Verizon is your home for the best entertainment; now with Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass on us

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Verizon has enhanced its mobile gaming offerings by providing six months of either Apple Arcade or Google Play Pass for new and existing customers with unlimited plans, effective May 25. This initiative aims to boost their entertainment value, including popular streaming services and extensive mobile gaming options.

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• Launch of six months free Apple Arcade or Google Play Pass with unlimited plans.
• Access to over 180 games via Apple Arcade and 800+ games through Google Play Pass enhances customer engagement.
• Improved mobile gaming experience with Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband, offering faster downloads and lower lag times.

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• None.

Stream, binge and now game in glorious 5G

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon already offers the best value in entertainment, and it just got even better with an amazing new deal guaranteed to bolster your mobile gaming library with hundreds of new titles. Starting May 25, new and existing customers get six months of Apple Arcade or Google Play Pass, ($4.99/mo. value) on us with any unlimited plan or 12 months on us with “Play More” or “Get More” plans^1,2.

Verizon Mix & Match Unlimited gives you more of what you love — on us — with access to the most popular streaming video services, Apple Music, and now, the best mobile gaming titles available today.

Apple Arcade or Google Play Pass: The choice is yours

Apple Arcade is Apple’s premium game subscription service that offers unlimited access to the best collection of mobile games including exclusive Arcade Originals, which are new, original games that can be played across Apple devices like “NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition,” “The Oregon Trail,” and “Fantasian” from renowned creator of Final Fantasy. The service offers breakthrough, unique benefits players love: an incredible variety of games, support for Apple’s high user privacy standards, no ads, no in-app purchases, and one all-inclusive subscription offer with access for up to six family members. Enjoy unlimited, uninterrupted access to award winners and timeless classics like “Sneaky Sasquatch,” “Star Trek: Legends,” “Sonic Racing,” “Simon’s Cat: Story Time,” “SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit,” “Cut the Rope Remastered,” “Good Sudoku by Zach Gage,” “Solitaire by MobilityWare,” “Mini Metro,” “Fruit Ninja Classic,” and so many more, with new games and updates added every week. With Apple Arcade, you’ll get access to more than 180 incredibly fun games to play on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV 4K. Many of the games can be enjoyed with your favorite controllers including Xbox Wireless Controllers with Bluetooth, PlayStation DualShock 4, and MFi game controllers.

Google Play Pass is your ticket to 800+ awesome games and apps, completely free of ads and in-app purchases. With your subscription, you’ll get unlimited access to an expansive catalog including titles that you know and love like “Football Manager 2021 Mobile,” the “Monument Valley” series, “Stardew Valley,” “This War of Mine” and “Sonic the Hedgehog Classic.” You’ll also get access to award-winning indies like “Dead Cells,” “LIMBO,” “Forgotton Anne,” “Lumino City,” “The Gardens Between” and the “Reigns” series. And with new titles added and updated every month, like the recently added “Evoland 2,” “Crying Suns,” “Night of the Full Moon,” and many more, there’s always something new to discover. Play Pass also includes access for six total family members and a collection of 100+ “Teacher approved” kid-friendly games. With titles like “Sesame Street Alphabet Kitchen,” “Peppa Pig: Golden Boots,” “Sago Mini School,” the “Toca Boca” series and the “Learny Land” series, all without ads or in-app purchases, the whole family can get in on the fun."

The ultimate gaming experience on Verizon

Whether you're a casual gamer, a hardcore gamer or everything in between, you need a powerful network to ensure you have the best chance to beat the competition. Luckily, Verizon has your back, so all you have to worry about is how much free time you have to play.

If you’re gaming on the go, Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband levels up your entertainment experience with super-fast game downloads, so you have your favorite games with you wherever you are. Love massive multiplayer online games? 5G Ultra Wideband’s lower lag times ensure your character does what they are supposed to do the moment you click the button. The only thing that matters is the speed of your fingers.

Verizon is also your one-stop-shop for mobile gaming accessories, including mobile controllers that give you the precision you need to save the princess, conquer your enemies or easily turn falling blocks in the right direction. For a more traditional gaming experience, the Rotor Riot Wired Game Controller (iOS, Android) lets you mount your phone on top of a full-sized controller. Meanwhile, the Razer Kishi Gaming Controller (iOS, Android) snaps around your phone, putting you right in the middle of the action. Both controllers are available at Verizon today.

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

For more information about Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass on Verizon visit verizon.com/applearcade and verizon.com/googleplaypass starting May 25.

¹12 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.

²12 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.

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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FAQ

What new gaming offers did Verizon announce on May 24, 2021?

Verizon announced that new and existing customers can get six months of either Apple Arcade or Google Play Pass for free starting May 25, 2021.

How many games can customers access with Apple Arcade through Verizon?

Customers can access over 180 games with Apple Arcade when subscribed through Verizon.

What benefits do customers get with Google Play Pass from Verizon?

With Google Play Pass, customers have access to over 800 games and apps without ads or in-app purchases.

When do the new Verizon gaming offers start?

The new gaming offers from Verizon start on May 25, 2021.

How does Verizon's 5G network enhance mobile gaming?

Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband provides faster game downloads and lower lag times, improving the overall mobile gaming experience.