Verizon secures contracts worth nearly $1 billion from U.S. defense department

Reuters

Published Mar 16, 2022 07:36AM ET

Updated Mar 16, 2022 07:46AM ET

(Reuters) - Telecoms giant Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ) said on Wednesday it had secured new business worth almost $1 billion from the U.S. Department of Defense to provide technical support and network modernization services.

The deal includes contracts for services to the Pentagon, the National Capital Region (NCR (NYSE:NCR)) and Fort Belvoir at a combined value of $966.5 million.

Verizon will provide internet-protocol-based services, voice and video services and network-related support aimed at accelerating the department's digital pivot.