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Verizon Communications Inc. to Lay Off 1,750 Employees

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EFFECTIVE DATE
Jan 16, 2026

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.

LayoffTalk has tracked 29 layoff events at Verizon Communications Inc. since September 2023, including 852 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 24 additional events known from news reporting.

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Verizon Communications Inc.VZ
Communication Services · 101,200 employees
29
EVENTS TRACKED
852
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED DEC 28, 2025LAST UPDATED AUG 12, 2026