's, 1,500 deserving students across New York, Atlanta and Los Angeles have the chance to work with personal shopping consultants to pick out their dream dresses and tuxedos while learning all about careers in media and the entertainment industry.
⏱️ Give us two minutes, and you’ll get acquainted with a new V Teamer [06:16]
You could take 2 minutes to clean out that drawer full of paper clips… pretzels… and ew… a dead bug. Or, you can take 2 minutes to get to know V Teamer Star Kendrick.
Check it out: Take a 2-Minute Break every Wednesday on #insideverizon on Slack and on the Inside Verizon App (get it on Apple | Google). (You can also catch it starting every Friday on the Inside Verizon intranet, but why wait?)
🚎 Up To Speed hits the road again! [07:05]
UTS is hitting the road again! We’ve been to Rolling Meadows, Alpharetta, Boston… and now? We’re taking Up To Speed somewhere special – somewhere where we are bound to pick up a couple of dance moves.
Any guesses? Let us know in the comments!
