Verizon Communications Inc. is a leading global provider of telecommunications, information, and entertainment products and services. Its core operations encompass wireless communications, broadband and fiber-optic networks, and enterprise solutions. Through its wireless arm, Verizon offers voice, data and video services across a nationwide 4G LTE and expanding 5G network. The company’s fiber-optic infrastructure delivers high-speed Internet, digital television and telephony services under the Fios brand to residential and business customers. Beyond consumer services, Verizon’s business segment provides networking, security, cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to organizations of all sizes.
Established in 2000 through the merger of Bell Atlantic and GTE, Verizon traces its roots to the original Bell System and regional telephone companies founded in the early 20th century. The company has grown through strategic acquisitions, network investments and technology partnerships to maintain a leading position in communications services. Verizon’s network operations span the United States and its territories, with additional international reach via wholesale and managed services for multinational enterprises. Its infrastructure supports critical communications for industries such as healthcare, public safety, finance and transportation.
Verizon is headquartered in New York City and operates with a decentralized management structure that aligns regional market teams with centralized strategy and technology functions. Hans Vestberg has served as chief executive officer since 2018, driving investments in next-generation network capabilities and digital transformation initiatives. The company’s leadership team oversees ongoing efforts to enhance network performance, expand broadband access and innovate in emerging areas such as private wireless networks, 5G edge computing and smart-city solutions.
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