{ "schemaVersion": "1.4.0", "language": "en", "slug": "verizon", "brandKey": "verizon", "canonicalName": "Verizon", "canonicalUrl": "https://worldbrand.ai/brand-wiki/verizon", "jsonUrl": "https://worldbrand.ai/brand-wiki/verizon/json", "markdownUrl": "https://worldbrand.ai/brand-wiki/verizon/md", "name": "Verizon", "oneLiner": "An American telecommunications company providing wireless, broadband, enterprise, media, and technology services.", "summary": "Verizon is the consumer and corporate brand of Verizon Communications, a major American telecommunications company headquartered in New York City. Its principal activities are wireless communications, fixed broadband, enterprise networking, cloud and security services, Internet of Things connectivity, and related digital products. In the United States, Verizon is best known for its mobile network and for Fios, its fiber-based broadband and television service. The company also serves businesses, public-sector organizations, and multinational customers through connectivity, managed-network, communications, and information-technology offerings.\n\nThe company’s roots lie in the 1980s restructuring of the Bell System. Bell Atlantic was established as one of the Regional Bell Operating Companies created after the breakup of AT&T and initially served Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. It expanded materially through its 1997 combination with NYNEX, which added New York and New England operations. In 2000, Bell Atlantic completed its merger with GTE, a large telecommunications operator with businesses outside Bell Atlantic’s original territory. The surviving company adopted the Verizon name, formed from the ideas of “veritas” and “horizon,” and became Verizon Communications.\n\nWireless became central to the company’s identity. In 2000, Bell Atlantic and Vodafone created Verizon Wireless as a joint venture, combining Bell Atlantic’s mobile operations with Vodafone’s AirTouch and PrimeCo interests and GTE’s wireless assets. Bell Atlantic held a majority stake. Verizon Wireless subsequently expanded through spectrum purchases and acquisitions, including Rural Cellular and Alltel, and became the largest wireless carrier in the United States by customer scale. Its network strategy evolved from early 3G services to nationwide 4G LTE and then to 5G deployments.\n\nVerizon also developed a substantial fixed-line and consumer-services business. Fios Internet launched in 2004 using fiber-optic infrastructure, followed by Fios TV in 2005. The company later concentrated its fixed-line footprint on selected markets, selling or transferring various rural, regional, and international operations. In enterprise services, the 2005 acquisition of MCI added corporate customers and international network assets and supported the creation of Verizon Business. Later purchases such as Terremark, CyberTrust, and Hughes Telematics broadened the company’s capabilities in cloud infrastructure, security, and connected vehicles.\n\nDuring the 2010s, Verizon experimented with digital media and content ownership. It acquired AOL in 2015 and Yahoo’s operating business in 2017. These assets were combined under Oath, later renamed Verizon Media, but the business was subsequently sold to Apollo Global Management and returned to the Yahoo name. Verizon’s current strategic emphasis is more closely associated with wireless connectivity, broadband, network quality, enterprise technology, and the commercial deployment of 5G than with owning a broad consumer-media portfolio.\n\nVerizon remains a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol VZ. Its business is primarily United States-focused, although its enterprise and technology operations support customers and networks internationally. The brand competes principally with AT&T and T-Mobile in wireless and broadband, while also facing competition from cable operators, fiber providers, cloud companies, systems integrators, and specialized enterprise-network suppliers.", "aliases": [ "Verizon Communications", "Verizon Communications Inc.", "Verizon Wireless", "Verizon (wireless service)" ], "entityType": "corporate_brand", "l1Slug": "communication-services", "l1": "Communication Services", "l2Slug": "telecom", "l2": "Telecommunication Services", "l3Slug": "diversified-telecom", "l3": "Diversified Telecommunication", "l4Slug": "telecom-operators", "l4": "Telecom Operators", "country": "United States", "headquarters": "New York City, New York, United States", "operatingMarkets": [ "United States", "International enterprise markets", "International enterprise and wholesale markets" ], "foundedYear": 1983, "founder": null, "website": "https://www.verizon.com", "websiteHost": "verizon.com", "parentCompany": "Verizon Communications", "owner": "Verizon Communications", "groupOrHouse": null, "listedStatus": "public", "ticker": "VZ", "status": "active", "enrichmentStatus": "wiki_ok", "typicalProducts": [ "Wireless voice and data plans", "5G mobile connectivity", "4G LTE services", "Fios fiber broadband", "Fios TV and home services", "Enterprise networking and communications", "Cloud and managed IT services", "Cybersecurity services", "Internet of Things connectivity", "Connected-vehicle technology", "Wireless mobile service", "5G connectivity", "Fixed wireless access", "Fiber broadband", "Enterprise networking", "Cloud and managed communications", "Cybersecurity and communications services", "Connected devices and Internet of Things services" ], "flagshipOfferings": [ "Verizon Wireless", "Verizon 5G", "Fios Internet", "Fios TV", "Verizon Business", "Verizon Internet of Things", "Verizon Fios", "Verizon 5G Home Internet", "myPlan" ], "positioning": "A premium, network-led communications and technology provider for consumers, businesses, and public-sector customers, emphasizing wireless coverage, broadband connectivity, reliability, and enterprise-grade services.", "sameAs": [ "https://www.verizon.com" ], "claimStatus": "unverified", "wikiVerified": false, "updatedAt": "2026-11-01T13:17:33.358Z", "generatedAt": "2026-08-21T22:09:23.658Z", "executives": [ { "name": "Hans Vestberg", "title": "Chairman and Chief Executive Officer", "isCurrent": true, "startYear": 2018, "endYear": null }, { "name": "Hans Vestberg", "title": "Former chairman and chief executive officer", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 2018, "endYear": 2025 }, { "name": "Lowell McAdam", "title": "Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 2011, "endYear": 2018 }, { "name": "Charles Lee", "title": "Former Co-Chief Executive Officer", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 2000, "endYear": null }, { "name": "Ivan Seidenberg", "title": "Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 2000, "endYear": 2011 } ], "news": [ { "headline": "FCC fines four companies over 911 outages", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2026-11-02", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau settled investigations into AT&T, Lumen Technologies, Intrado, and Verizon over 911 outages and failures to notify the FCC and 911 operators. The companies were to pay a combined $6 million and implement a compliance plan.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/fcc-fines-att-intrado-lumen-and-verizon-for-911-network-outages/" }, { "headline": "Verizon announces 5G Edge partnership with Google Cloud and Ericsson", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-11-02", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-11-02", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon announced a 5G Edge computing partnership with Google Cloud and Ericsson. Ericsson will pilot the technology with Google Distributed Cloud Edge in a proof of concept at its USA 5G Smart Factory.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/verizon-announces-5g-edge-computing-partnership-with-google/" }, { "headline": "Verizon announces 1-Gig FWA service rollout", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-27", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-27", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon announced a 1-Gigabit fixed wireless access service using millimeter-wave spectrum. The service is rolling out this quarter and is planned to continue through 2027.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/verizon-launches-1-gig-fwa-using-millimeter-wave-for-network-efficiency-report/135229342" }, { "headline": "Verizon and AWS sign AI infrastructure deal", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-26", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-26", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon signed an AI infrastructure deal worth more than $2 billion with Amazon Web Services. Verizon will provide high-capacity fiber-optic connectivity for AWS data centers to support faster data transfers for AI computing workloads.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/26/verizon-lifts-annual-forecasts-signs-more-than-2-billion-ai-infrastructure-deal-with-aws.html" }, { "headline": "Verizon raises 2026 earnings guidance", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-26", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-26", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon Communications raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/26/stocks-making-the-biggest-moves-premarket-vz-tsla-mrna-more.html" }, { "headline": "Optro unveils 2026 Connector Award winners at CRX user conference", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-12", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-12", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Optro, an AI-powered GRC Intelligence Platform, announced the winners of its 2026 Connector Awards program on Oct. 12, 2026 at its annual CRX user conference in San Diego. Customers Reddit, Fortive, GE Aerospace, Eaton, Verizon, and Humana were named winners across categories including Agentic Pioneer, Visionary, Excellence in Action, Bridge Builders, Cyber Resilience, and Agent of Change.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.northernnews.ca/press-releases/pr-newswire/optro-unveils-2026-connector-award-winners-recognizing-leaders-in-grc-intelligence-and-ai-innovation/" }, { "headline": "SpaceX announces agreement to acquire nationwide 800 MHz spectrum portfolio from Grain Management", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-08", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-08", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "SpaceX announced on Thursday (Oct. 8, 2026) an agreement to purchase a nationwide spectrum portfolio from digital infrastructure firm Grain Management — a license portfolio of up to 14 MHz of paired spectrum in the 800 MHz band — as it pushes its Starlink service deeper into the U.S. telecommunications market. The deal is subject to approval by the Federal Communications Commission. Shares of AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile tumbled in extended trading on the news.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/08/spacex-spectrum-license-att-verizon-tmobile.html" }, { "headline": "SpaceX agrees to acquire nationwide 800 MHz low-band spectrum portfolio from Grain Management", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-08", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-08", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Reuters reported on 8 October 2026 that Elon Musk's space company SpaceX has reached an agreement to acquire a nationwide portfolio of low-band mobile spectrum licenses — the US-wide 800 MHz low-band spectrum (up to 14 MHz of paired spectrum) held by private equity firm Grain Management — with the deal still requiring approval from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). SpaceX said the added 800 MHz low-band spectrum would fill a key signal-penetration gap for its Starlink Mobile service, enabling a hybrid satellite-terrestrial network, and the company said the deal would clear a major obstacle for Starlink Mobile to become a major US mobile carrier. After the report, shares of AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon fell in after-hours trading amid concerns about increased competition and a potential price war.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/digi/2026-10-09/doc-iniuqiyt3271157.shtml" }, { "headline": "Verizon to invest $70 million in AI training effort", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2026-09-23", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Reuters reports that Verizon plans to invest $70 million in an AI training effort.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxPbTBjNFp0WEJlQTNmMVR2eEJWd2RhMVpJak1ybXNLWVlWTVhZU19VQVJpb3lMaWFET2N6djc3U2cxdDdacFprVDhrWHJ6T0pNb1RJOUdxc0cwUHhqdHA4RGE5dHpTaGRyVVBwbTh6RkpzLXZuajlfX094OUdZQ21JZTBJUUZQUHFqQUVvU0ZRQTI5UWUtLVcySzFLMHJoNlUzVzB3YWZn?oc=5" }, { "headline": "Verizon fiber cable cut during construction disrupts New York-area and Philadelphia flights", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-09-21", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-09-21", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Construction contractors dug up and cut a Verizon fiber cable running adjacent to an Amtrak rail line in New Jersey on Monday, disrupting connectivity and leading the FAA to halt flights at Newark Liberty, Philadelphia and Teterboro airports and later LaGuardia and JFK, with hundreds of cancellations and roughly 70 diversions. Verizon deployed technicians to the scene, said it was actively working to repair the damaged cable and restore connectivity, and stated it bears no responsibility for the incident.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/21/newark-philadelphia-nyc-flight-disruptions.html" }, { "headline": "Air traffic control equipment outage disrupts flights at Newark and Philadelphia airports", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-09-21", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-09-22", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "A fiber cable break cut air traffic controllers off from key radio and radar feeds in the Philadelphia and New York area after the main FAA system failed and switched to a damaged backup line that a NJ Transit construction crew had accidentally cut. On September 21, 2026, more than 600 flights were canceled at Newark Liberty International Airport and more than 100 flights into Newark were diverted after the FAA halted traffic into the United Airlines hub. Disruptions eased on September 22, and United Airlines offered flight attendants extra pay to pick up Newark trips to ease delays.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/22/flight-disruptions-ease-at-newark-philadelphia-after-equipment-outage.html" }, { "headline": "Verizon channel chief Mark Tina leaves after 23 years for Humana", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2026-08-13", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon channel chief and vice president of indirect partner sales Mark Tina is leaving the company after 23 years to become vice president of national partner sales and distribution at health insurer Humana.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://channelbuzz.ca/2026/08/the-buzz-blumira-launches-universal-ai-security-command-center-vistera-brings-ai-professional-services-to-canadian-smbs-and-crowdstrike-warns-on-ransomware-targeting-msps-47306/" }, { "headline": "Google unveils Pixel 11 lineup with Gemini Intelligence and Tensor G6", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-08-12", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-08-16", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Google unveiled its Pixel 11 smartphone lineup at its Made by Google event in New York, introducing the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold built around an expanded autonomous version of its Gemini AI assistant called Gemini Intelligence and the new in-house Tensor G6 chip. Preorders opened August 12 through the Google Store, Amazon and Best Buy, with retail availability beginning August 20.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.ibtimes.com.au/google-pixel-11-ai-features-launch-1874140" }, { "headline": "Verizon begins selling the TCL 30 V 5G", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-01-27", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-01-27", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon began selling the TCL 30 V 5G for $300. The phone had been announced the previous month.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=22706" }, { "headline": "Customer sues Verizon over phone-records subpoena", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-01-05", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-01-06", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "An anonymous plaintiff filed a lawsuit against Verizon Communications Inc. and the House Select Committee, arguing that they had no right to access the plaintiff’s phone records and seeking an order barring Verizon from handing over the information.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://lawstreetmedia.com/news/tech/customer-sues-verizon-over-capitol-attack-cell-phone-data-subpoena/" }, { "headline": "Verizon and Vuzix partner on augmented reality technology", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-12-27", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-12-27", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon and Vuzix announced a partnership combining Vuzix Shield smart glasses with Verizon's 5G network capabilities. They said they planned to explore commercializing augmented reality technology for sports and gaming, especially training scenarios.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.engadget.com/verizon-vuzix-ar-partnership-211550397.html" }, { "headline": "Verizon and Bang & Olufsen team up on Stream TV soundbars", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-12-03", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-12-03", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon and Bang & Olufsen teamed up to release two Dolby Atmos soundbars with Verizon's Stream TV platform built in.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.whathifi.com/news/verizon-partners-with-bang-and-olufsen-to-launch-stream-tv-dolby-atmos-soundbars" }, { "headline": "Verizon launches Stream TV Soundbar and Soundbar Pro", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-12-01", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-12-01", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon made the Stream TV Soundbar and Soundbar Pro available for purchase through its website. The products combine TV audio and Android TV features, and Verizon partnered with Bang & Olufsen on their design and speaker quality.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://phandroid.com/2021/12/01/verizon-partners-with-bang-olufsen-to-launch-two-new-android-tv-soundbars/" }, { "headline": "Nreal Light enters the US market", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-11-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-11-30", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Nreal expanded to the United States, where Nreal Light became available through select Verizon stores on November 30, 2021. Verizon online sales were scheduled to begin December 2.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://roadtovr.com/nreal-light-ar-verizon-usa-release/" }, { "headline": "FCC approves Verizon's proposed acquisition of TracFone", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-11-22", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-11-24", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "The FCC approved Verizon Wireless's proposed purchase of TracFone. The source reports regulatory approval, not completion of the acquisition.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://pocketnow.com/verizon-officially-acquires-tracfone/" }, { "headline": "BlueJeans adds remote-learning capabilities", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-10-28", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-10-28", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon announced an update adding remote-learning capabilities to BlueJeans, including a Teacher Dashboard and classroom-management features.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.webpronews.com/verizon-updates-bluejeans-to-support-remote-learning/" }, { "headline": "Verizon and Amazon partner on satellite broadband", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-10-26", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-10-26", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon and Amazon announced a partnership for Verizon to use Amazon's planned Project Kuiper satellite internet system to extend broadband access in rural and remote communities in the United States.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/business/money-report/verizon-partners-with-amazon-to-use-project-kuiper-satellite-internet-for-rural-broadband/2620994/" }, { "headline": "BrightDrop unveils EV410 electric delivery van", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-09-29", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-09-29", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "BrightDrop unveiled the EV410, a smaller electric delivery van. Verizon is identified as its first customer, and production is planned to begin in 2023.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.carscoops.com/2021/09/gms-brightdrop-starts-ev600-production-and-unveils-smaller-ev410-for-verizon/" }, { "headline": "Apollo Funds complete acquisition of Yahoo", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-09-02", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-09-02", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Apollo Funds completed the acquisition of Yahoo from Verizon Media; Yahoo will operate as a standalone company under Apollo Funds, while Verizon retained a 10% stake.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.fonearena.com/blog/347707/apollo-funds-acquires-yahoo.html" }, { "headline": "Apollo completes acquisition of Yahoo", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-09-01", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-09-01", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Apollo Global Management completed its $5 billion acquisition of Yahoo from Verizon. Verizon retained a 10% stake in the newly rebranded company.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2021/09/01/apollo-completes-its-5b-acquisition-of-verizon-media-now-known-as-yahoo/" }, { "headline": "Orbic announces Myra 5G UW smartphone", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-08-16", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-08-16", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Orbic announced the Myra 5G UW smartphone for Verizon customers. The phone is listed as available for $349 at Verizon stores.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/orbic-unveils-new-smartphone-for-verizon-users-the-orbic-myra-5g-uw-providing-value-quality-and-the-latest-5g-technology-301356002.html" }, { "headline": "BIG3 announces partnership with Verizon", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-07-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-07-30", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "BIG3 announced a partnership with Verizon. Verizon will have on-court signage, present a weekly rules segment, and serve as presenting partner of the BIG3 playoff and championship games.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/big3-announces-new-partnership-with-verizon-301344999.html" }, { "headline": "Verizon Wireless sues over Houma tower denial", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-07-22", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-08-21", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon Wireless filed a federal lawsuit against Terrebonne Parish government and the Houma Board of Adjustment, alleging that officials unlawfully denied its application to build a cellphone tower in Houma.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2021/08/21/verizon-wireless-sues-terrebonne-parish-over-cellphone-tower-denial/8192317002/" }, { "headline": "Verizon and Mastercard announce planned 5G financial technology partnership", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-07-13", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-07-14", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon and Mastercard said they plan to work together on financial technologies, including contactless payments and Mastercard's Tap on Phone platform, and hope the partnership will start producing results by 2023.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.engadget.com/verizon-mastercard-5g-contactless-parternship-010527109.html" }, { "headline": "Z Holdings agrees to acquire Yahoo Japan trademark and technology infrastructure", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-07-05", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-07-05", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "SoftBank’s Z Holdings agreed to buy Yahoo Japan’s trademark and technology infrastructure from Verizon Communications in a deal announced on Monday, July 5, 2021. The article reports a deal value of $1.61 billion.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.coinspeaker.com/softbank-acquires-yahoo-trademark/" }, { "headline": "Verizon announces acquisition of Senion", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-06-21", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-06-21", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon announced its acquisition of Senion AB, a precise-positioning company, to develop its indoor location systems using Senion's technology.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://siliconangle.com/2021/06/21/verizon-acquires-indoor-precise-positioning-firm-senion/" }, { "headline": "Verizon named as a target of a cyberespionage campaign", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-06-15", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-06-15", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "The Associated Press reported that hackers in a cyberespionage campaign blamed on China targeted Verizon. The source does not state that Verizon was breached.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3137328/chinese-cyberattack-breached-dozens-high-value-entities-using-pulse" }, { "headline": "Verizon announces 10% accessory discount offer", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-06-14", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-06-14", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon announced a planned 10% discount on one accessory for eligible customers, including customers with at least one COVID-19 vaccination and specified public servants. The offer was scheduled to run from June 15 through July 15, 2021.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-offers-stackable-discounts-vaccinated-customers" }, { "headline": "Verizon launches commercial private 5G network solution", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-06-11", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-06-11", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon Business launched its first commercial private 5G network solution in the U.S., allowing corporate and public sector customers to bring 5G services to their premises.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.yahoo.com/news/verizon-launches-first-commercial-private-115426030.html" }, { "headline": "Pace campaigns win Digiday and Telly awards", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-06-09", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-06-09", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Pace and Verizon won a Digiday Content Marketing Award for the Parenting in a Digital World site, while Pace's Miles and Milestones campaign for American Honda Finance Corporation won two Telly Awards.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prweb.com/releases/pace-wins-at-the-2021-digiday-content-marketing-awards-and-the-42nd-annual-telly-awards-864796024.html" }, { "headline": "Verizon sues Belmar over beachfront wireless nodes", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2021-05-24", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon filed a lawsuit against the borough of Belmar concerning the placement of wireless cell nodes along the beachfront. The lawsuit followed the borough council's lack of response to Verizon's initial proposal.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://patch.com/new-jersey/manasquan/verizon-sues-belmar-over-beachfront-utility-poles" }, { "headline": "48in48 announces collaboration with Citizen Verizon", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-05-20", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-05-20", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "48in48 announced a collaboration with Citizen Verizon under which Verizon employees can volunteer their skills at 48in48 events, and the partnership is intended to help 48in48 increase volunteerism.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prweb.com/releases/non_profit_organization_48in48_announces_strategic_collaboration_with_verizon/prweb17952031.htm" }, { "headline": "TV One announces sponsors for URBAN ONE HONORS", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-05-12", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-05-12", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "TV One announced that Amazon, Ford Motor Company, McDonald's, PNC Bank, Toyota, and Verizon were partnering as sponsors of the URBAN ONE HONORS tribute special, scheduled to air May 16, 2021, on TV One and simulcast on CLEO TV.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prweb.com/releases/tv_one_partners_with_ford_verizon_amazon_mcdonald_s_pnc_bank_and_toyota_to_present_the_third_annual_urban_one_honors_airing_sunday_may_16_at_9_p_m_et_8c/prweb17932326.htm" }, { "headline": "Apollo-affiliated funds agree to acquire Verizon Media", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-05-04", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-05-04", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon and Apollo Global Management announced an agreement for Apollo-affiliated funds to acquire Verizon Media for $5 billion. Verizon will retain a 10% stake, and Verizon Media is expected to be renamed Yahoo after the transaction closes; completion was expected in the second half of 2021.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20210504004383-260410" }, { "headline": "Verizon Media to be renamed under Yahoo branding", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-05-03", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-05-03", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon and Apollo announced that the media company would be renamed, with its businesses bundled together under the Yahoo branding.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://phandroid.com/2021/05/03/verizon-sells-off-aol-and-yahoo-for-around-5-billion/" }, { "headline": "Verizon agrees to sell media assets to Apollo", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-05-03", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-05-03", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon announced that it is selling its media assets, including AOL and Yahoo, to Apollo Global Management for $5 billion. The transaction was expected to close in the second half of 2021; Verizon said it would retain a 10% stake.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/apollo-buys-verizon-media-assets-aol-yahoo" }, { "headline": "CCMI joint venture terminated", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2021-04-14", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon said the owners of the Cross Carrier Messaging Initiative decided to terminate the joint venture's work. Verizon said the owners remained committed to improving messaging services, including increasing RCS availability.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2021-04-14/doc-ikmxzfmk6785685.shtml" }, { "headline": "Honda and Verizon team up to test 5G-enabled vehicle safety", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-04-12", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-04-12", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Honda and Verizon formed a research collaboration to test how Verizon's 5G Ultra-Wideband network and mobile edge computing could support autonomous-driving safety; the project also involves the University of Michigan's Mcity.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.slashgear.com/honda-teams-up-with-verizon-to-assess-how-5g-ultra-wideband-enhances-safety-in-autonomous-driving-12667920/" }, { "headline": "Verizon recalls Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2021-04-09", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon issued a recall of about 2.5 million Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots after reports that the devices overheated and caused fires. Verizon reported at least 15 overheating reports, six reports of fire damage, and at least two reports involving burn injuries.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/after-reports-of-fire-verizon-recalls-mobile-hotspots-distributed-in-nj/2989736/" }, { "headline": "Verizon recalls Ellipsis Jetpack hotspots over overheating and fire hazard", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-04-08", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-04-08", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon recalled 2.5 million Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots after discovering that the lithium-ion battery could overheat, creating a fire and burn hazard. The report says the CPSC notice cited 15 overheating reports, including six involving fire damage and two involving minor burn injuries.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/business/money-report/verizon-recalls-2-5-million-hotspot-devices-due-to-fire-hazard/2988880/" }, { "headline": "Advertising arbiter upholds Verizon’s comparative 5G speed claim", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-04-07", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-04-07", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "The National Advertising Division determined that Verizon had a reasonable basis for its claim that its 5G Ultra Wideband provides the “Fastest 5G in the World.” The claim was challenged by AT&T Services; the division advised Verizon to make clear that the claim refers only to 5G Ultra Wideband.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.lightreading.com/5g/verizon-wins-ruling-over-at-t-for-fastest-5g" }, { "headline": "Verizon launches BlueJeans Telehealth", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-04-06", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-04-07", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon launched BlueJeans Telehealth, a service enabling patients and healthcare providers to connect virtually.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.webpronews.com/verizon-launches-bluejeans-telehealth/" }, { "headline": "Eseye partners with Verizon for US IoT connectivity", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-03-11", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-03-11", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Eseye announced a partnership with Verizon enabling IoT customers to localize devices over the air onto the Verizon network in the United States.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/eseye-partners-with-verizon-to-enable-customers-to-localize-iot-devices-in-the-us-and-eliminate-permanent-roaming-issues-301244773.html" }, { "headline": "NFL, VERZUZ and Verizon announce Pro Bowl collaboration", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-01-22", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-01-22", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "The NFL and VERZUZ announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration for the “NFL Pro Bowl VERZUZ presented by Verizon,” featuring Pro Bowl players in career-highlight battles scheduled for January 26–29, 2021.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-teams-up-with-verzuz-for-first-ever-nfl-pro-bowl-verzuz-presented-by-verizon" }, { "headline": "Verizon partners with Philadelphia on technology centers and entrepreneur fund", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-01-14", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-01-14", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon partnered with the City of Philadelphia to revamp public computer centers and help establish a fund focused on supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/verizon-partners-with-philly-to-create-50k-innovation-fund-revamp-tech-centers/2668472/" }, { "headline": "Verizon and Philadelphia partnered on computer centers and digital opportunities", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-01-14", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-01-15", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon partnered with Philadelphia to overhaul public computer centers and support an initiative intended to boost digital opportunities for residents affected by the digital divide. The partnership included a $50,000 allocation to a city fund for minority entrepreneurs and innovators.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia-internet-access-digital-divide-verizon-computer-centers/" }, { "headline": "Verizon and Deloitte partner on 5G and mobile edge services", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-12-22", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-12-22", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon Business and Deloitte teamed up to offer 5G and mobile edge computing services to manufacturing and retail industries, and are developing a smart factory solution for Verizon's Customer Technology Center in Texas.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://siliconangle.com/2020/12/21/verizon-teams-deloitte-5g-mobile-edge-infrastructure/" }, { "headline": "BuzzFeed and Verizon strike strategic partnership", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-11-20", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-11-20", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "BuzzFeed and Verizon entered a strategic partnership involving content syndication across their platforms and collaboration to monetize emerging ad formats; Verizon will take a minority stake in BuzzFeed.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.webpronews.com/buzzfeed-acquires-huffpost-strikes-strategic-partnership-with-verizon/" }, { "headline": "Apple and Verizon announce 5G Fleet Swap partnership", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-11-19", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-11-19", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Apple and Verizon announced Fleet Swap, a program allowing business customers to trade in their smartphone fleets and move to iPhone 12 devices with no upfront cost and either zero or low monthly cost.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2020/11/19/verizon-partners-with-apple-to-launch-5g-fleet-swap/" }, { "headline": "BuzzFeed acquires HuffPost from Verizon Media", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-11-19", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-11-20", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "BuzzFeed acquired news website HuffPost from Verizon on November 19. Verizon said it would invest in the combined company and take a minority stake; the deal terms were not disclosed.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/buzzfeed-acquires-news-website-huffpost-from-verizon-media-6138991.html" }, { "headline": "Verizon announces GizmoWatch Disney Edition", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-11-09", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-11-10", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon announced that its GizmoWatch series would add a Disney Edition. The watch was scheduled to go on sale November 19, 2020, with preorders beginning November 12; the article reports the announcement, not that sales had begun.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/verizon-launches-gizmowatch-disney-edition-ahead-of-the-holiday-season/" }, { "headline": "Verizon launches Yahoo-branded smartphone with ZTE", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-10-29", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-10-29", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon, in partnership with ZTE, launched the Yahoo-branded ZTE Blade A3Y smartphone, priced at $49 and bundled with Yahoo services.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/mobile-tabs/verizon-launches-yahoos-first-ever-budget-smartphone-at-49-6908555/" }, { "headline": "Microsoft and Verizon announce private 5G mobile edge partnership", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-10-20", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-10-20", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Microsoft and Verizon announced a partnership to provide private 5G mobile edge computing, combining Verizon's 5G Edge network with Microsoft's Azure edge services.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2020-10-20/doc-iiznctkc6633625.shtml" }, { "headline": "Verizon and Tarpon Towers sue Town of Wappinger over cellular tower plans", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-10-19", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-10-19", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon Wireless and Tarpon Towers brought a civil complaint against the Town of Wappinger and its planning and zoning boards, alleging delay and failure to approve their application to erect a cellular tower. The plaintiffs seek an order permitting installation of the monopole.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://lawstreetmedia.com/news/tech/verizon-sues-new-york-town-for-failing-to-timely-approve-plans-to-install-cellular-tower/" }, { "headline": "Verizon announces acquisition of certain Bluegrass Cellular assets", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-10-19", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-10-19", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon said it was acquiring certain assets of Bluegrass Cellular, a wireless service provider in rural Kentucky. The deal remained subject to FCC approval, with closing expected later in 2020 or early in 2021.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/19/21523095/verizon-acquires-kentucky-bluegrass-cellular" }, { "headline": "Verizon Foundation announces $100,000 hurricane relief donation", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-09-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-09-30", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "The Verizon Foundation announced $100,000 in donations for relief efforts in Alabama and Florida, with the funds going to Feeding the Gulf Coast for its emergency response.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.pnj.com/story/news/neighborhoods/giving/2020/09/30/verizon-donates-100-k-feeding-gulf-coast-hurricane-relief/3561991001/" }, { "headline": "LG announces LG Wing launch schedule", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-09-29", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-09-29", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "The article reported that Verizon would begin taking pre-orders for the LG Wing on October 1 for $1,000, with the phone's full launch scheduled for October 15; AT&T and T-Mobile were expected to offer it later.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=22340" }, { "headline": "Verizon introduces Unlimited Plus plan for connected devices", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-09-18", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-09-18", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon introduced the Unlimited Plus plan for tablets, laptops and hotspots, with 30GB of premium LTE hotspot data and unlimited access to its 5G UW network for compatible devices.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/09/18/verizon-introduces-new-unlimited-plus-plan-for-5g-tablets/" }, { "headline": "Verizon announces acquisition of Tracfone", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-09-14", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-09-14", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon announced that it is buying Tracfone in a deal worth more than $6 billion. The deal was expected to close in the second half of 2021.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/14/21435980/verizon-tracfone-acquisition-prepaid-phones-budget" }, { "headline": "Verizon announces Inseego MiFi M2100 hotspot", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-09-10", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-09-10", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon announced the Inseego MiFi M2100 5G hotspot for homes and businesses, priced at $400 upfront or $16.66 per month for 24 months.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/verizon-unveils-a-new-5g-hotspot-for-400/" }, { "headline": "Verizon Wireless closes its Epping retail store", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2020-09-03", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon Wireless closed its retail store in Epping, New Hampshire, after what had appeared to be a temporary pandemic-related shutdown.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.unionleader.com/news/article_e18d5402-57e2-509f-9dc9-d7e302c5105c-f9f8efd8" }, { "headline": "Verizon rolls out August security updates for OnePlus and LG phones", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-08-28", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-08-28", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon began rolling out the August 2020 security patch to the OnePlus 8 5G UW and several LG smartphones; the updates were being distributed in phases.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.androidheadlines.com/2020/08/verizon-rolls-out-august-security-patch-update-for-oneplus-lg-smartphones.html" }, { "headline": "Verizon launches LTE Home Internet service", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-07-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-07-30", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon launched its LTE Home Internet service, which the article says will be available in Georgia, Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/verizon-launches-new-lte-home-internet-service/" }, { "headline": "Verizon and FaZe Clan formally announce partnership", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-07-28", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-07-28", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon and FaZe Clan formally announced a partnership covering custom content creation, livestream event curation, and experiential marketing featuring Verizon's 5G network and technology.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/faze-clan-announces-valorant-ignition-series-tournament-in-partnership-with-riot-games-301101375.html" }, { "headline": "Synchrony launches program with Verizon", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-07-21", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-07-21", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Synchrony said it successfully launched a new program with Verizon during the second quarter of 2020.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/synchrony-reports-second-quarter-net-earnings-of-48-million-or-0-06-per-diluted-share-301096536.html" }, { "headline": "IBM and Verizon expand 5G edge-computing collaboration", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-07-21", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-07-21", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "IBM and Verizon expanded their long-term collaboration, combining Verizon’s 5G network, multi-access edge-computing capabilities and edge IoT devices and sensors with IBM’s AI, hybrid multicloud, edge-computing, asset-management and connected-operations work.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://tech.sina.com.cn/roll/2020-07-21/doc-iivhuipn4323266.shtml" }, { "headline": "Verizon partners with Google Cloud on AI-powered customer care", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-07-15", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-07-15", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon said it had partnered with Google Cloud to deploy Google Cloud Contact Center AI to power Verizon's customer care services.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/verizon-partners-with-google-cloud-to-deploy-ai-powered-customer-care-services/76974702" }, { "headline": "Verizon pauses advertising on Facebook", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-06-25", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-06-26", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon said it was pausing its advertising on Facebook until the platform creates an acceptable solution, amid a boycott over Facebook's handling of inflammatory and hateful posts.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.techtimes.com/articles/250618/20200626/verizon-pulls-out-advertisements-from-facebook-over-inaction-on-hate-speech.htm" }, { "headline": "Verizon offers Care Smart Watch for pre-order", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-04-16", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-04-16", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon began offering the Care Smart Watch for pre-order. The connected watch for seniors includes calling and texting features, reminders, and a companion app for trusted family members.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=22150" }, { "headline": "Verizon agrees to acquire BlueJeans", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-04-16", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-04-17", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon Business announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire BlueJeans, a video communication platform. Financial terms were not disclosed in the article.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.siliconrepublic.com/companies/bluejeans-acquired-verizon-2020" }, { "headline": "Verizon to market OnePlus phones", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-04-14", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-04-14", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon enlisted to start marketing the OnePlus brand, adding to T-Mobile as a carrier promoting it.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/04/14/oneplus-debuts-android-phones-500-less-than-best-samsung-5-g/2982890001/" }, { "headline": "Verizon teams up with TechSee on virtual technician service", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-04-13", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-04-13", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon teamed up with TechSee, which already provides a similar service to Vodafone, in connection with Verizon's virtual technician service.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.pcmag.com/news/verizon-launches-a-virtual-technician-service-to-replace-home-visits" }, { "headline": "Verizon launches virtual technician service", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-04-13", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-04-13", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Verizon introduced a virtual technician service that lets technicians remotely view a customer's surroundings through a smartphone or tablet camera to provide assistance. The article reports that Verizon teamed up with TechSee for the service.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.pcmag.com/news/verizon-launches-a-virtual-technician-service-to-replace-home-visits" }, { "headline": "Peacock names launch sponsors", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-04-13", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-04-13", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "NBCUniversal said that Capital One, L’Oreal, Molson Coors, Subaru and Verizon had signed up as launch sponsors for its Peacock streaming service, which was scheduled to debut on April 15.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://deadline.com/2020/04/nbcuniversal-peacock-advertisers-launch-1202906869/" }, { "headline": "US carriers announce LG V60 ThinQ 5G launch plans", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-03-17", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-03-17", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "US carriers revealed plans to begin offering the LG V60 ThinQ 5G on March 20, 2020. T-Mobile listed prices of $800 for the phone or $900 with the Dual Screen accessory; AT&T said online orders would start that Friday at $900 including the accessory. Verizon said its version would ship later, with pre-orders starting March 26 at $950. These are reported launch plans, not evidence that sales had begun.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=22106" } ], "encyclopedia": { "history": "Verizon’s corporate history begins with the 1980s breakup of the Bell System. Bell Atlantic was created as one of seven Regional Bell Operating Companies and began operations in the Mid-Atlantic states. Its initial business centered on local telephone service, but regulatory change, technological transition, and consolidation gradually pushed it toward long-distance communications, wireless services, broadband, and enterprise networking.\n\nIn 1997, Bell Atlantic merged with NYNEX. The combination brought together Bell Atlantic’s Mid-Atlantic operations with NYNEX’s New York and New England businesses. Although Bell Atlantic was the surviving legal company, the headquarters moved to New York City. The merger created a broader regional platform just as the United States telecommunications industry was preparing for increased competition and convergence among local, long-distance, wireless, and Internet services.\n\nBell Atlantic’s next major step was the combination with GTE. Announced in 1998 and completed in 2000 after regulatory review, the transaction brought GTE’s extensive telecommunications operations into the company. The combined organization changed its name to Verizon Communications. The new name was intended to signal a national, technology-oriented company rather than a regional telephone operator. Regulatory approval included conditions intended to preserve competition and encourage investment in broadband and new markets.\n\nWireless was organized as a separate but strategically critical joint venture. In 2000, Bell Atlantic and Vodafone combined mobile assets from Bell Atlantic, AirTouch, PrimeCo, and GTE to form Verizon Wireless. Its scale enabled broader national coverage than most regional competitors. Verizon Wireless later used acquisitions and spectrum purchases to expand, including the purchase of Rural Cellular in 2008 and Alltel’s wireless operations the same year. These transactions strengthened coverage in rural areas and helped Verizon become the largest United States wireless carrier by customer count.\n\nThe company invested heavily in data networks. It launched 3G service in 2002, fiber-based Fios Internet in 2004, and Fios TV in 2005. Verizon subsequently deployed 4G LTE beginning in 2010 and entered commercial 5G service in the late 2010s. Alongside consumer connectivity, Verizon built an enterprise business through the acquisition of MCI in 2005, followed by investments in security, cloud infrastructure, telematics, and managed technology services. CyberTrust, Terremark, and Hughes Telematics each supported a different part of that diversification.\n\nFrom the mid-2000s onward, Verizon disposed of various wireline, directory, international, and rural assets to focus capital on wireless, broadband, and strategic technology businesses. It sold or transferred operations in several states and international territories, while also monetizing wireless-tower interests and using spectrum auctions to improve network capacity.\n\nThe company’s attempt to become a major digital-media owner was comparatively short-lived. Verizon acquired AOL in 2015 and Yahoo’s operating business in 2017, combining them as Oath and later Verizon Media. The business struggled to achieve the scale and market position of the largest digital advertising platforms. Verizon sold the operation to Apollo Global Management in 2021, after which the assets returned to the Yahoo brand.\n\nVerizon has also faced labor disputes, network-service failures, privacy controversies, billing complaints, patent litigation, and regulatory scrutiny. These events have periodically challenged its reputation for reliability and customer service, but the company has remained an active, publicly traded telecommunications operator. Its modern identity is centered on wireless connectivity, Fios broadband, 5G, enterprise communications, cybersecurity, and connected technologies.", "milestones": [ { "year": 1983, "title": "Bell Atlantic is established", "summary": "Bell Atlantic is created during the breakup of the Bell System as a Regional Bell Operating Company serving several Mid-Atlantic states.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon" }, { "year": 1997, "title": "Bell Atlantic merges with NYNEX", "summary": "The merger expands Bell Atlantic into New York and New England and leads to the relocation of corporate headquarters to New York City.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon" }, { "year": 2000, "title": "Verizon Communications is formed", "summary": "Bell Atlantic completes its merger with GTE and adopts the Verizon name.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon" }, { "year": 2000, "title": "Verizon Wireless joint venture begins", "summary": "Bell Atlantic and Vodafone combine multiple wireless assets into Verizon Wireless.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon" }, { "year": 2004, "title": "Fios Internet launches", "summary": "Verizon launches fiber broadband service in Keller, Texas.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon" }, { "year": 2005, "title": "Verizon acquires MCI", "summary": "The transaction expands Verizon’s enterprise and international communications business.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon" }, { "year": 2008, "title": "Verizon Wireless acquires Alltel", "summary": "The acquisition adds rural coverage and millions of wireless customers.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon" }, { "year": 2010, "title": "4G LTE launches", "summary": "Verizon introduces LTE service in an initial group of United States markets.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon" }, { "year": 2015, "title": "AOL is acquired", "summary": "Verizon enters a new phase of digital-media ownership through the purchase of AOL.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon" }, { "year": 2017, "title": "Yahoo operating assets are acquired", "summary": "Yahoo’s operating business joins AOL in Verizon’s Oath division.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon" }, { "year": 2018, "title": "Hans Vestberg becomes CEO", "summary": "Hans Vestberg succeeds Lowell McAdam as chief executive.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.verizon.com/about/our-company/leadership" }, { "year": 2021, "title": "Verizon sells its media business", "summary": "Apollo Global Management acquires Verizon Media, enabling Verizon to refocus on connectivity and communications.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon" } ], "products": [ { "name": "Verizon Wireless", "category": "Mobile telecommunications", "description": "Verizon’s core mobile business provides cellular voice, messaging, mobile broadband, device connectivity, and consumer and business plans. The network evolved through 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G generations and was built through a combination of inherited Bell Atlantic, Vodafone, GTE, and later acquired wireless assets. It remains the company’s principal consumer brand and a major source of network scale.", "launchedYear": 2000, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Verizon 5G", "category": "Mobile telecommunications", "description": "Verizon 5G is the company’s fifth-generation wireless platform. It supports mobile broadband and selected fixed-wireless access applications, using different spectrum bands and network architectures. The service is marketed around higher capacity, faster data performance, and lower latency for consumers, businesses, venues, and connected devices.", "launchedYear": 2019, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Fios Internet", "category": "Fixed broadband", "description": "Fios Internet is Verizon’s fiber-based residential broadband service. It was introduced in 2004 and uses fiber-optic infrastructure to deliver high-speed Internet access in selected United States markets. Fios has been positioned as a premium alternative to copper-based access and as the foundation for bundled home connectivity services.", "launchedYear": 2004, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Fios TV", "category": "Pay television", "description": "Fios TV is Verizon’s fiber-delivered television service, launched after Fios Internet. It provides linear television channels, high-definition programming, video on demand, and related home-entertainment functions in markets where Verizon operates qualifying fiber infrastructure.", "launchedYear": 2005, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Verizon Business", "category": "Enterprise telecommunications", "description": "Verizon Business serves corporations, government agencies, and other organizations with network connectivity, communications, managed services, security, cloud-related services, and IoT solutions. Its development was accelerated by the acquisition of MCI, which supplied enterprise customers and international network capabilities.", "launchedYear": 2005, "status": "active" } ], "campaigns": [], "scandals": [ { "year": 2006, "title": "Verizon customer-data and NSA surveillance controversy", "summary": "Reports alleged that Verizon and other carriers had provided telephone records to United States government agencies after the September 11 attacks. The disclosures prompted privacy protests and litigation. Verizon said it responded to lawful demands and later acknowledged providing customer information to government agencies in some circumstances without individual court orders.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon", "sourceUrls": [ "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon" ] }, { "year": 2010, "title": "Unauthorized data-session billing", "summary": "Verizon Wireless paid refunds and regulatory penalties after customers were charged for data sessions they had not authorized or knowingly initiated. The company characterized the charges as accidental.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon", "sourceUrls": [ "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon" ] }, { "year": 2012, "title": "E-911 outage after derecho storm", "summary": "A severe storm caused failures in Verizon’s emergency-calling service in parts of northern Virginia. An FCC investigation identified problems involving backup power, system monitoring, and operational resilience, leading Verizon to report corrective measures.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon", "sourceUrls": [ "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon" ] }, { "year": 2019, "title": "CommScope patent lawsuit settled through patent transfer", "summary": "CommScope announced the acquisition of Fractus's worldwide base station antenna patent portfolio. This acquisition settled a patent lawsuit that had been filed in Texas against CommScope and Verizon. The resolution was achieved through the transfer of the patents rather than through a court judgment. The event was reported on October 11, 2019.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nexttv.com/news/commscope-acquires-patents-from-fractus", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.nexttv.com/news/commscope-acquires-patents-from-fractus" ] }, { "year": 2020, "title": "Verizon responds to Huawei's patent lawsuit", "summary": "Verizon responded to a patent lawsuit filed by Huawei, characterizing the action as a surprise attack on Verizon and the United States and as a public-relations tactic. The company stated that it would defend its rights. The response was reported on February 7, 2020.", "sourceUrl": "https://news.zol.com.cn/737/7378306.html", "sourceUrls": [ "https://news.zol.com.cn/737/7378306.html", "https://sea.mashable.com/tech/9015/huawei-sues-verizon-for-allegedly-using-patents-without-permission", "https://kvia.com/news/business-technology/2020/02/06/huawei-sues-verizon-in-the-united-states-for-patent-infringement/", "https://www.mondaq.com/china/Intellectual-Property/898012/Huawei-Files-Lawsuit-Against-Verizon-For-Patent-Infringement" ] }, { "year": 2021, "title": "Verizon named as a target of a cyberespionage campaign", "summary": "In June 2021, the Associated Press reported that hackers in a cyberespionage campaign blamed on China targeted Verizon. The report identified Verizon as a target of the campaign. The source does not state that Verizon was breached, and no further details about the incident were provided in the available material.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3137328/chinese-cyberattack-breached-dozens-high-value-entities-using-pulse", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3137328/chinese-cyberattack-breached-dozens-high-value-entities-using-pulse" ] }, { "year": 2026, "title": "FCC fines four companies over 911 outages", "summary": "The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau settled investigations into AT&T, Lumen Technologies, Intrado, and Verizon over 911 outages and failures to notify the FCC and 911 operators. The companies were to pay a combined $6 million and implement a compliance plan.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/fcc-fines-att-intrado-lumen-and-verizon-for-911-network-outages/", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/fcc-fines-att-intrado-lumen-and-verizon-for-911-network-outages/" ] }, { "year": 2022, "title": "Customer sues Verizon over phone-records subpoena", "summary": "An anonymous plaintiff filed a lawsuit against Verizon Communications Inc. and the House Select Committee, arguing that they had no right to access the plaintiff’s phone records and seeking an order barring Verizon from handing over the information.", "sourceUrl": "https://lawstreetmedia.com/news/tech/customer-sues-verizon-over-capitol-attack-cell-phone-data-subpoena/", "sourceUrls": [ "https://lawstreetmedia.com/news/tech/customer-sues-verizon-over-capitol-attack-cell-phone-data-subpoena/" ] }, { "year": 2021, "title": "Verizon recalls Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots", "summary": "Verizon issued a recall of about 2.5 million Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots after reports that the devices overheated and caused fires. Verizon reported at least 15 overheating reports, six reports of fire damage, and at least two reports involving burn injuries.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/after-reports-of-fire-verizon-recalls-mobile-hotspots-distributed-in-nj/2989736/", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/after-reports-of-fire-verizon-recalls-mobile-hotspots-distributed-in-nj/2989736/" ] }, { "year": 2021, "title": "Verizon recalls Ellipsis Jetpack hotspots over overheating and fire hazard", "summary": "Verizon recalled 2.5 million Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots after discovering that the lithium-ion battery could overheat, creating a fire and burn hazard. The report says the CPSC notice cited 15 overheating reports, including six involving fire damage and two involving minor burn injuries.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/business/money-report/verizon-recalls-2-5-million-hotspot-devices-due-to-fire-hazard/2988880/", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/business/money-report/verizon-recalls-2-5-million-hotspot-devices-due-to-fire-hazard/2988880/" ] }, { "year": 2021, "title": "Advertising arbiter upholds Verizon’s comparative 5G speed claim", "summary": "The National Advertising Division determined that Verizon had a reasonable basis for its claim that its 5G Ultra Wideband provides the “Fastest 5G in the World.” The claim was challenged by AT&T Services; the division advised Verizon to make clear that the claim refers only to 5G Ultra Wideband.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.lightreading.com/5g/verizon-wins-ruling-over-at-t-for-fastest-5g", "sourceUrls": [ 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