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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 sweetens its unlimited prepaid deals with a (limited) Disney+ freebie
by Adrian Diaconescu,  0
Verizon sweetens its unlimited prepaid deals with a (limited) Disney+ freebie
AT&T and Verizon eke out just one 5G network quality award each against T-Mobile
by Daniel Petrov,  0
AT&T and Verizon eke out just one 5G network quality award each against T-Mobile
Verizon advertises 5G Home Internet by selling Xbox Series X/S consoles
by Cosmin Vasile,  0
Verizon advertises 5G Home Internet by selling Xbox Series X/S consoles
T-Mobile vs Verizon vs AT&T: first-ever '5G Enhanced' speed tests yield surprising results
by Adrian Diaconescu,  12
T-Mobile vs Verizon vs AT&T: first-ever '5G Enhanced' speed tests yield surprising results
Verizon falls well short of Wall Street's prediction of net new phone subscribers during Q2
by Alan Friedman,  1
Verizon falls well short of Wall Street's prediction of net new phone subscribers during Q2
Verizon almost doubles spectrum for 5G UW network coverage
by Cosmin Vasile,  1
Verizon almost doubles spectrum for 5G UW network coverage
Verizon has the best network among US carriers according to 34,174 wireless customer interviews
by Daniel Petrov,  2
Verizon has the best network among US carriers according to 34,174 wireless customer interviews
T-Mobile vs Verizon vs AT&T: so many new 5G and overall network experience tests, one big winner
by Adrian Diaconescu,  19
T-Mobile vs Verizon vs AT&T: so many new 5G and overall network experience tests, one big winner
Verizon's affordable new Welcome Unlimited plan comes with all the 5G 'basics'
by Adrian Diaconescu,  0
Verizon's affordable new Welcome Unlimited plan comes with all the 5G 'basics'
Verizon has a nice albeit familiar surprise in store for 3G holdouts
by Adrian Diaconescu,  0
Verizon has a nice albeit familiar surprise in store for 3G holdouts
Verizon Prepaid adds a very cheap TCL smartphone, Walmart sells it too
by Cosmin Vasile,  0
Verizon Prepaid adds a very cheap TCL smartphone, Walmart sells it too
New Disney-themed tablet now available exclusively at Verizon
by Cosmin Vasile,  0
New Disney-themed tablet now available exclusively at Verizon
Verizon and AT&T customers are suing T-Mobile for raising their prices (yes, really)
by Adrian Diaconescu,  16
Verizon and AT&T customers are suing T-Mobile for raising their prices (yes, really)
T-Mobile vs Verizon vs AT&T: America's fastest network is also the best in new 5G and 4G LTE tests
by Adrian Diaconescu,  12
T-Mobile vs Verizon vs AT&T: America's fastest network is also the best in new 5G and 4G LTE tests
Verizon and AT&T near 5G deployment deadline near airports and planes are not ready, FAA warns
by Daniel Petrov,  0
Verizon and AT&T near 5G deployment deadline near airports and planes are not ready, FAA warns
Verizon heavily cuts prices on 5G Home Internet plans for current customers
by Cosmin Vasile,  0
Verizon heavily cuts prices on 5G Home Internet plans for current customers

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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