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Verizon to Lay Off 13,000 Amid Cost-Cutting Efforts

11/20/2025

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  • Verizon announced on November 20, 2025, it will lay off over 13,000 employees, about 20% of its workforce, to cut costs and simplify operations.
  • Verizon Chief Executive Officer Dan Schulman, who became CEO last month, emphasized improving customer satisfaction and reducing operational complexity.
  • AT&T and T-Mobile gained postpaid subscribers, while Verizon lost 7,000 connections.
  • Schulman established a $20 million fund to help laid-off workers transition to new roles.