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Verizon Business’ customer program wins big at the 2024 ABPM World Class Awards

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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“Achieving World Class recognition in all four categories of ABPM’s World Class awards is an exceptionally difficult thing to do considering the high bar this community sets for ‘World Class’ designation.

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  • “Achieving World Class recognition in all four categories of ABPM’s World Class awards is an exceptionally difficult thing to do considering the high bar this community sets for ‘World Class’ designation.
  • Verizon Business demonstrated strength across categories – program, center, and an additional innovation award, which is an award given at juror discretion.
  • All of this is evidence of their exacting standards as well as the breadth of their services,” said Elizabeth Simpson, President, ABPM.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.

Verizon to award $50K disaster-preparedness grant to KIPP DC Public Schools during April 2 event

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon is awarding a $50,000 disaster-preparedness grant to KIPP DC Public Schools, underscoring the company’s dedication to community resilience and emergency preparedness in Washington, D.C., and celebrating that partnership during an on-campus event kicking off at 9:30 a.m. April 2.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon is awarding a $50,000 disaster-preparedness grant to KIPP DC Public Schools, underscoring the company’s dedication to community resilience and emergency preparedness in Washington, D.C., and celebrating that partnership during an on-campus event kicking off at 9:30 a.m. April 2.
  • Bilingual resource distribution: Verizon volunteers will partner with KIPP DC Public Schools to distribute bilingual resources on flooding, offering essential dos and don'ts for disaster preparedness during community-facing events.
  • Classroom simulations: Elementary school students at KIPP DC Public Schools will participate in disaster simulations, covering scenarios such as blizzards, floods and earthquakes to foster preparedness and resilience.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.

Verizon Joins RE100 and Shares New Milestones in its Responsible Business Plan

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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As previously announced, Verizon aims to source renewable energy equivalent to 100% of its annual electricity usage by 2030, with an interim target of 50% by 2025.

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  • As previously announced, Verizon aims to source renewable energy equivalent to 100% of its annual electricity usage by 2030, with an interim target of 50% by 2025.
  • Verizon’s recently published 2023 ESG Report highlights the company’s efforts to minimize its carbon footprint through emissions and energy management.
  • As of year-end 2023, Verizon solutions had enabled the avoidance of over 93 million metric tons of CO₂e since 2018.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.

Verizon offers soccer fans the chance to attend LALIGA “ElClásico” in Spain

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Each individual comment including a tagged friend will count as a bonus entry (up to five) for a total of six entries.

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  • Each individual comment including a tagged friend will count as a bonus entry (up to five) for a total of six entries.
  • You must have a non-private Instagram account to enter and have your account privacy setting set to “Off/”Public”.
  • An Instagram account can be opened for free by downloading the Instagram application from the Apple store or Google Play.
  • One random drawing will be conducted at the conclusion of the sweepstakes period, to randomly select two (2) Grand Prize winners.

The AI revolution is here: Samsung brings Galaxy AI to more smartphones

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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This expansion includes popular models, such as the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE , Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 .

Key Points: 
  • This expansion includes popular models, such as the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE , Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 .
  • Whether you’re upgrading to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE , Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 , Verizon has the perfect plan to match your needs.
  • Availability: Samsung One UI 6.1 with Galaxy AI features will be provided at no charge to Verizon customers using the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE , Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 starting March 28.
  • Check out our feature video on Galaxy AI to learn more about this amazing new technology, and visit Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy page to find the Galaxy smartphone that’s perfect for you.

Verizon Frontline delivers critical connectivity at Baker to Vegas Law Enforcement Race

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Held annually, this unique relay race runs from the city of Baker, California, known as the gateway to Death Valley National Park, to Las Vegas, Nevada.

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  • Held annually, this unique relay race runs from the city of Baker, California, known as the gateway to Death Valley National Park, to Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • The largest law enforcement event of its kind in the world, Baker to Vegas draws more than 9,000 participants, staff, and spectators each year.
  • “In 2024, Verizon Frontline has once again stepped up to keep law enforcement officers from around the globe safe at the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay,” said Rick Santos, race coordinator for Baker to Vegas.
  • “The Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay is something we look forward to every year,” said Curtis Mentz, an associate director with the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team.

Verizon to report 1Q earnings April 22, 2024

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) will report first-quarter 2024 earnings on Monday, April 22.

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  • NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) will report first-quarter 2024 earnings on Monday, April 22.
  • The company will present results on a webcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • Access instructions and presentation materials will be available at 7:00 a.m. on Verizon’s Investor Relations website, https://www.verizon.com/about/investors.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.

Verizon Business unveils AI-Powered ‘Experiences Room’ at Enterprise Connect

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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“Businesses have access to more communications, collaboration and cloud tools and solutions than ever before, but putting it all together can be daunting,” said Alex Doyle, VP of Product, Verizon Business.

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  • “Businesses have access to more communications, collaboration and cloud tools and solutions than ever before, but putting it all together can be daunting,” said Alex Doyle, VP of Product, Verizon Business.
  • “The goal of our Experiences Room and the demonstrations at our booth is to illustrate how Verizon Business’ forward-looking solutions can be applied in real-world scenarios today, whether you’re a small business, a global enterprise, or a government agency.”
    With a focus on customer-centric connected experiences, Verizon Business is showcasing innovative solutions including Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), managed tablets, Verizon Business Assistant, and more in its all new 5G and AI-powered Experiences Room located inside its conference booth (booth #619).
  • Cloud-Connected Calling and Communications: Power the modern workplace with the best fit collaboration platforms to drive business success, including the Webex Suite, Genesys Cloud and Virtual Contact Center, Verizon VoIP for Operator Connect, and Verizon Calling with Microsoft Teams.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.

Verizon Frontline headlining sponsor of IWCE 2024

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2024 International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) kicks off tomorrow at the Orange County Convention Center with Verizon Frontline serving as the conference’s headlining sponsor.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2024 International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) kicks off tomorrow at the Orange County Convention Center with Verizon Frontline serving as the conference’s headlining sponsor.
  • "We're looking forward to returning to IWCE to once again highlight the many ways in which our Verizon Public Sector and Verizon Frontline teams are delivering the mission-critical communications capabilities our government and public safety customers need both now and in the future," said Massimo Peselli, Chief Revenue Officer of Global Enterprise & Public Sector, Verizon Business.
  • During the conference, several Verizon and Verizon Frontline experts will discuss a range of mission-critical communications-related topics including network slicing , innovation in public safety communications technology, solutions to communication challenges during emergency response efforts, and more.
  • The keynote address at the expo, titled “Verizon Frontline: Delivering for First Responders Today, Built for Tomorrow,” will be delivered by Verizon Frontline vice president Cory Davis and Anthony Battista, Senior Director, Solution Architecture at Verizon.

Verizon Frontline delivers critical connectivity during South Carolina earthquake exercise

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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COLUMBIA, S.C., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team recently deployed to help provide the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) and multiple other public safety agencies participating in a statewide earthquake response exercise with mission-critical communications capabilities.

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  • COLUMBIA, S.C., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team recently deployed to help provide the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) and multiple other public safety agencies participating in a statewide earthquake response exercise with mission-critical communications capabilities.
  • The Verizon Frontline solutions delivered by the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team, including the SPOTs, helped enable first responders at training sites across the state to communicate with each other and the EOC in Columbia during a simulated natural disaster scenario during which a 7.1 magnitude earthquake severely disrupted regular network connectivity.
  • To help strengthen capabilities when responding to events such as an earthquake, South Carolina routinely conducts in-depth training exercises designed to simulate real-world emergency response scenarios.
  • Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team members set up portable cell sites, Wi-Fi hotspots, charging stations and other Verizon Frontline devices and solutions that enable communications and/or boost network performance.