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Verizon Announces Hundreds More Job Cuts Following Record Layoffs

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
300 OF 101,200 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: United States.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Verizon has announced that it will cut approximately 300 jobs, adding to the significant layoffs that have already occurred this year. This decision follows a series of workforce reductions that have impacted the company as it navigates challenges in the telecommunications sector. The layoffs are part of Verizon's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. The company has faced pressure to improve profitability amid increasing competition and evolving consumer demands. This latest round of job cuts reflects Verizon's commitment to restructuring its workforce to better align with its strategic goals.

Verizon Communications Inc. cut 300 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.3% of the 101,200 people Verizon Communications Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 29 layoff events at Verizon Communications Inc. since September 2023, affecting a combined 53,161 employees.

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Verizon Communications Inc.VZ
Communication Services · 101,200 employees
29
EVENTS TRACKED
168K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED MAY 8, 2026LAST UPDATED JUL 3, 2026