In response to the wildfires in Spokane County, Washington, Verizon is waiving all domestic call, text, and data charges for its consumer and small business customers until August 31, 2026. This relief effort aims to help affected residents stay connected with their loved ones during the crisis. Verizon has also deployed community resources, including charging stations, free Wi-Fi at local stores, and a mobile disaster resilience van. The company’s network remains strong despite the wildfires, with mobile assets ready to support recovery efforts if needed.
In 2026, Verizon outperformed its telecom rivals with a 29% stock gain, driven by strong subscriber growth, cost improvements, and fiber expansion after acquiring Frontier Communications. AT&T showed modest gains with steady fiber growth and increase...
Verizon and Realty Income both offer dividend yields around 5%, but Verizon is favored for retirement investments due to stronger earnings growth, better cash flow, and a healthier balance sheet. Realty Income boasts a longer dividend increase streak...
The article compares two popular U.S. retirement income ETFs: Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI). SCHD focuses on growing qualified dividends from strong American companies, offering a lower yield (~3...
Verizon has paid its quarterly dividend of $0.7075, marking 20 consecutive years of dividend increases and yielding about 5.6%, nearly double the S&P 500 average. The company’s adjusted earnings and free cash flow comfortably cover the dividend payou...
