VZ · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Network Infrastructure Investment

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC · 2026-07-31 · Importance 24 · Surprise 14

Verizon's network investments are directed toward improving operating efficiency and productivity, maintaining existing infrastructure, introducing new products and services, and responding to competitive challenges. Capital expenditures, including capitalized software, totaled $8.2 billion in the first six months of 2026 versus $8.0 billion in the comparable 2025 period. The $257 million increase was primarily driven by fiber and wireless network infrastructure investments, supporting expanded broadband capabilities and wireless network performance.

Key facts

• Depreciation and amortization expense increased during both the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the similar periods in 2025 driven by the change in the mix of depreciable and amortizable assets, including the impact of depreciable assets acquired as part of the Frontier acquisition. source