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Verizon expands 5G Ultra Wideband services in Ames, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City, providing high-performance connectivity. Residents can now experience faster speeds, greater capacity, and enhanced reliability similar to wired broadband. The first 5G cell sites are live, with additional service planned for key locales including downtown Iowa City and Iowa State University. As part of this rollout, Verizon utilizes recently acquired C-band spectrum, enhancing bandwidth to 100 MHz, promising superior speed and capacity. The upgrades will also enable fiber optic cables to handle ten times the data, significantly improving community network performance.
Verizon Innovative Learning has provided digital skills training to over 3 million students since its 2012 launch, supporting educational equity and inclusion. For the upcoming 2023-2024 school year, it will add 32 new Title I schools, increasing its program's reach to 593 schools and benefitting an estimated 18,000 students. The initiative offers free technology access, comprehensive teacher training, and an extensive online portal with over 275 lesson plans and 40 professional development courses. Verizon aims to equip 10 million youths with digital skills by 2030, reinforcing its commitment to bridging the digital divide.
Verizon's network in Fort Myers has been recognized as the best, according to RootMetrics testing, outperforming competitors in all categories including accessibility and speed. Verizon's median download speed has risen by 236% over the past year. Recent network upgrades include deployment of 5G Ultra Wideband and enhancements to fiber optic connections, allowing capacity to carry 10 times the data. Plans include expanding coverage with more small cell sites and utilizing a full 100 MHz of C-band spectrum. Customers can also access 5G Home Internet starting at $25/month.
Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) has launched Blue Apron PLUS, a new savings program on Verizon's +play platform, marking the first meal-kit service on this platform. Blue Apron PLUS offers Verizon customers exclusive savings: 35% off their first five meal kit orders and 15% off subsequent orders. For a limited time, customers can enjoy three months free, followed by a subscription fee of
KOCOWA+, the leading Korean entertainment streaming service, is now available on Verizon’s +play, a new platform designed for easy subscription management and savings. This partnership allows users to access over 25,000 hours of Korean content, including K-Dramas, K-Pop concerts, and more, starting at
Verizon has announced that starting March 12, 2023, its wireless, 5G Home, and LTE Home customers can receive a complimentary one-year subscription to Netflix’s Premium plan via its subscription hub, +play. This limited-time offer provides $240 in annual savings and is contingent upon purchasing an annual subscription from partner services like Paramount+ and MasterClass. The +play platform now features 10 new partners, expanding its service offerings across entertainment, education, and lifestyle. Executives emphasize that +play strengthens Verizon's commitment to delivering exclusive content and savings for customers.
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