Verizon Communications

Smart Poles and Smart Corridors to Redefine Smart Urban Infrastructure, Accelerating Deployments with Combined Global Spending Reaching US$132 Billion by 2030

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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More than 10.8 million smart poles will have been installed by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • More than 10.8 million smart poles will have been installed by 2030.
  • "Smart Corridors and Smart Poles are expected to redefine the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and the wider Smart Cities markets."
  • Smart poles are multi-functional aggregation points for smart urban infrastructure, built on top of smart streetlights and connected utility poles.
  • This report is part of the company's Smart Urban Infrastructure research service, which includes research, data, and analyst insights.

Zetron Awarded Cybersecurity Services Contract for Kansas Counties

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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REDMOND, Wash., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zetron, a global leader in integrated mission critical communications technology, announced today that the North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC) of Kansas (USA) has awarded Zetron a contract to provide cyber resilience assessments and roadmaps for the Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) of 34 counties across the state. This opportunity was funded by the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Kansas Highway Patrol's Homeland Security/Emergency Operations unit applies for and administers the HSGP funding to awarded subrecipients, such as the NCRPC, as fiscal agent to six of the seven Homeland Security regions in the state of Kansas.

Key Points: 
  • State and local governments - including police, fire departments and other public safety agencies - are increasingly falling victim to cybersecurity attacks.
  • Zetron, with cybersecurity partner SecuLore Solutions , and local services partners, will complete cybersecurity assessments and roadmaps for 34 selected counties across Kansas, ranging in population from over 600,000 to less than 1,300 people.
  • NCPRC's proactive program will improve the cybersecurity resiliency of counties, so Zetron is extremely proud and eager to support this very important public safety initiative in Kansas."
  • Under the terms of the contract, cybersecurity assessments and roadmaps will be completed in multiple phases through March 2024 for Kansas counties selected by NCPRC Regional Project Managers and the Planning Team.

FlixLatino joins Verizon's +play platform

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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MIAMI, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FlixLatino, the SVOD service owned by SOMOS Next, today announced that it is now available on Verizon's +play – the cutting-edge platform built by Verizon for customers to shop for, manage and save on their favorite subscriptions, all in one place.

Key Points: 
  • FlixLatino joins Verizon's new subscription hub, built for Verizon customers to shop and save on subscriptions – all in one place
    MIAMI, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FlixLatino, the SVOD service owned by SOMOS Next, today announced that it is now available on Verizon's +play – the cutting-edge platform built by Verizon for customers to shop for, manage and save on their favorite subscriptions, all in one place.
  • FlixLatino offers a premium selection of Spanish language content, including contemporary films (all theatrical releases), series, documentaries and branded children animation in neutral Spanish in a parental controlled section.
  • Luis Guillermo Villanueva, COO of SOMOS Next, expressed his satisfaction with this launch: "we are excited in joining Verizon's +play platform.
  • "We're thrilled to have FlixLatino as a +play partner, giving Verizon customers access to its amazing services and offerings through our platform," said Erin McPherson, Chief Content Officer of Verizon Consumer Group.

Verizon brings back exclusive +play offer, with one year of Netflix on us

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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The Netflix offer gives customers $240 in annual savings and will only be available for a limited time, so get in fast.

Key Points: 
  • The Netflix offer gives customers $240 in annual savings and will only be available for a limited time, so get in fast.
  • With +play, Verizon customers have access to exclusive savings on services they can’t get anywhere else.
  • Check it out and take advantage of our exclusive Netflix offer for a limited time on verizon.com/plusplay .
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $136.8 billion in 2022.

Verizon continues to upgrade Antelope Valley's best network

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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ANTELOPE VALLEY, Calif., March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Customers and visitors to Antelope Valley, CA have the best experience when using the Verizon network, according to the nation’s most rigorous scientific testing company Rootmetrics®.

Key Points: 
  • ANTELOPE VALLEY, Calif., March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Customers and visitors to Antelope Valley, CA have the best experience when using the Verizon network, according to the nation’s most rigorous scientific testing company Rootmetrics®.
  • Today’s results show remarkable speeds for Verizon customers in Antelope Valley with Verizon’s median download speed increasing 30% in the market since last year*.
  • Fiber optic cables are used to move data between cell sites and connect those sites to the rest of the network.
  • Verizon has increased the capacity on the fiber connections in many cell sites in the Antelope Valley area so they can carry 10 times the amount of data.

Verizon continues to upgrade Greenville’s best network

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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GREENVILLE, S.C., March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Customers in Greenville, South Carolina have the best experience when using the Verizon network, according to the nation’s most rigorous scientific testing company Rootmetrics®.

Key Points: 
  • GREENVILLE, S.C., March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Customers in Greenville, South Carolina have the best experience when using the Verizon network, according to the nation’s most rigorous scientific testing company Rootmetrics®.
  • This is the fifth consecutive testing period in a row Verizon has been unbeaten in the Upstate.
  • Network engineers have been busy deploying 5G Ultra Wideband service using Verizon’s recently acquired C-band spectrum , designed to provide wide coverage for 5G service.
  • Tested with best commercially available smartphones on three mobile networks across all available network types.

Verizon continues to upgrade El Paso's best network

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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EL PASO, Texas, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Customers in El Paso, Texas have an unbeatable experience when using the Verizon network, according to the nation’s most rigorous scientific testing company RootMetrics®.

Key Points: 
  • EL PASO, Texas, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Customers in El Paso, Texas have an unbeatable experience when using the Verizon network, according to the nation’s most rigorous scientific testing company RootMetrics®.
  • Today’s results show remarkable speeds for Verizon customers in El Paso with Verizon’s median download speed increasing 142% in the market since last year*.
  • Network engineers have been busy deploying 5G Ultra Wideband service throughout El Paso, with 5G service added to over 140 cell sites throughout the community.
  • Other enhancements improved network service in the areas of the El Paso Community College-Valle Verde Campus and the El Paso Country Club in west El Paso.

Verizon to offer new yellow color for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon will offer the new yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, adding even more color choices to the iPhone 14 lineup, with incredible battery life, a powerful dual-camera system for pro-level photos and videos, superfast 5G Ultra Wideband and groundbreaking safety capabilities including Crash Detection.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon will offer the new yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, adding even more color choices to the iPhone 14 lineup, with incredible battery life, a powerful dual-camera system for pro-level photos and videos, superfast 5G Ultra Wideband and groundbreaking safety capabilities including Crash Detection.
  • Customers will be able to pre-order iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in yellow beginning Friday, March 10, with availability on Tuesday, March 14.
  • Save up to $1,000 on iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max with select trade-in on select 5G Unlimited plans1.
  • Or, get iPhone 14 Plus as low as $10 a month for 36 months (0% APR, $899.99 retail) with a new line — no trade-in required2.

Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband now reaches 200 million people

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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Verizon’s ultra-fast, ultra-reliable 5G Ultra Wideband service is now available to 200 million people across the US.

Key Points: 
  • Verizon’s ultra-fast, ultra-reliable 5G Ultra Wideband service is now available to 200 million people across the US.
  • Company continuing to expand its 5G Ultra Wideband network, including in rural and suburban areas.
  • NEW YORK, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon’s ultra-fast, reliable 5G Ultra Wideband service is now available to more than 200 million people, or roughly two out of every three Americans.
  • Customers across the continental United States can experience the power and performance of Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband with fast download speeds and the capacity to support data-heavy actions.

Verizon continues to upgrade Temecula's best network

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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Today’s results show remarkable speeds for Verizon customers in Temecula with Verizon’s median download speed increasing 54% in the market*.

Key Points: 
  • Today’s results show remarkable speeds for Verizon customers in Temecula with Verizon’s median download speed increasing 54% in the market*.
  • “These results back up what our customers already know: Verizon consistently provides Temecula unbeatable reliability,” said Phillip French, Vice President of Engineering and Operations for Verizon.
  • It’s their hard work day in and day out to deliver an unmatched network experience in Temecula that makes Verizon the network to count on.”
    These top marks are a result of months of deploying new enhancements in the network for those who live in and visit the Temecula area.
  • Fiber optic cables are used to move data between cell sites and connect those sites to the rest of the network.