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%

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has started its first electronics recycling rally.

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Begins Electronics Recycling Drive

Reports say that Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has begun its first electronics recycling rally.

The rally enables employees and members of the surrounding community to recycle household electronics items, ranging from laptops to toasters to monitors.

The venture is a part of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)’s broad commitment to help protect and preserve the environment.

James Gowen, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)’s chief sustainability officer, said that, “E-Waste can be tricky, so Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) is making it easy and convenient for our employees and people in many of the communities Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) serves to dispose of electronics in an environmentally friendly manner. By opening up our recycling rallies to the public, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) was able to offset the equivalent of 562 tons of CO2 last year alone. It’s a valuable service, but it also helps raise awareness of environmental practices that can be easy to adopt but impactful”.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) shares are currently standing at 37.66.

Price History
Last Price: 37.66
52 Week Low / High: 32.28 / 40.48
50 Day Moving Average: 38.2
6 Month Price Change %: 4.9%
12 Month Price Change %: 5.6%

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has announced plans to expand their enterprise network platform deeper into Africa and Middle East.

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Wants Network Expansion

New York City based telecommunications Company, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), has revealed its plan to expand their enterprise network platform deeper into African and Middle East regions.

Martin Burvill, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)’s vice president of enterprise sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa, said, “This expansion further demonstrates our commitment to this emerging region and meeting the evolving requirements of our multinational business and government customers.”

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) shares were at 37.34 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 2.4% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold
Mean recommendation: 2.35
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 2.38
Zack’s Rank: 4 out of 35 in the industry

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has teamed up with the New York Blood Center for blood drive.

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) In Blood Drive

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has announced a partnership with the New York Blood Center, Berkeley College, to hold a blood drive on Jan. 24 at the company’s Downtown Newark Headquarters.

Sam Delgado, vice president of external affairs for Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) New Jersey and Newark chair of the New Jersey Volunteer Leadership Campaign for New York Blood Center, said, that, “Donating blood is giving the gift of life to another person. Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) welcomes anyone who may be interested in participating in the blood drive because maintaining an adequate blood supply is crucial for the well-being of our communities”.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) shares are currently standing at 39.00.

Price History
Last Price: 39.00
52 Week Low / High: 32.28 / 40.48
50 Day Moving Average: 38.08
6 Month Price Change %: 4.5%
12 Month Price Change %: 13.5%

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has reportedly expanded its 4G LTE network in the Metro Atlanta region.

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Updating 4G LTE Network

New York City based telecommunications company and broadband internet service provider, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has reportedly completed its expansion of the fastest 4G network in the nation, 4G LTE Network, in Metro Atlanta region including McDonough and surrounding vicinity.

Jonathan LeCompte, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)’ Georgia/Alabama region president, said, “Expanding our 4G LTE network in Atlanta will enable more residents, small businesses and local government to take advantage of the speed and connectivity offered by 4G LTE technology. We will continue pushing the boundaries with our 4G LTE network in 2012 to bring our customers the performance and reliability for which our network is known.”

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) shares are currently standing at 39.01.

Price History
Last Price: 39.01
52 Week Low / High: 32.28 / 40.48
50 Day Moving Average: 38.05
6 Month Price Change %: 5.6%
12 Month Price Change %: 10.0%

Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)’ Verizon TV will provide the Tennis Channel after four months blackout.

Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) Welcomes Tennis Back

Verizon TV, a wholly owned subsidiary of New York City based telecommunications company and broadband internet service provider, Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), has reportedly regained access to the Tennis Channel as a four month dispute between the channel and Verizon TV ends.

Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) announced that Texas, Florida, California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and upstate New York customers will get the channel switched-on today and customers from other parts will get access to the channel tomorrow.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) shares are currently standing at 39.02.

Price History
Last Price: 39.02
52 Week Low / High: 32.28 / 40.48
50 Day Moving Average: 38.01
6 Month Price Change %: 5.7%
12 Month Price Change %: 8.7%