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The new “Verizon” brand was launched on April 3, 2000, and the wireless joint venture began operations as Verizon Wireless on April 4. GTE’s wireless operations became part of Verizon Wireless — creating the nation’s largest wireless company — when the Bell Atlantic - GTE merger closed nearly three months later.
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Learn about the history of Verizon since we were founded in 2000 and explore a timeline of our company milestones over the years of growth and innovation.
In 2019, Verizon Wireless services were split between two new divisions: Verizon Consumer and Verizon Business. [48] [49] In 2020 Verizon launched a prepaid mobile phone service named Yahoo!
Two months before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave final approval on the formation of Verizon Communications, Bell Atlantic formed Verizon Wireless in a joint venture with the British telecommunications company Vodafone in April 2000.
Dec 22, 2023 · Verizon's ambitions to expand beyond traditional telephone service into new technology spheres took decisive form in 2005, when the company acquired storied communications carrier MCI for $8.5 billion.
Jul 21, 2023 · In September 2013, Verizon purchased the 45% stake in Verizon Wireless, previously owned by Vodafone, for $130 billion. Verizon began expanding its LTE network utilizing these extra airwaves in October 2013.
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May 18, 2018 · Verizon Communications was formed in June 2000 with the merger of Bell Atlantic and GTE. Verizon Wireless evolved from the merger of Vodafone Airtouch, Bell Atlantic, and GTE.
