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Starting today, Verizon offers new and existing customers iPhone 15, on us, for the first time ever

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torsdag, maj 30, 2024

NEW YORK, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Starting today, both new and existing Verizon customers can get the iPhone 15 with any iPhone trade-in, on us1, with the launch of the Ultimate Phone Upgrade.

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  • NEW YORK, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Starting today, both new and existing Verizon customers can get the iPhone 15 with any iPhone trade-in, on us1, with the launch of the Ultimate Phone Upgrade.
  • Whether you’re already a customer, just joining us, or have any iPhone in any condition, this offer is for you.
  • So whether you’re ready to upgrade now or in the future, with Unlimited Ultimate on Verizon, you get our best iPhone offers with trade-ins.
  • Learn more about the perks and savings that come with being a Verizon customer, and about the latest iPhone deal by visiting verizon.com .

Verizon donates additional $65K to Johns Hopkins University initiatives in DC, Baltimore

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onsdag, maj 29, 2024

Verizon also will sponsor and host a Baltimore educational summit, including two panel discussions focused on how AI developments will impact the healthcare industry and local government.

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  • Verizon also will sponsor and host a Baltimore educational summit, including two panel discussions focused on how AI developments will impact the healthcare industry and local government.
  • Panelists from Johns Hopkins, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Verizon will help community members demystify AI using customer-focused use cases.
  • The Reginald F. Lewis Museum (830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202) will host the summit in the months to come.
  • This initiative is part of Citizen Verizon ’s efforts to prepare 500,000 individuals for jobs of the future by 2030.

AST SpaceMobile and Verizon Announce Plans to Target 100 Percent Geographical Coverage of the Continental United States from Space on Premium 850 MHz Cellular Spectrum

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onsdag, maj 29, 2024

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), and Verizon (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) today announced a strategic partnership with a commitment of $100 million from Verizon, to provide direct-to-cellular AST SpaceMobile service when needed for Verizon customers.

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  • AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), and Verizon (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) today announced a strategic partnership with a commitment of $100 million from Verizon, to provide direct-to-cellular AST SpaceMobile service when needed for Verizon customers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240529554741/en/
    AST SpaceMobile and Verizon Announce Strategic Partnership (Photo: Business Wire)
    “This new partnership with Verizon will enable AST SpaceMobile to target 100% coverage of the continental United States on premium 850 MHz spectrum with two major U.S. mobile operators in the most valuable wireless market in the world, a transformational commercial milestone,” said Abel Avellan, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of AST SpaceMobile.
  • We use the spectrum entrusted to us to deliver outstanding cellular service for our customers through our terrestrial network.
  • Today, AST SpaceMobile has agreements with more than 45 mobile network operators globally who collectively serve over 2.8 billion existing subscribers.

Verizon introduces the Ultimate Phone Upgrade

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tisdag, maj 28, 2024

Starting May 30, both new and existing Verizon customers get our very best offers for new devices with the launch of the Ultimate Phone Upgrade, along with streaming deals you can’t get anywhere else¹.

Key Points: 
  • Starting May 30, both new and existing Verizon customers get our very best offers for new devices with the launch of the Ultimate Phone Upgrade, along with streaming deals you can’t get anywhere else¹.
  • And with Verizon’s Ultimate Phone Upgrade, you don’t have to.
  • So whether you’re ready to upgrade now or in the future, with Unlimited Ultimate on Verizon you get our best offers on select phones with trade-ins.
  • We know that our loyal, existing customers want access to the same offers as our new customers, so we’re fixing that with Ultimate Phone Upgrade.

Verizon supports Texas and Louisiana communities affected by recent storms

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fredag, maj 17, 2024

HOUSTON, May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To help residents in Texas and Louisiana impacted by the recent storms and long-expected recovery, Verizon is waiving postpaid domestic call/text/data usage incurred from May 17 - May 23. This will bring relief to the thousands of customers who are relying on their mobile devices more than ever, and especially during this challenging time.

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  • What you need to know:
    Verizon is waiving domestic call/text/data usage costs incurred by postpaid consumer customers, small business customers* and Verizon Prepaid customers in storm affected areas in Texas and Louisiana.
  • HOUSTON, May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To help residents in Texas and Louisiana impacted by the recent storms and long-expected recovery, Verizon is waiving postpaid domestic call/text/data usage incurred from May 17 - May 23.
  • "We understand the immense challenges our communities are facing as they work towards recovery, " said Michelle R. Miller, Verizon Coastal Plains Market President.
  • One hundred percent of Verizon macro cell sites, which provide large area coverage, have backup battery power and more than 90 percent in Texas and Louisiana have backup generators.

Verizon to speak at J.P. Morgan conference May 21

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fredag, maj 17, 2024

NEW YORK, May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hans Vestberg, Chairman and CEO of Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), is scheduled to speak at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Tuesday, May 21, at 8:50 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hans Vestberg, Chairman and CEO of Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), is scheduled to speak at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Tuesday, May 21, at 8:50 a.m.
  • His remarks will be webcast, with access instructions available on Verizon’s Investor Relations website, www.verizon.com/about/investors .
  • Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed in 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.

Verizon unveils new AI tools to transform customer experience

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tisdag, maj 14, 2024

NEW YORK, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon is enhancing the customer experience through new GenAI tools that are reimagining and improving the way the company serves its customers.

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  • NEW YORK, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon is enhancing the customer experience through new GenAI tools that are reimagining and improving the way the company serves its customers.
  • These new tools make it simple to do business with Verizon and help reduce the cognitive load on store and customer service partners.
  • Most importantly, these tools allow Verizon representatives on the frontlines to build meaningful relationships with customers, because every interaction matters.
  • “We’re on a journey to provide a premium experience during every interaction because we know it matters to our customers,” said Brian Higgins, Chief Customer Experience Officer, Verizon Consumer.

Verizon reports preliminary results of shareholder vote at 2024 annual meeting

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) has announced preliminary results of the shareholder vote at its annual meeting, which was held today in a virtual-only format.

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  • BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) has announced preliminary results of the shareholder vote at its annual meeting, which was held today in a virtual-only format.
  • Vote tallies are considered preliminary until the final results are tabulated and certified by independent inspectors of election.
  • Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed in 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.

Verizon Public Sector earns $100M contract with the State of Michigan

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024

LANSING, Mich., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Public Sector today announced it has been awarded a new contract by the State of Michigan valued at $100 million.

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  • LANSING, Mich., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Public Sector today announced it has been awarded a new contract by the State of Michigan valued at $100 million.
  • The contract also allows eligible Michigan cities, townships, villages, counties, school districts, universities, colleges, and nonprofit hospitals to take advantage of available Verizon services through MiDeal , the State of Michigan’s extended purchasing program.
  • “This contract award clearly demonstrates Michigan’s commitment to ensuring that government and public safety agencies, educational institutions, and medical facilities across the state have access to the most current communications capabilities,” said Massimo Peselli, Chief Revenue Officer of Global Enterprise & Public Sector, Verizon Business.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.

Verizon advances Private Wireless Network offerings with private 5G platform from Nokia

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024

When added to its portfolio, Nokia DAC will expand Verizon Business’ hardware and software options available to customers of Verizon Business’ Private 5G Network offering.

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  • When added to its portfolio, Nokia DAC will expand Verizon Business’ hardware and software options available to customers of Verizon Business’ Private 5G Network offering.
  • The Nokia DAC platform will also be used to enhance indoor coverage for Verizon consumers and enterprise customers.
  • Verizon Private 5G Networks are agile on-premises wireless network solutions that keep an organization’s data traffic securely on site and separate from public traffic.
  • Alongside Private Wireless Networks, Verizon’s managed services include network monitoring, maintenance, and support, helping businesses to be more competitive, efficient and profitable.