Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has reportedly teamed up with 200 New Jersey youths to volunteer at an Earth Day Event.

Verizon Communications Boosts Earth Day Event

The Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic wing of New York City based multinational telecommunications company and broadband internet service provider, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), has reportedly joined hands with 200 New Jersey youths to volunteer on projects and activities as a part of Earth Day Event which is to be conducted at Rutgers University on April 22.

Jim Gowen, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)’ vice president and chief sustainability officer, said, “Sustainability is a key priority at Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), and this event is a unique way to engage our employees and the community to support sustainability initiatives and celebrate Earth Day. This also will help these youths learn important lessons about the value of good environmental citizenship.”

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) shares were at 37.66 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -3.3% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold
Mean recommendation: 2.39
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 2.35
Zack’s Rank: Error in the industry

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has decided to grant $100,000 to domestic violence survivors.

Verizon Communications Makes Domestic Violence Grant

New York City based multinational telecommunications company and broadband Internet provider, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), has reportedly decided to grant $100,000 to Vera House, WISE, and SSIC to conduct entrepreneurship training programs for domestic violence victims.

Randi Bregman, director of Vera House, said, “Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has created this opportunity that connects domestic violence programs and self-employment development programs. Many DV survivors have all the skills and ambition needed to become entrepreneurs and take advantage of that level of freedom and security.”

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) stocks were at 37.55 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -3.9% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold
Mean recommendation: 2.39
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 2.35
Zack’s Rank: 6 out of 34 in the industry

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has decided to help the U.S Army with cloud computing.

Verizon Communications Working On Army Cloud

New York City based global broadband and telecommunications company and a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), has reportedly joined hands with General Dynamics to assist the U.S. Army in their move to cloud computing.

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)’ senior vice president for public sector markets, Susan Zeleniak, said, “There is an amazing transformation under way in the federal government and the U.S. military as agencies become increasingly virtual to operate more efficiently and effectively on behalf of our nation. By moving to the cloud, the Army will have more flexibility in how IT resources are consumed while providing better economics, greater agility and broader access to information for civilian and military personnel.”

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) shares are currently standing at 37.38.

Price History
Last Price: 37.38
52 Week Low / High: 32.28 / 40.48
50 Day Moving Average: 38.47
6 Month Price Change %: 0.8%
12 Month Price Change %: -2.8%

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has signed a licensing agreement with Veveo Inc.

Verizon Communications Signs Veveo Deal

The wireless service provider Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has struck an agreement with the startup Veveo Inc. to license some of its technologies.

As part of the agreement, the company will use Veveo’s technologies to support its FiOS TV to provide new personalized search capabilities on devices such as computers, tablets, phones or televisions. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)’s vice president of product management Eric J. Bruno said, “Veveo and Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) share a commitment to delivering a more interactive and personalized video experience – any video, anywhere, anytime, anyplace and on any device the consumer chooses”.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) company shares are currently standing at 39.67.

Price History
Last Price: 39.67
52 Week Low / High: 32.28 / 40.48
50 Day Moving Average: 38.41
6 Month Price Change %: 7.8%
12 Month Price Change %: 12.0%

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has underlined the importance of its Mobile Satellite Solutions in time for storm season.

Verizon Communications Provides Satellite Tech For Storm Season

The wireless communication solutions provider Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has announced that it will provide Mobile Satellite Solutions to help disaster recovery during the storm season.

The solution’s Mobile Private IP services could help businesses to return to business by giving backup services and reliable communications.

Stuart Burson, Verizon Satellite Solutions Group manager, said, “When Mother Nature unexpectedly disrupts communications, Verizon’s Mobile Satellite Services can get businesses back in business by providing private IP customers with access to their networks from virtually any place in the U.S. within satellite coverage. Time and time again, Verizon has proven it is responsive, reliable, and offers the flexibility and coordination that satellite projects require”.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) shares were at 39.54 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 3.2% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold
Mean recommendation: 2.29
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 2.35
Zack’s Rank: 8 out of 35 in the industry

Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) has launched the “A Day in the Life of a History Maker” program in High Schools.

Verizon Communications Pushing History Drive

Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), the New York City based telecommunications company and largest 4G LTE network provider in the United States, has reportedly launched the “A Day in the Life of a History Maker” program with UNCF, Teacher Planet and Get Schooled to motivate high school students across New England by introducing prominent African American history makers to students.

Christine Berberich, New England Region President for Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) Verizon Wireless, said, “Education and diversity are incredibly important to Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)’ Verizon Wireless. We worked hard to make this multifaceted program relevant to today’s students, and we hope it inspires them to become great history makers themselves.”

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) company shares are currently standing at 38.05.

Price History
Last Price: 38.05
52 Week Low / High: 32.28 / 40.48
50 Day Moving Average: 38.51
6 Month Price Change %: 6.2%
12 Month Price Change %: 3.8%

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has joined hands with BT to expand their telepresence range.

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Makes BT Deal

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Enterprise Solutions has announced that it has partnered with BT to extend the range of their telepresence immersive-video to enable virtual face-to-face collaboration in more locations around the world.

Under the new agreement, customers of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and BT are now able to communicate with each other via Cisco TelePresence.

Mike Palmer, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Enterprise Solutions Product Strategy vice-president, said that, “The new agreement makes video communications more widely available to meet the needs of the evolving nature of work. As businesses adopt collaboration and mobility technologies to expand beyond the four walls of a traditional office, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) is seeing more of our customers turning to advanced collaboration tools like telepresence to help boost their overall productivity and performance”.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) company shares are currently standing at 37.92.

Price History
Last Price: 37.92
52 Week Low / High: 32.28 / 40.48
50 Day Moving Average: 38.45
6 Month Price Change %: 12.7%
12 Month Price Change %: 4.4%

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)’ new deal with Comcast Corp has received protest from some politicians.

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Comcast Deal Protested

New York City based telecommunications company and largest cellular service provider in the United states, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), is reportedly facing resistance to its marketing alliance with Comcast Corp due to political resistance.

As per the deal, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) is et to promote Comcast Corp’s phone, television and internet services through their network and vice versa.

Politicians who oppose this alliance have stated that the agreement may lead to a reduction in competition in the market and eventually an increase in prices.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) stocks are currently standing at 37.80.

Price History
Last Price: 37.80
52 Week Low / High: 32.28 / 40.48
50 Day Moving Average: 38.25
6 Month Price Change %: 5.1%
12 Month Price Change %: 4.2%