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Verizon Communications Inc. reports developments across its telecommunications business, including wireless service performance, broadband connectivity, enterprise services and network technology. Company updates commonly address postpaid phone activity, customer economics, cash flow, guidance, investor conference appearances and capital markets actions involving outstanding Verizon and subsidiary notes.
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 Business (VZ) has launched a groundbreaking GenAI-powered Business Assistant specifically designed for small businesses. This text messaging solution, announced on March 18, 2025, enables automated customer interactions 24/7.
The Business Assistant can instantly respond to customer inquiries via text, learn from interactions to improve over time, and seamlessly transfer complex queries to live employees. Key features include automated responses, continuous learning capabilities, and an insights dashboard for tracking customer engagement patterns.
According to Iris Meijer, Chief Product & Marketing Officer at Verizon Business, this solution addresses the technology access gap for small businesses while meeting increasing customer demand for digital communication tools. The system requires no new hardware or software and is easily customizable to business needs.
Verizon and Santander Bank (NYSE: SAN) have announced a multi-year partnership to launch Verizon + Openbank Savings, a high-yield savings account offering Verizon customers up to $180 annual bill savings and interest rates 10 times the national average.
The service, launching in April, will be available to Verizon mobile and 5G Home customers with a minimum average daily balance of $1,000. The digital banking platform, operated through Santander's Openbank division, features no fees, low minimum deposits, and 24/7 access to funds.
Openbank's U.S. platform, launched in late 2024, has already accumulated over $3 billion in deposits. The service will expand to include Certificates of Deposit (CDs) and Checking Accounts later in 2025. The partnership aims to enhance Verizon's financial services portfolio while expanding Santander's national reach in its strategy to become a leading digital bank.
Verizon Business (VZ) has launched Trusted Connection, a pioneering cybersecurity solution that provides end-to-end network-native security for businesses. The solution implements Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) to secure devices, networks, and cloud-hosted applications by continuously verifying access credentials.
The service is specifically designed for larger midsize businesses and enterprises, offering Security Service Edge (SSE) capabilities including Cloud Secure Web Gateway, Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and Firewall-as-a-Service. Key features include per-user policy definitions, encrypted pathways, performance insights, and centralized control through a single portal.
According to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 77% of basic web application attacks and 31% of breaches involved stolen credentials in the past decade. Trusted Connection addresses this by enforcing ZTNA, device security checks, and multi-factor authentication.
Topgolf and Verizon have announced a multiyear partnership that will provide exclusive benefits to Verizon's 114 million U.S. customers through the Verizon Access program.
The collaboration includes three main offerings:
- Anytime Deals: -time local discounts on gameplay
- Local Passes: Seasonal offers on event packages and gift cards
- Big Tickets: Access to VIP event experiences and personalized hospitality experiences
The partnership, facilitated by OVG Global Partnerships, is effective immediately, with offers accessible through the Verizon Access tab in the Verizon app. New promotional offers will be rotated throughout the year.
Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) has announced that Frank Boulben, senior vice president and chief revenue officer for the Consumer Group, will present at the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet & Telecom Conference on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. ET.
The presentation will be accessible via webcast, with details available on Verizon's Investor Relations website. The company, headquartered in New York City, reported revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023 and serves millions of customers globally, including nearly all Fortune 500 companies, focusing on mobility, network connectivity, and security solutions.
Verizon (VZ) has announced new digital wellness initiatives at its first-ever Digital Wellness Summit hosted by Drew Barrymore. The company is addressing screen time management challenges, noting that the average Verizon household has 18 connected devices.
The initiatives include partnerships with:
- Discovery Education for a Digital Citizenship Initiative providing K-12 resources
- Sesame Workshop for research on children's digital well-being
- My Digital TAT2 offering free workshops in Verizon stores
- OATS from AARP developing digital wellness courses for seniors
Verizon is launching the Verizon Arcade Unplugged, a pop-up experience transforming digital games into life-sized challenges, with a nationwide tour planned for summer. The company is also promoting its Family app with features like location sharing, parental controls, and crash detection for mobile customers on postpaid plans.
Verizon Business and Accenture have announced a strategic partnership to develop and deliver advanced cybersecurity solutions. The collaboration aims to help organizations of all sizes combat evolving cyber threats through new as-a-service capabilities. The partnership will initially focus on three key areas: Identity and Access Management (IAM), Managed Extended Detection and Response (MxDR), and cyber risk services.
The initiative combines Verizon's network expertise with Accenture's security capabilities to address various threats including data breaches, phishing attacks, and social engineering. According to Kyle Malady, CEO of Verizon Business, this partnership will be important in scaling their capabilities and delivering innovative security products to meet customer demands.
Lockheed Martin (LMT), Nokia (NOK), and Verizon (VZ) have successfully integrated Nokia's military-grade 5G solutions into Lockheed Martin's 5G.MIL® Hybrid Base Station (HBS). The collaboration advances capabilities to merge commercial 5G connections with military communications systems.
The integration was demonstrated across multiple locations, including Verizon's Boston Innovation Center, Lockheed Martin's Valley Forge laboratory, and their Ft. Worth facility. The system showcased HBS connectivity to hybrid user equipment (HUE), enabling users to switch between commercial 5G and tactical LPx waveforms while maintaining uninterrupted application sessions on Android devices.
The partnership will continue at Lockheed Martin's 5G.MIL Experimental Network site in Orlando, Florida, focusing on expanding hybrid network testing to include additional user devices, broader tactical communication system interoperability, and secure public-private network configurations.
Verizon (VZ) has declared a quarterly dividend of 67.75 cents per share, maintaining the same rate as the previous quarter. The dividend will be paid on May 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of April 10, 2025.
The company highlighted its strong performance in 2024, reporting that it more than doubled wireless postpaid phone net additions compared to 2023 and gained broadband market share through Fios and fixed wireless access. With approximately 4.2 billion shares outstanding, Verizon distributed over $11.2 billion in cash dividends during 2024.
The company generated revenues of $134.8 billion in 2024 and has maintained 18 consecutive years of dividend increases, demonstrating its commitment to financial discipline and shareholder returns while advancing its customer-centric strategy.
Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) has announced that Tony Skiadas, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on Tuesday, March 4, at 11:30 a.m. ET. The presentation will be available via webcast, with access details provided on Verizon's Investor Relations website.
Verizon, headquartered in New York City, is a global telecommunications leader serving countries worldwide and nearly all Fortune 500 companies. The company reported revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023, focusing on delivering mobility, reliable network connectivity, and security to millions of customers.