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Verizon review: From pricing plans, to benefits, to special deals, and more

In today’s digital age of communication, people simply can't live without their mobile phones and the internet. 20 years ago, however, this wasn’t the case. In fact (and I’m definitely showing my age here), early-day Nokias that were only available on a pay-as-you-go plan, which included paying per text message you sent, were considered a fad.

Little did we know that some two decades later it would be unthinkable to leave the house without your phone, and even more absurd to consider it normal to have the world wide web at your beckoning call.

After reading what we have to say on one of the more popular providers, Verizon, you can decide whether they are for you. From who they are to what deals they offer and, significantly, the services they provide to make your day-to-day navigation of life a whole lot easier, here's a complete overview of the provider and its services.

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    TV plans

    The plans range from $69 to $129 monthly, and offer hundreds of channels, add-on streaming services like Paramount+, as well as the equipment to use it.

    The packages available are outlined below.

    Package

    What's included

    Number of channels

    Streaming services

    Gift card included

    Price

    Fios TV: LocalSet-top box

    60

    None

    None

    $69

    Your Fios TVSet-top box, unlimited device streaming for two months

    125+ tailored

    None

    $50 Verizon

    $85

    Your Fios TV SpotlightSet-top box, unlimited device streaming for two months

    125+

    Paramount+ and SHOWTIME added

    $50 Verizon

    $85

    Fios TV Test DriveSet-top box, unlimited device streaming for two months, watch for 60 days then get recommended a best plan

    425+

    None

    None

    $85

    More Fios TVSet-top box, unlimited device streaming for two months, set-top, basic DVR service

    325+

    None

    None

    $109

    The Most Fios TV

    Set-top box, unlimited device streaming, multi-room DVR

    425+

    MGM, Paramount+, SHOWTIME, STARZ

    $200 Verizon

    $129

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    Who is Verizon?

    Based in New York City, Verizon is an American telecommunications company known formally as Verizon Communications Inc., it is the second largest telecommunications company (by revenue) in the world, and therefore the biggest in the United States.

    Founded in the mid-1980s as Bell Atlantic, as a result of the Bell System splitting off into seven different companies, as of 30 September 2024, Verizon has just over 114 million customers.

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    Corporate responsibility

    The company has set up The Verizon Foundation, granting money to various organizations to help people in need and to serve those who require educational support. For example, the company provided mobile phones to victims of domestic abuse via HopeLine that was set up.

    When it comes to education, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program to give children access and opportunity to STEM programs.

    In terms of environmental awareness, Verizon has issued a total of five green bonds (between 2019 and 2023) amounting to $5 billion, in order to be seen to be doing their part when it comes to contributing to positive efforts to protect the planet.

    The company aims to be carbon neutral by 2035, with its Citizen Verizon plan outlined back in 2020, it made public its social and environmental goals.

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    What does Verizon offer customers?

    Verizon has a few different services on offer, in the shape of mobile phone, internet and television. Customers are sorted when it comes to mobile phone contracts that suit specific lifestyles, the option to pick up a brand-new phone as well, and give users options when it comes to find a suitable broadband.

    Verizon also give subscribers Fios TV, which is what they brand as a complete entertainment experience, allowing users to stream via their fiber-optic network.

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    The plans

    Verizon has three different services on offer: mobile phones, television (with Fios TV+) and home internet. Within each option lie a range of packages, with plenty of add-ons and extras at your request.

  • Mobile phones plans

    Verizon offers customers four options here, each with a different perk and Hotspot allowance.

    Package

    Perks

    Hotspot data (GB)

    Cost

    UltimateApple One

    60

    $55

    Ultimate Plus

    Disney+

    100

    $55

    Unlimited Plus

    Netflix and MAX

    30

    $45

    Unlimited Welcome

    Walmart Membership

    0

    $30

  • Internet plans

    Plans start from $34.99, depending on what you want for speed and what you wish to add on to your package in terms of streaming services and so forth.

    Package

    Speed (up to)

    Price guarantee

    Cost per month

    300 Mbps

    300 Mbps

    For 2 years

    34.99

    500 Mbps

    500 Mbps

    For 3 years

    59.99

    1 Gig

    940 Mbps

    For 4 years

    64.99

    2 Gig

    2.3 Gb

    For 4 years

    84.99

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    Added benefits of Verizon

    Ultra-fast 5G speeds

    Multiple additional streaming services available to add to your package

    Special deals and discounts when you add more services, such as a streaming platform

    Personalised and tailored-to deals based on your specific preferences

    High levels of reported customer satisfaction, especially when it comes to mobile phone services

    Superior network quality compared to competitors, as Verizon consistently reinvest in its network

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    Is it worth becoming a Verizon customer?

    Because of the number of packages and combinations on offer, there’s likely something here for everybody, whether you just want a mobile, internet or television channels - or, in fact, all three.

    The prices tend to soar pretty high when you opt for some of the all-in packages which boast lightning-fast internet speeds, but with costs ranging from incredibly affordable to steep, this - along with the company’s reputation and popularity amongst users - should be enough to make you consider signing up.