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2021
Verizon and Bang & Olufsen team up on Stream TV soundbars
Verizon and Bang & Olufsen teamed up to release two Dolby Atmos soundbars with Verizon's Stream TV platform built in.
2021
Verizon launches Stream TV Soundbar and Soundbar Pro
Verizon made the Stream TV Soundbar and Soundbar Pro available for purchase through its website. The products combine TV audio and Android TV features, and Verizon partnered with Bang & Olufsen on their design and speaker quality.
2021
Nreal Light enters the US market
Nreal expanded to the United States, where Nreal Light became available through select Verizon stores on November 30, 2021. Verizon online sales were scheduled to begin December 2.
2021
FCC approves Verizon's proposed acquisition of TracFone
The FCC approved Verizon Wireless's proposed purchase of TracFone. The source reports regulatory approval, not completion of the acquisition.
2021
BlueJeans adds remote-learning capabilities
Verizon announced an update adding remote-learning capabilities to BlueJeans, including a Teacher Dashboard and classroom-management features.
2021
Verizon and Amazon partner on satellite broadband
Verizon and Amazon announced a partnership for Verizon to use Amazon's planned Project Kuiper satellite internet system to extend broadband access in rural and remote communities in the United States.
2021
BrightDrop unveils EV410 electric delivery van
BrightDrop unveiled the EV410, a smaller electric delivery van. Verizon is identified as its first customer, and production is planned to begin in 2023.
2021
Apollo Funds complete acquisition of Yahoo
Apollo Funds completed the acquisition of Yahoo from Verizon Media; Yahoo will operate as a standalone company under Apollo Funds, while Verizon retained a 10% stake.
2021
Apollo completes acquisition of Yahoo
Apollo Global Management completed its $5 billion acquisition of Yahoo from Verizon. Verizon retained a 10% stake in the newly rebranded company.
2021
Orbic announces Myra 5G UW smartphone
Orbic announced the Myra 5G UW smartphone for Verizon customers. The phone is listed as available for $349 at Verizon stores.
2021
BIG3 announces partnership with Verizon
BIG3 announced a partnership with Verizon. Verizon will have on-court signage, present a weekly rules segment, and serve as presenting partner of the BIG3 playoff and championship games.
2021
Verizon Wireless sues over Houma tower denial
Verizon Wireless filed a federal lawsuit against Terrebonne Parish government and the Houma Board of Adjustment, alleging that officials unlawfully denied its application to build a cellphone tower in Houma.
2021
Verizon and Mastercard announce planned 5G financial technology partnership
Verizon and Mastercard said they plan to work together on financial technologies, including contactless payments and Mastercard's Tap on Phone platform, and hope the partnership will start producing results by 2023.
2021
Z Holdings agrees to acquire Yahoo Japan trademark and technology infrastructure
SoftBank’s Z Holdings agreed to buy Yahoo Japan’s trademark and technology infrastructure from Verizon Communications in a deal announced on Monday, July 5, 2021. The article reports a deal value of $1.61 billion.
2021
Verizon announces acquisition of Senion
Verizon announced its acquisition of Senion AB, a precise-positioning company, to develop its indoor location systems using Senion's technology.
2021
Verizon named as a target of a cyberespionage campaign
The Associated Press reported that hackers in a cyberespionage campaign blamed on China targeted Verizon. The source does not state that Verizon was breached.
2021
Verizon announces 10% accessory discount offer
Verizon announced a planned 10% discount on one accessory for eligible customers, including customers with at least one COVID-19 vaccination and specified public servants. The offer was scheduled to run from June 15 through July 15, 2021.
2021
Verizon launches commercial private 5G network solution
Verizon Business launched its first commercial private 5G network solution in the U.S., allowing corporate and public sector customers to bring 5G services to their premises.
2021
Pace campaigns win Digiday and Telly awards
Pace and Verizon won a Digiday Content Marketing Award for the Parenting in a Digital World site, while Pace's Miles and Milestones campaign for American Honda Finance Corporation won two Telly Awards.
2021
Verizon sues Belmar over beachfront wireless nodes
Verizon filed a lawsuit against the borough of Belmar concerning the placement of wireless cell nodes along the beachfront. The lawsuit followed the borough council's lack of response to Verizon's initial proposal.