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Total Wireless, a prepaid brand powered by Verizon's (NYSE:VZ) 5G network, has partnered with boxing champion Amanda Serrano for the "Punch Your Way In" promotion at Church Street Boxing Gym in Manhattan.

The campaign, launching on July 9, 2025, offers fans a chance to win VIP suite tickets to Serrano's trilogy fight against Katie Taylor at Madison Square Garden on July 11. Seven participants will be selected through an interactive boxing experience testing their power on professional-grade equipment.

The partnership highlights Total Wireless's commitment to supporting customers who, like Serrano, demonstrate resilience and determination in their daily lives. The collaboration builds on Serrano's existing relationship with Total Wireless as her first phone provider.

Verizon (NYSE:VZ) has announced a comprehensive response to the Central Texas floods, including a $100,000 donation to Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) and customer relief measures. The company is waiving domestic call/text/data usage charges from July 7 to August 3 for customers in 95 zip codes across 28 affected Central Texas counties.

The relief package covers all consumer prepaid and postpaid accounts, small business customers with 50 lines or less, and various Verizon prepaid brands. Additionally, Verizon has provided low-earth orbit satellite devices to support the Texas Department of Public Safety's drone search and recovery operations. The company's network remains operational throughout the affected region.

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Verizon (NYSE:VZ) celebrates its 25th anniversary, highlighting its evolution from a bold vision in 2000 to becoming America's largest wireless carrier. The company reported 2024 revenues of $134.8 billion and announced several forward-looking initiatives.

Key developments include the pending acquisition of Frontier Communications to expand its fiber footprint, and the launch of Verizon AI Connect, combining their network with data center assets for AI workloads. The company is implementing AI-powered customer service enhancements, including a "Customer Champion" team utilizing Google's Gemini AI models.

Verizon's community initiatives include the Small Business Digital Ready program, which has supported over 500,000 businesses, and a new $5 billion commitment to small business suppliers over the next five years. The company's Verizon Innovative Learning program has provided digital skills training to nearly 9 million students.

Verizon (NYSE:VZ) announced that several Semtech products have achieved "Verizon Frontline Verified" status, including the AirLink® XR60 5G Router which supports the new Verizon Frontline Network Slice. The military-grade router features 5G and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity with intelligent hot failover and edge computing capabilities.

The XR60 comes with a 5-year AirLink Complete package including hardware warranty, 24/7 technical support, and remote management capabilities. Other verified products include the AirLink® XR90 and XR80 multi-network 5G routers, and the AirLink® RX55 LTE-A router, expanding Verizon's portfolio of trusted connectivity solutions for first responders.

Verizon (NYSE:VZ) has announced a $10,000 donation to Appalachian Outreach, Inc. (AOI) in response to severe flooding in Ohio and Marion counties, West Virginia. The flooding, which occurred on June 15, resulted in multiple fatalities and extensive infrastructure damage, with 3-4 inches of rainfall occurring in less than an hour.

AOI will use the funds to provide essential supplies, charging stations, and support services to affected residents, working in collaboration with the Red Cross and West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. The donation is part of Verizon's broader disaster response initiative, with the company also maintaining network stability throughout the crisis.

Verizon Business (NYSE:VZ) has secured a significant contract to deploy multiple Private 5G Networks across Thames Freeport, one of the UK's major maritime logistics hubs. In partnership with Nokia, Verizon will implement advanced networks at key locations including DP World London Gateway, Port of Tilbury, and Ford Dagenham.

The project will support Thames Freeport's multibillion-dollar regeneration initiative, enabling AI-driven analytics, autonomous vehicle control, and real-time logistics orchestration. The Freeport has already created 1,400 jobs and aims to reach 5,000 jobs by 2030. The implementation includes Nokia's Digital Automation Cloud platform and MX Industrial Edge, supporting advanced capabilities across multiple industrial sites.

Verizon (NYSE:VZ) has announced a major customer experience transformation initiative powered by artificial intelligence. The company is implementing significant changes across its customer care, digital services, and retail operations, leveraging Google Cloud's AI and Gemini models to provide more personalized support.

Key innovations include a dedicated expert system for complex issues, 24/7 live support, an AI-powered My Verizon app with Savings Boost feature, and expanded retail presence with 400 new stores added over the past two years, reaching 93% of the population within 30 minutes. The company is also launching a summer promotion with 35,000 free prizes through Verizon Access.

This transformation builds on Verizon's existing offerings, including myPlan, myHome, and their three-year price lock guarantee, aiming to enhance customer loyalty and drive long-term shareholder value.

Verizon (VZ) announced final results of its private exchange offers and cash offers for 10 series of notes. For the Exchange Offers, Verizon will issue approximately $2.2 billion aggregate principal amount of new 5.401% Notes due 2037. The company accepted for exchange all validly tendered Old Notes with Acceptance Priority Levels 1-5 and 7-10, while rejecting Level 6 (2.100% Notes due 2028). For the Cash Offers, Verizon increased its Maximum Total Consideration Amount from $300 million to $500 million to purchase all validly tendered Covered Notes. The Settlement Date for both offers is expected to be June 25, 2025. The exchange and cash offers expired on June 18, 2025. Holders whose notes are accepted will receive accrued and unpaid interest up to the settlement date.

Verizon (VZ) announced the expiration of its Exchange Offers and Cash Offers for 10 series of notes. The Exchange Offers allow eligible holders to exchange Old Notes for newly issued 5.401% Notes due 2037, with a $2.5 billion cap on new notes issuance. The Exchange Offers expired on June 18, 2025, with settlement expected on June 25, 2025. The company received significant tenders across various note series, with the 4.329% Notes due 2028 receiving $722.4M in exchange offers and the 4.016% Notes due 2029 receiving $523.4M. Separately, the Cash Offers, open to non-Exchange Offer eligible holders, also expired on June 18, with notable participation including $255.6M tendered for the 2.100% Notes due 2028 and $174.4M for the 4.125% Notes due 2027. The offers use a waterfall methodology, accepting notes based on priority levels.