History and Timeline
Refreshing
the Brand
Building on its strong reputation as a trusted and reliable network, new Verizon branding will be rolling out to reflect how people live, work and play.
How we got to
where we are today.
Verizon Communications was created on June 30, 2000 by Bell Atlantic Corp. and GTE Corp., in one of the largest mergers in U.S. business history. GTE and Bell Atlantic evolved and grew through decades of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
Today, Verizon is a global communications technology company delivering the promise of the digital world to millions of customers every day.
Explore our milestones
and see how it all began.
Use the category and year filters to see how Verizon evolved into a technology leader or view our corporate history (pdf).
Verizon Launches myHome.
Verizon launches myHome to give customers more choice, flexibility and value – with savings on entertainment.
Verizon refreshes the brand.
Verizon refreshed its brand, bringing forward the energy and vibrancy of how people live, work and play, powered by Verizon.
Verizon selected for 10-year Navy contract.
The Department of the Navy selected Verizon Public Sector to provide wireless devices and services. The total value of the multiple award contract is up to $2.67 billion over 10 years.
Verizon unveils AI tools to improve experience.
New human-assisted GenAI technology offers more transparency, saves time and simplifies tasks for employees helping customers.
Verizon joins RE100.
Verizon joins RE100, a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity.
Verizon launches Second Number.
Second Number is a new plan that allows customers to get a second unlimited talk and text lines on their same phone.
VIL reaches 7 million students nationwide.
Verizon Innovative Learning, the company’s award-winning education initiative focused on supporting digital equity and inclusion for students nationwide, reached seven million students with digital skills training.
Verizon issues its sixth $1 billion green bond.
The company has issued six green bonds for a total of $6 billion since 2019.
Verizon launches API portal for developers.
The Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) portal enables the developer community to access network services and capabilities.
Verizon Launches myHome.
Verizon launches myHome to give customers more choice, flexibility and value – with savings on entertainment.
Verizon refreshes the brand.
Verizon refreshed its brand, bringing forward the energy and vibrancy of how people live, work and play, powered by Verizon.
Verizon selected for 10-year Navy contract.
The Department of the Navy selected Verizon Public Sector to provide wireless devices and services. The total value of the multiple award contract is up to $2.67 billion over 10 years.
Verizon unveils AI tools to improve experience.
New human-assisted GenAI technology offers more transparency, saves time and simplifies tasks for employees helping customers.
Verizon joins RE100.
Verizon joins RE100, a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity.
Verizon launches Second Number.
Second Number is a new plan that allows customers to get a second unlimited talk and text lines on their same phone.
VIL reaches 7 million students nationwide.
Verizon Innovative Learning, the company’s award-winning education initiative focused on supporting digital equity and inclusion for students nationwide, reached seven million students with digital skills training.
Verizon issues its sixth $1 billion green bond.
The company has issued six green bonds for a total of $6 billion since 2019.
Verizon launches API portal for developers.
The Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) portal enables the developer community to access network services and capabilities.
Verizon Launches myHome.
Verizon launches myHome to give customers more choice, flexibility and value – with savings on entertainment.
Verizon refreshes the brand.
Verizon refreshed its brand, bringing forward the energy and vibrancy of how people live, work and play, powered by Verizon.
Verizon selected for 10-year Navy contract.
The Department of the Navy selected Verizon Public Sector to provide wireless devices and services. The total value of the multiple award contract is up to $2.67 billion over 10 years.
Verizon unveils AI tools to improve experience.
New human-assisted GenAI technology offers more transparency, saves time and simplifies tasks for employees helping customers.
Verizon joins RE100.
Verizon joins RE100, a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity.
Verizon launches Second Number.
Second Number is a new plan that allows customers to get a second unlimited talk and text lines on their same phone.
VIL reaches 7 million students nationwide.
Verizon Innovative Learning, the company’s award-winning education initiative focused on supporting digital equity and inclusion for students nationwide, reached seven million students with digital skills training.
Verizon issues its sixth $1 billion green bond.
The company has issued six green bonds for a total of $6 billion since 2019.
Verizon launches API portal for developers.
The Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) portal enables the developer community to access network services and capabilities.
Verizon Launches myHome.
Verizon launches myHome to give customers more choice, flexibility and value – with savings on entertainment.
Verizon refreshes the brand.
Verizon refreshed its brand, bringing forward the energy and vibrancy of how people live, work and play, powered by Verizon.
Verizon selected for 10-year Navy contract.
The Department of the Navy selected Verizon Public Sector to provide wireless devices and services. The total value of the multiple award contract is up to $2.67 billion over 10 years.
Verizon unveils AI tools to improve experience.
New human-assisted GenAI technology offers more transparency, saves time and simplifies tasks for employees helping customers.
Verizon joins RE100.
Verizon joins RE100, a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity.
Verizon launches Second Number.
Second Number is a new plan that allows customers to get a second unlimited talk and text lines on their same phone.
VIL reaches 7 million students nationwide.
Verizon Innovative Learning, the company’s award-winning education initiative focused on supporting digital equity and inclusion for students nationwide, reached seven million students with digital skills training.
Verizon issues its sixth $1 billion green bond.
The company has issued six green bonds for a total of $6 billion since 2019.
Verizon launches API portal for developers.
The Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) portal enables the developer community to access network services and capabilities.
Verizon Launches myHome.
Verizon launches myHome to give customers more choice, flexibility and value – with savings on entertainment.
Verizon refreshes the brand.
Verizon refreshed its brand, bringing forward the energy and vibrancy of how people live, work and play, powered by Verizon.
Verizon selected for 10-year Navy contract.
The Department of the Navy selected Verizon Public Sector to provide wireless devices and services. The total value of the multiple award contract is up to $2.67 billion over 10 years.
Verizon unveils AI tools to improve experience.
New human-assisted GenAI technology offers more transparency, saves time and simplifies tasks for employees helping customers.
Verizon joins RE100.
Verizon joins RE100, a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity.
Verizon launches Second Number.
Second Number is a new plan that allows customers to get a second unlimited talk and text lines on their same phone.
VIL reaches 7 million students nationwide.
Verizon Innovative Learning, the company’s award-winning education initiative focused on supporting digital equity and inclusion for students nationwide, reached seven million students with digital skills training.
Verizon issues its sixth $1 billion green bond.
The company has issued six green bonds for a total of $6 billion since 2019.
Verizon launches API portal for developers.
The Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) portal enables the developer community to access network services and capabilities.
Verizon Launches myHome.
Verizon launches myHome to give customers more choice, flexibility and value – with savings on entertainment.
Verizon refreshes the brand.
Verizon refreshed its brand, bringing forward the energy and vibrancy of how people live, work and play, powered by Verizon.
Verizon selected for 10-year Navy contract.
The Department of the Navy selected Verizon Public Sector to provide wireless devices and services. The total value of the multiple award contract is up to $2.67 billion over 10 years.
Verizon unveils AI tools to improve experience.
New human-assisted GenAI technology offers more transparency, saves time and simplifies tasks for employees helping customers.
Verizon joins RE100.
Verizon joins RE100, a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity.
Verizon launches Second Number.
Second Number is a new plan that allows customers to get a second unlimited talk and text lines on their same phone.
VIL reaches 7 million students nationwide.
Verizon Innovative Learning, the company’s award-winning education initiative focused on supporting digital equity and inclusion for students nationwide, reached seven million students with digital skills training.
Verizon issues its sixth $1 billion green bond.
The company has issued six green bonds for a total of $6 billion since 2019.
Verizon launches API portal for developers.
The Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) portal enables the developer community to access network services and capabilities.
Verizon Launches myHome.
Verizon launches myHome to give customers more choice, flexibility and value – with savings on entertainment.
Verizon refreshes the brand.
Verizon refreshed its brand, bringing forward the energy and vibrancy of how people live, work and play, powered by Verizon.
Verizon selected for 10-year Navy contract.
The Department of the Navy selected Verizon Public Sector to provide wireless devices and services. The total value of the multiple award contract is up to $2.67 billion over 10 years.
Verizon unveils AI tools to improve experience.
New human-assisted GenAI technology offers more transparency, saves time and simplifies tasks for employees helping customers.
Verizon joins RE100.
Verizon joins RE100, a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity.
Verizon launches Second Number.
Second Number is a new plan that allows customers to get a second unlimited talk and text lines on their same phone.
VIL reaches 7 million students nationwide.
Verizon Innovative Learning, the company’s award-winning education initiative focused on supporting digital equity and inclusion for students nationwide, reached seven million students with digital skills training.
Verizon issues its sixth $1 billion green bond.
The company has issued six green bonds for a total of $6 billion since 2019.
Verizon launches API portal for developers.
The Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) portal enables the developer community to access network services and capabilities.
Verizon Launches myHome.
Verizon launches myHome to give customers more choice, flexibility and value – with savings on entertainment.
Verizon refreshes the brand.
Verizon refreshed its brand, bringing forward the energy and vibrancy of how people live, work and play, powered by Verizon.
Verizon selected for 10-year Navy contract.
The Department of the Navy selected Verizon Public Sector to provide wireless devices and services. The total value of the multiple award contract is up to $2.67 billion over 10 years.
Verizon unveils AI tools to improve experience.
New human-assisted GenAI technology offers more transparency, saves time and simplifies tasks for employees helping customers.
Verizon joins RE100.
Verizon joins RE100, a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity.
Verizon launches Second Number.
Second Number is a new plan that allows customers to get a second unlimited talk and text lines on their same phone.
VIL reaches 7 million students nationwide.
Verizon Innovative Learning, the company’s award-winning education initiative focused on supporting digital equity and inclusion for students nationwide, reached seven million students with digital skills training.
Verizon issues its sixth $1 billion green bond.
The company has issued six green bonds for a total of $6 billion since 2019.
Verizon launches API portal for developers.
The Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) portal enables the developer community to access network services and capabilities.
Verizon Launches myHome.
Verizon launches myHome to give customers more choice, flexibility and value – with savings on entertainment.
Verizon refreshes the brand.
Verizon refreshed its brand, bringing forward the energy and vibrancy of how people live, work and play, powered by Verizon.
Verizon selected for 10-year Navy contract.
The Department of the Navy selected Verizon Public Sector to provide wireless devices and services. The total value of the multiple award contract is up to $2.67 billion over 10 years.
Verizon unveils AI tools to improve experience.
New human-assisted GenAI technology offers more transparency, saves time and simplifies tasks for employees helping customers.
Verizon joins RE100.
Verizon joins RE100, a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity.
Verizon launches Second Number.
Second Number is a new plan that allows customers to get a second unlimited talk and text lines on their same phone.
VIL reaches 7 million students nationwide.
Verizon Innovative Learning, the company’s award-winning education initiative focused on supporting digital equity and inclusion for students nationwide, reached seven million students with digital skills training.
Verizon issues its sixth $1 billion green bond.
The company has issued six green bonds for a total of $6 billion since 2019.
Verizon launches API portal for developers.
The Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) portal enables the developer community to access network services and capabilities.
Verizon Launches myHome.
Verizon launches myHome to give customers more choice, flexibility and value – with savings on entertainment.
Verizon refreshes the brand.
Verizon refreshed its brand, bringing forward the energy and vibrancy of how people live, work and play, powered by Verizon.
Verizon selected for 10-year Navy contract.
The Department of the Navy selected Verizon Public Sector to provide wireless devices and services. The total value of the multiple award contract is up to $2.67 billion over 10 years.
Verizon unveils AI tools to improve experience.
New human-assisted GenAI technology offers more transparency, saves time and simplifies tasks for employees helping customers.
Verizon joins RE100.
Verizon joins RE100, a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity.
Verizon launches Second Number.
Second Number is a new plan that allows customers to get a second unlimited talk and text lines on their same phone.
VIL reaches 7 million students nationwide.
Verizon Innovative Learning, the company’s award-winning education initiative focused on supporting digital equity and inclusion for students nationwide, reached seven million students with digital skills training.
Verizon issues its sixth $1 billion green bond.
The company has issued six green bonds for a total of $6 billion since 2019.
Verizon launches API portal for developers.
The Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) portal enables the developer community to access network services and capabilities.
Verizon Launches myHome.
Verizon launches myHome to give customers more choice, flexibility and value – with savings on entertainment.
Verizon refreshes the brand.
Verizon refreshed its brand, bringing forward the energy and vibrancy of how people live, work and play, powered by Verizon.
Verizon selected for 10-year Navy contract.
The Department of the Navy selected Verizon Public Sector to provide wireless devices and services. The total value of the multiple award contract is up to $2.67 billion over 10 years.
Verizon unveils AI tools to improve experience.
New human-assisted GenAI technology offers more transparency, saves time and simplifies tasks for employees helping customers.
Verizon joins RE100.
Verizon joins RE100, a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity.
Verizon launches Second Number.
Second Number is a new plan that allows customers to get a second unlimited talk and text lines on their same phone.
VIL reaches 7 million students nationwide.
Verizon Innovative Learning, the company’s award-winning education initiative focused on supporting digital equity and inclusion for students nationwide, reached seven million students with digital skills training.
Verizon issues its sixth $1 billion green bond.
The company has issued six green bonds for a total of $6 billion since 2019.
Verizon launches API portal for developers.
The Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) portal enables the developer community to access network services and capabilities.
Verizon Launches myHome.
Verizon launches myHome to give customers more choice, flexibility and value – with savings on entertainment.
Verizon refreshes the brand.
Verizon refreshed its brand, bringing forward the energy and vibrancy of how people live, work and play, powered by Verizon.
Verizon selected for 10-year Navy contract.
The Department of the Navy selected Verizon Public Sector to provide wireless devices and services. The total value of the multiple award contract is up to $2.67 billion over 10 years.
Verizon unveils AI tools to improve experience.
New human-assisted GenAI technology offers more transparency, saves time and simplifies tasks for employees helping customers.
Verizon joins RE100.
Verizon joins RE100, a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity.
Verizon launches Second Number.
Second Number is a new plan that allows customers to get a second unlimited talk and text lines on their same phone.
VIL reaches 7 million students nationwide.
Verizon Innovative Learning, the company’s award-winning education initiative focused on supporting digital equity and inclusion for students nationwide, reached seven million students with digital skills training.
Verizon issues its sixth $1 billion green bond.
The company has issued six green bonds for a total of $6 billion since 2019.
Verizon launches API portal for developers.
The Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) portal enables the developer community to access network services and capabilities.
Verizon Launches myHome.
Verizon launches myHome to give customers more choice, flexibility and value – with savings on entertainment.
Verizon refreshes the brand.
Verizon refreshed its brand, bringing forward the energy and vibrancy of how people live, work and play, powered by Verizon.
Verizon selected for 10-year Navy contract.
The Department of the Navy selected Verizon Public Sector to provide wireless devices and services. The total value of the multiple award contract is up to $2.67 billion over 10 years.
Verizon unveils AI tools to improve experience.
New human-assisted GenAI technology offers more transparency, saves time and simplifies tasks for employees helping customers.
Verizon joins RE100.
Verizon joins RE100, a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity.
Verizon launches Second Number.
Second Number is a new plan that allows customers to get a second unlimited talk and text lines on their same phone.
VIL reaches 7 million students nationwide.
Verizon Innovative Learning, the company’s award-winning education initiative focused on supporting digital equity and inclusion for students nationwide, reached seven million students with digital skills training.
Verizon issues its sixth $1 billion green bond.
The company has issued six green bonds for a total of $6 billion since 2019.
Verizon launches API portal for developers.
The Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) portal enables the developer community to access network services and capabilities.