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Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) is providing customer relief and connectivity support during ongoing wildfires in Washington. For consumer and small business customers in Spokane County, Verizon is waiving domestic calling, texting and data charges until August 31, with automatic credits for any overages.
According to Verizon, support includes charging stations at an American Red Cross shelter, free bottled water, device charging and Wi‑Fi at two Spokane retail stores, and deployment of a Community Disaster Resilience Connectivity Van. Verizon reports its network remains strong, with redundant infrastructure, staged mobile assets, generators and satellite links ready if conditions change.
Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) is launching the 2026 NFL season by offering NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube, on us with select wireless and home internet plans, representing up to $480 in potential savings per customer, available from now through September 2.
Eligible actions include purchasing an eligible 5G phone with a new smartphone line on Unlimited Ultimate or Unlimited Plus, upgrading an existing line to those plans after buying an eligible 5G phone, or switching to select premium Verizon or Frontier fiber home internet tiers. Existing Verizon Home Internet and Simplicity customers can instead buy standalone NFL Sunday Ticket for $234, or a Sunday Ticket + NFL RedZone bundle for $276. Verizon is also promoting its new Verizon Shine loyalty feature, offering weekly chances at experiences such as an all-expenses-paid 5-day trip to the first NFL game in Paris, and highlighting waived activation and upgrade fees and Verizon Dollars rewards. According to Verizon, 2025 revenue was $138.2 billion.
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) will expand its fiber broadband reach through a $1.5 billion investment in Eaton Fiber led by Bain Capital and Tillman Global Holdings. The capital fully funds Eaton Fiber’s acquisition of 100% fiber provider Ripple Fiber and supports the next phase of Eaton Fiber’s U.S. network build-out.
Under an existing wholesale agreement, Eaton Fiber will fund, build, maintain and operate the network, while Verizon will be the exclusive retail provider for residential and small business fiber services. Verizon will acquire Ripple Fiber’s existing customers and select network assets in North Carolina and South Carolina, helping bring Verizon fiber broadband to over one million new locations outside its current footprint. The transaction is expected to close before the end of 2026, subject to customary conditions and approvals.
Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) reported second-quarter 2026 mobility and broadband service revenue of approximately $23.4 billion, up 2.8 percent year-over-year, with 184,000 postpaid phone net additions and 348,000 broadband net additions, contributing to more than 550,000 total mobility and broadband net additions in the quarter and over 1 million in the first half of 2026.
Total operating revenue was $34.3 billion, down 0.7 percent as nearly 20 percent lower equipment revenue offset service growth. Net income was $3.9 billion, down 22.9 percent primarily due to $1.8 billion of pre-tax special items, while adjusted EBITDA rose 7.2 percent to a record $13.7 billion with a 40.1 percent margin.
EPS was $0.92, down 22.0 percent, but adjusted EPS increased 6.6 percent to $1.30. First-half 2026 cash flow from operations grew 9.9 percent to $18.4 billion and free cash flow rose 16.0 percent to $10.2 billion. Verizon reduced total unsecured debt to $136.5 billion and repurchased $3.5 billion of shares year-to-date, raising its full-year buyback target to up to $4.5 billion and lifting 2026 guidance for mobility and broadband service revenue, cash flow from operations, free cash flow and adjusted EPS.
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) announced a set of exclusive back-to-school offers aimed at families, students and teachers. Deals include a free Gizmo Watch 4 for new and existing customers on a 36‑month payment plan with a new watch line, plus a Kids Bundle combining Gizmo Watch 4 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ with new lines and service plans.
Additional offers feature a Samsung Ultimate Bundle with a Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Tab S10 FE for eligible customers adding a new line, and discounted 5G Unlimited Welcome pricing for teachers and college students. Verizon also highlights digital safety tools such as the Verizon Family App, a downloadable Family Tech Agreement, and free digital wellness resources. According to Verizon, it generated $138.2 billion in revenue in 2025.
Verizon (NYSE/Nasdaq: VZ) launched preorder offers for Samsung’s new foldables and wearables, including the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2, on July 22, 2026 via its Simplicity Plan, My Biz Plan, Verizon stores, verizon.com and the My Verizon app, with full retail availability on August 7.
Galaxy Z Fold8 starts at $1,899.99 and Z Fold8 Ultra at $2,099.99, both with 48‑month 0% APR payment options and monthly promotional credits for eligible new Simplicity lines. Verizon also offers up to $1,100 in trade‑in/upgrade credits over 36 months, a Samsung “Ultimate Bundle” including Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Tab S10 FE via bill credits, and BYOD watch promotions with up to $430 in credits. Business customers can receive up to $900 off the Z8 series with qualifying trade‑ins. For a limited time, qualifying Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra purchases on Simplicity or myPlan can receive the Disney+, Hulu & ESPN+ (With Ads) Perk free for six months. Verizon highlights a new loyalty program with Verizon Dollars rewards and elimination of activation and upgrade fees for enrolled postpaid customers.
Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) launched the new Gizmo Watch 4, a kid-focused smartwatch that expands the Verizon Family ecosystem. The device adds safety features such as Watch Removal Detection alerts, real-time location insights, custom safe zones, and a school mode, with severe weather notifications coming soon.
Gizmo Watch 4 offers a 1.6-inch scratch-resistant screen, water resistance, a faster processor, and up to three days of battery life, and integrates with the Verizon Family app for centralized safety and wellness management. From July 9 to September 3, 2026, new and existing customers can receive the watch free via $180 in promotional credits over 36 months with a new $10/month watch line. Verizon reported $138.2 billion in 2025 revenue.
Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) announced the four finalists in its nationwide Small Business Super Pitch competition, selected from more than 500 entries and 20 semifinalists. On July 17, 2026, The Balm Box, House of Perna, TWB Tours, and Renewed Focus will pitch live at the Antique Loft in Hoboken, NJ before judges including soccer legend Carli Lloyd.
Finalists compete for cash prizes, receive two tickets each to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final, and gain expert mentorship on using artificial intelligence in their businesses. According to Verizon, its free Small Business Digital Ready platform has supported over 600,000 U.S. small business owners to date, toward a goal of 1 million by 2030. Verizon reported $138.2 billion in 2025 revenues.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) has been selected to provide 5G Standalone and LTE connectivity for newly manufactured BMW Group vehicles in the U.S., through a long-term partnership with KDDI.
The deal powers BMW Connected Drive and other telematics, infotainment and remote services using Verizon’s 5G core and 3GPP Release 16 standards.
BT Group and Verizon (NYSE:VZ) agreed to combine their international enterprise operations into a 50:50 joint venture focused on multinational connectivity. The new company is expected to serve over 3,000 customers in 180+ countries with about $4 billion in combined annual revenue.
Verizon will pay BT a $625 million equalization payment. The deal is expected to close in 2027, subject to regulatory approvals. Martijn Blanken is CEO-designate. The venture will be incorporated in Jersey, headquartered and tax resident in the UK.