Tag: Verizon
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Verizon Customers Could Soon Lose ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations If a New Deal With Nexstar is Not Reached
Verizon FiOs customers across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions brace for the possible disappearance of essential broadcast channels from their lineups. The conflict pits Verizon, a dominant force in both mobile and fiber-optic television services, against Nexstar Media Group, the nation’s largest owner of local TV stations. As negotiations stall, the pro-multichannel video programming distributor…
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Verizon is Giving Military Members & Government Employees Flexible Payment Options During The Shutdown
In a significant move to support federal employees and first responders, Verizon announced today that members of the U.S. Military, Coast Guard, first responders, and other federal government employees impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown can request payment deferral options for their Verizon bills. The initiative, effective immediately, aims to alleviate financial strain for…
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Verizon Will Expand 5G Home Internet by Acquiring Starry
Verizon announced today that it will acquire Starry, a provider of next-generation fixed wireless broadband services. The acquisition will allow Verizon to grow its ability provide high-speed internet to more communities and apartment buildings. “As the #1 mobility provider, Verizon’s acquisition of Starry is another step to extend our leadership in mobility and broadband,” said Joe…
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Verizon is Getting a New CEO
Verizon Communications Inc. announced a significant leadership transition, with its Board of Directors appointing Dan Schulman, former Chief Executive Officer of PayPal Holdings Inc. and current Independent Lead Director, as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Concurrently, Mark Bertolini has been elected Chairman of the Verizon Board of Directors. Hans Vestberg, the outgoing…
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Sign Up for Verizon Home Internet & Get a Free Nintendo Switch — Here’s How
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your home internet, Verizon just rolled out a deal that’s hard to pass up, especially if you’re a gamer or have one in the family. Right now, new Verizon Home Internet customers can score a free Nintendo Switch console or, with select plans, get an even bigger bundle that…
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Verizon Starts Work on Its 6G Wireless Network
Verizon has launched the Verizon 6G Innovation Forum, a collaborative initiative bringing together industry giants to pioneer the next generation of connectivity. This forward-thinking effort unites leading network vendors Ericsson, Samsung Electronics, and Nokia with device and chipset innovators Meta and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. The forum’s mission is to define the 6G era by identifying…
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Score Free NFL Sunday Ticket With This Verizon Deal—Here’s How
With the NFL Hall of Fame Game kicking off tonight, the countdown to the 2025 regular season is in full effect. Imagine watching every AFC and NFC matchup on the gridiron, no matter where you live, without paying a dime extra. Now, you can. For the upcoming season, Verizon subscribers qualify for an exclusive NFL…
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AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile Add 932,000 5G Home Internet Customers in Just 3 Months as Comcast & Spectrum Feel The Cord-Cutting 2.0 Pain
In a seismic shift for the U.S. telecommunications AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile collectively added 932,000 5G Home Internet subscribers in the second quarter of 2025, capitalizing on the growing trend of “Cord-Cutting 2.0.” This surge underscores the increasing consumer preference for wireless broadband alternatives, driven by affordability, flexibility, and the rapid expansion of 5G networks.…
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Verizon Launches AI-Powered Customer Service Features
Verizon has announced a “transformation” of its customer service experience, which the company says will allow for more personalized support. “Today marks another significant step in our ongoing consumer business transformation journey that began two years ago,” said Hans Vestberg, Verizon Chairman and CEO. “We are setting a new standard for customer innovation by focusing…
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Verizon Will Shutdown +Play & Stop Selling Subscriptions to MAX, Peacock, Paramount+, & More
Verizon, one of the leading telecommunications giants in the United States, has announced a significant shift in its streaming service strategy. The company revealed that its +Play platform, a centralized hub that allowed customers to manage subscriptions to popular streaming services like Netflix, Max, Peacock, and others, will cease offering new subscription enrollments starting July…