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WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded Verizon Business an 8-year Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) task order worth up to $66 million over the life of the contract. Under this agreement, Verizon will provide Wi-Fi, phone, data, and other services to the U.S. Coast Guard’s C5I (Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Cyber, and Intelligence) office.

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Company added nearly 1 million postpaid mobile and broadbandsubscribers in fourth quarter, best quarterly result in more than a decade

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NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) will report fourth-quarter 2024 earnings on Friday, January 24, 2025.

Funding supports the American Red Cross and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

Verizon is the only U.S.-based service provider to be named a Leader, placed in the report for both “Completeness of Vision” and “Ability to Execute.”

Call/Text/Data usage incurred by customers in California’s hardest hit counties will be waived from Jan. 9- Jan. 18

Verizon is offering community resources and stands ready to deploy mission-critical communications assets to keep Southern California communities connected amid the wildfires

Continued network enhancements prepare network for evolving customer needs

Through the Air Force’s Offer to Lease program Verizon Business is now delivering network upgrades at over 85% of U.S. Air Force Bases across the United States

Verizon customers can bring guests to the once-in-a-lifetime fan experience, with activities including on-field access, meet and greets with local NFL legends, and more

NEW YORK, Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) will report fourth-quarter 2024 earnings on Friday, January 24, 2025.

The EDGE25 keynote will be delivered by Verizon Frontline and the U.S. Secret Service

Enhanced network solutions and Verizon Frontline assets provide redundancy and reliability so children around the world can track Santa

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Verizon's reliable, secure private 5G network and Private Mobile Edge Compute (MEC) with NVIDIA AI combine to deliver powerful, real-time AI services at the edge, empowering customers through innovation

New intelligent network feature called network slicing provides differentiated service for customers’ mobile video calling needs

New Study Shows Fans Demand Connectivity at Concerts and Music Festivals

NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”) (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) today announced the expiration and final results of its previously announced six separate offers to purchase for cash the outstanding series of debt securities (each a “Security” and collectively, the “Securities”) listed in the table below, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offer to purchase dated November 7, 2024 (as amended by Verizon’s press releases dated November 22, 2024, relating to the Offers (as defined below) (the “Prior Press Releases”), the “Offer to Purchase”).

NEW YORK, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) has elected Daniel H. Schulman as lead director, effective immediately. Schulman has served on Verizon’s Board since 2018 and is the Former President and Chief Executive Officer of PayPal Holdings, Inc. Schulman succeeds Clarence Otis, Jr., who has served in the role since 2019 and who will remain an independent director.

NEW YORK, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today declared a quarterly dividend of 67.75 cents per outstanding share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The quarterly dividend is payable on February 3, 2025, to Verizon shareholders of record at the close of business on January 10, 2025.

TOKYO , Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business is supporting Japan’s EBARA Corporation and its subsidiaries to strengthen EBARA’s global cybersecurity monitoring and cyber intelligence capabilities. As part of EBARA’s ongoing IT infrastructure transformation, the company’s technology teams are now deploying Verizon’s Managed Security Incident and Event Management (MSIEM) capabilities.

NEW YORK, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hans Vestberg, Chairman and CEO of Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), is scheduled to speak at the UBS Global Media & Communications Conference on Monday, December 9, at 9:00 a.m. ET. His remarks will be webcast, with access instructions available on Verizon’s Investor Relations website, www.verizon.com/about/investors/.

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Successful trial shows Verizon transporting 1.6 terabits per second of data across a single wavelength on its live metro fiber network

NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”) (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) today announced the accepted amounts as of the Original Early Participation Date (as defined in the Early Results Press Release (as defined below)) and pricing terms of its previously announced six separate offers to purchase for cash, the outstanding series of debt securities (each a “Security” and collectively, the “Securities”) listed in the table below, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offer to purchase dated November 7, 2024 (as amended by Verizon’s press release dated today, November 22, 2024, relating to the early results and extension of the early participation date of the Offers (the “Early Results Press Release”), the “Offer to Purchase”).

NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”) (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) today announced, in connection with Verizon’s previously announced Offers (as defined below) to purchase its outstanding Securities (as defined below) on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offer to purchase dated November 7, 2024 (the “Offer to Purchase”): (1) the early participation results for the Offers as of 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on November 21, 2024 (the “Original Early Participation Date”) and (2) that, with respect to the Offers, the date and time by which Holders (as defined below) must validly tender their Securities to receive the applicable Total Consideration (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) and Accrued Coupon Payment (as defined below), has been extended to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on December 9, 2024 (such date and time with respect to an Offer, the “Extended Early Participation Date”). Accordingly, the Extended Early Participation Date will occur at the same time the Offers are scheduled to expire. Except as described in this press release, the terms and conditions of the Offers remain unchanged.

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Award funded at $21 million in the first year

AUSTIN. Texas, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon, a global leader in driving virtualized and Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) technologies, has deployed Open RAN (O-RAN) based Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) systems with multiple vendor interoperability at The University of Texas Moody Center and the Austin Convention Center. These are the first DAS systems commercially deployed in the Verizon network using O-RAN interfaces between the various components of the cellular Radio Access Network from different vendors.

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Frontline today announced Dejero as the latest partner to earn “Verizon Frontline Verified” status.

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following should be attributed to Hans Vestberg, Verizon, chairman and CEO:

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tony Skiadas, executive vice president and chief financial officer for Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), is scheduled to speak at the Morgan Stanley European Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on Thursday, November 21, at 2:05 a.m. ET. His remarks will be webcast, with access instructions available on Verizon’s Investor Relations website, www.verizon.com/about/investors.

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Knightscope’s K5 GOV Autonomous Security Robot has received FedRAMP Approval to serve the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Partnership between Verizon and Barbie® includes a real-life Verizon Barbie StreamHouse experience in NYC, special content, merch, giveaways and more

The award brings the total Global Network Solutions contract value to over $98 million

NEW YORK, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”) (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) today announced the commencement of six separate offers to purchase for cash up to $3.5 billion aggregate purchase price of the outstanding series of debt securities (each a “Security” and collectively, the “Securities”) listed in the table below, labeled “Offers”. Verizon refers to each offer to purchase a Security for cash as an “Offer” and all the offers to purchase the Securities, collectively as the “Offers.” The Offers are made on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated November 7, 2024 (the “Offer to Purchase”). Verizon has achieved significant debt reduction through proactive liability management since Verizon’s C-Band purchase in 2021 and remains committed to reducing leverage over time.

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BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon and Wounded Warrior Project® are partnering to support at least 1,000 veterans with upskilling between this year’s Veterans Day and next year’s Veterans Day. The partnership leverages Verizon’s free Skill Forward program.

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BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Frontline today announced the launch of two new deployable asset prototypes designed to support the mission-critical communications needs of first responders during public safety operations.

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Achieves fixed wireless subscriber target 15 months ahead of schedule and double-digit growth in total broadband connections

Company to discuss third-quarter 2024 earnings and share broadband strategy update during live sell side analyst event

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business returns to the HLTH Event (booth #3028) in Las Vegas to showcase its latest advancements in 5G healthcare solutions. From enhanced connectivity and security to partnership showcases, Verizon Business is at the forefront of empowering healthcare providers with the technology they need to transform patient care.

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrating $73,300 in new Verizon donations to local Latino-serving organizations that boost workforce development, digital inclusion and small businesses, the company will host its second Washington, D.C.-area “Connected By Culture” event Oct. 17 at the Verizon store at 1701 Rockville Pike in Rockville, Md.

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Funding supports the American Red Cross and local recovery organizations in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As access to capital is a common challenge for entrepreneurs, Verizon is announcing new $10,000 grant funding opportunities available for small businesses via the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform. Small business owners who register on the platform can receive free, personalized access to over 50 online courses in English and Spanish, mentorship opportunities with industry experts, 1:1 and group expert coaching, virtual and in-person community events and the opportunity to apply for grant funding.

Year-round preparedness, network infrastructure and mobile assets are the foundation of Verizon’s response plan for Hurricane Milton

Company to discuss third-quarter 2024 earnings and share broadband strategy update during live sell side analyst event

Tenorio brings more than 25 years of technical expertise in the wireless industry to lead the next chapter of Verizon technology innovation

Funding will aid communities hardest hit by Hurricane Helene

Any Verizon customer can get free tickets to the exclusive private concert series through Verizon Access starting October 3

NEW YORK and BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vertical Bridge today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Vertical Bridge to obtain the exclusive rights to lease, operate and manage 6,339 wireless communications towers across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. from subsidiaries of Verizon for approximately $3.3 billion, including certain commercial benefits. The transaction is structured as a prepaid lease with upfront proceeds of approximately $2.8 billion in cash.

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Year-round preparedness, network infrastructure and mobile assets are the foundation of Verizon’s response plan for potential Hurricane Helene

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business and SK Shieldus have agreed to collaborate to deliver cybersecurity solutions to South Korean and Asian enterprises operating on a global scale. This strategic relationship will leverage Verizon Business' extensive global reach and SK Shieldus' deep-rooted expertise to provide comprehensive, world-class protection addressing the unique needs of Asian businesses.

NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An agreement between Verizon and FIFA was announced today, with the world-class network provider named the Official Telecommunication Services Sponsor for the FIFA World Cup 26™ in Canada, Mexico and the U.S., as well as a Tournament Supporter in the U.S for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business won the IBC Innovation Award for the implementation of Verizon Intelligent Broadcast Edge within the National Hockey League’s (NHL®) broadcasting efforts. The solution was demonstrated at NAB 2024 where event-goers were able to see live productions featuring NHL content - including live NHL games from across the United States - from the mini-broadcast studio in the booth.

Capital One Arena partners with Verizon Business to add to current service and provide:

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BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Frontline today revealed the findings of a survey of nearly 1,700 public safety professionals from emergency medical services, fire and police departments, and emergency management agencies, including public safety answering points and emergency call centers.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon will offer iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, built for Apple Intelligence1 with the all-new A18 chip, Camera Control, powerful upgrades to the advanced camera system, the Action button to quickly access useful features, and a big boost in battery life; iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, powered by the A18 Pro chip and built for Apple Intelligence, featuring larger display sizes, Camera Control, innovative pro camera features, and a huge leap in battery life; Apple Watch Series 10, the thinnest Apple Watch yet, featuring the biggest, most advanced display of any Apple Watch, new sleep apnea notifications2, faster charging, water depth and temperature sensing, and the breakthrough health and fitness insights of watchOS 11; Apple Watch Ultra 2 in a stunning new black finish alongside a new Titanium Milanese Loop band, packed with additional insights including sleep apnea notifications2; a brand-new design for AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with ANC; and a new array of colors for AirPods Max.

Expands fiber network to accelerate offering of premium broadband and mobility services to more customers nationwide

NEW YORK, Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors at Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today declared a quarterly dividend of 67.75 cents per outstanding share, an increase of 1.25 cents per share from the previous quarter. The quarterly dividend is payable on November 1, 2024, to Verizon shareholders of record at the close of business on October 10, 2024.

NEW YORK, Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hans Vestberg, Chairman and CEO of Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), is scheduled to speak at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on Monday, September 9, at 11:50 a.m. ET. His remarks will be webcast, with access instructions available on Verizon’s Investor Relations website, www.verizon.com/about/investors.

NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sowmyanarayan Sampath, Executive Vice President for Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), and CEO for Verizon Consumer, is scheduled to speak at the BofA Securities 2024 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference on Wednesday, September 4, at 8:00 a.m. ET. His remarks will be webcast, with access instructions available on Verizon’s Investor Relations website, www.verizon.com/about/investors.

NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Joe Russo, Executive Vice President, Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) & President of Global Networks and Technology, is scheduled to speak at the Citi 2024 Global TMT Conference on Thursday, September 5, at 9:10 a.m. ET. His remarks will be webcast, with access instructions available on Verizon’s Investor Relations website, www.verizon.com/about/investors.