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Verizon makes the grade (again) and helps students learn and save with the best tech deals

Verizon makes the grade (again) and helps students learn and save with the best tech deals

Students can save big for on iPhone 11 Pro, GizmoWatch 2 and select Android phones

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whether your kids are heading back to the classroom or learning from the dining room table, they’re going to need the best devices on Verizon. To help, Verizon is giving families new, economical ways to kick off the new school year with great offers on the network that  for the 25th consecutive time1. For those keeping score, this makes Verizon the most awarded brand for network quality in the history of the J.D. Power Wireless Network Quality Study.

The network more people rely on also gives you more, especially now. Verizon will help you save on the best smartphones, kid’s smartwatches and Unlimited plans with back to school deals including:

  • Get iPhone 11 Pro on us: For Apple fans, Verizon is offering a great deal on the most advanced iPhone yet. Starting July 23, buy one and get a 64GB iPhone 11 Pro on us with a new line of service on a Premium Unlimited plan (Do More, Play More, Get More, Above and Beyond). Order your new phones online and save an additional $3502.
  • Save on the most popular Android phones: From July 23 through August 2 buy one of our best Android phones and get one on us. Both phones must be from the same brand and with a new line of service on a Premium Unlimited plan (Do More, Play More, Get More, Above and Beyond). Phones include , , and , , and 3.
  • Save on GizmoWatch 2: If you have younger children, give them a kid-friendly smartwatch designed with your child's safety in mind. Verizon is making it easier than ever to get a new . Starting July 23, buy one GizmoWatch 2 for $99.99 and get another for half off4.
  • Smarten up your dorm room (or home room): Also, switch to Verizon and add a new Unlimited line and get an Echo dot and Amazon Smart Plug on us5.

Mix & Match the perfect Unlimited plan for your family

With , you can customize your services based on your needs and interests, and get access to a ton of awesome content, including a one-year free Disney+ subscription on us (then $6.99/mo after)6 and Apple Music included with select Unlimited plans7 and more. And, you can easily switch unlimited plans using the My Verizon app as your kid’s interests and data habits change.

Verizon helps teachers and students succeed and save

Verizon is also giving teachers and college students more smart ways to save this year. With , enrolled undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate college students can get up to $25 off per month on two phone lines with Unlimited. And teachers get , from $30 per line with four lines on Start Unlimited. Verizon employees can also offer a .

As part of our , we are creating an education platform geared towards grades K-12 that will address the new hybrid learning models emerging from COVID-19. The platform will support district leaders, teachers, parents and students; enhance teacher resources with a focus on remote learning and expert tech guidance for districts; provide parents with digital literacy training; and offer engaging content for under-resourced youth.

Visit verizonwireless.com today to learn more about our new offers and deals.

1According to the latest J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Study - Volume 2

2Up to $1349.99 device payment purchase per phone w/ (1) new smartphone line on select Unlimited req’d. 1st phone: Less $350 promo credit applied over 24 mos.; 2nd phone: Less $1000 promo credit applied over 24 mos.; promo credit ends if eligibility req's are no longer met; 0% APR.

35G Ultra Wideband available only in parts of select cities. Up to $1599.99 device payment purchase per phone w/1 new smartphone line on select Unlimited req’d. 2nd phone must be of equal or lesser value: Less up to $1000 promo credit applied over 24 mos.; promo credit ends if eligibility req's are no longer met; 0% APR.

4Up to $179.99 device payment purchase per watch w/ one new watch line of service req’d. 2nd watch must be of equal or lesser value: Less $50 promo credit applied over 24 mos.; promo credit ends if eligibility requirements are no longer met; 0% APR.

5Device payment purchase w/new line of service on Unlimited and port-in req’d. Echo Dot (3rd gen.) and Smart Plug devices provided by Verizon and redeemed on amazon.com. Must be redeemed no later than 10.2.2020.  Amazon, Echo, Alexa, and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc.

6Disney+ on us from time of enrollment (must enroll w/Verizon by 8.19.20); then auto-renews at $6.99+ tax/mo. after

promo period ends unless you cancel w/Verizon (For NM residents, Disney+ ends automatically after 12 mos). Add’l

terms apply.  One offer per eligible Verizon account. 

7Requires line activation on Play More or Get More Unlimited plans. Apple Music requires a subscription.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as one of the world’s leading providers of communications, information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $130.9 billion in 2018.  The company offers voice, data and video 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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