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2026
FCC fines four companies over 911 outages
The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau settled investigations into AT&T, Lumen Technologies, Intrado, and Verizon over 911 outages and failures to notify the FCC and 911 operators. The companies were to pay a combined $6 million and implement a compliance plan.
2026
Verizon announces 5G Edge partnership with Google Cloud and Ericsson
Verizon announced a 5G Edge computing partnership with Google Cloud and Ericsson. Ericsson will pilot the technology with Google Distributed Cloud Edge in a proof of concept at its USA 5G Smart Factory.
2026
Verizon announces 1-Gig FWA service rollout
Verizon announced a 1-Gigabit fixed wireless access service using millimeter-wave spectrum. The service is rolling out this quarter and is planned to continue through 2027.
2026
Verizon and AWS sign AI infrastructure deal
Verizon signed an AI infrastructure deal worth more than $2 billion with Amazon Web Services. Verizon will provide high-capacity fiber-optic connectivity for AWS data centers to support faster data transfers for AI computing workloads.
2026
Verizon raises 2026 earnings guidance
Verizon Communications raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance.
2026
Optro unveils 2026 Connector Award winners at CRX user conference
Optro, an AI-powered GRC Intelligence Platform, announced the winners of its 2026 Connector Awards program on Oct. 12, 2026 at its annual CRX user conference in San Diego. Customers Reddit, Fortive, GE Aerospace, Eaton, Verizon, and Humana were named winners across categories including Agentic Pioneer, Visionary, Excellence in Action, Bridge Builders, Cyber Resilience, and Agent of Change.
2026
SpaceX announces agreement to acquire nationwide 800 MHz spectrum portfolio from Grain Management
SpaceX announced on Thursday (Oct. 8, 2026) an agreement to purchase a nationwide spectrum portfolio from digital infrastructure firm Grain Management — a license portfolio of up to 14 MHz of paired spectrum in the 800 MHz band — as it pushes its Starlink service deeper into the U.S. telecommunications market. The deal is subject to approval by the Federal Communications Commission. Shares of AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile tumbled in extended trading on the news.
2026
SpaceX agrees to acquire nationwide 800 MHz low-band spectrum portfolio from Grain Management
Reuters reported on 8 October 2026 that Elon Musk's space company SpaceX has reached an agreement to acquire a nationwide portfolio of low-band mobile spectrum licenses — the US-wide 800 MHz low-band spectrum (up to 14 MHz of paired spectrum) held by private equity firm Grain Management — with the deal still requiring approval from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). SpaceX said the added 800 MHz low-band spectrum would fill a key signal-penetration gap for its Starlink Mobile service, enabling a hybrid satellite-terrestrial network, and the company said the deal would clear a major obstacle for Starlink Mobile to become a major US mobile carrier. After the report, shares of AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon fell in after-hours trading amid concerns about increased competition and a potential price war.
2026
Verizon to invest $70 million in AI training effort
Reuters reports that Verizon plans to invest $70 million in an AI training effort.
2026
Verizon fiber cable cut during construction disrupts New York-area and Philadelphia flights
Construction contractors dug up and cut a Verizon fiber cable running adjacent to an Amtrak rail line in New Jersey on Monday, disrupting connectivity and leading the FAA to halt flights at Newark Liberty, Philadelphia and Teterboro airports and later LaGuardia and JFK, with hundreds of cancellations and roughly 70 diversions. Verizon deployed technicians to the scene, said it was actively working to repair the damaged cable and restore connectivity, and stated it bears no responsibility for the incident.
2026
Air traffic control equipment outage disrupts flights at Newark and Philadelphia airports
A fiber cable break cut air traffic controllers off from key radio and radar feeds in the Philadelphia and New York area after the main FAA system failed and switched to a damaged backup line that a NJ Transit construction crew had accidentally cut. On September 21, 2026, more than 600 flights were canceled at Newark Liberty International Airport and more than 100 flights into Newark were diverted after the FAA halted traffic into the United Airlines hub. Disruptions eased on September 22, and United Airlines offered flight attendants extra pay to pick up Newark trips to ease delays.
2026
Verizon channel chief Mark Tina leaves after 23 years for Humana
Verizon channel chief and vice president of indirect partner sales Mark Tina is leaving the company after 23 years to become vice president of national partner sales and distribution at health insurer Humana.
2026
Google unveils Pixel 11 lineup with Gemini Intelligence and Tensor G6
Google unveiled its Pixel 11 smartphone lineup at its Made by Google event in New York, introducing the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold built around an expanded autonomous version of its Gemini AI assistant called Gemini Intelligence and the new in-house Tensor G6 chip. Preorders opened August 12 through the Google Store, Amazon and Best Buy, with retail availability beginning August 20.
2022
LinkedIn debuts podcast network
LinkedIn debuted a podcast network featuring in-house shows from the LinkedIn News team and programs from industry figures. The network is described as a pilot.
2022
Audi of America and Verizon announce 5G vehicle partnership
Audi of America announced a collaboration with Verizon to add 5G connectivity to Audi vehicles, with deployment estimated to begin with selected 2024 model-year vehicles.
2022
Audi and Verizon agree to bring 5G to Audi’s U.S. lineup
Audi announced that it had signed an agreement with Verizon to bring 5G connectivity to Audi’s U.S. car lineup, starting with model year 2024 vehicles.
2022
Verizon restores service after regional network outage
Verizon Wireless reported a widespread network outage affecting customers in Georgia and nearby areas, caused by a cut fiber cable. The company said the issue was resolved and service had been restored.
2022
Verizon begins selling the TCL 30 V 5G
Verizon began selling the TCL 30 V 5G for $300. The phone had been announced the previous month.
2022
Customer sues Verizon over phone-records subpoena
An anonymous plaintiff filed a lawsuit against Verizon Communications Inc. and the House Select Committee, arguing that they had no right to access the plaintiff’s phone records and seeking an order barring Verizon from handing over the information.
2021
Verizon and Vuzix partner on augmented reality technology
Verizon and Vuzix announced a partnership combining Vuzix Shield smart glasses with Verizon's 5G network capabilities. They said they planned to explore commercializing augmented reality technology for sports and gaming, especially training scenarios.