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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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Use the category and year filters to see how Verizon evolved into a technology leader or view our corporate history (pdf).
Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Craig Silliman, will be taking on a new role leading the company's new central support services operations, as President, Verizon Global Services.
Verizon executives took the stage at Mobile World Congress Las Vegas, North America’s most influential connectivity event, to deliver the opening keynote.
Verizon has started deploying with 100 MHz of C-band spectrum in many markets across the US, offering significantly higher speeds, much greater capacity.
Over ten years, Verizon contributed over 1 billion dollars to support digital equity and inclusion, working with nonprofit partners to help students and teachers develop digital skills.
Verizon, along with strategic partner Ericsson, announced it has completed a 5G data session using CBRS General Authorized Access (GAA) spectrum.
Under this agreement, Verizon can lift the voluntary limitations on our 5G network deployment around airports in a staged approach.
Verizon provides low-cost internet to customers to over 11.5 million low-income homes through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Verizon and AWS are now offering 5G mobile edge computing in more U.S. metro areas with the addition of Nashville, TN and Tampa, FL.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Through Fios Forward, Fios customers who qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) can now receive free Internet.
Verizon powers the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show with its Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband ― the first-of-its-kind second screen mobile experience.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Verizon is the most awarded for Network Quality 28 times in a row according to J.D. Power ― more than any other carrier.
Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Craig Silliman, will be taking on a new role leading the company's new central support services operations, as President, Verizon Global Services.
Verizon executives took the stage at Mobile World Congress Las Vegas, North America’s most influential connectivity event, to deliver the opening keynote.
Verizon has started deploying with 100 MHz of C-band spectrum in many markets across the US, offering significantly higher speeds, much greater capacity.
Over ten years, Verizon contributed over 1 billion dollars to support digital equity and inclusion, working with nonprofit partners to help students and teachers develop digital skills.
Verizon, along with strategic partner Ericsson, announced it has completed a 5G data session using CBRS General Authorized Access (GAA) spectrum.
Under this agreement, Verizon can lift the voluntary limitations on our 5G network deployment around airports in a staged approach.
Verizon provides low-cost internet to customers to over 11.5 million low-income homes through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Verizon and AWS are now offering 5G mobile edge computing in more U.S. metro areas with the addition of Nashville, TN and Tampa, FL.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Through Fios Forward, Fios customers who qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) can now receive free Internet.
Verizon powers the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show with its Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband ― the first-of-its-kind second screen mobile experience.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Verizon is the most awarded for Network Quality 28 times in a row according to J.D. Power ― more than any other carrier.
Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Craig Silliman, will be taking on a new role leading the company's new central support services operations, as President, Verizon Global Services.
Verizon executives took the stage at Mobile World Congress Las Vegas, North America’s most influential connectivity event, to deliver the opening keynote.
Verizon has started deploying with 100 MHz of C-band spectrum in many markets across the US, offering significantly higher speeds, much greater capacity.
Over ten years, Verizon contributed over 1 billion dollars to support digital equity and inclusion, working with nonprofit partners to help students and teachers develop digital skills.
Verizon, along with strategic partner Ericsson, announced it has completed a 5G data session using CBRS General Authorized Access (GAA) spectrum.
Under this agreement, Verizon can lift the voluntary limitations on our 5G network deployment around airports in a staged approach.
Verizon provides low-cost internet to customers to over 11.5 million low-income homes through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Verizon and AWS are now offering 5G mobile edge computing in more U.S. metro areas with the addition of Nashville, TN and Tampa, FL.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Through Fios Forward, Fios customers who qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) can now receive free Internet.
Verizon powers the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show with its Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband ― the first-of-its-kind second screen mobile experience.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Verizon is the most awarded for Network Quality 28 times in a row according to J.D. Power ― more than any other carrier.
Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Craig Silliman, will be taking on a new role leading the company's new central support services operations, as President, Verizon Global Services.
Verizon executives took the stage at Mobile World Congress Las Vegas, North America’s most influential connectivity event, to deliver the opening keynote.
Verizon has started deploying with 100 MHz of C-band spectrum in many markets across the US, offering significantly higher speeds, much greater capacity.
Over ten years, Verizon contributed over 1 billion dollars to support digital equity and inclusion, working with nonprofit partners to help students and teachers develop digital skills.
Verizon, along with strategic partner Ericsson, announced it has completed a 5G data session using CBRS General Authorized Access (GAA) spectrum.
Under this agreement, Verizon can lift the voluntary limitations on our 5G network deployment around airports in a staged approach.
Verizon provides low-cost internet to customers to over 11.5 million low-income homes through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Verizon and AWS are now offering 5G mobile edge computing in more U.S. metro areas with the addition of Nashville, TN and Tampa, FL.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Through Fios Forward, Fios customers who qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) can now receive free Internet.
Verizon powers the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show with its Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband ― the first-of-its-kind second screen mobile experience.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Verizon is the most awarded for Network Quality 28 times in a row according to J.D. Power ― more than any other carrier.
Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Craig Silliman, will be taking on a new role leading the company's new central support services operations, as President, Verizon Global Services.
Verizon executives took the stage at Mobile World Congress Las Vegas, North America’s most influential connectivity event, to deliver the opening keynote.
Verizon has started deploying with 100 MHz of C-band spectrum in many markets across the US, offering significantly higher speeds, much greater capacity.
Over ten years, Verizon contributed over 1 billion dollars to support digital equity and inclusion, working with nonprofit partners to help students and teachers develop digital skills.
Verizon, along with strategic partner Ericsson, announced it has completed a 5G data session using CBRS General Authorized Access (GAA) spectrum.
Under this agreement, Verizon can lift the voluntary limitations on our 5G network deployment around airports in a staged approach.
Verizon provides low-cost internet to customers to over 11.5 million low-income homes through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Verizon and AWS are now offering 5G mobile edge computing in more U.S. metro areas with the addition of Nashville, TN and Tampa, FL.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Through Fios Forward, Fios customers who qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) can now receive free Internet.
Verizon powers the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show with its Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband ― the first-of-its-kind second screen mobile experience.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Verizon is the most awarded for Network Quality 28 times in a row according to J.D. Power ― more than any other carrier.
Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Craig Silliman, will be taking on a new role leading the company's new central support services operations, as President, Verizon Global Services.
Verizon executives took the stage at Mobile World Congress Las Vegas, North America’s most influential connectivity event, to deliver the opening keynote.
Verizon has started deploying with 100 MHz of C-band spectrum in many markets across the US, offering significantly higher speeds, much greater capacity.
Over ten years, Verizon contributed over 1 billion dollars to support digital equity and inclusion, working with nonprofit partners to help students and teachers develop digital skills.
Verizon, along with strategic partner Ericsson, announced it has completed a 5G data session using CBRS General Authorized Access (GAA) spectrum.
Under this agreement, Verizon can lift the voluntary limitations on our 5G network deployment around airports in a staged approach.
Verizon provides low-cost internet to customers to over 11.5 million low-income homes through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Verizon and AWS are now offering 5G mobile edge computing in more U.S. metro areas with the addition of Nashville, TN and Tampa, FL.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Through Fios Forward, Fios customers who qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) can now receive free Internet.
Verizon powers the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show with its Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband ― the first-of-its-kind second screen mobile experience.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Verizon is the most awarded for Network Quality 28 times in a row according to J.D. Power ― more than any other carrier.
Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Craig Silliman, will be taking on a new role leading the company's new central support services operations, as President, Verizon Global Services.
Verizon executives took the stage at Mobile World Congress Las Vegas, North America’s most influential connectivity event, to deliver the opening keynote.
Verizon has started deploying with 100 MHz of C-band spectrum in many markets across the US, offering significantly higher speeds, much greater capacity.
Over ten years, Verizon contributed over 1 billion dollars to support digital equity and inclusion, working with nonprofit partners to help students and teachers develop digital skills.
Verizon, along with strategic partner Ericsson, announced it has completed a 5G data session using CBRS General Authorized Access (GAA) spectrum.
Under this agreement, Verizon can lift the voluntary limitations on our 5G network deployment around airports in a staged approach.
Verizon provides low-cost internet to customers to over 11.5 million low-income homes through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Verizon and AWS are now offering 5G mobile edge computing in more U.S. metro areas with the addition of Nashville, TN and Tampa, FL.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Through Fios Forward, Fios customers who qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) can now receive free Internet.
Verizon powers the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show with its Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband ― the first-of-its-kind second screen mobile experience.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Verizon is the most awarded for Network Quality 28 times in a row according to J.D. Power ― more than any other carrier.
Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Craig Silliman, will be taking on a new role leading the company's new central support services operations, as President, Verizon Global Services.
Verizon executives took the stage at Mobile World Congress Las Vegas, North America’s most influential connectivity event, to deliver the opening keynote.
Verizon has started deploying with 100 MHz of C-band spectrum in many markets across the US, offering significantly higher speeds, much greater capacity.
Over ten years, Verizon contributed over 1 billion dollars to support digital equity and inclusion, working with nonprofit partners to help students and teachers develop digital skills.
Verizon, along with strategic partner Ericsson, announced it has completed a 5G data session using CBRS General Authorized Access (GAA) spectrum.
Under this agreement, Verizon can lift the voluntary limitations on our 5G network deployment around airports in a staged approach.
Verizon provides low-cost internet to customers to over 11.5 million low-income homes through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Verizon and AWS are now offering 5G mobile edge computing in more U.S. metro areas with the addition of Nashville, TN and Tampa, FL.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Through Fios Forward, Fios customers who qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) can now receive free Internet.
Verizon powers the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show with its Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband ― the first-of-its-kind second screen mobile experience.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Verizon is the most awarded for Network Quality 28 times in a row according to J.D. Power ― more than any other carrier.
Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Craig Silliman, will be taking on a new role leading the company's new central support services operations, as President, Verizon Global Services.
Verizon executives took the stage at Mobile World Congress Las Vegas, North America’s most influential connectivity event, to deliver the opening keynote.
Verizon has started deploying with 100 MHz of C-band spectrum in many markets across the US, offering significantly higher speeds, much greater capacity.
Over ten years, Verizon contributed over 1 billion dollars to support digital equity and inclusion, working with nonprofit partners to help students and teachers develop digital skills.
Verizon, along with strategic partner Ericsson, announced it has completed a 5G data session using CBRS General Authorized Access (GAA) spectrum.
Under this agreement, Verizon can lift the voluntary limitations on our 5G network deployment around airports in a staged approach.
Verizon provides low-cost internet to customers to over 11.5 million low-income homes through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Verizon and AWS are now offering 5G mobile edge computing in more U.S. metro areas with the addition of Nashville, TN and Tampa, FL.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Through Fios Forward, Fios customers who qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) can now receive free Internet.
Verizon powers the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show with its Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband ― the first-of-its-kind second screen mobile experience.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Verizon is the most awarded for Network Quality 28 times in a row according to J.D. Power ― more than any other carrier.
Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Craig Silliman, will be taking on a new role leading the company's new central support services operations, as President, Verizon Global Services.
Verizon executives took the stage at Mobile World Congress Las Vegas, North America’s most influential connectivity event, to deliver the opening keynote.
Verizon has started deploying with 100 MHz of C-band spectrum in many markets across the US, offering significantly higher speeds, much greater capacity.
Over ten years, Verizon contributed over 1 billion dollars to support digital equity and inclusion, working with nonprofit partners to help students and teachers develop digital skills.
Verizon, along with strategic partner Ericsson, announced it has completed a 5G data session using CBRS General Authorized Access (GAA) spectrum.
Under this agreement, Verizon can lift the voluntary limitations on our 5G network deployment around airports in a staged approach.
Verizon provides low-cost internet to customers to over 11.5 million low-income homes through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Verizon and AWS are now offering 5G mobile edge computing in more U.S. metro areas with the addition of Nashville, TN and Tampa, FL.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Through Fios Forward, Fios customers who qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) can now receive free Internet.
Verizon powers the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show with its Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband ― the first-of-its-kind second screen mobile experience.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Verizon is the most awarded for Network Quality 28 times in a row according to J.D. Power ― more than any other carrier.
Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Craig Silliman, will be taking on a new role leading the company's new central support services operations, as President, Verizon Global Services.
Verizon executives took the stage at Mobile World Congress Las Vegas, North America’s most influential connectivity event, to deliver the opening keynote.
Verizon has started deploying with 100 MHz of C-band spectrum in many markets across the US, offering significantly higher speeds, much greater capacity.
Over ten years, Verizon contributed over 1 billion dollars to support digital equity and inclusion, working with nonprofit partners to help students and teachers develop digital skills.
Verizon, along with strategic partner Ericsson, announced it has completed a 5G data session using CBRS General Authorized Access (GAA) spectrum.
Under this agreement, Verizon can lift the voluntary limitations on our 5G network deployment around airports in a staged approach.
Verizon provides low-cost internet to customers to over 11.5 million low-income homes through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Verizon and AWS are now offering 5G mobile edge computing in more U.S. metro areas with the addition of Nashville, TN and Tampa, FL.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Through Fios Forward, Fios customers who qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) can now receive free Internet.
Verizon powers the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show with its Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband ― the first-of-its-kind second screen mobile experience.
Verizon launches its 5G Ultra Wideband network which will enable more than 100 million Americans to experience the transformative speed, reliability and power.
Verizon is the most awarded for Network Quality 28 times in a row according to J.D. Power ― more than any other carrier.
