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 (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.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) will report its second-quarter 2026 earnings on Friday, July 24, 2026. A results webcast starts at 8:30 a.m. ET, with the earnings release and financial tables available from 7:00 a.m. ET on Verizon’s Investor Relations website.
Verizon reported $138.2 billion in revenue for 2025 and serves customers worldwide, including nearly all Fortune 500 companies.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) will be removed from the Dow Jones Industrial Average, to be replaced by Alphabet (NASD:GOOGL), effective before the market open on June 29, 2026.
According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, Verizon currently represents about 0.5% of the price-weighted index due to its lower share price.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) announced the expiration and final results of its private exchange offers, cash tender offers and related consent solicitations for 11 series of subsidiary notes as of June 16, 2026.
Verizon accepted all Old Notes validly tendered, with accepted amounts ranging from 1.03% to 85.89% of principal outstanding, and obtained requisite consents for several high‑coupon debentures to implement proposed indenture amendments. Eligible Holders will receive Total Consideration on June 22, 2026, when economically equivalent unregistered New Notes are issued and a registration rights agreement is entered.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) announced final results of its cash tender offers and related consent solicitations for 20 note series, which expired at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on June 16, 2026.
Verizon accepted $1,857,563,000 aggregate principal of notes and obtained requisite consents to amend covenants on several subsidiary debentures, with settlement in cash, including accrued interest, on June 22, 2026.
Verizon (VZ) outlined its preparedness as a potential tropical storm forms in the Gulf, highlighting a resilient network with backup power, redundant fiber, and hardened infrastructure. Nearly 3,000 mobile assets are staged nationwide, and a 2,600-asset multi-orbit satellite fleet supports connectivity when terrestrial links fail.
New tools include digital twin technology for rapid damage assessment and specialized response teams. Verizon also shared 10 practical preparedness tips for families and businesses and directed customers to its Emergency Resource Center and Check Network Status tools.
Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) launched an industry-first customer loyalty program ending device activation and upgrade fees for all postpaid plans, plus cash-back rewards and weekly experiences.
The company introduced the $45 Simplicity mobile plan (promo $30 for switchers) and Verizon One, a $70 combined Mobility and Home plan with one bill. Verizon expects these offerings to be accretive to revenue and EBITDA growth, with no change to 2026 guidance.
Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) announced a new 465 area code overlay for New York’s 347/718/917/929 region. Starting June 18, 2026, new lines in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Marble Hill may receive 465, while existing numbers and local calling areas remain unchanged.
Customers must continue using 1+10-digit dialing for local and long-distance calls. Emergency and three-digit service numbers like 911 and 988 are unaffected. According to Verizon, 465 ensures a continuing supply of numbers without requiring current customers to change their existing area codes or telephone numbers.
Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.7075 per share, unchanged from the prior quarter. The dividend is payable on August 3, 2026 to shareholders of record on July 10, 2026.
Verizon reports about 4.2 billion shares outstanding, $11.5 billion in 2025 cash dividend payments, and $138.2 billion in 2025 revenue, and cites 20 consecutive years of dividend increases.