{"id":5100,"date":"2023-07-10T18:00:17","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T01:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/?p=5100"},"modified":"2023-07-10T18:00:23","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T01:00:23","slug":"who-owns-verizon-wireless","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/who-owns-verizon-wireless\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Owns Verizon Wireless (Owners &amp; Key Players)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/who-owns-verizon-wireless\/#Who_Owns_Verizon_Wireless\" title=\"Who Owns Verizon Wireless?\">Who Owns Verizon Wireless?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/who-owns-verizon-wireless\/#Stages_of_Verizon_Ownership\" title=\"Stages of Verizon Ownership\">Stages of Verizon Ownership<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/who-owns-verizon-wireless\/#Ownership_and_Leadership\" title=\"Ownership and Leadership\">Ownership and Leadership<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/who-owns-verizon-wireless\/#Leadership_Structure_of_Verizon_Wireless\" title=\"Leadership Structure of Verizon Wireless\">Leadership Structure of Verizon Wireless<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/who-owns-verizon-wireless\/#Verizon_Communications_Inc\" title=\"Verizon Communications Inc.\">Verizon Communications Inc.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/who-owns-verizon-wireless\/#Leadership_Structure\" title=\"Leadership Structure\">Leadership Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/who-owns-verizon-wireless\/#Key_Executives\" title=\"Key Executives\">Key Executives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/who-owns-verizon-wireless\/#Verizon_Wireless_Investors\" title=\"Verizon Wireless Investors\">Verizon Wireless Investors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/who-owns-verizon-wireless\/#Vanguard_Group\" title=\"Vanguard Group\">Vanguard Group<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/who-owns-verizon-wireless\/#BlackRock_Fund_Advisors\" title=\"BlackRock Fund Advisors\">BlackRock Fund Advisors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/who-owns-verizon-wireless\/#SSgA_Funds_Management_Inc\" title=\"SSgA Funds Management, Inc.\">SSgA Funds Management, Inc.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/who-owns-verizon-wireless\/#Other_Verizon_Wireless_Investors\" title=\"Other Verizon Wireless Investors\">Other Verizon Wireless Investors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/who-owns-verizon-wireless\/#History_and_Formation\" title=\"History and Formation\">History and Formation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/who-owns-verizon-wireless\/#Bell_Atlantic_and_GTE_Merger\" title=\"Bell Atlantic and GTE Merger\">Bell Atlantic and GTE Merger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/who-owns-verizon-wireless\/#Vodafone_Joint_Venture\" title=\"Vodafone Joint Venture\">Vodafone Joint Venture<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/who-owns-verizon-wireless\/#References\" title=\"  References\">  References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Many of you might wonder who owns that gigantic wireless provider,&nbsp;Verizon Wireless. Well, let me tell you, it&#8217;s an excellent story of partnerships and mergers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Verizon Wireless, a leading telecommunications provider, is owned by Verizon Communications. Born from a merger between Bell Atlantic and GTE Corp. in 2000 and a joint venture with Vodafone, the company became wholly owned by Verizon Communications in 2014 when it bought Vodafone&#8217;s 45% stake. CEO Hans Vestberg helms Verizon, and major investors include Vanguard Group and BlackRock Fund Advisors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we have a clear picture of who owns Verizon Wireless let&#8217;s continue exploring the story behind Verizon and its impressive impact on the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Owns_Verizon_Wireless\"><\/span><strong>Who Owns Verizon Wireless?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/a-hand-holding-a-phone-with-a-verizon-my-plan-written-on-it-1024x559.jpg\" alt=\"a hand holding a phone with a verizon my plan written on it\" class=\"wp-image-5494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/a-hand-holding-a-phone-with-a-verizon-my-plan-written-on-it-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/a-hand-holding-a-phone-with-a-verizon-my-plan-written-on-it-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/a-hand-holding-a-phone-with-a-verizon-my-plan-written-on-it-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/a-hand-holding-a-phone-with-a-verizon-my-plan-written-on-it.jpg 1047w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video | <a href=\"#verizon\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#verizon\">Verizon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stages_of_Verizon_Ownership\"><\/span><strong>Stages of Verizon Ownership<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Stage<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Entity<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Year<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Initial Ownership<\/td><td>Bell Atlantic, GTE Corp., and Vodafone<\/td><td>2000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Partial Ownership<\/td><td>Verizon Communications &amp; Vodafone<\/td><td>2000-2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full Ownership<\/td><td>Verizon Communications<\/td><td>2014-Present<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verizon Wireless&nbsp;is an American telecommunications company that offers various services, including voice, messaging, and data, to millions of customers across the United States. Recently I did some research to find out who exactly owns Verizon Wireless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company is <strong>owned by<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Verizon Communications<\/strong>, a major player in the telecommunications industry with a market cap of over $250 billion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wireless subsidiary was created in April 2000 when&nbsp;<strong>Bell Atlantic <\/strong>and<strong> GTE Corp. formed a joint venture with Vodafone<\/strong>. Verizon Wireless was born on June 30, 2000, through the&nbsp;merger of<strong> Bell Atlantic Corp<\/strong>. and <strong>GTE Corp<\/strong>. Since then, the company has expanded its services and network coverage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Years later, in 2014, <strong>Verizon Communications became the&nbsp;sole owner of Verizon Wireless&nbsp;<\/strong>by buying Vodafone&#8217;s 45-percent stake in the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s talk about the person leading this massive wireless company.\u00a0<strong>Hans Vestberg<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>is the current CEO of Verizon Communications<\/strong>. Under his leadership, the company operates a national 4G LTE network covering roughly\u00a099 percent of the U.S. population. Pretty impressive, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ownership_and_Leadership\"><\/span><strong>Ownership and Leadership<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3d-icon-of-two-businessmen-shakes-hand-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"3d icon of two businessmen shakes hand\" class=\"wp-image-5495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3d-icon-of-two-businessmen-shakes-hand-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3d-icon-of-two-businessmen-shakes-hand-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3d-icon-of-two-businessmen-shakes-hand-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3d-icon-of-two-businessmen-shakes-hand-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3d-icon-of-two-businessmen-shakes-hand-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3d-icon-of-two-businessmen-shakes-hand-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3d-icon-of-two-businessmen-shakes-hand.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leadership_Structure_of_Verizon_Wireless\"><\/span><strong>Leadership Structure of Verizon Wireless<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Position<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Name<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>CEO<\/td><td>Hans Vestberg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CFO<\/td><td>Sowmyanarayan Sampath<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CTO<\/td><td>Kyle Malady<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verizon_Communications_Inc\"><\/span><strong>Verizon Communications Inc.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me tell you about the main company behind Verizon Wireless, <strong>Verizon Communications Inc<\/strong>., which specializes in wireless and wireline telecommunications services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company has a significant presence in the United States, boasting&nbsp;nearly 1,500&nbsp;retail locations.&nbsp;With&nbsp;2022 revenues&nbsp;of&nbsp;$136.8 billion<strong>,<\/strong>&nbsp;they are known worldwide and serve around&nbsp;150 countries. Impressive, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leadership_Structure\"><\/span><strong>Leadership Structure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s dive into the leadership structure. As mentioned, At the helm, we have&nbsp;<strong>Hans Vestberg<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>who holds the titles of both&nbsp;<em>Chairman and CEO<\/em><\/strong>. Right, that&#8217;s a dual role! Under Vestberg&#8217;s leadership, Verizon has continued growing and maintaining its massive telecommunications industry presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Executives\"><\/span><strong>Key Executives<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>But a great leader like Vestberg can&#8217;t do it all alone. He has some exceptional people surrounding him, forming a solid executive team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright, time to meet some of the<strong> other key executives <\/strong>who play crucial roles in keeping Verizon Wireless a well-oiled machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sowmyanarayan Sampath<\/strong>, an important name to remember, serves as their&nbsp;<em>CFO<\/em>. He manages all those billions of dollars in revenue and ensures the company stays financially sound.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Another biggie is&nbsp;<strong>Kyle Malady<\/strong>, who holds the position of&nbsp;<em>CTO<\/em>&nbsp;at Verizon Wireless. He&#8217;s responsible for all the innovative technologies and infrastructure that keep Verizon at the forefront of the industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, there you have it! The powerhouse is Verizon Wireless, under Verizon Communications Inc.&#8217;s umbrella and led by industry veterans like Hans Vestberg, Sowmyanarayan Sampath, and Kyle Malady. They sure have a strong team at the helm, and I must admit, I&#8217;m excited to see what they do next!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verizon_Wireless_Investors\"><\/span><strong>Verizon Wireless Investors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/information-desk-of-a-gadget-store.jpg\" alt=\"information desk of a gadget store\" class=\"wp-image-5496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/information-desk-of-a-gadget-store.jpg 646w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/information-desk-of-a-gadget-store-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vanguard_Group\"><\/span><strong>Vanguard Group<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I can tell you that <strong>one of the major investors in Verizon Wireless is none other than the<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Vanguard Group<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the largest investment management companies in the world, they hold a significant stake in Verizon, securing their position as a dominant player in telecoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verizon Wireless has always been a hot attraction for investment giants like Vanguard since they consistently offer a solid dividend yield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BlackRock_Fund_Advisors\"><\/span><strong>BlackRock Fund Advisors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another key investor in Verizon Wireless is&nbsp;BlackRock Fund Advisors. As a heavyweight in the financial world, <strong>BlackRock&#8217;s investment in Verizon Wireless further supports the company&#8217;s growth and strength<\/strong> in the telecommunications industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being backed by a giant like BlackRock only proves that Verizon Wireless is a top contender for your investment portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSgA_Funds_Management_Inc\"><\/span><strong>SSgA Funds Management, Inc.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SSgA Funds Management, Inc., also known as <strong>State Street Global Advisors, is another reputable institution with a stake in Verizon Wireless<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its long-lasting reputation, market position, and performance, its investments showcase a strong belief in Verizon Wireless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Verizon_Wireless_Investors\"><\/span><strong>Other Verizon Wireless Investors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the big names I just mentioned, here are a few more noteworthy investors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geode Capital Management, LLC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invesco Ltd.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capital Research Global Investors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These\u00a0investors and the aforementioned giants comprise a substantial part of Verizon Wireless ownership. Their support and investments in the company speak volumes about the confidence leading financial institutions have in Verizon Wireless&#8217; future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_and_Formation\"><\/span><strong>History and Formation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bell_Atlantic_and_GTE_Merger\"><\/span><strong>Bell Atlantic and GTE Merger<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I remember when the&nbsp;Bell Atlantic and GTE merger&nbsp;occurred, as if it were just yesterday. As we discussed, on June 30, 2000, these two giants came together to form the company we now know as Verizon Communications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trust me, it was one of the largest mergers in U.S. business history and started a new chapter for the telecommunications industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me share more about these companies before the merger:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bell Atlantic<\/strong>: one of the seven Baby Bells created after the breakup of AT&amp;T in 1984.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GTE<\/strong>: a major telecommunications company with roots dating back to 1918.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They evolved and grew through decades of mergers before finally uniting under the Verizon banner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vodafone_Joint_Venture\"><\/span><strong>Vodafone Joint Venture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And another exciting part of the story is the&nbsp;Vodafone joint venture. Back in 2000, Bell Atlantic announced a partnership with Vodafone Airtouch, a British-based company\u2014this joint venture, valued at $70 billion, aimed to create a new wireless phone service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And guess what? <strong>It played a significant role in shaping the future of Verizon and its mobile network capabilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, there we have it! The birth of Verizon Wireless, a company that was formed by the combined forces and wisdom of Bell Atlantic, GTE, and Vodafone. These powerful players reshaped the telecommunications landscape, and their legacy continues to make our lives more connected daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><br><br><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Books:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Verizon Untethered: An Insider&#8217;s Story of Innovation and Disruption&#8221; by Ivan Seidenberg and Scott McMurray<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Global Data &#8211; Verizon Communications Inc. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globaldata.com\/company-profile\/verizon-communications-inc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.globaldata.com\/company-profile\/verizon-communications-inc\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verizon&#8217;s official website. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Video Reference<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"verizon\"><em>Verizon<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Get myPlan for $25 | Verizon\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sCx4M-0QFao?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many of you might wonder who owns that gigantic wireless provider,&nbsp;Verizon Wireless. Well, let me tell you, it&#8217;s an excellent story of partnerships and mergers. Verizon Wireless,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5958,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,76],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5100"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5100"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5100\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5959,"href":"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5100\/revisions\/5959"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5958"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5100"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5100"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}