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Verizon Communications

Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States

Verizon is a global telecommunications and media company providing wireless, fiber, and enterprise network services and solutions.

Focus Areas
Telecommunications, Enterprise networking, Media
Website
www.verizon.com

Tracked deals

4

4 tracked deals across 2019-2026.

Recent pace

2

2 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

2 buyout · 1 divestiture · 1 growth capital

Verizon Communications Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 3 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 3 years for Verizon Communications. 1 2019 1 2020 ~3 est. 2 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Verizon Acquires Ripple Fiber Customers and Network Assets
    October 13, 2026
    Buyer
    Verizon
    Target
    Ripple Fiber
    Seller
    Ripple Fiber
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    North Carolina, United States
    Type
    Divestiture

    In connection with the completed Ripple Fiber transaction, Verizon acquired the majority of Ripple Fiber’s existing customers and certain network assets in North Carolina and South Carolina. The customers are to transition to Verizon’s fiber broadband platform over time, with uninterrupted service during the transition.

  • BT Group and Verizon to Form 50:50 Joint Venture for International Enterprise Connectivity
    June 29, 2026
    Buyer
    BT Group, Verizon
    Target
    BT International, Verizon's international enterprise wireline business, New 50:50 joint venture company (incorporated in Jersey, headquartered in the United Kingdom)
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Type
    Growth capital

    BT Group and Verizon have agreed to combine their respective international enterprise connectivity operations into a new 50:50 joint venture. The JV will target multinational customers across more than 180 countries, aiming to provide a cloud-first, AI-ready secure connectivity platform, with an expected close in 2027 subject to regulatory approvals.

  • Verizon Business Acquires BlueJeans Network
    April 16, 2020
    Buyer
    Verizon Business (Verizon)
    Target
    BlueJeans Network
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Location
    California, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Verizon Business has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BlueJeans Network, a cloud-based enterprise video conferencing and events platform. The acquisition will integrate BlueJeans into Verizon's unified communications portfolio and 5G roadmap to provide enterprise-grade video experiences across markets such as telemedicine, distance learning and field service.

  • Verizon Acquires ProtectWise
    March 1, 2019
    Buyer
    Verizon Communications Inc.
    Target
    ProtectWise, Inc.
    Industry
    Cybersecurity
    Location
    Colorado, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Verizon Communications closed its acquisition of ProtectWise, a Denver-based provider of cloud-delivered Network Detection and Response (NDR). Verizon will integrate ProtectWise's NDR technology and team into its enterprise security offerings to expand detection and response capabilities and support customers as they adopt next-generation connectivity including 5G; terms were not disclosed.

Related Acquisition Pages

Telecommunications Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by Verizon Communications. Cloud & SaaS Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Verizon Communications. Cybersecurity Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Verizon Communications. Acquisitions in California 1 tracked deal by Verizon Communications. Acquisitions in Colorado 1 tracked deal by Verizon Communications. Acquisitions in North Carolina 1 tracked deal by Verizon Communications.

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