The wait is over — the biggest Verizon 5G upgrade campaign ever

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Verizon is enhancing customer access to its 5G network by allowing trade-ins of any phone condition for new 5G devices on select unlimited plans. The initiative aims to attract both new and existing consumers and small businesses, offering coverage for switching costs. Customers can enjoy premium entertainment options, including Apple Music and Disney+, with their plans. Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband is now available in over 75 cities, providing ultra-fast speeds for various applications. The summer promotion runs from June 4 to July 30, focusing on small business solutions.

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• 5G Ultra Wideband available in over 75 cities, enhancing customer experience.
• Trade-in program enables customers to obtain new 5G devices at no cost.
• Plans for small businesses starting at $30 per month, improving accessibility.
• Includes premium entertainment options like Apple Music and Disney+ with select plans.

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We’re inviting everyone to join us on the 5G network you deserve

Join us on the 5G network you deserve.

• We launched the first 5G network, and now we want to be the first to put the power of Verizon 5G in the hands of every customer.
  

Verizon is offering a 5G phone with one of our best unlimited plans.

• For every customer — existing and new, consumers and small businesses.
• Not a customer? We’ll help cover your costs to switch.
• If you ever wanted to experience 5G built right, now’s your chance.
  

Broken screen, sticky buttons...

• Simply trade in your device — old or new, broken, cracked screen, damaged and all.
• And get a 5G phone on us with one of our best unlimited plans.

Experience entertainment like never before on Verizon 5G.

• With seven premium options to choose from, consumers can get the best in entertainment.
• That means the best in content and music and now, gaming too.
• Binge, watch and game live like never before.
  

We’ve got small businesses covered.

• 5G gives you the flexibility and freedom to scale your small business from anywhere.
• Switch your small business to the power of Verizon and get mobile calling, video and security bundles to help grow.
• With business unlimited plans as low as $30 a month and new 5G phones for all business lines¹.
• Plus, join “Summer Fridays for Small Business” at our retail stores for a complimentary customized tech tune-up and even more special offers, June 4 through July 30.

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Your summer is about to get an upgrade — The Biggest Upgrade Ever.

Beginning today, every Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) customer can trade in an old phone — cracked, broken, sticky buttons and all — and get a 5G phone on us with select unlimited plans, on the 5G network you deserve. Not a Verizon customer? Not a problem. We’ll help cover your costs to switch². Consumers and businesses, customers existing and new — we’ve got everyone covered.

Our best phones. Full of entertainment. On the 5G network you deserve.

At Verizon, not only do we give you our best trade-in offer for your phone and put one of our best 5G phones in your hands — on us — we also offer consumers the best in entertainment, with premium content and music and now, gaming too. Existing and new customers can now get six months of Apple Arcade or Google Play Pass on us with any Unlimited plan or 12 months on us with Play More or Get More Unlimited plans (then, $4.99/mo. after)^{3, 4}.

Those are just the latest additions to our amazing entertainment lineup:

• Get six months of Apple Music on any Unlimited plan or get it included with Get More Unlimited⁵.
• Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ are included on Play More and Get More Unlimited plans⁶.
• Get six months of discovery+ on any Unlimited plan or 12 months on us with Play More and Get More Unlimited plans — that’s a whole lot of content for all your streaming needs (then, $6.99/mo. after)⁷.
  

To choose the perfect Mix & Match plan for you and your family and all the awesome perks you get on Verizon Unlimited, visit verizon.com/plans/unlimited today.

Upgrade your phone. Upgrade your network.

We launched the first 5G network and now we want to be the first to give everyone the experience of Verizon 5G. 5G Ultra Wideband is now available in parts of more than 75 cities, 13 airports and 60+ stadiums and arenas, and 5G Nationwide is available to more than 230 million people in over 2,700 cities. With 5G Ultra Wideband, customers can experience ultra-fast wireless speeds, giving them the potential to download and stream movies and TV shows in seconds, videoconference and collaborate on the go in near real time, and take advantage of new immersive experiences never before available wirelessly.

Small businesses, we’ve got you covered.

Since the start of the pandemic, more than two-thirds of small businesses (67%) have tried to leverage technology, whether launching an eCommerce site, or upgrading point-of-sale (POS) technology to keep their businesses on track⁸. Switch your small business to the power of Verizon and upgrade your network and experience, including 5G Business Unlimited plans as low as $30 per month, a new 5G phone for all lines associated with a small business account, and help covering your switching costs⁹. Operate and grow your business easily with One Talk and BlueJeans meetings, our mobile-first business calling and collaboration solutions, along with cost-effective, strong cybersecurity tools with Verizon’s Business Internet Secure. To kick off the summer with a complimentary tech assessment and even more special offers, join us every Friday for “Summer Fridays for Small Businesses” at retail stores June 4 through July 30.

Verizon Business is committed to helping small business customers get the technology and tools they need to thrive and jumpstart their mobile communication and connectivity. In addition to its 5G mobility solutions, Verizon Business offers 5G Business Internet, providing broadband connectivity in parts of 24 cities, and 5G Edge, Verizon's mobile edge compute platform, in parts of 10 cities.

We’re here and ready for you

To take advantage of the offer you can choose to drop in to see us, book an appointment on our Store Locator page, use the My Verizon app, or visit us at http://vz.to/bgupgd/ for consumers and http://vz.to/smbupgd for small business owners.

¹Per line w/5 lines. Taxes & fees apply. Includes discounts for select smartphone agmts & auto-pay w/paper-free billing.

²5G Ultra Wideband available only in parts of select cities. 5G Nationwide available in 2700+ cities. Eligible on iPhone 12 mini 64GB and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G 128GB. Up to $699.99 (iPhone) or up to $799.99 (Android) device payment purchase w/new or upgrade smartphone line on select Unlimited plans req’d. $300 Virtual Prepaid Mastercard (sent w/in 8 wks) w/port-in. Less up to $700 (iPhone) or up to $800 (Android) trade-in/promo credit applied over 24 mos.; promo credit ends if eligibility req’s are no longer met; 0% APR. Trade-in conditions apply. For Business Switch offer, number transfer req'd; $300 credit applied after 2-3 bills. Terms apply.

³12 months or 6 months Apple Arcade on us requires line activation on select Unlimited plans (must enroll w/Verizon by 8.19.21). Must be 18 yrs or older. After respective 12-month or 6-month promo period ends, subscription will auto-renew at $4.99+tax/mo. unless you cancel. Cancel anytime. One offer per eligible Verizon account. Add’l terms apply.

⁴12 months or 6 months Google Play Pass on us requires line activation on select Unlimited plans (must enroll w/Verizon by 8.19.21). Must be 18 yrs or older. After respective 12-month or 6-month promo period ends, subscription will auto-renew at $4.99+tax/mo unless you cancel (For NM residents, Google Play Pass promo ends automatically after 12 mos. or 6 mos.). Cancel anytime. One offer per eligible Verizon account. Add’l terms apply.

⁵With Start, Play More or Do More Unlimited plans. $9.99/mo+tax applies after 6 mo. trial unless you cancel at vzw.com/applemusic (For NM residents, Apple Music ends automatically after 6 mos.). Cancel anytime. Apple Music requires a subscription. Must enroll by 8.19.21.

⁶The Disney Bundle includes Disney+, Hulu (ad-supported plan) and ESPN+. Must enroll w/Verizon by 8.19.21. Access content from each service separately, and select ESPN+ content via Hulu. One offer per eligible Verizon account. ©2021 Disney and its related affiliates.

⁷12 mos of discovery+ (ad-free) from time of enrollment (enroll with Verizon by 8.19.21); then auto-renews at $6.99+ tax/mo. after promo period ends unless you cancel w/Verizon (for NM residents, discovery+ [ad-free] ends automatically after 12 mos). Cancel anytime. One offer/eligible Verizon account. Add'l terms apply. ©2021 Discovery or its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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⁹5G Ultra Wideband available only in parts of select cities. 5G Nationwide available in 2700+ cities. Eligible on iPhone 12 mini 64GB and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G 128GB. Up to $699.99 (iPhone) or up to $799.99 (Android) device payment purchase w/new or upgrade smartphone line on select Unlimited plans req’d. $300 Virtual Prepaid Mastercard (sent w/in 8 wks) w/port-in. Less up to $700 (iPhone) or up to $800 (Android) trade-in/promo credit applied over 24 mos.; promo credit ends if eligibility req’s are no longer met; 0% APR. Trade-in conditions apply. For Business Switch offer, number transfer req'd; $300 credit applied after 2-3 bills. Terms apply.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000, and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $128.3 billion in 2020. The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.

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Media contacts:
Kate Jay
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@kateharrisjay

Claudia Russo
claudia.russo@verizon.com

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FAQ

What new offers is Verizon launching for its 5G network in 2021?

Verizon is offering a trade-in program allowing customers to switch to new 5G devices for free with select unlimited plans.

How is Verizon supporting small businesses with its 5G plans?

Verizon provides small business unlimited plans starting at $30 per month, along with aid for covering switching costs.

What entertainment options are included with Verizon's 5G plans?

Customers can access premium content including Apple Music, Disney+, and gaming services with select Verizon unlimited plans.

Which cities have access to Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband service?

5G Ultra Wideband is available in parts of over 75 cities, providing enhanced wireless speeds.

When does Verizon's summer promotion for small businesses run?

The summer promotion, 'Summer Fridays for Small Business,' is available from June 4 to July 30.