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Globe and Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Verizon Gains Momentum in the Wireless Vertical: Will it Persist?
Verizon Communications, Inc. VZ is witnessing significant 5G adoption and fixed wireless broadband momentum. In the first quarter of 2025, the company recorded 2.4 million wireless retail postpaid gross ads and 3.6 million wireless postpaid upgrades. Verizon's 5G network is built upon three fundamental drivers to deliver the full potential of next-generation wireless technology. These include massive spectrum holdings, particularly in the millimeter-wave bands for faster data transfer, end-to-end deep fiber resources and the ability to deploy a large number of small cells. The company is steadily accelerating the availability of 5G Ultra-Wideband network across the country. It holds a total of 2,035 MHz of spectrum with the acquisition of C-band spectrum. The C-band spectrum offers greater coverage for 5G networks and greater speeds than on low-band spectrum and paves the way to provide differentiated service of 5G Ultra-Wideband service to millions of customers. The company has formed several strategic partnerships to boost its 5G capability. It has collaborated with Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies to demonstrate a remarkable 480 Mbps uplink speed using sub-6 GHz spectrum. Faster uplink speed is critical for a wide range of use cases such as AI-driven applications, smart surveillance and industrial automation, augmented reality and more. The company also achieved an impressive download speed of 5.5 Gbps utilizing carrier aggregation and 5G virtualization. Verizon collaborated with Samsung Electronics and MediaTek during this venture. Such an initiative is expected to boost Verizon's competitive edge in the highly saturated U.S. wireless industry. How Are Competitors Faring? Verizon faces competition from T-Mobile, US, Inc. TMUS and AT&T, Inc. T in the wireless industry. T-Mobile boasts a strong position in the 5G market. The company's 5G network covers 98% or 330 million people in the country. T-Mobile continues to deploy 5G with the mid-band 2.5 GHz spectrum from Sprint. The 2.5 GHz provides fast delivery, superfast speeds and extensive coverage with signals that go through walls and trees, unlike 5G networks, which are controlled by the mmWave spectrum. AT&T is also aggressively expanding its 5G network, currently covering 295 million people nationwide. Its 5G service entails the utilization of millimeter wave spectrum for deployment in dense pockets, while in suburban and rural areas, the company intends to deploy 5G on mid and low-band spectrum holdings. AT&T 5G+ utilizes high-band spectrum to provide super-fast speed and is more responsive to the most demanding apps and services, making it ideal for high-traffic areas and large-scale venues and airports. The 5G+ is expected to drive customer addition in the long run. VZ's Price Performance, Valuation and Estimates Verizon has gained 8.8% over the past year compared with the Wireless National industry's growth of 28.3%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Going by the price/earnings ratio, the company's shares currently trade at 9.05 forward earnings, down from 13.34 for the industry but above the stock's mean of 8.95. It carries a Value Score of A. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Earnings estimates for 2025 have declined 0.21% to $4.69 over the past 60 days, while the same for 2026 has remained unchanged at $4.86. Verizon currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days Just released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops." Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.5% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report AT&T Inc. (T): Free Stock Analysis Report Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): Free Stock Analysis Report T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS): Free Stock Analysis Report
Phone Arena
14-05-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
Verizon might ditch 5G infrastructure buildout for something new soon
Nothing is static and Verizon is preparing to shift its 5G strategy years of deploying midband C-band spectrum across its network, the company is moving from infrastructure buildout to enhancing and expanding 5G capabilities. According to Lynn Cox, Verizon 's Senior Vice President and Chief Network Officer, the core work of modifying existing cell towers will be largely complete within the next 18 months. Once that's done, Verizon plans to focus on unlocking new features and services powered by 5G. The C-band spectrum is considered midband, sitting between low- and high-band frequencies. It offers a balance of speed and coverage, making it well suited for reliable 5G service in cities and suburbs. Verizon spent more than $50 billion to acquire these airwaves in a 2021 auction and has since been working with equipment providers like Ericsson and Samsung to roll out the technology. Image credit – PhoneArena The results have been substantial, with noticeable improvements in 5G performance. One major use of this spectrum is fixed wireless access, or FWA, which provides high-speed home internet over the 5G network instead of through traditional fiber or cable the network build nears completion, Verizon 's next step is to make the 5G network smarter and more capable. Cox explained that the company will integrate technologies like artificial intelligence, RedCap, MIMO, and private networking to improve customer experience and short for Reduced Capability, is a version of 5G designed for devices like sensors and wearables that don't need full-speed connectivity. It uses less power and supports simpler devices, which is ideal for many industrial and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. MIMO, or Multiple Input Multiple Output, is a technology that uses several antennas to boost data speeds and improve reliability for mobile users. AI is another priority for Verizon – as it is for literally every other company out there these days. The company recently launched a service called AI Connect, which supports edge computing by providing power, space, and cooling for demanding AI workloads. Cox said achieving high capacity and low latency is essential for real-time AI applications, and Verizon is investing accordingly. Verizon will also continue developing FWA, particularly for apartment buildings, by using millimeter wave spectrum to deliver faster and more consistent performance. In addition, the company is expanding new offerings like network slicing, which allows parts of the 5G network to be customized for different needs, and private wireless networks for enterprise use. Verizon is preparing to enter a new phase focused on advanced services and broader 5G applications and I hope that translates to an even better service in 2026.
