Verizon Cuts 282 Jobs; Electronic Arts Eliminates 400 Positions
Two Communication Services firms reported workforce reductions Oct. 25–26, 2026: Verizon disclosed 282 cuts in New Jersey and EA 400 global job losses.
Verizon Communications Inc. and Electronic Arts Inc. report job cuts
Verizon Communications Inc. disclosed the elimination of 282 jobs at its Basking Ridge, New Jersey headquarters, effective October 16, 2026, according to reporting by Startup Fortune. The filing was listed among fresh WARN notices through October showing additional reductions in New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts, the publication reported.
The company’s actions were described in Startup Fortune as part of a series of smaller, targeted reductions rather than a single mass layoff. The report noted the moves follow earlier restructuring and store-conversion-related reductions that affected Verizon’s workforce in prior months, and referenced a company program that includes a $20 million career transition fund to support affected workers, per Startup Fortune.
Electronic Arts Inc.
Electronic Arts Inc. announced a restructuring that will eliminate 400 positions globally, a reduction the company characterized as affecting about 3% of its workforce, according to reporting attributed to Insider Gaming, Kotaku, and KRON4. The announced changes include the closure of BioWare’s Edmonton workspace and the cessation of early development on the next Mass Effect project, the outlets reported based on a company memo obtained and shared publicly.
The coverage by Insider Gaming, Kotaku and KRON4 reported that company leaders framed the moves as part of a strategic reorganization.
Timing and scope
Both reductions were reported in the October 25–26, 2026 time window for Communication Services layoffs compiled on this tracker. Together the two actions account for 682 employees affected across the sector, per the supplied records.
Summary
Verizon reported 282 job eliminations at its Basking Ridge, New Jersey site via recent WARN filings and related reporting by Startup Fortune, while Electronic Arts Inc. disclosed a global reduction of 400 roles and the closure of BioWare’s Edmonton workspace, as reported by Insider Gaming, Kotaku, and KRON4. These are the Communication Services WARN notices and company-reported workforce reductions recorded for October 25–26, 2026.