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September |
2024
Network Innovations

Verizon to acquire Frontier.

Verizon has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Frontier and expand their fiber network to accelerate offering of premium broadband and mobility services.

September |
2024
Network Innovations

Verizon and Vertical Bridge agree to $3.3 billion.

Verizon and Vertical Bridge have entered into a definitive agreement for Vertical Bridge to obtain the exclusive rights to lease, operate and manage 6,339 wireless communications towers across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

August |
2024
Network Innovations

Team up with satellite service provider Skylo.

Verizon and Skylo launch commercial satellite-based service for consumers and drive technology innovation through first-of-its-kind satellite IoT trial.

August |
2024
New Products & Services

“Verizon Frontline-Verified" launches.

Verizon Frontline launches a new program designed to help strengthen partnerships with vendors in the public safety and mission-critical communications industry.

June |
2024
New Products & Services

Verizon Launches myHome.

Verizon launches myHome to give customers more  choice, flexibility and value – with savings on entertainment.

June |
2024
Corporate

Verizon refreshes the brand.

Verizon refreshed its brand,  bringing forward the energy and vibrancy of how people live, work and play, powered by Verizon.

May |
2024
Network Innovations

Verizon selected for 10-year Navy contract.

The Department of the Navy selected Verizon Public Sector to provide wireless devices and services. The total value of the multiple award contract is up to $2.67 billion over 10 years.

May |
2024
New Products & Services

Verizon unveils AI tools to improve experience.

New human-assisted GenAI technology offers more transparency, saves time and simplifies tasks for employees helping customers.

March |
2024
History of Giving

Verizon joins RE100.

Verizon joins RE100, a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity.

March |
2024
New Products & Services

Verizon launches Second Number.

Second Number is a new plan that allows customers to get a second unlimited talk and text lines on their same phone.

March |
2024
History of Giving

VIL reaches 7 million students nationwide.

Verizon Innovative Learning, the company’s award-winning education initiative focused on supporting digital equity and inclusion for students nationwide, reached seven million students with digital skills training.

February |
2024
Corporate

Verizon issues its sixth $1 billion green bond.

The company has issued six green bonds for a total of $6 billion since 2019.

February |
2024
New Products & Services

Verizon launches API portal for developers.

The Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) portal enables the developer community to access network services and capabilities.

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