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Verizon supports innovative educational approaches as seen in the art classes of Lourdes Fuller at Shenandoah Middle School in Miami, FL. Fuller integrates STEM with art, allowing students to explore nature using technology provided by Verizon Innovative Learning. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, fostering curiosity and creativity. Students utilize devices to observe plants and insects, enhancing their understanding through direct interaction rather than traditional textbooks. Fuller believes this method promotes significant social and emotional growth, as students discover their place in the world.

Verizon has announced that starting April 6, 2023, they will offer the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G in Awesome Graphite for as low as $10 per month over 36 months on select 5G Unlimited plans. This retail price is $499.99, with a promotional credit of $139.99 applied over the payment period. The Galaxy A54 5G boasts features including a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, enhanced photography capabilities, and fast 5G connectivity. Additionally, new customers can try Verizon's service through a Free Trial for 30 days. The deal also includes a 20% discount on accessories for a limited time.

Verizon showcases 5G innovations for healthcare at HIMSS 2023 in Chicago from April 17-21.

Verizon Business will demonstrate its healthcare solutions at Booth #4048, highlighting how 5G and reliable connectivity can revolutionize care delivery. Scott Lawrence, Senior VP, noted the importance of partnerships with healthcare organizations to enhance diagnostics and treatment. Key offerings include a connected hospital framework, AI chatbots for patient engagement, and advanced telehealth solutions. Demonstrations will feature augmented reality in surgery and intelligent collaboration tools for first responders, reinforcing Verizon's role in the digital transformation of healthcare.

Verizon is waiving call, text, and data charges for postpaid customers in Arkansas, impacted by recent tornadoes, from April 3 to May 3, 2023. This initiative aims to support residents as they recover from severe weather, alleviating concerns about mobile device usage during this challenging time. Customers in affected Arkansas zip codes will see automatic credits for any overages incurred once their billing cycles close. Verizon's Vice President of Consumer Sales expressed commitment to aiding those in need. Additionally, customers can donate to relief efforts for tornado victims via text.

Verizon announced the inaugural Small Business Digital Ready Summit to take place in San Diego on April 13, 2023. This all-day event aims to support small business owners through networking opportunities and educational workshops. In partnership with Luminary, the summit will connect participants with local entrepreneurs and industry experts. The initiative is part of Verizon's commitment to support 1 million small businesses by 2030 as outlined in their Citizen Verizon plan. Additionally, from now until May 12, 2023, small businesses can apply for a $10,000 grant by completing requirements in the Digital Ready program.

Verizon Business has appointed Jonathan Nikols as Senior Vice President of Global Enterprise, Americas, effective immediately. He will focus on evolving the enterprise segment while reporting to Massimo Peselli, Chief Revenue Officer. Nikols brings nearly two decades of industry experience, including leadership roles at HP, AT&T, and Polycom. He aims to drive growth and innovation in 5G connectivity and solutions for enterprise customers. Verizon generated $133.6 billion in revenues in 2021, positioning itself as a leader in technology and communications services.

Verizon has secured a significant contract with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) valued at over $2 billion to develop and maintain the agency's next-generation communications infrastructure. This 15-year agreement will support mission-critical applications across the National Airspace System (NAS), enhancing air traffic management for over 45,000 flights and 2.9 million passengers daily. The new enterprise network will improve dynamic service provisioning, security, and user experience while replacing the older FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure contract.