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Verizon Communications Inc. to Lay Off 1,750 Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,750
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.7%
PLANNED DATE
Jan 16, 2026
1,750 OF 101,200 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Verizon Communications Inc. has announced plans to lay off approximately 1,750 employees as part of a restructuring effort under new CEO Dan Schulman. These layoffs are scheduled to take effect on January 16, 2026. The company is undergoing significant changes aimed at improving operational efficiency and adapting to market demands. This decision reflects Verizon's ongoing challenges in the competitive telecommunications landscape. Further details regarding specific departments or locations affected by these layoffs have not been disclosed.

Verizon Communications Inc. cut 1,750 jobs as of January 16, 2026.

That is roughly 1.7% 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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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Verizon Communications Inc. has announced planned job cuts affecting 1,750 employees, expected around January 2026. Were you notified, or are you still waiting to hear? What is leadership telling employees? You can post anonymously below.

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Verizon Communications Inc.VZ
Communication Services · 101,200 employees
29
EVENTS TRACKED
168K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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