# Verizon

> Verizon Communications is one of the largest telecommunications carriers in the United States, delivering wireless service, fiber and broadband internet, and managed enterprise networking to consumers, businesses, and government. Formed in 2000 from the merger of Bell Atlantic and GTE, the company runs one of the country's most extensive 5G and fiber-optic networks and reported roughly $138 billion in revenue in 2025.

- **Founded:** 2000
- **Headquarters:** New York City, United States
- **Founders:** Bell Atlantic / GTE (merger origin) (Predecessor companies), Dan Schulman (Chief Executive Officer (current))
- **Team size:** Approximately 100,000+ employees
- **Products:** Verizon Wireless / Mobile, 5G Ultra Wideband, Fios, 5G Home & LTE Home Internet, Verizon Business
- **Notable:** Built one of the largest 4G LTE and 5G networks in the United States., Acquired C-Band spectrum to expand 5G Ultra Wideband coverage nationwide., Consistently ranked among the largest companies in the Fortune 500.

## Products & services

- **Verizon Wireless / Mobile** — Postpaid and prepaid mobile plans on a nationwide 4G LTE and 5G network, including myPlan and unlimited tiers.
- **5G Ultra Wideband** — High-band and C-Band 5G service for fast mobile data, fixed wireless, and low-latency applications.
- **Fios** — Fiber-optic internet, TV, and home phone service across the Northeast U.S.
- **5G Home & LTE Home Internet** — Fixed wireless home broadband delivered over the cellular network.
- **Verizon Business** — Managed networking, private 5G, security, IoT, and contact-center solutions for enterprises and government.
- **IoT & Connected Solutions** — Fleet management (Verizon Connect), connected devices, and machine connectivity for businesses.

## Achievements

- Built one of the largest 4G LTE and 5G networks in the United States.
- Acquired C-Band spectrum to expand 5G Ultra Wideband coverage nationwide.
- Consistently ranked among the largest companies in the Fortune 500.
- Operates extensive fiber-optic (Fios) infrastructure across the Northeast.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Verizon reported Q1 2026 total operating revenue of $34.4 billion, up 2.9% year over year.
- **2026-01** — Board appointed Dan Schulman, former PayPal CEO and Verizon lead director, as Chief Executive Officer.
- **2025-12** — Full-year 2025 revenue reported at approximately $138.2 billion.

## Links

- Website: https://verizon.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/verizon
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/verizon
- GitHub: https://github.com/verizon
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/verizon
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verizon
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verizon
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verizon

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