Verizon.
American broadband and telecommunications company
- Reports this week
- 11
- Active events
- 8
- Connections
- 429
What's happening
Active this week
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Verizon is phasing out its copper network in Oneida County, prompting concerns from Tammy Baldwin.Some support1 report
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SpaceX is planning to build a terrestrial mobile network in the United States, potentially utilizing Starlink products.Well supported15 reports7 developments inside
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SpaceX signed a hardware deal with Qualcomm and received FCC approval while challenging major wireless carriers.Some support1 report
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Jennifer Metzger nominated Richard Parete for a commissioner role, noting his previous work as a field technician for Verizon.Some support1 report
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AT&T is facing competitive pressure, seeking to match the performance of T-Mobile and Verizon, and leveraging industry contacts like Elon Musk and Goldman Sachs.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Verizon's Frontier deal increased debt, while Kraft Heinz and Pfizer stock traded on Nasdaq.Some support2 reports
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Comcast provides high-speed internet via Xfinity and expands its mobile presence through a partnership with Verizon.Some support1 report
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Calix released a communications language model on Hugging Face and announced its use case for improving operational efficiency for Verizon.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Verizon is a holding within the SDY fund.Some support1 report
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Verizon was mentioned in a report published by Fisher Investments on October 31, 2026.Some support1 report
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Poor service issues reported in Narberth, affecting vendors using Venmo and Square, attributed to Verizon.Some support1 report
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Frost & Sullivan noted that telecom providers, including Telstra and Verizon, are offering UC-as-a-Service solutions.Some support1 report
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Matt Meyer announced the addition of a Verizon project to the JobsFirst initiative.Some support1 report
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Verizon is providing disaster resilience support across Brooklyn, New York City, and Queens.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Verizon participated in a community preparedness session in Queens on October 16, 2026.Some support1 report
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City council approved infrastructure projects in Baldwin, seeking to improve coverage and reduce service interruptions.Some support3 reports
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Verizon retail store is set to open in Bellefonte, where Rite Aid previously operated, located in Centre County.Some support1 report
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Carey Lohrenz was reported to be working with organizations including Verizon, Cisco, and Deloitte on October 21, 2026.Some support1 report
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Verizon provides mission-critical connectivity and solutions to public safety agencies.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Satellite plans are putting pressure on the market share of traditional mobile carriers like AT&T and Verizon.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T are all raising their service fees, according to CNET reports.Some support1 report
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Schumer demands answers from Verizon over planned phone service technology changes affecting consumers in Sullivan County.Some support1 report
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Walmart is partnering with Verizon to offer charging services to customers.Some support1 report
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Jim Cullen's career culminated in Bell Atlantic becoming part of Verizon, and he established a scholarship benefiting Piscataway High School graduates.Some support1 report
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AT&T is acquiring fiber assets from Lumen Technologies, while Verizon is expanding through acquisitions of Frontier Communications.Some support3 reports
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AT&T is acquiring Lumen's fiber business, while also expanding its nationwide fiber network and competing with Verizon.Well supported12 reports2 developments inside
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A strategic partnership was formed between AT&T, Verizon, Ligado Networks, ASTS, and SpaceX to conduct commercial space operations in the US and Canada.Some support3 reports
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T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon report varying 5G and 4G coverage levels in Williamsburg, leading to local service complaints.Some support1 report
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US telecom stocks declined sharply as money rotated into cloud and tech names.Some support1 report
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OnePlus initiates a beta test program in India, excluding variants from T-Mobile and Verizon.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Verizon is using global deals to inform its strategy within the Indian market.Some support1 report
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AST SpaceMobile, based in Midland, Texas, is eyeing joint ventures with major companies including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile.Well supported18 reports2 developments inside
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The FCC has issued guides affecting carrier operations, while the FTC is receiving complaints regarding robocalls.Some support2 reports
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The acquisition of Frontier by Verizon has increased Verizon's debt load.Some support5 reports
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A tariff plan caused market tanking, impacting companies Cintas and United Rentals.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Verizon has begun the process of retiring copper landlines in Roanoke County.Some support2 reports
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Duke Energy, Verizon, and Altria were noted as holdings in a blended income portfolio as of July 7, 2026.Some support1 report
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AI-driven fraud and rising SMS scams are forcing a rethinking of online trust.Some support1 report
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Verizon is leveraging AI training resources from major tech companies, including OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft, and has partnered with Goodwill Industries for training.Some support1 report
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A partnership was established between New Jersey, Liberty Science Center, and Verizon to develop AI skills and initiatives aimed at benefiting New Jerseyans.Some support1 report
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Michael Pakko, chief economist at the University of Arkansas, previously held leadership roles at Verizon and Alltel.Some support1 report
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A fiscal bill has been signed that is expected to boost the cash flows of major companies including Comcast, AT&T, and Verizon.Speculative3 reports1 development inside
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AT&T, Bell Media, Comcast, and Verizon are currently competing in the high-yield telecom sector.Some support2 reports
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Verizon surged while T-Mobile dropped, with reports that Dan Schulman is leading Verizon's cost and subscriber turnaround.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The Supreme Court issued a ruling that grew out of challenges initiated by Verizon and AT&T.Some support1 report
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Pfizer, AT&T, and Verizon are companies that trade on the New York Stock Exchange.Some support3 reports
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Verizon is acquiring CWW services in Western North Carolina.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Verizon is upgrading network infrastructure and providing cell service and capacity upgrades in Western North Carolina.Some support1 report
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Three separate developments: an AI infrastructure operator filed for NYSE IPO, Nokia used Habrok units for 5G-Advanced testing with du, and Verizon sought a 4 GHz ISAC license.Some support1 report
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Major carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) report that 93% of site rental revenue flows from them, and Crown Castle yields more than SBA Communications.Some support3 reports
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AT&T and Verizon are competing to win wireless customers.Well supported3 reports4 developments inside
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CPI data reflects how price hikes by wireless providers like AT&T and Verizon contribute to overall inflation rates.Some support1 report
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Verizon closed the Frontier deal and both companies are aggressively pursuing fiber rollouts amid low-earth-orbit satellite competition.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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A merger involving Frontier and Verizon is facing requirements including a $20 plan for low-income users and restrictions based on state laws.Some support1 report
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Service provider in Los Angeles discusses shared responsibility for infrastructure issues.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Industry discussion highlights 6G and AI wearables driving new network design requirements, with Los Angeles serving as a testing ground.Some support1 report
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AT&T and Verizon are competing for major event connectivity contracts.Some support1 report
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Red Cross facilitated preparedness workshops supported by a grant from Verizon and United Way Worldwide.Some support4 reports
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Samsung and Verizon partnered in Texas for a large-scale ISAC field trial demonstrating 6G readiness.Some support2 reports
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AST SpaceMobile, Starlink, and Verizon are strategically planning to improve customer value propositions through government contracts and upsells outside terrestrial networks.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching Verizon
Events traced to Verizon, step by step, newest first- Comcast's potential Arlo deal may increase pressure on VerizonComcast's potential Arlo deal may increase pressure on VerizonPossible
- AST SpaceMobile's global rollout may intensify competition for VerizonAST SpaceMobile's global rollout may intensify competition for Verizon.Possible
- T-Mobile's new edge computing may challenge Verizon's market shareT-Mobile's advanced edge computing may increase competitive pressure on VerizonPossible
- How could increased AI fiber demand affect Verizon's infrastructure planning?Increased AI fiber demand could boost Verizon's infrastructure upgrade potentialPossible
- SpaceX's terrestrial network expansion may challenge Verizon's market shareSpaceX's mobile network search may increase competitive pressure on Verizon.Possible
- T-Mobile's iPhone Duo deal could intensify competition for VerizonVerizon may face increased competitive pressure from T-Mobile's premium device promotion.Likely
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- Market uncertainty may pressure Verizon's stake in AST SpaceMobileMarket uncertainty over space competition may pressure Verizon's stake in AST SpaceMobilePossible
- Verizon may benefit from a shift toward non-AI infrastructure investmentsVerizon may benefit from a shift toward non-AI infrastructure investmentsPossible
- Hurricane damage may increase Verizon's repair and operational costsVerizon may face increased repair and operational costs following the hurricane.Possible
- Duo's high demand may increase Verizon's subscription revenueDuo's high demand may boost Verizon's bundled subscription packagesPossible
- Starlink's global service may challenge Verizon's broadband market shareStarlink's disruptive service may challenge Verizon's broadband market shareLikely
- AT&T strengthens utility IoT offering, increasing pressure on VerizonAT&T strengthens utility IoT offering, increasing pressure on VerizonPossible
- SpaceX acquisition could put pressure on Verizon's stockSpaceX’s spectrum acquisition may put pressure on telecom shares across the sectorPossible
- SpaceX's potential mobile entry could challenge Verizon's market positionSpaceX's potential mobile entry could challenge Verizon's market positionPossible
- Starlink's aggressive push into mobile services challenges Verizon's market positionStarlink's push into mobile services challenges established telecom market shareIncludes Brind's reasoning
Explainers that pass through Verizon
Verizon is a step on the way to someone else- T-Mobile may gain market share as landlines decline in MinnesotaT-Mobile may benefit from the accelerating decline of copper landlines in MinnesotaPossible
- Copper landline decline may reshape Minnesota's telecom economyCopper landline decline may reshape Minnesota's telecom economyPossible
- Copper landline decline may challenge Tim Walz's administrationThe decline of copper landlines may create public safety challenges for Tim Walz's administrationPossible
Around Verizon this week
News at the entities that move Verizon most-
AT&T OperationalAn analyst noted a strategy aimed at pressuring the Big Three companies.Moves Verizon
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SpaceX OperationalIPO debuted on the Nasdaq stock exchange on June 12, 2026, while Elon Musk made a donation to Donald Trump's re-election campaign.Moves Verizon
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Starlink OperationalRussia uses Rassvet satellite network for military comms while Trump asks Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian refineries.Moves Verizon
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T-Mobile OperationalIn late 2019, T-Mobile made several corporate appointments, including Srini Gopalan as CEO and André Almeida in an expanded role. Chris Sambar joined from Public Storage.Moves Verizon
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BT Group StructuralBT Group stock is traded on the London Stock Exchange, with Berenberg Bank reiterating a buy rating and Deutsche Bank reiterating a sell rating.Moves Verizon
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Federal Communications Commission StructuralThe Federal Communications Commission renewed Gogo's 800 MHz spectrum license.Moves Verizon
Connections
The 40 strongest of 429, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Bell System Structural
Verizon was formed directly from the assets and legacy of the Bell System following its major corporate breakup.
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Frontier Structural
Verizon acquired Frontier, establishing it as a subsidiary and integrating its fiber assets into Verizon's corporate strategy.
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Dan Schulman Structural
Dan Schulman serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Verizon, driving corporate strategy and operational turnarounds.
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AT&T Operational
AT&T and Verizon are intense, direct competitors across wireless, fiber, and IoT markets, constantly influencing each other's market strategies and financial performance.
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Corning Structural
Verizon and Corning have a multi-year, multi-billion dollar structural supply agreement for high-density optical fiber infrastructure.
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Frontier Communications Structural
Verizon acquired Frontier Communications, establishing Frontier as a subsidiary to expand Verizon's fiber internet capabilities.
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GTE Structural
Verizon was formed through a merger that included GTE Corp.
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SpaceX Operational
SpaceX is actively competing with Verizon by planning to launch a mobile service and challenging market share in the US telecom sector.
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Starlink Operational
Starlink and Verizon are engaged in direct market competition as Starlink seeks to disrupt Verizon's wireless and broadband business model.
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T-Mobile Operational
T-Mobile and Verizon engage in intense, ongoing market competition across wireless and broadband services, while also maintaining a formal joint-venture agreement.
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Cory Davis Structural
Cory Davis serves as a vice president for Verizon.
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C&P Telephone Structural
A is the modern corporate continuation of B, having evolved from its foundational identity.
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Charter Communications Structural
The companies are major telecom competitors, with Charter also utilizing Verizon's network infrastructure.
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Google Operational
The companies maintain a strategic operational partnership involving dark fiber and AI services while also competing in the market.
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BT Group Structural
Verizon and BT Group are partners in a 50:50 joint venture managing international enterprise operations.
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AST SpaceMobile Structural
Verizon holds an equity stake in AST SpaceMobile and utilizes its satellite capabilities as a strategic commercial partner for network expansion.
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CCI Structural
CCI derives 93% of its site rental revenue from Verizon.
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Apple Inc. Operational
Apple and Verizon actively interact through market competition (pricing, sales models) and formal partnerships.
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Hans Vestberg Structural
Hans Vestberg serves as the Chairman and CEO of Verizon.
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Ribbon Communications Operational
Ribbon Communications supplies Verizon under a multi-year contract, with Verizon's sales and status directly impacting Ribbon's revenue.
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Alphabet Inc. Operational
Alphabet and Verizon maintain a complex operational relationship involving market competition, coordinated efforts against cybercrime, and strategic business partnerships like dark fiber deals.
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New Jersey Turnpike Authority Structural
Verizon's operational requirements for repairs are functionally dependent on gaining access to the infrastructure managed by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.
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Array Transactional
Array completed the sale of spectrum to Verizon.
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SPX Structural
Verizon's performance is measured against and contributes to the movements of the S&P 500 market index.
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SEC Structural
Verizon is subject to mandatory SEC oversight regarding institutional investment and stock sales disclosures.
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Microsoft Structural
Verizon relies on AI training resources provided by Microsoft for its operations.
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Ouray Structural
Ouray's city government relies functionally on essential communications infrastructure deployed by Verizon.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court's ruling was directly influenced by legal challenges initiated by Verizon.
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Pennsylvania Structural
The relationship is defined by the state's regulatory shifts impacting the operational viability of the company.
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Federal Communications Commission Structural
The FCC formally regulates Verizon's major corporate actions, including spectrum acquisitions, mergers, and operational guidelines.
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ARRAY Transactional
Array completed the spectrum sale to Verizon, concluding the transaction.
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Cor Operational
A holds a high-value, ongoing operational role with Verizon based on a multi-billion-dollar long-haul network agreement.
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Robert Fisher Structural
Robert Fisher serves as Verizon's representative for federal government relations.
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Staples Inc. Operational
Verizon and Staples maintain an operational partnership where Verizon services are offered within Staples stores.
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Norges Bank Transactional
Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Verizon during the fourth quarter of 2026.
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Chuck Schumer Operational
Chuck Schumer actively pressures Verizon regarding its plans to eliminate copper service and provide service assurances.
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Amazon Operational
Amazon and Verizon actively compete in the AI hyperscaler market and interact through compatible device sales and promotions.
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Congress Structural
The operational viability of FirstNet, which Verizon utilizes, is forecast to be structurally dependent on continued Congressional authorization and funding.
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Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump's policy pledges, including tariffs and market pledges, directly influence Verizon's operational status and market viability.
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United Way Worldwide Transactional
Verizon provides financial and programmatic support to United Way Worldwide through grants and initiatives.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
5 events- Verizon is phasing out its copper network in Oneida County, prompting concerns from Tammy Baldwin.
- SpaceX signed a hardware deal with Qualcomm and received FCC approval while challenging major wireless carriers.
- Jennifer Metzger nominated Richard Parete for a commissioner role, noting his previous work as a field technician for Verizon.
- Comcast provides high-speed internet via Xfinity and expands its mobile presence through a partnership with Verizon.
- Calix released a communications language model on Hugging Face and announced its use case for improving operational efficiency for Verizon.
October 2026
19 events- Verizon's Frontier deal increased debt, while Kraft Heinz and Pfizer stock traded on Nasdaq.
- Verizon is a holding within the SDY fund.
- Verizon was mentioned in a report published by Fisher Investments on October 31, 2026.
- Poor service issues reported in Narberth, affecting vendors using Venmo and Square, attributed to Verizon.
- Frost & Sullivan noted that telecom providers, including Telstra and Verizon, are offering UC-as-a-Service solutions.
- Matt Meyer announced the addition of a Verizon project to the JobsFirst initiative.
- Verizon is providing disaster resilience support across Brooklyn, New York City, and Queens.
- Verizon participated in a community preparedness session in Queens on October 16, 2026.
- Verizon retail store is set to open in Bellefonte, where Rite Aid previously operated, located in Centre County.
- Carey Lohrenz was reported to be working with organizations including Verizon, Cisco, and Deloitte on October 21, 2026.
- Verizon provides mission-critical connectivity and solutions to public safety agencies.
- T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T are all raising their service fees, according to CNET reports.
- Schumer demands answers from Verizon over planned phone service technology changes affecting consumers in Sullivan County.
- Walmart is partnering with Verizon to offer charging services to customers.
- Jim Cullen's career culminated in Bell Atlantic becoming part of Verizon, and he established a scholarship benefiting Piscataway High School graduates.
- T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon report varying 5G and 4G coverage levels in Williamsburg, leading to local service complaints.
- US telecom stocks declined sharply as money rotated into cloud and tech names.
- OnePlus initiates a beta test program in India, excluding variants from T-Mobile and Verizon.
- Verizon is using global deals to inform its strategy within the Indian market.
September 2026
23 events- AT&T is facing competitive pressure, seeking to match the performance of T-Mobile and Verizon, and leveraging industry contacts like Elon Musk and Goldman Sachs.
- The FCC has issued guides affecting carrier operations, while the FTC is receiving complaints regarding robocalls.
- The acquisition of Frontier by Verizon has increased Verizon's debt load.
- Verizon has begun the process of retiring copper landlines in Roanoke County.
- Duke Energy, Verizon, and Altria were noted as holdings in a blended income portfolio as of July 7, 2026.
- AI-driven fraud and rising SMS scams are forcing a rethinking of online trust.
- Verizon is leveraging AI training resources from major tech companies, including OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft, and has partnered with Goodwill Industries for training.
- A partnership was established between New Jersey, Liberty Science Center, and Verizon to develop AI skills and initiatives aimed at benefiting New Jerseyans.
- Michael Pakko, chief economist at the University of Arkansas, previously held leadership roles at Verizon and Alltel.
- AT&T, Bell Media, Comcast, and Verizon are currently competing in the high-yield telecom sector.
- Verizon surged while T-Mobile dropped, with reports that Dan Schulman is leading Verizon's cost and subscriber turnaround.
- The Supreme Court issued a ruling that grew out of challenges initiated by Verizon and AT&T.
- Pfizer, AT&T, and Verizon are companies that trade on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Verizon is upgrading network infrastructure and providing cell service and capacity upgrades in Western North Carolina.
- Three separate developments: an AI infrastructure operator filed for NYSE IPO, Nokia used Habrok units for 5G-Advanced testing with du, and Verizon sought a 4 GHz ISAC license.
- Major carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) report that 93% of site rental revenue flows from them, and Crown Castle yields more than SBA Communications.
- CPI data reflects how price hikes by wireless providers like AT&T and Verizon contribute to overall inflation rates.
- A merger involving Frontier and Verizon is facing requirements including a $20 plan for low-income users and restrictions based on state laws.
- Industry discussion highlights 6G and AI wearables driving new network design requirements, with Los Angeles serving as a testing ground.
- AT&T and Verizon are competing for major event connectivity contracts.
- Red Cross facilitated preparedness workshops supported by a grant from Verizon and United Way Worldwide.
- Samsung and Verizon partnered in Texas for a large-scale ISAC field trial demonstrating 6G readiness.
- AST SpaceMobile, Starlink, and Verizon are strategically planning to improve customer value propositions through government contracts and upsells outside terrestrial networks.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
3 events- SpaceX is planning to build a terrestrial mobile network in the United States, potentially utilizing Starlink products.
- City council approved infrastructure projects in Baldwin, seeking to improve coverage and reduce service interruptions.
- AT&T is acquiring fiber assets from Lumen Technologies, while Verizon is expanding through acquisitions of Frontier Communications.
June 2026
9 events- Satellite plans are putting pressure on the market share of traditional mobile carriers like AT&T and Verizon.
- AT&T is acquiring Lumen's fiber business, while also expanding its nationwide fiber network and competing with Verizon.
- A strategic partnership was formed between AT&T, Verizon, Ligado Networks, ASTS, and SpaceX to conduct commercial space operations in the US and Canada.
- AST SpaceMobile, based in Midland, Texas, is eyeing joint ventures with major companies including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile.
- A tariff plan caused market tanking, impacting companies Cintas and United Rentals.
- A fiscal bill has been signed that is expected to boost the cash flows of major companies including Comcast, AT&T, and Verizon.
- Verizon is acquiring CWW services in Western North Carolina.
- AT&T and Verizon are competing to win wireless customers.
- Verizon closed the Frontier deal and both companies are aggressively pursuing fiber rollouts amid low-earth-orbit satellite competition.