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Mikhail Fedorov

As the Number of IoT Devices Starts to Surge, Verizon No Longer Relies on Traditional Subscriber Growth — VZ Stock Is Part of the AI Revolution’s Essential Nervous System

The publication of Verizon's (VZ) financial results for the first quarter of 2026 provided a set of data that demands much closer attention, going far beyond a superficial evaluation of revenue and net income. The fundamental statistics are solid. Earnings per share hit $1.28, reflecting stable profitability, and the company once again demonstrated an ability to generate massive free cash flow. Yet, the single most important number in this report was hidden deep within the operational metrics.

Postpaid phone net additions reached 55,000.

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