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Verizon and Corning announce multi-year, multi-billion dollar supply agreement for broadband expansion and next-gen AI infrastructure
To meet surging demand for consumer broadband and converged services alongside emerging AI needs, Verizon and Corning have reached a multi-billion-dollar agreement for 80+ million miles of high-density optical fiber and connectivity solutions from 2027 to 2032. The multi-use fiber deployment will accelerate broadband expansion for homes and businesses while building the national long-haul backbone required by AI hyperscalers.
Verizon delivers record 2Q26 results as strategic transformation ignites accelerated growth
Verizon announced results for the second quarter of 2026. Highlights include:
Verizon’s “Simplicity Plan”
Verizon announced the next step in its ongoing transformation, replacing complexity and friction with simplicity and true customer choice. The company is putting its customers first—existing and new—by redefining loyalty and eliminating activation and upgrade fees. As part of the customer-centered reboot, Verizon is also launching “Verizon Simplicity,” the industry’s most simple and cost-effective plan. With Simplicity, there are no network tiers; everyone gets Verizon’s best 5G network.
Verizon’s 1Q26 Highlights
Verizon Communications released results for the first quarter of 2026. Key highlights include:
Verizon Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Earnings
Verizon released its fourth-quarter 2025 and full-year 2025 results. More than 1 million total net additions across mobility and broadband, the highest reported quarterly net additions since 2019, with 616,000 postpaid phone net additions.
Verizon Reports Third Quarter 2025 Earnings
Verizon reported third-quarter 2025 results and is on track to deliver full-year financial guidance. Highlights include:
Verizon accelerates fixed wireless broadband expansion with acquisition of Starry
Verizon Communications has a definitive agreement to acquire Starry, a leading provider of next-generation fixed wireless broadband services.
Verizon Announces CEO Transition
Verizon's Board of Directors has appointed Independent Lead Director and former Chief Executive Officer of PayPal Holdings Dan Schulman as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mark Bertolini has been elected Chairman of the Verizon Board of Directors. Vestberg will serve as Special Advisor through October 4, 2026, during which time he will be focused on ensuring a smooth transition including the integration with Frontier Communications, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.
Verizon reports on Q2 performance
Verizon reported financial performance and customer growth results for the second quarter of 2025. Highlights include: