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2020
Verizon launches Yahoo-branded smartphone with ZTE
Verizon, in partnership with ZTE, launched the Yahoo-branded ZTE Blade A3Y smartphone, priced at $49 and bundled with Yahoo services.
2020
Microsoft and Verizon announce private 5G mobile edge partnership
Microsoft and Verizon announced a partnership to provide private 5G mobile edge computing, combining Verizon's 5G Edge network with Microsoft's Azure edge services.
2020
Verizon and Tarpon Towers sue Town of Wappinger over cellular tower plans
Verizon Wireless and Tarpon Towers brought a civil complaint against the Town of Wappinger and its planning and zoning boards, alleging delay and failure to approve their application to erect a cellular tower. The plaintiffs seek an order permitting installation of the monopole.
2020
Verizon announces acquisition of certain Bluegrass Cellular assets
Verizon said it was acquiring certain assets of Bluegrass Cellular, a wireless service provider in rural Kentucky. The deal remained subject to FCC approval, with closing expected later in 2020 or early in 2021.
2020
Verizon Foundation announces $100,000 hurricane relief donation
The Verizon Foundation announced $100,000 in donations for relief efforts in Alabama and Florida, with the funds going to Feeding the Gulf Coast for its emergency response.
2020
LG announces LG Wing launch schedule
The article reported that Verizon would begin taking pre-orders for the LG Wing on October 1 for $1,000, with the phone's full launch scheduled for October 15; AT&T and T-Mobile were expected to offer it later.
2020
Verizon introduces Unlimited Plus plan for connected devices
Verizon introduced the Unlimited Plus plan for tablets, laptops and hotspots, with 30GB of premium LTE hotspot data and unlimited access to its 5G UW network for compatible devices.
2020
Verizon announces acquisition of Tracfone
Verizon announced that it is buying Tracfone in a deal worth more than $6 billion. The deal was expected to close in the second half of 2021.
2020
Verizon announces Inseego MiFi M2100 hotspot
Verizon announced the Inseego MiFi M2100 5G hotspot for homes and businesses, priced at $400 upfront or $16.66 per month for 24 months.
2020
Verizon Wireless closes its Epping retail store
Verizon Wireless closed its retail store in Epping, New Hampshire, after what had appeared to be a temporary pandemic-related shutdown.
2020
Verizon rolls out August security updates for OnePlus and LG phones
Verizon began rolling out the August 2020 security patch to the OnePlus 8 5G UW and several LG smartphones; the updates were being distributed in phases.
2020
Verizon launches LTE Home Internet service
Verizon launched its LTE Home Internet service, which the article says will be available in Georgia, Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky.
2020
Verizon and FaZe Clan formally announce partnership
Verizon and FaZe Clan formally announced a partnership covering custom content creation, livestream event curation, and experiential marketing featuring Verizon's 5G network and technology.
2020
Synchrony launches program with Verizon
Synchrony said it successfully launched a new program with Verizon during the second quarter of 2020.
2020
IBM and Verizon expand 5G edge-computing collaboration
IBM and Verizon expanded their long-term collaboration, combining Verizon’s 5G network, multi-access edge-computing capabilities and edge IoT devices and sensors with IBM’s AI, hybrid multicloud, edge-computing, asset-management and connected-operations work.
2020
Verizon partners with Google Cloud on AI-powered customer care
Verizon said it had partnered with Google Cloud to deploy Google Cloud Contact Center AI to power Verizon's customer care services.
2020
Verizon pauses advertising on Facebook
Verizon said it was pausing its advertising on Facebook until the platform creates an acceptable solution, amid a boycott over Facebook's handling of inflammatory and hateful posts.
2020
Verizon offers Care Smart Watch for pre-order
Verizon began offering the Care Smart Watch for pre-order. The connected watch for seniors includes calling and texting features, reminders, and a companion app for trusted family members.
2020
Verizon agrees to acquire BlueJeans
Verizon Business announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire BlueJeans, a video communication platform. Financial terms were not disclosed in the article.
2020
Verizon to market OnePlus phones
Verizon enlisted to start marketing the OnePlus brand, adding to T-Mobile as a carrier promoting it.