Verizon ($VZ) Earns $100M Contract With The State of Michigan

T-Mobile and Verizon Communications ( VZ ) are in talks to buy parts of United States Cellular for over $2 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal. Shares of the regional wireless carrier jumped 8.6% to $39.08. T-Mobile is close on a deal to buy a chunk of U.S. Cellular for more than $2 billion, taking over some operations and wireless spectrum licenses. Verizon's talks with the regional carrier are expected to take longer and might not result in an agreement.

In another significant development, Verizon ( VZ ) Public Sector has been awarded a $100 million contract by the State of Michigan. This agreement allows state agencies and affiliated entities access to Verizon's award-winning network and a suite of communications solutions designed to help serve the state's more than 10 million residents. The contract also allows eligible Michigan cities, townships, villages, counties, school districts, universities, colleges, and nonprofit hospitals to take advantage of available Verizon services through MiDeal, the State of Michigan’s extended purchasing program.

The new contract, effective through August 11, 2028, is renewable for up to five additional option years and includes access to devices and services including Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), 5G Ultra Wideband (UW) connectivity, special plan pricing, and Verizon Frontline, the advanced network and technology built for first responders. Verizon Communications Inc., one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.