Verizon Extends NFL Partnership

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  • Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE: VZ) and the National Football League (NFL) have extended their longstanding relationship with a 10-year partnership, naming Verizon an Official Technology Partner and the Official 5G Network of the League.

  • Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband is now live in select parts of 25 stadiums and over 60 sports and entertainment venues in time for the 2021/22 NFL season.

  • Verizon has expanded 5G Ultra-Wideband connectivity and partnered with the NFL on in-stadium fan experiences like Verizon 5G Multi-View, enabling up to seven simultaneous camera angles and AR overlays of the NFL's Next Gen Stats on select 5G-enabled phones.

  • AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) has a 5G deal with the Dallas Cowboys, while T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ: TMUS) bonded with the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, with 5G for the 2021 Super Bowl, Bloomberg reports.

  • Price Action: VZ shares traded lower by 0.69% at $54.53 in the market session on the last check Thursday.

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