Verizon
About
Verizon is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States, providing wireless service along with internet, TV and home phone service. Its Boston presence, listed with the Cambridge and Greater Boston chambers of commerce, ties the national carrier to the region’s business community. Customers can buy smartphones, tablets, watches and hotspots, choose among mobile plans on its 5G and 4G LTE networks, and add home internet through Fios or 5G Home Internet where available.
The company was formed in 2000 through the merger of Bell Atlantic and GTE, and Bell Atlantic had earlier absorbed NYNEX, the parent of New England Telephone, so its roots in Massachusetts phone service run deep. Verizon advertises itself as first to 5G, and it offers flexible device financing, including options that let customers move to the latest phone every year. Its community programs include Verizon Innovative Learning.
What to Know
- Plan discounts are offered for military members, first responders, nurses, teachers, students and some employers.
- Certified pre-owned phones and watches are sold alongside new devices.
- The Verizon Visa card lets customers earn rewards.
- Verizon One bundles mobile and home internet service.
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