History and Timeline
The Verizon Story.
Our real-time legacy.
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How we got to
where we are today.
Verizon Communications was created on June 30, 2000 by Bell Atlantic Corp. and GTE Corp., in one of the largest mergers in U.S. business history. GTE and Bell Atlantic evolved and grew through decades of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
Today, Verizon is a global communications technology company delivering the promise of the digital world to millions of customers every day.
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On Site 5G is Verizon’s first commercially available private 5G network solution in the U.S. that allows large enterprise and public sector customers to bring Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband capabilities to indoor or outdoor facilities.
Senion is a global leader in location-responsive solutions. The developer of an indoor positioning platform, Senion’s sensor fusion technology delivers accuracy for positioning and navigation of indoor spaces.
Transaction expected to accelerate growth of the Internet and digital media leader. Verizon to maintain minority stake in the new company to be known as Yahoo.
Verizon continues to prepare for 5G Ultra Wideband expansion across its newly acquired national footprint of C-band spectrum.
Verizon Business announced it is working with Associated British Ports (ABP) to deploy private 5G at the Port of Southampton.
Verizon announced two new science-based emissions reduction targets, committing to a 53% reduction in its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) between 2019 and 2030, and a 40% reduction in its value chain emissions (Scope 3) between 2019 and 2035.
Verizon secured an average of 161 MHz of C-band spectrum nationwide in the recent FCC auction, which will allow the company to offer expanded mobility and broadband services to millions more consumers and businesses.
Verizon details how it retains, trains and builds a workforce ready for the future.
Verizon Frontline is an advanced network that has been built to meet first responders’ unique needs.
Verizon acquires certain assets of Bluegrass Cellular, a rural wireless operator serving central Kentucky.
Verizon more than doubled its mid-band spectrum by adding an average of 161 MHz of C-Band nationwide.
Verizon is now exchanging STIR/SHAKEN-enabled calls with the no. 2 and no. 3 wireless carriers as well as a major wireline provider.
The acquisition will expand Verizon’s robotic capabilities to power the future of robotic automation for enterprise customers.
Six new Renewable Energy Purchase Agreements (REPAs) bring total to 13, totaling nearly 1.7 gigawatts of projected renewable energy capacity.
On Site 5G is Verizon’s first commercially available private 5G network solution in the U.S. that allows large enterprise and public sector customers to bring Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband capabilities to indoor or outdoor facilities.
Senion is a global leader in location-responsive solutions. The developer of an indoor positioning platform, Senion’s sensor fusion technology delivers accuracy for positioning and navigation of indoor spaces.
Transaction expected to accelerate growth of the Internet and digital media leader. Verizon to maintain minority stake in the new company to be known as Yahoo.
Verizon continues to prepare for 5G Ultra Wideband expansion across its newly acquired national footprint of C-band spectrum.
Verizon Business announced it is working with Associated British Ports (ABP) to deploy private 5G at the Port of Southampton.
Verizon announced two new science-based emissions reduction targets, committing to a 53% reduction in its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) between 2019 and 2030, and a 40% reduction in its value chain emissions (Scope 3) between 2019 and 2035.
Verizon secured an average of 161 MHz of C-band spectrum nationwide in the recent FCC auction, which will allow the company to offer expanded mobility and broadband services to millions more consumers and businesses.
Verizon details how it retains, trains and builds a workforce ready for the future.
Verizon Frontline is an advanced network that has been built to meet first responders’ unique needs.
Verizon acquires certain assets of Bluegrass Cellular, a rural wireless operator serving central Kentucky.
Verizon more than doubled its mid-band spectrum by adding an average of 161 MHz of C-Band nationwide.
Verizon is now exchanging STIR/SHAKEN-enabled calls with the no. 2 and no. 3 wireless carriers as well as a major wireline provider.
The acquisition will expand Verizon’s robotic capabilities to power the future of robotic automation for enterprise customers.
Six new Renewable Energy Purchase Agreements (REPAs) bring total to 13, totaling nearly 1.7 gigawatts of projected renewable energy capacity.
On Site 5G is Verizon’s first commercially available private 5G network solution in the U.S. that allows large enterprise and public sector customers to bring Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband capabilities to indoor or outdoor facilities.
Senion is a global leader in location-responsive solutions. The developer of an indoor positioning platform, Senion’s sensor fusion technology delivers accuracy for positioning and navigation of indoor spaces.
Transaction expected to accelerate growth of the Internet and digital media leader. Verizon to maintain minority stake in the new company to be known as Yahoo.
Verizon continues to prepare for 5G Ultra Wideband expansion across its newly acquired national footprint of C-band spectrum.
Verizon Business announced it is working with Associated British Ports (ABP) to deploy private 5G at the Port of Southampton.
Verizon announced two new science-based emissions reduction targets, committing to a 53% reduction in its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) between 2019 and 2030, and a 40% reduction in its value chain emissions (Scope 3) between 2019 and 2035.
Verizon secured an average of 161 MHz of C-band spectrum nationwide in the recent FCC auction, which will allow the company to offer expanded mobility and broadband services to millions more consumers and businesses.
Verizon details how it retains, trains and builds a workforce ready for the future.
Verizon Frontline is an advanced network that has been built to meet first responders’ unique needs.
Verizon acquires certain assets of Bluegrass Cellular, a rural wireless operator serving central Kentucky.
Verizon more than doubled its mid-band spectrum by adding an average of 161 MHz of C-Band nationwide.
Verizon is now exchanging STIR/SHAKEN-enabled calls with the no. 2 and no. 3 wireless carriers as well as a major wireline provider.
The acquisition will expand Verizon’s robotic capabilities to power the future of robotic automation for enterprise customers.
Six new Renewable Energy Purchase Agreements (REPAs) bring total to 13, totaling nearly 1.7 gigawatts of projected renewable energy capacity.
On Site 5G is Verizon’s first commercially available private 5G network solution in the U.S. that allows large enterprise and public sector customers to bring Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband capabilities to indoor or outdoor facilities.
Senion is a global leader in location-responsive solutions. The developer of an indoor positioning platform, Senion’s sensor fusion technology delivers accuracy for positioning and navigation of indoor spaces.
Transaction expected to accelerate growth of the Internet and digital media leader. Verizon to maintain minority stake in the new company to be known as Yahoo.
Verizon continues to prepare for 5G Ultra Wideband expansion across its newly acquired national footprint of C-band spectrum.
Verizon Business announced it is working with Associated British Ports (ABP) to deploy private 5G at the Port of Southampton.
Verizon announced two new science-based emissions reduction targets, committing to a 53% reduction in its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) between 2019 and 2030, and a 40% reduction in its value chain emissions (Scope 3) between 2019 and 2035.
Verizon secured an average of 161 MHz of C-band spectrum nationwide in the recent FCC auction, which will allow the company to offer expanded mobility and broadband services to millions more consumers and businesses.
Verizon details how it retains, trains and builds a workforce ready for the future.
Verizon Frontline is an advanced network that has been built to meet first responders’ unique needs.
Verizon acquires certain assets of Bluegrass Cellular, a rural wireless operator serving central Kentucky.
Verizon more than doubled its mid-band spectrum by adding an average of 161 MHz of C-Band nationwide.
Verizon is now exchanging STIR/SHAKEN-enabled calls with the no. 2 and no. 3 wireless carriers as well as a major wireline provider.
The acquisition will expand Verizon’s robotic capabilities to power the future of robotic automation for enterprise customers.
Six new Renewable Energy Purchase Agreements (REPAs) bring total to 13, totaling nearly 1.7 gigawatts of projected renewable energy capacity.
On Site 5G is Verizon’s first commercially available private 5G network solution in the U.S. that allows large enterprise and public sector customers to bring Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband capabilities to indoor or outdoor facilities.
Senion is a global leader in location-responsive solutions. The developer of an indoor positioning platform, Senion’s sensor fusion technology delivers accuracy for positioning and navigation of indoor spaces.
Transaction expected to accelerate growth of the Internet and digital media leader. Verizon to maintain minority stake in the new company to be known as Yahoo.
Verizon continues to prepare for 5G Ultra Wideband expansion across its newly acquired national footprint of C-band spectrum.
Verizon Business announced it is working with Associated British Ports (ABP) to deploy private 5G at the Port of Southampton.
Verizon announced two new science-based emissions reduction targets, committing to a 53% reduction in its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) between 2019 and 2030, and a 40% reduction in its value chain emissions (Scope 3) between 2019 and 2035.
Verizon secured an average of 161 MHz of C-band spectrum nationwide in the recent FCC auction, which will allow the company to offer expanded mobility and broadband services to millions more consumers and businesses.
Verizon details how it retains, trains and builds a workforce ready for the future.
Verizon Frontline is an advanced network that has been built to meet first responders’ unique needs.
Verizon acquires certain assets of Bluegrass Cellular, a rural wireless operator serving central Kentucky.
Verizon more than doubled its mid-band spectrum by adding an average of 161 MHz of C-Band nationwide.
Verizon is now exchanging STIR/SHAKEN-enabled calls with the no. 2 and no. 3 wireless carriers as well as a major wireline provider.
The acquisition will expand Verizon’s robotic capabilities to power the future of robotic automation for enterprise customers.
Six new Renewable Energy Purchase Agreements (REPAs) bring total to 13, totaling nearly 1.7 gigawatts of projected renewable energy capacity.
On Site 5G is Verizon’s first commercially available private 5G network solution in the U.S. that allows large enterprise and public sector customers to bring Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband capabilities to indoor or outdoor facilities.
Senion is a global leader in location-responsive solutions. The developer of an indoor positioning platform, Senion’s sensor fusion technology delivers accuracy for positioning and navigation of indoor spaces.
Transaction expected to accelerate growth of the Internet and digital media leader. Verizon to maintain minority stake in the new company to be known as Yahoo.
Verizon continues to prepare for 5G Ultra Wideband expansion across its newly acquired national footprint of C-band spectrum.
Verizon Business announced it is working with Associated British Ports (ABP) to deploy private 5G at the Port of Southampton.
Verizon announced two new science-based emissions reduction targets, committing to a 53% reduction in its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) between 2019 and 2030, and a 40% reduction in its value chain emissions (Scope 3) between 2019 and 2035.
Verizon secured an average of 161 MHz of C-band spectrum nationwide in the recent FCC auction, which will allow the company to offer expanded mobility and broadband services to millions more consumers and businesses.
Verizon details how it retains, trains and builds a workforce ready for the future.
Verizon Frontline is an advanced network that has been built to meet first responders’ unique needs.
Verizon acquires certain assets of Bluegrass Cellular, a rural wireless operator serving central Kentucky.
Verizon more than doubled its mid-band spectrum by adding an average of 161 MHz of C-Band nationwide.
Verizon is now exchanging STIR/SHAKEN-enabled calls with the no. 2 and no. 3 wireless carriers as well as a major wireline provider.
The acquisition will expand Verizon’s robotic capabilities to power the future of robotic automation for enterprise customers.
Six new Renewable Energy Purchase Agreements (REPAs) bring total to 13, totaling nearly 1.7 gigawatts of projected renewable energy capacity.
On Site 5G is Verizon’s first commercially available private 5G network solution in the U.S. that allows large enterprise and public sector customers to bring Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband capabilities to indoor or outdoor facilities.
Senion is a global leader in location-responsive solutions. The developer of an indoor positioning platform, Senion’s sensor fusion technology delivers accuracy for positioning and navigation of indoor spaces.
Transaction expected to accelerate growth of the Internet and digital media leader. Verizon to maintain minority stake in the new company to be known as Yahoo.
Verizon continues to prepare for 5G Ultra Wideband expansion across its newly acquired national footprint of C-band spectrum.
Verizon Business announced it is working with Associated British Ports (ABP) to deploy private 5G at the Port of Southampton.
Verizon announced two new science-based emissions reduction targets, committing to a 53% reduction in its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) between 2019 and 2030, and a 40% reduction in its value chain emissions (Scope 3) between 2019 and 2035.
Verizon secured an average of 161 MHz of C-band spectrum nationwide in the recent FCC auction, which will allow the company to offer expanded mobility and broadband services to millions more consumers and businesses.
Verizon details how it retains, trains and builds a workforce ready for the future.
Verizon Frontline is an advanced network that has been built to meet first responders’ unique needs.
Verizon acquires certain assets of Bluegrass Cellular, a rural wireless operator serving central Kentucky.
Verizon more than doubled its mid-band spectrum by adding an average of 161 MHz of C-Band nationwide.
Verizon is now exchanging STIR/SHAKEN-enabled calls with the no. 2 and no. 3 wireless carriers as well as a major wireline provider.
The acquisition will expand Verizon’s robotic capabilities to power the future of robotic automation for enterprise customers.
Six new Renewable Energy Purchase Agreements (REPAs) bring total to 13, totaling nearly 1.7 gigawatts of projected renewable energy capacity.
On Site 5G is Verizon’s first commercially available private 5G network solution in the U.S. that allows large enterprise and public sector customers to bring Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband capabilities to indoor or outdoor facilities.
Senion is a global leader in location-responsive solutions. The developer of an indoor positioning platform, Senion’s sensor fusion technology delivers accuracy for positioning and navigation of indoor spaces.
Transaction expected to accelerate growth of the Internet and digital media leader. Verizon to maintain minority stake in the new company to be known as Yahoo.
Verizon continues to prepare for 5G Ultra Wideband expansion across its newly acquired national footprint of C-band spectrum.
Verizon Business announced it is working with Associated British Ports (ABP) to deploy private 5G at the Port of Southampton.
Verizon announced two new science-based emissions reduction targets, committing to a 53% reduction in its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) between 2019 and 2030, and a 40% reduction in its value chain emissions (Scope 3) between 2019 and 2035.
Verizon secured an average of 161 MHz of C-band spectrum nationwide in the recent FCC auction, which will allow the company to offer expanded mobility and broadband services to millions more consumers and businesses.
Verizon details how it retains, trains and builds a workforce ready for the future.
Verizon Frontline is an advanced network that has been built to meet first responders’ unique needs.
Verizon acquires certain assets of Bluegrass Cellular, a rural wireless operator serving central Kentucky.
Verizon more than doubled its mid-band spectrum by adding an average of 161 MHz of C-Band nationwide.
Verizon is now exchanging STIR/SHAKEN-enabled calls with the no. 2 and no. 3 wireless carriers as well as a major wireline provider.
The acquisition will expand Verizon’s robotic capabilities to power the future of robotic automation for enterprise customers.
Six new Renewable Energy Purchase Agreements (REPAs) bring total to 13, totaling nearly 1.7 gigawatts of projected renewable energy capacity.
On Site 5G is Verizon’s first commercially available private 5G network solution in the U.S. that allows large enterprise and public sector customers to bring Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband capabilities to indoor or outdoor facilities.
Senion is a global leader in location-responsive solutions. The developer of an indoor positioning platform, Senion’s sensor fusion technology delivers accuracy for positioning and navigation of indoor spaces.
Transaction expected to accelerate growth of the Internet and digital media leader. Verizon to maintain minority stake in the new company to be known as Yahoo.
Verizon continues to prepare for 5G Ultra Wideband expansion across its newly acquired national footprint of C-band spectrum.
Verizon Business announced it is working with Associated British Ports (ABP) to deploy private 5G at the Port of Southampton.
Verizon announced two new science-based emissions reduction targets, committing to a 53% reduction in its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) between 2019 and 2030, and a 40% reduction in its value chain emissions (Scope 3) between 2019 and 2035.
Verizon secured an average of 161 MHz of C-band spectrum nationwide in the recent FCC auction, which will allow the company to offer expanded mobility and broadband services to millions more consumers and businesses.
Verizon details how it retains, trains and builds a workforce ready for the future.
Verizon Frontline is an advanced network that has been built to meet first responders’ unique needs.
Verizon acquires certain assets of Bluegrass Cellular, a rural wireless operator serving central Kentucky.
Verizon more than doubled its mid-band spectrum by adding an average of 161 MHz of C-Band nationwide.
Verizon is now exchanging STIR/SHAKEN-enabled calls with the no. 2 and no. 3 wireless carriers as well as a major wireline provider.
The acquisition will expand Verizon’s robotic capabilities to power the future of robotic automation for enterprise customers.
Six new Renewable Energy Purchase Agreements (REPAs) bring total to 13, totaling nearly 1.7 gigawatts of projected renewable energy capacity.
On Site 5G is Verizon’s first commercially available private 5G network solution in the U.S. that allows large enterprise and public sector customers to bring Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband capabilities to indoor or outdoor facilities.
Senion is a global leader in location-responsive solutions. The developer of an indoor positioning platform, Senion’s sensor fusion technology delivers accuracy for positioning and navigation of indoor spaces.
Transaction expected to accelerate growth of the Internet and digital media leader. Verizon to maintain minority stake in the new company to be known as Yahoo.
Verizon continues to prepare for 5G Ultra Wideband expansion across its newly acquired national footprint of C-band spectrum.
Verizon Business announced it is working with Associated British Ports (ABP) to deploy private 5G at the Port of Southampton.
Verizon announced two new science-based emissions reduction targets, committing to a 53% reduction in its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) between 2019 and 2030, and a 40% reduction in its value chain emissions (Scope 3) between 2019 and 2035.
Verizon secured an average of 161 MHz of C-band spectrum nationwide in the recent FCC auction, which will allow the company to offer expanded mobility and broadband services to millions more consumers and businesses.
Verizon details how it retains, trains and builds a workforce ready for the future.
Verizon Frontline is an advanced network that has been built to meet first responders’ unique needs.
Verizon acquires certain assets of Bluegrass Cellular, a rural wireless operator serving central Kentucky.
Verizon more than doubled its mid-band spectrum by adding an average of 161 MHz of C-Band nationwide.
Verizon is now exchanging STIR/SHAKEN-enabled calls with the no. 2 and no. 3 wireless carriers as well as a major wireline provider.
The acquisition will expand Verizon’s robotic capabilities to power the future of robotic automation for enterprise customers.
Six new Renewable Energy Purchase Agreements (REPAs) bring total to 13, totaling nearly 1.7 gigawatts of projected renewable energy capacity.
