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Founded in 2000, Verizon Wireless is one of the largest mobile carriers in the US, providing service to more than 150 million customers. Verizon provides 4G LTE coverage to 98% of the US population. As of 2020, Verizon is the second-largest carrier in the US.



Verizon’s current lineup of phones is unsurprisingly dominated by devices from Samsung and Apple. 

Samsung’s three Galaxy S20 models are the company’s top offers with the new Galaxy S20 FE being the centerpiece at the moment. Meanwhile, Apple’s iPhone 12 family is dominating Verizon's website right now, complemented by the budget-friendly iPhone SE. Of course, Verizon also offers older models from both Samsung and Apple, as well as some Galaxy A-series Samsung phones, which help cover lower price segments.

If you’re not a fan of either brand, a great alternative if you’re looking for a great all-around Android phone is the Google's Pixel 5. The Pixel 4a 5G is also quite lucrative with its lower price tag and fairly similar hardware. A brand new addition to Verizon's lineup is the Nokia 8 V 5G, the latest affordable flagship with a Snapdragon 765G. 

Overall, Verizon offers enough diversity in devices to satisfy pretty much any customer at any budget.

Latest Verizon News

Verizon customers can now get Netflix, Paramount+, and Showtime at a big combined discount
by Adrian Diaconescu,  0
Verizon customers can now get Netflix, Paramount+, and Showtime at a big combined discount
-$60
TikTok creator gets two free Apple Watches from Verizon and a surprise $600 bill
by Alan Friedman,  18
TikTok creator gets two free Apple Watches from Verizon and a surprise $600 bill
Verizon is planning layoffs as its customer service team moves overseas to save money
by Alan Friedman,  9
Verizon is planning layoffs as its customer service team moves overseas to save money
Verizon issues warning about "smishing," texts that are sent to your phone to rip you off
by Alan Friedman,  2
Verizon issues warning about "smishing," texts that are sent to your phone to rip you off
Verizon to launch new customizable plans this week
by Cosmin Vasile,  0
Verizon to launch new customizable plans this week
Verizon's rumored new Unlimited plans would ask subscribers to pay for perks they now get for free
by Alan Friedman,  8
Verizon's rumored new Unlimited plans would ask subscribers to pay for perks they now get for free
Verizon adds a very cheap 5G smartphone to its lineup
by Cosmin Vasile,  0
Verizon adds a very cheap 5G smartphone to its lineup
Verizon announces 5G network upgrades in 20 US cities
by Cosmin Vasile,  3
Verizon announces 5G network upgrades in 20 US cities
Nokia to bring two affordable 5G smartphones to the US
by Cosmin Vasile,  3
Nokia to bring two affordable 5G smartphones to the US
T-Mobile vs Verizon vs AT&T: Extensive new 5G testing shows (once again) who's the nationwide boss
by Adrian Diaconescu,  9
T-Mobile vs Verizon vs AT&T: Extensive new 5G testing shows (once again) who's the nationwide boss
Compared to AT&T, Verizon's postpaid phone business had a very poor first quarter
by Alan Friedman,  0
Compared to AT&T, Verizon's postpaid phone business had a very poor first quarter
Ookla's first quarter U.S. wireless report shows complete domination by T-Mobile
by Alan Friedman,  4
Ookla's first quarter U.S. wireless report shows complete domination by T-Mobile
Verizon offers up to $300 to new Home Internet customers
by Cosmin Vasile,  2
Verizon offers up to $300 to new Home Internet customers
Analyst says wireless customers are embracing T-Mobile and have a "lower perception of Verizon"
by Alan Friedman,  4
Analyst says wireless customers are embracing T-Mobile and have a "lower perception of Verizon"
Verizon announces price increases for older Unlimited plans
by Cosmin Vasile,  2
Verizon announces price increases for older Unlimited plans
Verizon offers up to $800 toward a new 5G phone (trade-in required)
by Cosmin Vasile,  3
Verizon offers up to $800 toward a new 5G phone (trade-in required)

Like the other two carriers, Verizon’s main efforts right now are focused on expanding its 5G network. The carrier is constantly adding new cities and improving the coverage in those that already had some. To make use of the fastest speeds 5G can offer, Verizon is also releasing exclusive versions of smartphones that support its mmWave network, such as the OnePlus 8 UW and the Galaxy S20 5G UW.

On the social front, Verizon is running various programs meant to help businesses and other organizations deal with the coronavirus pandemic. In the meantime, of course, it’s not forgetting its individual customers and constantly has great offers and promotions for them. Speaking of...


Verizon’s discounts and special offers on smartphones can pop up at any time, holiday or not. Getting a couple of hundred dollars off a popular phone is a common occurrence and sometimes even brand-new phones come with a buy one, get one free deal. Of course, the conditions for those are usually that you need to activate a new line with Verizon and you’ll receive the amount in credit over the length of the contract. Even then, on some occasions, you might save $1,000 or more. So, if you want to bring a relative or family member over to Verizon and your contract is close to expiring, check for upcoming releases of phones you’re interested in and you might strike big!
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