Why Verizon's Subscriber Growth Is Slowing

The video discusses Verizon's challenges with subscriber growth due to competition from T-Mobile and AT&T, which offer cheaper plans. Despite this, Verizon focuses on network quality over pricing. Financially, Verizon exceeded earnings expectations, aided by cost reductions in its wireline division. The company is also pursuing strategic mergers and acquisitions, particularly with Yahoo, to enhance its digital advertising capabilities. Verizon aims to integrate Yahoo's programmatic advertising platform with its existing assets to gain scale in the digital market, as wireless growth slows.

What is the primary reason for Verizon's missed subscriber growth targets?

• Technical issues with their services

• Lack of network quality

• Insufficient marketing efforts

• High competition on pricing from rivals

How did Verizon perform financially despite missing subscriber growth targets?

• They had a significant loss

• They slightly beat earnings estimates

• Their earnings were exactly as expected

• They had a major earnings beat

What is Verizon's stance on future big acquisitions for their media business?

• They plan to sell off their media business

• They are undecided about future acquisitions

• They see no need for more big acquisitions

• They plan to make several big acquisitions

Why is Verizon interested in acquiring Yahoo?

• To enter the hardware market

• To expand their wireline division

• To gain scale in digital advertising

• To improve their network quality

What are the two new key initiatives for Verizon mentioned in the transcript?

• Pricing strategy and marketing

• Digital advertising and Internet of Things

• Network expansion and customer service

• Retail expansion and logistics