Tag: Verizon
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Verizon Lost 62,000 Pay TV Subscribers in Q2 2021
Verizon reported its Q2 performance on Wednesday. In the report, the company showed a 62,000 net loss for Fios Video. Verizon made up for those losses with broadband additions for the quarter, adding 92,000 Fios Internet customers in Q2. In the report, Verizon noted that it will continue to offer new and existing customers more…
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Verizon is Giving Customers Two Free Months of Sling TV
Verizon is once again teaming up with a streaming service to offer a deal for customers. Starting today, new and existing Verizon Wireless, Fios, or 5G Home customers can get two free months of Sling TV. Verizon customers who are new to Sling TV can choose from the following options: Two months of Sling Blue…
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Verizon Lost 82,000 Pay TV Customers in Q1 2021
Verizon reported its Q1 2021 earnings Wednesday morning, showing a loss of 82,000 Fios Video pay TV customers for the quarter, following a 72,000 customer loss in the previous quarter. The company said the loss reflected “the ongoing shift from traditional linear video to over-the-top offerings.” While pay TV subscriptions continue to decline, Verizon again…
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Verizon is Hosting a 5G ‘Fan First’ Experience for Super Bowl LV
Verizon announced it’s elevating the Super Bowl LV viewing experience for fans both at the game in Tampa and at home with its Super Stadium feature inside the NFL App. Fans who have an iPhone 12 will be able to engage with five different camera angles right from home, and seven for fans at the…
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Verizon Lost 72,000 Video Customers in Q4 2020
Today, Verizon reported a 72,000 customer loss for its Fios Video service. With the Q4 losses, Verizon Fios Video was down nearly 300,000 video customers in 2020. In a report shared by Verizon after its Q4 earnings call today, the company cited “the ongoing shift from traditional linear video to over-the-top offerings” for the loss.…
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Verizon is Extending its Low Cost Internet Program to Low Income Households
Verizon announced it’s offering its high-speed Fios Forward internet service to even more qualifying customers. The internet service is available to qualifying households with financial assistance that brings the price as low as $19.99/month. Verizon Fios Forward is now available to new and existing customers who qualify for the Lifeline government assistance program. This is…
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How Verizon Customers Can Get a Free Year of Discovery+
Discovery+ launched this week with a monthly subscription starting at $4.99/month after a 7 day free trial. Thanks to a partnership announced before the launch, some Verizon customers can get a free year of the new streaming service. Here’s how. Who is Eligible? New and existing Verizon Wireless customers with a Play More or Get…
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Verizon Launches Second Gen Stream TV Device
Verizon announced today that the second gen of its Stream TV device is now available. The Android TV powered device is available for $69.99, but customers who sign-up for Fios Gigabit Connection can get it at no additional cost. With Stream TV, you can stream shows and movies with support for 4K Ultra HD, HDR10…
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Verizon Expands LTE Home Internet to Rural Areas
After launching this summer, Verizon announced today that its LTE Home Internet service is now expanding to include 189 markets spanning 48 states. The service includes unlimited data with download speeds of 25 Mbps with peak download speeds of 50 Mbps. The router can be self-installed, allowing customers to get set up on their own…
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Verizon Interested in Expanding Disney Bundle Deals to Include Hulu and ESPN+
Last year, Verizon struck a deal with Disney to give some of its customers one year of Disney+ for free. Now the mobile carrier has expanded its partnership with Disney+ to include Hulu and ESPN+, which could mean possible bundle deals with the streamers for Verizon customers. Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg confirmed at the Goldman…