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News also covers Verizon's network resilience and public-safety capabilities, including Digital Twin damage modeling, satellite-enabled disaster connectivity, private 5G, fixed wireless access and broadcast solutions. Partnership and sponsorship updates describe how Verizon uses 5G, fiber and venue network design to support connected experiences for customers, businesses, broadcasters and large events.
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) will report third-quarter 2025 earnings on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The company will present results via a webcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, with earnings materials (news release, presentation, financial tables) posted at 6:30 a.m. ET on Verizon's Investor Relations website.
Verizon reported $134.8 billion in revenue for 2024 and says its materials and webcast access instructions will be available online. For investor access, use Verizon’s investor site and online media center for supplemental resources and RSS feeds.
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) on October 14, 2025 announced flexible payment deferrals for U.S. military, Coast Guard, federal first responders and other federal employees affected by the government shutdown.
Eligible customers who need more time to pay can call 1-800-VERIZON, provide verification of federal or military employment, and request payment assistance. Verizon said services for affected members will not be interrupted during the shutdown.
The release reiterates Verizon's scale: $134.8 billion revenue in 2024 and global service to millions of customers and nearly all Fortune 500 companies.
Verizon Business (VZ) released a survey of 500 U.S. companies on IoT adoption on Oct 14, 2025, finding strong optimism about ROI and technology drivers.
Key findings: 84% see AI as key for IoT and 70% say AI accelerated deployments; 82% value AI+video insights; 98% expect benefits within two years; deployments of 10,000+ devices are forecast to more than triple next year. Adoption of 5G RedCap, satellites, network slicing, private wireless, and eSIM (ThingSpace eSIM connectivity +240% YoY) are highlighted. 43% cite cybersecurity as the largest IoT challenge.
Verizon (VZ) agreed to acquire Starry, a fixed wireless broadband provider focused on multi‑dwelling units (MDUs), in a deal expected to close by Q1 2026 subject to FCC approval and customary closing conditions.
Starry serves nearly 100,000 MDU customers across Boston, New York, Los Angeles, Denver and Washington, D.C., and uses millimeter‑wave technology. Verizon said the acquisition will help accelerate its plan to double fixed wireless subscribers to 8–9 million and expand fixed wireless availability to 90 million households by 2028, leveraging Verizon’s fiber backbone and mmWave spectrum.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) signed a definitive commercial agreement with Verizon (VZ) to provide space-based direct-to-device cellular broadband across the continental United States, with service planned to begin in 2026.
The partnership combines Verizon's terrestrial network and premium 850 MHz spectrum with AST SpaceMobile's LEO network and the largest-ever commercial communications arrays in orbit. The agreement covers AST SpaceMobile's licensed L- and S-band and up to 1,150 MHz of operator low- and mid-band spectrum. Companies completed successful demonstrations including a crystal-clear VoLTE call and two-way RCS between unmodified smartphones and an AST SpaceMobile BlueBird satellite.
Helcim announced a strategic agreement with Verizon Business (VZ) on October 7, 2025 to join the Verizon Business Marketplace as the first payments provider offered to small and mid-sized businesses.
Helcim will also be available as an add-on to Verizon wireless business plans, and bundled customers receive exclusive discounts on Helcim hardware and processing fees. The partnership positions Helcim as a preferred payments option across Verizon's SMB customer base and integrates Helcim's in-person and online payments, invoicing, subscriptions, and real-time reporting into Verizon's curated marketplace.
Verizon (VZ) appointed Dan Schulman as Chief Executive Officer effective October 6, 2025, with Mark Bertolini elected Chairman of the Board. Hans Vestberg will serve as Special Advisor through October 4, 2026 and remain a director until the 2026 annual meeting.
The company reiterated its full-year 2025 financial guidance, confirmed the pending $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications expected to close in Q1 2026, and set its Q3 2025 earnings release for October 29, 2025. Schulman’s background includes executive roles at PayPal, AT&T and others.
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and GE Vernova announced on October 3, 2025 that the GE Vernova MDS™ Orbit industrial wireless platform is now available on Verizon’s cellular network. The combined offering targets utilities seeking secure, resilient communications for SCADA, automation, and workforce mobility to support grid modernization.
Verizon highlights the collaboration as a co‑innovation to accelerate utilities' digital transformation and build more sustainable, resilient energy networks. Verizon reported $134.8 billion revenue in 2024 in the press release background.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) has announced its major FIFA World Cup 26™ initiative, partnering with soccer legend David Beckham and other sports stars to launch Verizon Ultimate Access. The program will offer customers thousands of free FIFA World Cup tickets and unique experiences, including "Golden Tickets" for on-field viewing access during matches.
The initiative launches October 2, 2025, with ticket drops available through the My Verizon app. As the official telecommunication services sponsor, Verizon will power the tournament's connectivity infrastructure, leveraging its 5G network. The company reported $134.8 billion in revenues for 2024 and highlighted that U.S. soccer fans used 148 terabytes of data at FIFA matches this year.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) has announced a groundbreaking partnership to become the first wireless carrier to offer Meta Ray-Ban Display AI glasses. The cutting-edge wearable technology, recently unveiled at Meta's Connect conference, features a full-color, high-resolution in-lens display and works with the Meta Neural Band for gesture control.
The smart glasses offer several AI-powered features including private message viewing, hands-free video calls, real-time language translation, live captions, and turn-by-turn navigation in select cities. The device will be available at select Verizon stores this Fall, where customers can book in-person demos.