Verizon Wireless is a leading telecommunications company operating in the United States. It was founded in 2000 as a joint venture between American telecommunications firm Bell Atlantic, which would soon become Verizon Communications, and British multinational telecommunications company Vodafone. Verizon Wireless provides wireless services to millions of customers in the United States.
In 2014, Verizon Communications bought out Vodafone's 45% stake, making Verizon Wireless a wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon Communications. This change in ownership structure allowed for more streamlined decision-making and operations within the company. Verizon Wireless continues to be a significant player in the US telecommunications market, maintaining a large network and customer base. In 2020, Verizon Wireless announced its intent to acquire TracFone, a prepaid mobile phone company, further expanding its operations and customer base. The deal was finalised in 2021.