The network America relies on celebrates Hispanic Heritage today and every day

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Hispanic Heritage month is officially observed starting today, September 15th, through October 15th, but Verizon recognizes and celebrates the contributions of the community every day, all year long. There are 62 million people of Hispanic descent living in the United States, including Verizon’s Hispanic employees, customers and the communities we serve and we make it a priority to provide the best value, offers and experiences to them all year round.

Verizon makes it easier for customers relocating to the U.S. from another country to get access to device financing

to provide customers new to the country access to the best device financing on the network America relies on.

With this partnership, newcomers from eligible countries including: Mexico, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Spain, Canada, India, Kenya, Australia, Nigeria, Philippines, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, have the ability to use the credit history they’ve already built in their home country to finance a device for 0% interest with credit approval – opening up opportunities beyond bringing your own device or prepaid phone plans. For more information visit or your nearest Verizon store.

Bringing families closer together: Call to 17 countries in Latin America including Cuba - at no additional cost

Verizon knows how important it is to keep in touch with loved ones who may be outside of the U.S. With Global Choice, the international calling plan that provides a select number of long distance calling minutes, new and existing qualified customers can access up to five hours per month to call their friends and loved ones in one of 17 countries in Latin America at no additional charge, with discounted rates for additional hours. Verizon is the only carrier to include a block of monthly international calling minutes to Cuba at no additional cost. And, as always, talk and text to Mexico and Canada is included on select 5G Unlimited plans. To sign up or to learn more about Global Choice visit:

Get a chance to meet Colombian soccer legend Carlos “El Pibe” Valderrama at a Verizon store near you

Verizon is teaming up with Fútbol de Primera and renowned Argentine sportscaster Andres Cantor to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with soccer fans in Los Angeles and San Jose. Customers will get the chance to meet Colombian soccer legend Carlos “El Pibe” Valderrama and sports anchor Andres Cantor at two stores in California.

• Join us on September 23 from 3-5pm PT in Los Angeles at the Verizon store, located at 8300 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, CA.
• And on September 26 from 3-5pm PT at the Verizon store located at 1150 S King Rd, Suite 10, San Jose, CA.

With Entérate, get the latest news on all things Hispanic from Verizon

Stay up to speed on all things Hispanic from Verizon with Entérate con Verizon, Verizon’s content platform celebrating diversity and the Latino community. It communicates everything happening around and inside Verizon from a Hispanic perspective, informing employees and customers about relevant Verizon corporate initiatives, promotions and partnerships. to catch our celebratory 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month episode.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $133.6 billion in 2021. 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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