1、UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington,D.C.20549 FORM 10-K(Mark one)ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31,2022 OR TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT O

2、F 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number:1-8606 Verizon Communications Inc.(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)Delaware(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)1095 Avenue of the Americas New York,New York(Address of principal executive o

3、ffices)23-2259884(I.R.S.Employer Identification No.)10036(Zip Code)Registrants telephone number,including area code:(212)395-1000 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b)of the Act:Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered Common Stock,par value$0.10VZNew Y

4、ork Stock Exchange Common Stock,par value$0.10VZThe Nasdaq Global Select Market 1.625%Notes due 2024VZ 24BNew York Stock Exchange 4.073%Notes due 2024VZ 24CNew York Stock Exchange 0.875%Notes due 2025VZ 25New York Stock Exchange 3.25%Notes due 2026VZ 26New York Stock Exchange 1.375%Notes due 2026VZ

5、26BNew York Stock Exchange 0.875%Notes due 2027VZ 27ENew York Stock Exchange 1.375%Notes due 2028VZ 28New York Stock Exchange 1.125%Notes due 2028VZ 28ANew York Stock Exchange 2.350%Fixed Rate Notes due 2028VZ 28CNew York Stock Exchange 1.875%Notes due 2029VZ 29BNew York Stock Exchange 0.375%Notes d

6、ue 2029VZ 29DNew York Stock Exchange 1.250%Notes due 2030VZ 30New York Stock Exchange 1.875%Notes due 2030VZ 30ANew York Stock Exchange 4.250%Notes due 2030VZ 30DNew York Stock Exchange 2.625%Notes due 2031VZ 31New York Stock Exchange 2.500%Notes due 2031VZ 31ANew York Stock Exchange 3.000%Fixed Rat

7、e Notes due 2031VZ 31DNew York Stock Exchange 0.875%Notes due 2032VZ 32New York Stock Exchange 0.750%Notes due 2032VZ 32ANew York Stock Exchange 1.300%Notes due 2033VZ 33BNew York Stock Exchange 4.75%Notes due 2034VZ 34New York Stock Exchange 4.750%Notes due 2034VZ 34CNew York Stock Exchange 3.125%N

8、otes due 2035VZ 35New York Stock Exchange 1.125%Notes due 2035VZ 35ANew York Stock ExchangeSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(b)of the Act(continued):Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered3.375%Notes due 2036VZ 36ANew York Stock Exchange 2.875%Notes d

9、ue 2038VZ 38BNew York Stock Exchange 1.875%Notes due 2038VZ 38CNew York Stock Exchange 1.500%Notes due 2039VZ 39CNew York Stock Exchange 3.50%Fixed Rate Notes due 2039VZ 39DNew York Stock Exchange 1.850%Notes due 2040VZ 40New York Stock Exchange 3.850%Fixed Rate Notes due 2041VZ 41CNew York Stock Ex

10、change Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g)of the Act:None Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer,as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.Yes No Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Sectio

11、n 15(d)of the Act.Yes No Indicate by check mark whether the registrant(1)has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d)of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports),and(2)has

12、been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.Yes No Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T(232.405 of this chapter)during the preceding 12 months(or for su

13、ch shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).Yes No Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer,an accelerated filer,a non-accelerated filer,a smaller reporting company,or an emerging growth company.See the definitions of large accelerated f

14、iler,accelerated filer,smaller reporting company,and emerging growth company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company If an emerging growth company,indicate by check mark if the registrant has e

15、lected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a)of the Exchange Act.Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its managements assessment of the effecti

16、veness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b)of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act(15 U.S.C.7262(b)by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b)of the Act,indicate by check mark whether the

17、financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements.Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any

18、of the registrants executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to 240.10D-1(b).Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company(as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).Yes No At June 30,2022,the aggregate market value of the registrants voting stock held by non-affil

19、iates was approximately$213,158,526,305.At January 31,2023,4,199,882,937 shares of the registrants common stock were outstanding,after deducting 91,550,709 shares held in treasury.Documents Incorporated By Reference:Portions of the registrants definitive Proxy Statement to be delivered to shareholde

20、rs in connection with the registrants 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders(Part III).TABLE OF CONTENTS Item No.PagePART I Item 1.Business4 Item 1A.Risk Factors14 Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments18 Item 2.Properties19 Item 3.Legal Proceedings19 Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures19 PART II Item 5.Market f

21、or Registrants Common Equity,Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of 20 Equity Securities Item 6.Reserved20 Item 7.Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations21 Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk48 Item 8.Financial

22、Statements and Supplementary Data51 Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure107 Item 9A.Controls and Procedures107 Item 9B.Other Information107 Item 9C.Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections107 PART III Item 10.Directors

23、,Executive Officers and Corporate Governance108 Item 11.Executive Compensation108 Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder 108 Matters Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions,and Director Independence109 Item 14.Principal Accountin

24、g Fees and Services109 PART IV Item 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules110 Item 16.Form 10-K Summary114 Signatures114 CertificationsPART I Item 1.Business General Verizon Communications Inc.(the Company)is a holding company that,acting through its subsidiaries(together with the Company,col

25、lectively,Verizon),is one of the worlds leading providers of communications,technology,information and entertainment products and services to consumers,businesses and government entities.With a presence around the world,we offer data,video and voice services and solutions on our networks and platfor

26、ms that are designed to meet customers demand for mobility,reliable network connectivity,security and control.Our principal executive offices are located at 1095 Avenue of the Americas,New York,New York 10036(telephone number 212-395-1000).We have two reportable segments that we operate and manage a

27、s strategic business units-Verizon Consumer Group(Consumer)and Verizon Business Group(Business).Verizon Consumer Group Our Consumer segment provides consumer-focused wireless and wireline communications services and products.Our wireless services are provided across one of the most extensive wireles

28、s networks in the United States(U.S.)under the Verizon brand,TracFone Wireless,Inc.(TracFone)brands and through wholesale and other arrangements.We also provide fixed wireless access(FWA)broadband through our wireless networks.Our wireline services are provided in nine states in the Mid-Atlantic and

29、 Northeastern U.S.,as well as Washington D.C.,over our 100%fiber-optic network through our Verizon Fios product portfolio and over a traditional copper-based network to customers who are not served by Fios.In 2022,the Consumer segments revenues were$103.5 billion,representing approximately 76%of Ver

30、izons consolidated revenues.As of December 31,2022,Consumer had approximately 115 million wireless retail connections,of which 80%are postpaid connections(including FWA).In addition,at December 31,2022 Consumer had approximately 8 million total broadband connections(which includes Fios internet,Digi

31、tal Subscriber Line(DSL)and FWA connections),and approximately 3 million Fios video connections.Verizon Business Group Our Business segment provides wireless and wireline communications services and products,including data,video and conferencing services,corporate networking solutions,security and m

32、anaged network services,local and long distance voice services and network access to deliver various Internet of Things(IoT)services and products.We also provide FWA broadband through our wireless networks.We provide these products and services to businesses,government customers and wireless and wir

33、eline carriers across the U.S.and select products and services to customers around the world.In 2022,the Business segments revenues were$31.1 billion,representing approximately 23%of Verizons consolidated revenues.As of December 31,2022,Business had approximately 29 million wireless retail postpaid

34、connections and approximately 1 million total broadband connections(which includes Fios internet,DSL and FWA connections).Additional discussion of our reportable segments is included in Item 7.under the headings Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Ove

35、rview and-Segment Results of Operations and in Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements of Verizon Communications Inc.and Subsidiaries.Service and Product Offerings Our Consumer segments wireless and wireline products and services are available to our retail customers,as well as resellers th

36、at purchase wireless network access from us on a wholesale basis.Our Business segments wireless and wireline products and services are organized by the primary customer groups targeted by these offerings:Small and Medium Business,Global Enterprise,Public Sector and Other,and Wholesale.Wireless We of

37、fer wireless services and equipment to both Consumer customers and Business customers.Wireless Services Our Consumer and Business segments provide a wide variety of wireless services accessible on a broad range of devices.Customers can obtain our wireless services on a postpaid or prepaid basis.Reta

38、il(non-wholesale)postpaid accounts primarily represent retail customers that are directly served and managed by Verizon and use Verizon branded services.A single account may include monthly wireless services for a variety of connected devices.Our postpaid service is generally billed one month in Ver

39、izon 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K 4 advance for a monthly access charge in return for access to and usage of network services.Our prepaid service is offered only to Consumer customers and enables individuals to obtain wireless services without credit verification by paying for all services in adv

40、ance.As of December 31,2022,we had 92 million postpaid connections,including FWA,and 23 million prepaid connections,representing approximately 80%and 20%of our Consumer wireless retail connections,respectively.Access to the internet is available on all smartphones and nearly all basic phones.In addi

41、tion,our customers can access the internet at broadband speeds on notebook computers and tablets that are either wireless-enabled or that are used in conjunction with separate dedicated devices that provide a mobile Wi-Fi connection.Historically,customers on our fixed-term service plans paid higher

42、access fees for their wireless service in exchange for the ability to purchase their wireless devices at subsidized prices.We no longer offer Consumer customers new fixed-term,subsidized service plans for devices;however,we continue to offer subsidized plans to our Business customers.We also provide

43、 FWA broadband through our 5G or 4G LTE wireless networks to our Consumer and Business customers.FWA enables fixed broadband access using radio frequencies instead of cables and can be used to connect homes and businesses to the internet.As of December 31,2022,we had approximately 1.5 million FWA br

44、oadband connections.Wireless Equipment Consumer and Business offer several categories of wireless equipment to customers,including a variety of smartphones and other handsets,wireless-enabled internet devices,such as tablets,and other wireless-enabled connected devices,such as smart watches.We permi

45、t customers to acquire equipment from us using device payment plans,which permit the customer to pay for the device in installments over time.Verizon Consumer Group In addition to the wireless services and equipment discussed above,the Consumer segment sells residential fixed connectivity solutions,

46、including internet,video and voice services,and wireless network access to resellers on a wholesale basis.Consumer also provides non-connectivity services including device protection,cloud storage,and other products.Residential Fixed Services.We provide residential fixed connectivity solutions to cu

47、stomers over our 100%fiber-optic network through our Verizon Fios product portfolio,and over a traditional copper-based network to customers who are not served by Fios.In addition,our Long-Term Evolution(LTE)Home fixed wireless access internet service is available in parts of all 50 states across th

48、e U.S.We offer residential fixed services tailored to the needs of our customers.Depending on those needs at a particular time,our services may include features related to,among other things:internet access at different speed tiers using fiber-optic,copper or wireless technology;video services that

49、may feature a variety of channel options,video on demand products,cloud-based services and digital video recording capabilities;over-the-top video services;voice services;and other home solutions.Network Access Services.We sell network access to mobile virtual network operators(MVNOs)on a wholesale

50、basis,who in turn resell wireless service under their own brand(s)to consumers.Verizon Business Group In addition to the wireless services and equipment discussed above,our Business segment provides wireless and wireline communications services and products,including data,video and conferencing serv

51、ices,corporate networking solutions,security and managed network services,local and long distance voice services and network access to deliver various IoT services and products.Small and Medium Business Small and Medium Business offers wireless services and equipment,conferencing services,tailored v

52、oice and networking products,Fios services,Internet Protocol(IP)networking,advanced voice solutions and security and managed information technology(IT)services to our U.S.-based small and medium businesses that do not meet the requirements to be categorized as Global Enterprise,as described below.In

53、 2022,Small and Medium Business revenues were$12.6 billion,representing approximately 41%of Businesss total revenues.In addition to the wireless services and equipment discussed above,Small and Medium Business provides fixed connectivity solutions comparable to the residential fixed services provide

54、d by Consumer,as well as business services and connectivity similar to the products and services offered by Global Enterprise,in each case with features and pricing designed to address the needs of small and medium businesses.Global Enterprise Global Enterprise offers services to large businesses,wh

55、ich are identified based on their size and volume of business with Verizon,as well as non-U.S.public sector customers.In 2022,Global Enterprise revenues were$9.7 billion,representing approximately 31%of Businesss total revenues.5 Verizon 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-KGlobal Enterprise offers a broa

56、d portfolio of connectivity,security and professional services designed to enable our customers to optimize their business operations,mitigate business risks and capitalize on data.These services include the following:Network Services.We offer a portfolio of network connectivity products to help our

57、 customers connect with their employees,partners,vendors and customers.These products include private networking services,private cloud connectivity services,virtual and software defined networking services and internet access services.Advanced Communications Services.We offer a suite of services to

58、 our customers to help them communicate with their employees,partners,vendors,constituents and customers.These products include IP-based voice and video services,unified communications and collaboration tools and customer contact center solutions.Security services.We offer a suite of management and

59、data security services that help our customers protect,detect and respond to security threats to their networks,data,applications and infrastructure.Core services.We provide a portfolio of domestic and global voice and data solutions utilizing traditional telecommunications technology,including voic

60、e calling,messaging services,conferencing,contact center solutions and private line and data access networks.Core services also include the provision of customer premises equipment,and installation,maintenance and site services.IoT services.We provide the network access required to deliver various I

61、oT products and services.We work with companies that purchase network access from us to connect their devices,bundled together with their own solutions,which they sell to end users.We are building IoT capabilities by leveraging business models that monetize usage on our networks at the connectivity,

62、platform and solution layers.Public Sector and Other Public Sector and Other offers wireless products and services as well as wireline connectivity and managed solutions to U.S.federal,state and local governments and educational institutions.These services include business services and connectivity

63、similar to the products and services offered by Global Enterprise,in each case,with features and pricing designed to address the needs of governments and educational institutions.In 2022,Public Sector and Other revenues were$6.1 billion,representing approximately 20%of Businesss total revenues.Publi

64、c Sector and Other also includes solutions that support fleet tracking management,compliance management,field service management,asset tracking and other types of mobile resource management in the U.S.and around the world.Wholesale Wholesale offers wireline communications services including data,voi

65、ce,local dial tone and broadband services primarily to local,long distance,and wireless carriers that use our facilities to provide services to their customers.In 2022,Wholesale revenues were$2.6 billion,representing approximately 8%of Businesss total revenues.A portion of Wholesale revenues are gen

66、erated by a few large telecommunications companies,most of which compete directly with us.Wholesales services include:Data services.We offer a portfolio of data services to enhance our Wholesale customers networks and provide connections to their end users and subscribers.Voice services.We provide s

67、witched access services that allow carriers to complete their end-user calls that originate or terminate within our territory.In addition,we provide originating and terminating voice services throughout the U.S.and globally utilizing our time-division multiplexing and Voice over Internet Protocol(Vo

68、IP)networks.Local services.We offer an array of local dial tone and broadband services to competitive local exchange carriers,some of which are offered to comply with telecommunications regulations.In addition,we offer services such as colocation,resale and unbundled network elements in compliance w

69、ith applicable regulations.Distribution We use a combination of direct,indirect and alternative distribution channels to market and distribute our products and services to Consumer and Business customers.Our direct channel,including our company-operated stores,is a core component of our distribution

70、 strategy.Our sales and service centers and business direct sales teams also represent significant distribution channels for our services.In addition,we have a robust digital channel and omni-channel as a part of the customer experience in order to offer choice and convenience.Our indirect channel i

71、ncludes agents that sell our wireless and wireline products and services at retail locations throughout the U.S.,as well as through the internet.The majority of these sales are made under exclusive selling arrangements with us.We Verizon 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K 6 also have relationships with

72、 high-profile national retailers that sell our wireless and wireline products and services,as well as convenience store chains that sell our wireless prepaid products and services.In addition to our direct channel,our Business segment has additional distribution channels that include business soluti

73、on fulfillment provided by resellers,non-stocked device fulfillment performed by distributors and integrated mobility services provided by system integrators and resellers.Global Network and Technology Our global network architecture is used by Consumer and Business.Our network technology platforms

74、include both wireless and wireline technologies.Network Evolution We are transforming the architecture of our networks into our Intelligent Edge Network,providing improved efficiency and virtualization,increased automation and opportunities for edge computing services that will support our fiber-bas

75、ed and radio access network technologies.We expect that this new architecture will simplify operations by eliminating legacy network elements,speed the deployment of fifth-generation(5G)wireless technology and create new opportunities in the business market in a cost-efficient manner.As a part of ou

76、r evolution,we retired our third-generation(3G)network in 2022.As a result,approximately 909 thousand wireless retail postpaid connections,including 392 thousand wireless postpaid phone connections,and 237 thousand retail prepaid connections,were removed from the customer base.5G Over the past sever

77、al years,we have been leading the development of 5G wireless technology industry standards and the ecosystems for fixed and mobile 5G wireless services.5G technology enables higher throughput and lower latency than the fourth-generation(4G)LTE technology and allows our networks to handle more traffi

78、c as the number of internet-connected devices grows.We provide 5G wireless service utilizing millimeter wave spectrum and other spectrum bands,some of which use dynamic spectrum sharing(DSS)technology.In January 2022,we began deploying C-Band spectrum,which has been built out to cover approximately

79、189 million POPs in the U.S.as of December 31,2022.We expect to continue deploying C-Band spectrum across the continental U.S.as more and more of the spectrum becomes available for our use.Our FWA broadband service also leverages the 5G network and our expanding C-Band footprint,in addition to our 4

80、G FWA offering.4G LTE The wireless network technology platform that carries the majority of our wireless traffic is 4G LTE.As of December 31,2022,our 4G LTE network covers approximately 328 million POPs,including those in areas served by our LTE in Rural America partners.Under this program,we have c

81、ollaborated with wireless carriers in rural areas to build and operate a 4G LTE network using each carriers network assets with our core 4G LTE equipment and 700 Megahertz(MHz)C Block and Advanced Wireless Services(AWS)spectrum.LTE Home Internet,our home broadband internet service leverages the Veri

82、zon 4G LTE network.Wireless Network Reliability and Build-Out We consider the reliability,speed,capacity and coverage of our wireless network to be key factors for our continued success.We believe that steady and consistent network and platform investments provide the foundation for innovative produ

83、cts and services.As we design and deploy our network,we focus on the number of successful data sessions the network enables,delivering on our advertised throughput speeds,and the number of calls that are connected on the first attempt and completed without being dropped.We utilize three strategies t

84、o maintain the quality of our network:increasing the density of our network elements,deploying new technologies as they are developed and putting additional wireless spectrum into service.We have been densifying our network by utilizing small cell technology,in-building solutions and distributed ant

85、enna systems.Network densification enables us to add capacity to address increasing mobile video consumption and the growing demand for IoT products and services on our 4G LTE and 5G networks.We are also utilizing existing network capabilities to handle increased traffic without interrupting the qua

86、lity of the customer experience.We continue to deploy advanced technologies to increase both network capacity and data rates.In order to build and upgrade our existing 4G LTE network and deploy our 5G network,we must secure rights to a large number of sites and obtain zoning and other governmental a

87、pprovals and fiber facilities for our macro and small cells,in-building systems and antennas and related radio equipment that comprise distributed antenna systems.We have relationships with a wide variety of vendors that supply various products and services that support our wireless network operatio

88、ns.We utilize tower site management firms as lessors or managers of a portion of our existing leased and owned tower sites.Our networks in the U.S.include various elements of redundancy designed to enhance the reliability of the services provided to our customers.To mitigate the impact of power disr

89、uptions on our operations,we have battery backup at every switch and every macro cell.We also utilize backup generators at a majority of our macro cells and at every switch location.In addition,we have a 7 Verizon 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-Kfleet of portable backup generators that can be deploye

90、d if needed.We further enhance reliability by using a fully redundant Multiprotocol Label Switching backbone network in critical locations.In addition to our own network coverage,we have roaming agreements with a number of wireless service providers to enable our customers to receive wireless servic

91、e in nearly all other areas in the U.S.where wireless service is available.We also offer a variety of international wireless voice and data services to our customers through roaming arrangements with wireless service providers outside the U.S.Fios Residential broadband service has seen significant g

92、rowth in bandwidth demand over the past several years,and we believe that demand will continue to grow.We expect that the continued emergence of new video services,new data applications and the proliferation of IP devices in the home will continue to drive new network requirements for increased data

93、 speeds and throughput.We believe that the Passive Optical Network(PON)technology underpinning Fios positions us well to meet these demands in a cost-effective and efficient manner.While deployed initially as a consumer broadband network,our PON infrastructure is also experiencing more widespread ap

94、plication in the Business segment,especially as businesses increasingly migrate to Ethernet-based access services.Global IP Verizon owns and operates one of the largest global fiber-optic networks in the world,providing connectivity to Business customers in more than 180 countries.Our global IP netw

95、ork includes long-haul,metro and submarine assets that enable and support international operations.Global business is rapidly evolving to an everything-as-a-service model in which Business customers seek cloud-based,converged enterprise solutions delivered securely via managed and professional servi

96、ces.We are continuing to deploy packet optical transport technology in order to create a global network platform to meet this demand.Spectrum The spectrum licenses we hold can be used for mobile and fixed wireless voice,video and data communications services.We are licensed by the Federal Communicat

97、ions Commission(FCC)to provide these wireless services on portions of the 800 MHz band,also known as cellular spectrum,the 1800-1900 MHz band,also known as Personal Communication Services(PCS)spectrum,portions of the 700 MHz upper C block,AWS 1 and 3 spectrum in the 1700 and 2100 MHz bands in areas

98、that collectively cover nearly all of the population of the U.S.,and 3700-3900 MHz,also known as C-Band.We have also deployed 4G technologies in 3.5 Gigahertz(GHz)shared spectrum,using LTE/Citizens Broadband Radio Service,and in 5 GHz unlicensed spectrum,using LTE/Licensed Assisted Access.All of thi

99、s spectrum is collectively called low and mid-band spectrum.We are using our low and mid-band spectrum to provide 4G LTE and 5G wireless services.As of December 31,2022,we retired our 3G service.We are increasingly reallocating spectrum previously used for 3G service to provide 4G LTE service,and we

100、 completed that transition where needed at the end of 2022.We are also utilizing additional low and mid-band spectrum for 5G through DSS to complement both our C-Band and our spectrum licenses in the 28 and 39 GHz band,collectively called millimeter wave spectrum.Millimeter wave spectrum is being us

101、ed in conjunction with low and mid-band spectrum for our 5G technology deployment.We own millimeter wave spectrum predominantly in the 28 GHz and 37/39 GHz bands.Millimeter wave spectrum is currently being used to increase capacity for mobile and fixed wireless services in areas of high demand.We an

102、ticipate that demand will continue to increase over time,driven by growth in customer connections and the increased usage of wireless broadband services that use more bandwidth and require faster rates of speed,as well as the wider deployment of 5G mobile and fixed services.We expect to meet the dem

103、and for 4G and 5G spectrum needs with our existing spectrum assets.If demand continues to increase or if new spectrum is required for a future generation of technology,we can meet that demand by acquiring licenses or leasing spectrum from other licensees,or by acquiring new spectrum licenses from th

104、e FCC,if and when future FCC spectrum auctions occur.We use low and mid-band spectrum and DSS technology,to allow 5G service to run simultaneously with 4G LTE on multiple spectrum bands.With DSS,whenever customers move outside Verizons millimeter wave and C-Band coverage areas,their 5G-enabled devic

105、es will remain on 5G technology using the lower spectrum bands where this network is available.This allows us to more fully and effectively utilize our current spectrum resources to serve both 4G and 5G customers.From time to time we have exchanged spectrum licenses with other wireless service provi

106、ders through secondary market swap transactions.We expect to continue to pursue similar opportunities to trade spectrum licenses in order to meet capacity and expansion needs in the future.In certain cases,we have entered into intra-market spectrum swaps designed to increase the amount of contiguous

107、 spectrum within frequency bands in a specific market.Contiguous spectrum improves network performance and efficiency.These swaps,as well as any spectrum purchases,require us to obtain governmental approvals.Verizon 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K 8 Information regarding spectrum license transaction

108、s is included in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements of Verizon Communications Inc.and Subsidiaries.Competition and Related Trends The telecommunications industry is highly competitive.The rapid development of new technologies,services and products has eliminated many of the traditional

109、distinctions among wireless,cable,internet and local and long distance communication services and brought new competitors to our markets.We expect competition to remain intense as traditional and non-traditional participants seek increased market share.With respect to our wireless connectivity produ

110、cts and services,we compete against other national wireless service providers,including AT&T Inc.and T-Mobile US,Inc.,as well as various regional wireless service providers.We also compete for retail activations with resellers that buy bulk wholesale service from wireless service providers,including

111、 Verizon,and resell it to their customers.Resellers include cable companies,such as Comcast Corporation and Charter Communications,Inc.,and others.Competition remains intense as a result of various factors,including high rates of smartphone penetration in the wireless market,increased network invest

112、ment by our competitors,the development and deployment of new technologies,including 5G,the introduction of new products and services,offerings that include additional bundled premium content,increased levels of promotions and service plan discounts,new market entrants,the availability of additional

113、 licensed and unlicensed spectrum and regulatory changes.In addition,increasing government incentives related to network deployment may enhance the ability of certain of our competitors to compete with us.Competition may also increase as smaller,stand-alone wireless service providers merge or transf

114、er licenses to larger,better capitalized wireless service providers and as MVNOs resell wireless communication services.In addition,DISH Network Corporation has committed to deploy a facilities-based 5G broadband network in each of its license areas capable of serving at least 70%of the U.S.populati

115、on by June 2023,which could result in additional competitive pressures in the U.S.wireless industry.We also face competition from other communications and technology companies seeking to increase their brand recognition and capture customer revenue with respect to the provision of wireless products

116、and services,in addition to non-traditional offerings in mobile data.For example,Microsoft Corporation,Alphabet Inc.,Apple Inc.,Meta Platforms,Inc.and others are offering alternative means for messaging and making wireless voice calls that,in certain cases,can be used in lieu of the wireless provide

117、rs voice service,as well as alternative means of accessing video content.In addition,we expect to see increasing competition in the provisioning of internet access by low Earth orbit satellite companies as well in the area of fixed wireless offerings that provide an alternative to traditional landli

118、ne internet service providers.With respect to our wireline connectivity services,we compete against cable companies,wireless service providers,domestic and foreign telecommunications providers,satellite television companies,internet service providers,over-the-top(OTT)providers and other companies th

119、at offer network services and managed enterprise solutions.We also face increasing competition from other providers of VoIP services as well as internet portal providers.Cable operators have increased the size and capacity of their networks in order to deliver digital products and services.Several m

120、ajor cable operators offer bundles with wireless services through strategic relationships.Traditional wireless carriers are also bundling broadband internet offerings with wireless services while increasing their broadband internet footprint.Customers have an increasing number of choices for obtaini

121、ng video content from various online services.We expect the market will continue to shift from traditional linear video to OTT offerings.We also expect customer migration from traditional voice services to wireless services to continue as a growing number of customers place greater value on mobility

122、 and wireless companies position their services as a landline alternative.We believe that the following are the most important competitive factors and trends in the telecommunications industry:Network reliability,speed,capacity and coverage.We consider networks that consistently provide high-quality

123、,fast and reliable service to be a key differentiator in the market and driver of customer satisfaction.With the development of 5G technologies,wireless service providers are increasingly focusing their marketing efforts on network quality,speed and coverage,sometimes directly targeting customers of

124、 Verizon.In addition,lower prices,improved service quality and new service offerings,which in many cases include video content,have led to increased customer usage of connectivity services.We and other network-based providers must ensure that our networks can meet these increasing capacity usage req

125、uirements and offer highly reliable national coverage.Pricing.With respect to wireless services and equipment,pricing plays an increasingly important role in the wireless competitive landscape.As the demand for wireless services continues to grow,wireless service providers are offering a range of se

126、rvice plans at competitive prices.Many wireless service providers also bundle wireless service offerings with other content and offer promotional pricing and incentives,some of which may be targeted specifically to customers of Verizon.We and other wireless service providers,as well as equipment man

127、ufacturers,offer device payment options,which provide customers with the ability to pay for their device over a period of time,and some providers offer device leasing arrangements.In addition,aggressive device promotions have become more common in an effort to gain a greater share of subscribers int

128、erested in changing carriers as well as retaining existing customers.Pricing also plays an important role in the wireline competitive landscape,as traditional service providers compete aggressively in offerings such as IP Networking,Core Voice and other legacy products.In addition,as non-traditional

129、 modes of providing wireline communication services emerge,new entrants attempt to capture market share from incumbents 9 Verizon 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-Kusing competitive pricing.For example,VoIP and portal-based voice and video calling is often free or nearly free for customers and supporte

130、d by advertising revenues.Customer service.We believe that high-quality customer service is a key factor in retaining customers and attracting new customers,including those of other providers.Our customer service,retention and satisfaction programs are based on providing customers with convenient an

131、d easy-to-use products and services and focusing on their needs in order to promote long-term relationships and minimize churn.Customer service is highly valued by our Business customers.We provide Global Enterprise and Public Sector and Other customers with ready access to their system and performa

132、nce information,and we conduct proactive testing of our networks to identify issues before they affect our customers.We service our Small and Medium Business customers through service representatives and online support,as well as through store-based representatives for small business customers.For W

133、holesale customers,we pursue service improvement through continued system automation initiatives.Product differentiation.Customer and revenue growth are increasingly dependent on the development of new and enhanced products and services,as the delivery of new and innovative products and services has

134、 been accelerating.Customers are shifting their focus from access to applications and are seeking ways to leverage their broadband,video and wireless connections.To compete effectively,providers need to continuously review,improve and refine their product portfolio and develop and rapidly deploy new

135、 products and services tailored to the needs of customers.We continue to pursue the development and rapid deployment of new and innovative products and services,both independently and in collaboration with application providers,content providers and device manufacturers.Features such as wireless and

136、 wireline inter-operability are becoming increasingly important,driven by both customer demand and technological advancement.Sales and distribution.A key to achieving sales success in the consumer and small and medium business sectors of the wireless industry is the reach and quality of sales channe

137、ls and distribution points.We seek to optimally vary distribution channels among our company-operated stores selling wireless products and services,web-based sales and fulfillment capabilities,outside sales teams and telemarketing,our extensive indirect distribution network of retail outlets and our

138、 sale of wireless service to resellers,which resell wireless services to their end users.In addition to these competitive factors and trends,our competitive position also depends on our ability to market our products and services effectively,anticipate and respond to various factors and trends affec

139、ting our industries,as well as the availability of capital resources.Companies with a global presence are increasingly competing with us in our Business segment.A relatively small number of telecommunications and integrated service providers with global operations serve customers in the global enter

140、prise market and,to a lesser extent,the global wholesale market.We compete with these providers for large contracts to provide integrated solutions to global enterprises and government customers.Many of these companies have strong market presence,brand recognition and existing customer relationships

141、,all of which contribute to intensifying competition that may affect our future revenue growth.In the Small and Medium Business market,customer purchasing behaviors and preferences continue to evolve.Solution speed and simplicity with user interfaces that have a consumer-like look and feel are becom

142、ing key differentiators for customers who are seeking full life-cycle offers that simplify the process of starting,running and growing their businesses.Several major cable operators also offer bundles with wireless services through strategic relationships.In the Global Enterprise and Public Sector a

143、nd Other markets,competition levels remain high,primarily as a result of increased industry focus on technology convergence.We compete in this area with system integrators,carriers,and hardware and software providers.In addition,some of the largest information technology services companies are makin

144、g strategic acquisitions,divesting non-strategic assets and forging new alliances to improve their cost structure.Many new alliances and acquisitions have focused on emerging fields,such as cloud computing,software defined networking,communication applications and other computing tasks via networks,

145、rather than by the use of in-house machines.Our Wholesale business competes with traditional carriers for long-haul,voice and IP services.In addition,mobile video and data needs are driving a greater need for wireless backhaul.Network providers,cable companies and niche players are competitors for t

146、his business opportunity.Regulatory Trends Regulatory Landscape Verizon operates in a regulated and highly competitive market,as described above.Some of our competitors are subject to fewer regulatory constraints than Verizon.For many services offered by Verizon,the FCC is our primary regulator.The

147、FCC has jurisdiction over interstate telecommunications services and other matters under the Communications Act of 1934,as amended(Communications Act or Act).Other Verizon services are subject to state and local regulation.Verizon 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K 10 Federal,State and Local Regulation

148、 Wireless Services The FCC regulates several aspects of our wireless operations.Generally,the FCC has jurisdiction over the construction,operation,acquisition and transfer of wireless communications systems.All wireless services require use of radio frequency spectrum,the assignment and distribution

149、 of which is subject to FCC oversight.If demand continues to increase or if new spectrum is required for a future generation of technology,we can meet our needs for licensed spectrum by purchasing licenses or leasing spectrum from others,or by participating in a competitive bidding process to acquir

150、e new spectrum from the FCC.Those processes are subject to certain reviews,approvals and potential conditions.Today,Verizon holds FCC spectrum licenses that allow it to provide a wide range of mobile and fixed communications services,including both voice and data services.FCC spectrum licenses typic

151、ally have a term of 10 years,at which time they are subject to renewal.While the FCC has routinely renewed all of Verizons wireless licenses,challenges could be raised in the future.If a wireless license was revoked or not renewed,Verizon would not be permitted to provide services on the spectrum co

152、vered by that license.Some of our licenses require us to comply with so-called open access FCC regulations,which generally require licensees of particular spectrum to allow customers to use devices and applications of their choice,subject to certain technical limitations.The FCC has also imposed cer

153、tain specific mandates on wireless carriers,including construction and geographic coverage requirements,technical operating standards,provision of enhanced 911 services,roaming obligations and requirements for wireless tower and antenna facilities.The Act generally preempts regulation by state and l

154、ocal governments of the entry of,or the rates charged by,wireless carriers.The Act does not prohibit states from regulating the other terms and conditions of wireless service.For example,some states impose reporting and consumer protection requirements.Several states also have laws or regulations th

155、at address safety issues(for example,use of wireless handsets while driving),universal service funding,and taxation matters.Some states are also considering new network reliability or service quality requirements that may affect how and where we provide services if not preempted by federal law.In ad

156、dition,wireless tower and antenna facilities are often subject to state and local zoning and land use regulation,and securing approvals for new or modified facilities is often a lengthy and expensive process.Broadband Verizon offers many different broadband services.The FCC currently recognizes broa

157、dband internet access services as information services subject to a light touch regulatory approach rather than to the traditional,utilities-style regulations.However,the FCC could return to a more utilities-style regulation of broadband.Additionally,several states have adopted or are considering ad

158、opting laws or executive orders that would regulate broadband.Although some of these have been challenged in court,the ultimate enforceability and effect of these state rules is uncertain.Regardless of regulation,Verizon remains committed to the open internet,which provides consumers with competitiv

159、e choices and unblocked access to lawful websites and content.Our broadband commitment can be found on our website at https:/ Voice Verizon offers many different wireline voice services,including traditional telephone service and other services that rely on technologies such as VoIP.For regulatory p

160、urposes,legacy telephone services are generally considered to be common carrier services.Common carrier services are subject to heightened regulatory oversight with respect to rates,terms and conditions and other aspects of the services.The FCC has not decided the regulatory classification of VoIP b

161、ut has said VoIP service providers must comply with certain rules,such as 911 capabilities and law enforcement assistance requirements.State public utility commissions regulate Verizons telephone operations with respect to certain telecommunications intrastate matters.Verizon operates as an incumben

162、t local exchange carrier in nine states and the District of Columbia.These incumbent operations are subject to various levels of pricing flexibility and other state oversight and requirements.Verizon also has other wireline operations that are more lightly regulated.Some states,including California,

163、impose reporting requirements and are considering new network reliability or service quality requirements for wireline voice services,including for VoIP.Video Verizon offers a multichannel video service that is regulated like traditional cable service.The FCC has a body of rules that apply to cable

164、operators,and these rules also generally apply to Verizon.In areas where Verizon offers its facilities-based multichannel video services,Verizon has been required to obtain a cable franchise from local government entities,or in some cases a state-wide franchise,and comply with certain one-time and o

165、ngoing obligations as a result.Privacy and Data Security We are subject to local,state,federal,and international laws and regulations relating to privacy and data security that impact all parts of our business,including wireline,wireless,broadband and the development and roll out of new products,suc

166、h as those in the artificial intelligence and IoT space.At the federal level,our business is governed by the FCC or the Federal Trade Commission(FTC),depending on the product or service.The California Consumer Privacy Act,Europes General Data Protection Regulation and a number of other privacy laws

167、recently adopted by other states and countries include significant 11 Verizon 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-Kpenalties for non-compliance.Generally,attention to privacy and data security requirements is increasing at all levels of government globally,and privacy-related legislation has been introduc

168、ed or is under consideration in many locations.These regulations could have a significant impact on our businesses.Public Safety and Cybersecurity The FCC plays a role in addressing public safety concerns by regulating emergency communications services and mandating widespread availability of both m

169、edia(broadcast/cable)and wireless emergency alerting services.In response to cyber attacks that have occurred or could occur in the future,however,the FCC or other regulators may attempt to increase regulation of the cybersecurity practices of providers.The FCC is also addressing the use by American

170、 companies of equipment produced by certain companies deemed to cause potential national security risks.Verizon does not currently use equipment in its networks from vendors under such restrictions.In addition,due to recent natural disasters,federal and state agencies may attempt to impose regulatio

171、ns to ensure continuity of service during disasters.For example,the FCC adopted rules requiring wireless providers to support roaming on each others networks during disasters,and the California Public Utilities Commission has imposed regulations relating to back-up power for communications facilitie

172、s.Intercarrier Compensation and Network Access The FCC regulates some of the rates that carriers pay each other for the exchange of voice traffic(particularly traditional wireline traffic)over different networks and other aspects of interconnection for some voice services.The FCC also regulates some

173、 of the rates and terms and conditions for certain wireline business data services and other services and network facilities.Verizon is both a seller and a buyer of these services,and both makes and receives interconnection payments.Human Capital Resources At Verizon,we know that our people are one

174、of our most valuable assets.In order to realize our core business strategy,we have developed human capital programs and practices that support,develop and care for our employees from the time they join our team through the entirety of their careers with Verizon.These programs are centered on the fol

175、lowing principles:Attract the right talent for our future and maintain a diverse workforce with high-value skills and expertise.Develop our employees to their full potential through best-in-class educational programs and exceptional development experiences and create a culture of continuous learning

176、 and engagement.Inspire individuals to build a career at Verizon by providing meaningful work and upskilling opportunities and establishing an inclusive work environment for all.Verizon is committed to being an employer of choice.With approximately 117,100 employees on a full-time equivalent basis a

177、s of December 31,2022,89%of whom are based in the U.S.,we know that we need employees with diverse backgrounds,experiences and perspectives to best meet the needs of the diverse customers and communities we serve.Our human capital programs and practices are designed to create a workplace where emplo

178、yees are empowered to share their authentic selves and feel seen and heard as vital contributors to Verizons corporate purpose.In addition,Verizon has extensive on-the-job training opportunities,tuition reimbursement programs and career development support to enable our employees to maximize their p

179、otential and thrive professionally.Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion has resulted in a strong representation of women and people of color.As of December 31,2022,Verizons global workforce was approximately 66.5%male,33.3%female and 0.2%unknown or undeclared,and the race/ethnicit

180、y of our U.S.workforce was 52.5%White,20.0%Black,12.9%Hispanic,8.2%Asian,0.5%American Indian/Alaskan Native,0.3%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander,2.7%two or more races,and 2.9%unknown or undeclared.Women represented 36.4%of U.S.senior leadership(vice president level and above).People of color represe

181、nted 32.5%of U.S.senior leadership.Verizon respects our employees rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining in compliance with applicable law,including the right to join or not join labor unions.We have a long history of working with the Communications Workers of America and the Int

182、ernational Brotherhood of Electrical Workersthe two unions that in total represent approximately 22.5%of our employees as of December 31,2022.The current collective bargaining agreements covering our union-represented employees who serve customers in our Mid-Atlantic and Northeast service areas exte

183、nd through August 1,2026.In addition,where applicable outside of the U.S.,we engage with employee representative bodies such as works council.Verizon meets with U.S.national and local union leaders,as well as works council leaders outside the U.S.,to talk about key business topics,including safety,c

184、ustomer service,plans to improve operational processes,our business performance and the impacts that changing technology and competition are having on our customers,employees and business strategy.For a discussion of the oversight provided by the Companys Board of Directors over Verizons human capit

185、al management practices,see the section entitled Governance Our Governance Framework Oversight of human capital management in our definitive Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and delivered to shareholders in connection with our 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholder

186、s.Verizon 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K 12 Patents,Trademarks and Licenses We own or have licenses to various patents,copyrights,trademarks,domain names and other intellectual property rights necessary to conduct our business.We actively pursue the filing and registration of patents,copyrights,tra

187、demarks and domain names to protect our intellectual property rights within the United States and abroad.We also actively grant licenses,in exchange for appropriate fees or other consideration and subject to appropriate safeguards and restrictions,to other companies that enable them to utilize certa

188、in of our intellectual property rights and proprietary technology as part of their products and services.Such licenses enable the licensees to take advantage of Verizons brands and the results of Verizons research and development efforts.While these licenses result in valuable consideration for Veri

189、zon,we do not believe that the loss of such consideration,or the expiration of any of our intellectual property rights,would have a material effect on our results of operations.We periodically receive offers from third parties to purchase or obtain licenses for patents and other intellectual propert

190、y rights in exchange for royalties or other payments.We also periodically receive notices alleging that our products or services infringe on third-party patents or other intellectual property rights.These claims,whether against us directly or against third-party suppliers of products or services tha

191、t we sell to our customers,if successful,could require us to pay damages or royalties,rebrand,or cease offering the relevant products or services.Information About Our Executive Officers See Part III,Item 10.Directors,Executive Officers and Corporate Governance of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for

192、 information about our executive officers.Information on Our Internet Website We make available,free of charge on our website,our annual reports on Form 10-K,quarterly reports on Form 10-Q,current reports on Form 8-K,and all amendments to those reports,at https:/ as soon as reasonably practicable af

193、ter such reports are electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC).These reports and other information are also available on the SECs website at https:/www.sec.gov.We periodically provide other information for investors on our website,including news and announ

194、cements regarding our financial performance,information on environmental,social and corporate governance matters,and details related to our annual meeting of shareholders.We encourage investors,the media,our customers,business partners and other stakeholders to review the information we post on this

195、 channel.Website references in this report are provided as a convenience and do not constitute,and should not be viewed as,incorporation by reference of the information contained on,or available through,the websites.Therefore,such information should not be considered part of this report.Cautionary S

196、tatement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements In this report we have made forward-looking statements.These statements are based on our estimates and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties.Forward-looking statements include the information concerning our possible or assumed future re

197、sults of operations.Forward-looking statements also include those preceded or followed by the words anticipates,believes,estimates,expects,forecasts,hopes,plans or similar expressions.For those statements,we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Priv

198、ate Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements,except as required by law.Given these risks and uncertainties,readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-lookin

199、g statements.The following important factors,along with those discussed elsewhere in this report and in other filings with the SEC,could affect future results and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements:the effects of competition in the m

200、arkets in which we operate,including any inability to successfully respond to competitive factors such as prices,promotional incentives and evolving consumer preferences;failure to take advantage of,or respond to competitors use of,developments in technology and address changes in consumer demand;pe

201、rformance issues or delays in the deployment of our 5G network resulting in significant costs or a reduction in the anticipated benefits of the enhancement to our networks;the inability to implement our business strategy;adverse conditions in the U.S.and international economies,including inflation i

202、n the markets in which we operate;cyber attacks impacting our networks or systems and any resulting financial or reputational impact;13 Verizon 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K damage to our infrastructure or disruption of our operations from natural disasters,extreme weather conditions,acts of war,t

203、errorist attacks or other hostile acts and any resulting financial or reputational impact;the impact of public health crises on our operations,our employees and the ways in which our customers use our networks and other products and services;disruption of our key suppliers or vendors provisioning of

204、 products or services,including as a result of geopolitical factors,public health crises or the potential impacts of global climate change;material adverse changes in labor matters and any resulting financial or operational impact;changes in the regulatory environment in which we operate,including a

205、ny increase in restrictions on our ability to operate our networks or businesses;our high level of indebtedness;significant litigation and any resulting material expenses incurred in defending against lawsuits or paying awards or settlements;an adverse change in the ratings afforded our debt securit

206、ies by nationally accredited ratings organizations or adverse conditions in the credit markets affecting the cost,including interest rates,and/or availability of further financing;significant increases in benefit plan costs or lower investment returns on plan assets;changes in tax laws or treaties,o

207、r in their interpretation;and changes in accounting assumptions that regulatory agencies,including the SEC,may require or that result from changes in the accounting rules or their application,which could result in an impact on earnings.Item 1A.Risk Factors The following discussion of Risk Factors id

208、entifies factors that may adversely affect our business,operations,financial condition or future performance.This information should be read in conjunction with Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Result of Operations and the consolidated financial statements and related n

209、otes.The following discussion of risks is not all-inclusive but is designed to highlight what we believe are the material factors to consider when evaluating our business and expectations.These factors could cause our future results to differ materially from our historical results and from expectati

210、ons reflected in forward-looking statements.Economic and Strategic Risks We face significant competition that may reduce our profits.We face significant competition in our industries.The rapid development of new technologies,services and products has eliminated many of the traditional distinctions a

211、mong wireless,cable,internet and local and long distance communication services and brought new competitors to our markets,including other telecommunications companies,cable companies,wireless service providers,satellite providers,technology companies and application and device providers.While these

212、 changes have enabled us to offer new types of products and services,they have also allowed other providers to broaden the scope of their own competitive offerings.If we are unable to compete effectively,we could experience lower than expected revenues and earnings.Wireless service providers are sig

213、nificantly altering the financial relationships with their customers through commercial offers that vary service and device pricing,promotions,incentives and levels of service provided in some cases specifically targeting our customers and putting pressure on pricing and margins.In addition,the wire

214、less industrys customer growth rate could moderate in comparison to historical growth rates,leading to increased competition for customers.Our ability to compete effectively will depend on,among other things,our network quality,capacity and coverage,the pricing of our products and services,the quali

215、ty of our customer service,our development of new and enhanced products and services,the reach and quality of our sales and distribution channels,our ability to market our products and services effectively and our capital resources.It will also depend on how successfully we anticipate and respond to

216、 various factors affecting our industries,including new technologies and business models,changes in consumer preferences and demand for existing services,demographic trends and evolving economic conditions,including inflation.If we are not able to respond successfully to these competitive challenges

217、,our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely impacted.In addition,a projected sustained decline in a reporting units revenues and earnings could have a significant negative impact on its fair value and result in an impairment charge,which could have an adverse impact on our

218、results of operations.If we are not able to take advantage of developments in technology and address changing consumer demand on a timely basis,or if the deployment of our 5G network is delayed or hindered for any reason,we Verizon 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K 14 may experience a decline in the d

219、emand for our services,be unable to implement our business strategy and experience reduced profits.Our industries are rapidly changing as new technologies are developed that offer consumers an array of choices for their communications needs and allow new entrants into the markets we serve.In order t

220、o grow and remain competitive,we will need to adapt to future changes in technology,enhance our existing offerings and introduce new offerings to address our customers changing demands.If we are unable to meet future challenges from competing technologies on a timely basis or at an acceptable cost,w

221、e could lose customers to our competitors.We may not be able to accurately predict technological trends or the success of new services in the market.If our new services fail to gain acceptance in the marketplace,or if costs associated with the implementation and introduction of these services materi

222、ally increase,our ability to retain and attract customers could be adversely affected.In addition,the deployment of our 5G network is subject to a variety of risks,including those related to equipment and spectrum availability,unexpected costs,and regulatory matters that could cause deployment delay

223、s or network performance issues.These issues could result in significant costs,put us at a competitive disadvantage,or reduce the anticipated benefits of the enhancements to our networks.As we introduce new offerings and technologies,such as 5G technology,we must phase out outdated and unprofitable

224、technologies and services.If we are unable to do so on a cost-effective basis,we could experience reduced profits.In addition,there could be legal or regulatory restraints on our ability to phase out current services.Adverse conditions in the U.S.and international economies could impact our results

225、of operations and financial condition.Unfavorable economic conditions,such as a recession or economic slowdown in the U.S.or elsewhere,or inflation in the markets in which we operate,could negatively affect the affordability of and demand for some of our products and services and our cost of doing b

226、usiness.In difficult economic conditions,consumers may seek to reduce discretionary spending by forgoing purchases of our products,electing to use fewer higher margin services,dropping down in price plans or obtaining lower-cost products and services offered by other companies.Similarly,under these

227、conditions,the business customers that we serve may delay purchasing decisions,delay full implementation of service offerings or reduce their use of services.In addition,adverse economic conditions may lead to an increased number of our consumer and business customers that are unable to pay for serv

228、ices.Unfavorable economic conditions could also amplify other risk factors discussed in this section,including,but not limited to,our competitive position and margins.In 2022,as a result of the inflationary environment in the U.S.,we experienced increases in our direct costs,including electricity an

229、d other energy-related costs for our network operations,and transportation and labor costs,as well as increased interest expenses related to rising interest rates.We believe that this inflationary environment and the resulting decline in real wages in the U.S.are altering consumer preferences and ca

230、using consumers to become more price conscious.These factors,along with impacts of the intense competition in our industries,resulted in increased costs and lower earnings per share during 2022,and caused us to lower our growth expectations and related financial guidance.We expect the inflationary e

231、nvironment and these other pressures to continue into 2023.Although we are taking various measures to improve efficiency and reduce costs,those measures may ultimately be ineffective or insufficient.If the economic slowdown in the U.S.,inflation and other unfavorable economic conditions continue or

232、worsen,they could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.Operational Risks Cyber attacks impacting our networks or systems could have an adverse effect on our business.Cyber attacks,including through the use of malware,computer viruses,distributed denial

233、of services attacks,ransomware attacks,credential harvesting,social engineering and other means for obtaining unauthorized access to or disrupting the operation of our networks and systems and those of our suppliers,vendors and other service providers,could have an adverse effect on our business.Cyb

234、er attacks may cause equipment failures,loss of information,including sensitive personal information of customers or employees or valuable technical and marketing information,as well as disruptions to our or our customers operations.Cyber attacks against companies,including Verizon,have increased in

235、 frequency,scope and potential harm in recent years.They may occur alone or in conjunction with physical attacks,especially where disruption of service is an objective of the attacker.The development and maintenance of systems to prevent such attacks is costly and requires ongoing monitoring and upd

236、ating to address their increasing prevalence and sophistication.While,to date,we have not been subject to cyber attacks that,individually or in the aggregate,have been material to Verizons operations or financial condition,the preventive actions we take to reduce the risks associated with cyber atta

237、cks,including protection of our systems and networks,may be insufficient to repel or mitigate the effects of a major cyber attack in the future.The inability to operate or use our networks and systems or those of our suppliers,vendors and other service providers as a result of cyber attacks,even for

238、 a limited period of time,may result in significant expenses to Verizon and/or a loss of market share to our competitors.The costs associated with a major cyber attack on Verizon could include expensive incentives offered to existing customers and business partners to retain their business,increased

239、 expenditures on cybersecurity measures and the use of alternate resources,lost revenues from business interruption and litigation.Further,certain of Verizons businesses,such as those offering security solutions and infrastructure and cloud services to business customers,could be negatively affected

240、 if 15 Verizon 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-Kour ability to protect our own networks and systems is called into question as a result of a cyber attack.Our presence in the IoT industry,which includes offerings of telematics products and services,could also increase our exposure to potential costs an

241、d expenses and reputational harm in the event of cyber attacks impacting these products or services.In addition,a compromise of security or a theft or other compromise of valuable information,such as financial data and sensitive or private personal information,could result in lawsuits and government

242、 claims,investigations or proceedings.Any of these occurrences could damage our reputation,adversely impact customer and investor confidence and result in a material adverse effect on Verizons results of operation or financial condition.Natural disasters,extreme weather conditions,acts of war,terror

243、ist or other hostile acts could cause damage to our infrastructure and result in significant disruptions to our operations.Our business operations are subject to interruption by power outages,acts of war,terrorist or other hostile acts,natural disasters or the potential impacts of climate change,inc

244、luding the increasing prevalence and intensity of hurricanes,wildfires,flooding,hail and storms.Such events could cause significant damage to our infrastructure upon which our business operations rely,resulting in degradation or disruption of service to our customers,as well as significant recovery

245、time and expenditures to resume operations.Our system redundancy may be ineffective or inadequate to sustain our operations through all such events.We are implementing,and will continue to implement,measures to protect our infrastructure and operations from the impacts of these events in the future,

246、but these measures and our overall disaster recovery planning may not be sufficient for all eventualities.These events could also damage the infrastructure of the suppliers that provide us with the equipment and services that we need to operate our business and provide products to our customers.Thes

247、e occurrences could result in lost revenues from business interruption,damage to our reputation and reduced profits.Public health crises could materially adversely affect our business,financial condition and results of operations.We are subject to risks related to public health crises,such as the CO

248、VID-19 pandemic,which had an adverse effect on our operating results in 2020.Our business is based on our ability to provide products and services to customers throughout the United States and around the world and the ability of those customers to use and pay for those products and services for thei

249、r businesses and in their daily lives.As a result,our business,financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected by a public health crisis that significantly impacts the way customers use and are able to pay for our products and services,the way our employees are a

250、ble to provide services to our customers,and the ways that our partners and suppliers are able to provide products and services to us.For example,public and private sector policies and initiatives to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and initiatives Verizon took in response to the health crisis to

251、 promote the health and safety of our employees and provide critical infrastructure and connectivity to our customers,along with the related global slowdown in economic activity,resulted in decreased revenues,increased costs and lower earnings per share during 2020.In addition,such a crisis could si

252、gnificantly increase the probability or consequences of the risks our business faces in ordinary circumstances,such as risks associated with our supplier and vendor relationships,risks of an economic slowdown,regulatory risks,and the costs and availability of financing.We depend on key suppliers and

253、 vendors to provide equipment that we need to operate our business.We depend on various key suppliers and vendors to provide us,directly or through other suppliers,with equipment and services,such as fiber,switch and network equipment,smartphones and other wireless devices that we need in order to o

254、perate our business and provide products and services to our customers.For example,our smartphone and other device suppliers often rely on one vendor for the manufacture and supply of critical components,such as chipsets,used in their devices,and there are a limited number of companies capable of su

255、pplying the network infrastructure equipment on which we depend.These suppliers or vendors could fail to provide equipment or service on a timely basis,or fail to meet our performance expectations,for a number of reasons,including,for example,disruption to the global supply chain as a result of geop

256、olitical factors,public health crises,natural disasters or the potential impacts of global climate change.If such failures occur,we may be unable to provide products and services as and when requested by our customers,or we may be unable to continue to maintain or upgrade our networks.Due to the cos

257、t and time lag that can be associated with transitioning from one supplier to another,our business could be substantially disrupted if we were required to,or chose to,replace the products or services of one or more major suppliers with products or services from another source,especially if the repla

258、cement became necessary on short notice.Any such disruption could increase our costs,decrease our operating efficiencies and have a material adverse effect on our business,results of operations and financial condition.The suppliers and vendors on which we rely may also be subject to litigation with

259、respect to technology on which we depend,including litigation involving claims of patent infringement.Such claims are frequently made in the communications industry.We are unable to predict whether our business will be affected by any such litigation.We expect our dependence on key suppliers to cont

260、inue as we develop and introduce more advanced generations of technology.A significant portion of our workforce is represented by labor unions,and we could incur additional costs or experience work stoppages as a result of the renegotiation of our labor contracts.As of December 31,2022,approximately

261、 22.5%of our workforce is represented by the Communications Workers of America or the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.While we have labor contracts in place with these unions,with subsequent negotiations we could incur additional costs and/or experience work stoppages,which could adv

262、ersely affect our business Verizon 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K 16 operations.In addition,while a small percentage of the workforce outside of our traditional wireline operations is represented by unions for bargaining,we cannot predict what impact increased union density in this workforce could

263、have on our operations.Regulatory and Legal Risks Changes in the regulatory framework under which we operate could adversely affect our business prospects or results of operations.Our domestic operations are subject to regulation by the FCC and other federal,state,and local agencies,and our internat

264、ional operations are regulated by various foreign governments and international bodies.These regulatory regimes frequently restrict or impose conditions on our ability to operate in designated areas and provide specified products or services.We are frequently required to maintain licenses for our op

265、erations and conduct our operations in accordance with prescribed standards.We are often involved in regulatory and other governmental proceedings or inquiries related to the application of these requirements.It is impossible to predict with any certainty the outcome of pending federal and state reg

266、ulatory proceedings relating to our operations,or the reviews by federal or state courts of regulatory rulings.Without relief,existing laws and regulations may inhibit our ability to expand our business and introduce new products and services.Similarly,we cannot guarantee that we will be successful

267、in obtaining the licenses needed to carry out our business plan or in maintaining our existing licenses.For example,the FCC grants wireless licenses for terms generally lasting 10 years,subject to renewal.The loss of,or a material limitation on,certain of our licenses could have a material adverse e

268、ffect on our business,results of operations and financial condition.New laws or regulations or changes to the existing regulatory framework at the federal,state,and local,or international level,such as those described below,those that incentivize business models or technologies different from ours o

269、r requirements limiting our ability to continue or discontinue service to customers could restrict the ways in which we manage our wireline and wireless networks and operate our businesses,impose additional costs,impair revenue opportunities,and potentially impede our ability to provide services in

270、a manner that would be attractive to us and our customers.Privacy and data protection We are subject to federal,state and international laws related to privacy and data protection.In particular,the California Consumer Privacy Act,Europes General Data Protection Regulation and a number of other priva

271、cy laws recently adopted by other states and countries include significant penalties for non-compliance.Generally,attention to privacy and data security requirements is increasing at all levels of government globally,and privacy-related legislation has been introduced or is under consideration in ma

272、ny locations.These regulations could have a significant impact on our businesses.Regulation of broadband internet access services In its 2015 Title II Order,the FCC nullified its longstanding light touch approach to regulating broadband internet access services and reclassified these services as tel

273、ecommunications services subject to utilities-style common carriage regulation.The FCC repealed the 2015 Title II Order in December 2017,and returned to its traditional light-touch approach for these services.The 2017 order has been affirmed in part by the D.C.Circuit but may be revisited by the FCC

274、 or by Congress.Several states have also adopted or are considering adopting laws or executive orders that would impose net neutrality and other requirements on some of our services(in some cases different from the FCCs 2015 rules).Although some of these have been challenged in court,the ultimate en

275、forceability and effect of these state rules is uncertain.Open Access We hold certain wireless licenses that require us to comply with so-called open access FCC regulations,which generally require licensees of particular spectrum to allow customers to use devices and applications of their choice.Mor

276、eover,certain services could be subject to conflicting regulation by the FCC and/or various state and local authorities,which could significantly increase the cost of implementing and introducing new services.Climate-Related Regulation and Policy Due to the nature of our operations,we have been,and

277、expect to continue to be impacted by regulatory developments related to climate change,including,for example,the direct regulation of greenhouse gas emissions or carbon policies that could result in a tax on such emissions.In addition,policy-driven changes in the prices of fuel or energy in geograph

278、ies in which we operate could make it more expensive for us to purchase energy to power our networks and data centers,and any increase in taxes on fuel could increase our costs associated with operating those vehicles in our fleet that are dependent on traditional fuels.These developments and the fu

279、rther regulation of broadband,wireless,and our other activities and any related court decisions could result in significant increases in costs for us or restrict our ability to compete in the marketplace and limit the return we can expect to achieve on past and future investments in our networks.We

280、are subject to a substantial amount of litigation,which could require us to pay significant damages or settlements.We are subject to a substantial amount of litigation and claims in arbitration,including,but not limited to,shareholder derivative suits,patent infringement lawsuits,wage and hour class

281、 actions,contract and commercial claims,personal injury claims,property claims,environmental claims,and lawsuits relating to our advertising,sales,billing and collection practices.In addition,our wireless business also faces personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits relating to alleged health effe

282、cts of wireless phones 17 Verizon 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-Kor radio frequency transmitters.We may incur significant expenses in defending these lawsuits.In addition,we may be required to pay significant awards or settlements.Financial Risks Verizon has significant debt,which could increase fur

283、ther if Verizon incurs additional debt in the future and does not retire existing debt.As of December 31,2022,Verizon had approximately$130.6 billion of outstanding unsecured indebtedness,$9.4 billion of unused borrowing capacity under our existing revolving credit facility and$20.0 billion of outst

284、anding secured indebtedness.Verizons debt level and related debt service obligations could have negative consequences,including:requiring Verizon to dedicate significant cash flow from operations to the payment of principal,interest and other amounts payable on our debt,which would reduce the funds

285、we have available for other purposes,such as working capital,capital expenditures,dividend payments and acquisitions;making it more difficult or expensive for Verizon to obtain any necessary future financing for working capital,capital expenditures,debt service requirements,debt refinancing,acquisit

286、ions or other purposes and limiting its ability to repurchase common stock;reducing Verizons flexibility in planning for or reacting to changes in our industries and market conditions;making Verizon more vulnerable in the event of a downturn in our business;and exposing Verizon to increased interest

287、 rate risk to the extent that our debt obligations are subject to variable interest rates.Adverse changes in the financial markets and other factors could increase our borrowing costs and the availability of financing.We require a significant amount of capital to operate and grow our business.We fun

288、d our capital needs in part through borrowings in the public and private credit markets.Adverse changes in the financial markets,including increases in interest rates or changes in exchange rates,could increase our cost of borrowing,require us to post a significant amount of collateral,and/or make i

289、t more difficult for us to obtain financing for our operations or refinance existing indebtedness.In addition,our ability to obtain funding under asset-backed debt transactions is subject to our ability to continue to originate a sufficient amount of assets eligible to be securitized.Our borrowing c

290、osts also can be affected by short-and long-term debt ratings assigned by independent rating agencies,which are based,in significant part,on our performance as measured by customary credit metrics.A decrease in these ratings would likely increase our cost of borrowing and/or make it more difficult f

291、or us to obtain financing.A severe disruption in the global financial markets could impact some of the financial institutions with which we do business,and such instability could also affect our access to financing.Increases in costs for pension benefits and active and retiree healthcare benefits ma

292、y reduce our profitability and increase our funding commitments.With approximately 117,100 employees and approximately 186,700 retirees as of December 31,2022 eligible to participate in Verizons benefit plans,the costs of pension benefits and active and retiree healthcare benefits have a significant

293、 impact on our profitability.Our costs of maintaining these plans,and the future funding requirements for these plans,are affected by several factors,including increases in healthcare costs,decreases in investment returns on funds held by our pension and other benefit plan trusts and changes in the

294、discount rate and mortality assumptions used to calculate pension and other postretirement expenses.If we are unable to limit future increases in the costs of our benefit plans,those costs could reduce our profitability and increase our funding commitments.Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments None.Veri

295、zon 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K 18 Item 2.Properties Our principal properties do not lend themselves to simple description by character and location.Our total gross investment in property,plant and equipment was approximately$308 billion at December 31,2022 and$290 billion at December 31,2021,in

296、cluding the effect of retirements,but before deducting accumulated depreciation.Our gross investment in property,plant and equipment consisted of the following:At December 31,20222021 Network equipment 77.2%76.9%Land,buildings and building equipment 11.7%11.7%Furniture and other 11.1%11.4%100.0%100.

297、0%Network equipment consists primarily of cable(aerial,buried,underground or undersea)and the related support structures of poles and conduit,wireless plant,switching equipment,network software,transmission equipment and related facilities.Land,buildings and building equipment consists of land and l

298、and improvements,central office buildings or any other buildings that house network equipment,and buildings that are used for administrative and other purposes.Substantially all the switching centers are located on land and in buildings we own due to their critical role in the networks and high set-

299、up and relocation costs.We also maintain facilities throughout the U.S.comprised of administrative and sales offices,customer care centers,retail sales locations,garage work centers,switching centers,cell sites and data centers.Furniture and other consists of telephone equipment,furniture,data proce

300、ssing equipment,office equipment,motor vehicles,construction in process,and leasehold improvements.Item 3.Legal Proceedings In the ordinary course of business,Verizon is involved in various litigation and regulatory proceedings at the state and federal level.As of the date of this report,we do not b

301、elieve that any pending legal proceedings to which we or our subsidiaries are subject are required to be disclosed as material legal proceedings pursuant to this item.Verizon is not subject to any administrative or judicial proceeding arising under any federal,state or local provisions that have bee

302、n enacted or adopted regulating the discharge of materials into the environment or primarily for the purpose of protecting the environment that is likely to result in monetary sanctions of$1 million or more.For a discussion of our litigation risks,refer to Item 1A Risk Factors.Item 4.Mine Safety Dis

303、closures None.19 Verizon 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-KPART II Item 5.Market for Registrants Common Equity,Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities The principal market for trading in the common stock of the Company is the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol VZ.As

304、of December 31,2022,there were 462,587 shareholders of record.In addition,a significant number of holders of the Companys common stock are street name or beneficial holders,whose shares are held of record by banks,brokers,and other financial institutions.Stock Repurchases In February 2020,the Board

305、of Directors of the Company authorized a share buyback program to repurchase up to 100 million shares of our common stock.The program will terminate when the aggregate number of shares purchased reaches 100 million,or a new share repurchase plan superseding the current plan is authorized,whichever i

306、s sooner.Under the program,shares may be repurchased in privately negotiated transactions,on the open market,or otherwise,including through plans complying with Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act.The timing and number of shares purchased under the program,if any,will depend on market conditions and

307、our capital allocation priorities.During the years ended December 31,2022 and 2021,Verizon did not repurchase any shares of the Companys common stock under our authorized share buyback program.At December 31,2022,the maximum number of shares that could be purchased by or on behalf of Verizon under o

308、ur share buyback program was 100 million.Stock Performance Graph Verizon 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K20 Comparison of Five-Year Total Return Among Verizon,S&P 500 and S&P 500 Telecommunications Services Index 201720182019202020212022 Verizon$100.0$111.3$126.7$126.5$117.0$93.6 S&P 500100.0 95.6 12

309、5.7 148.8 191.5156.8 S&P 500 Telecom Services100.0 87.5 116.1 143.5 174.4104.8 The graph compares the cumulative total returns of Verizon,the S&P 500 Stock Index and the S&P 500 Telecommunications Services Index over a five-year period.It assumes$100 was invested on December 31,2017 with dividends b

310、eing reinvested.Item 6.ReservedVerizonS&P 500S&P 500 Telecom Services201720182019202020212022$75$100$125$150$175$200$225$250Item 7.Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Overview Verizon Communications Inc.(the Company)is a holding company that,acting th

311、rough its subsidiaries(together with the Company,collectively,Verizon),is one of the worlds leading providers of communications,technology,information and entertainment products and services to consumers,businesses and government entities.With a presence around the world,we offer data,video and voic

312、e services and solutions on our networks and platforms that are designed to meet customers demand for mobility,reliable network connectivity,security and control.To compete effectively in todays dynamic marketplace,we are focused on the capabilities of our high-performing networks to drive growth ba

313、sed on delivering what customers want and need in the digital world.In 2022,we focused on maintaining our network leadership,including by rapidly deploying C-Band spectrum;retaining and growing our high-quality customer base while balancing profitability in challenging market conditions;and driving

314、monetization of our networks,platforms and solutions.We are creating business value by earning the trust of our stakeholders,limiting our environmental impact and supporting our customer base growth while creating social benefit through our products and services.Our strategy requires significant cap

315、ital investments primarily to acquire wireless spectrum,put the spectrum into service,provide additional capacity for growth in our networks,invest in the fiber that supports our businesses,evolve and maintain our networks and develop and maintain significant advanced information technology systems

316、and data system capabilities.2022 was a peak year of capital investment for us as we rapidly deployed C-Band spectrum.We believe that this spectrum,together with our industry leading millimeter wave spectrum holding,4G LTE network and fiber infrastructure,will drive innovative products and services

317、and fuel our growth.We are consistently deploying new network architecture and technologies to secure our leadership in both fourth-generation(4G)and fifth-generation(5G)wireless networks.We expect that our next-generation multi-use platform,which we call the Intelligent Edge Network,will simplify o

318、perations by eliminating legacy network elements,speed the deployment of 5G wireless technology and create new opportunities in the business market in a cost efficient manner.Our network leadership is the hallmark of our brand and the foundation for the connectivity,platforms and solutions upon whic

319、h we build our competitive advantage.Highlights of Our 2022 Financial Results(dollars in millions)Operating Revenues$136,835$133,61320222021Operating Income$30,467$32,44820222021Net Income$21,748$22,61820222021Cash Flows from Operations$37,141$39,53920222021Capital Expenditures$23,087$20,28620222021

320、 21 Verizon 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-KBusiness Overview We have two reportable segments that we operate and manage as strategic business units-Verizon Consumer Group(Consumer)and Verizon Business Group(Business).Revenue by Segment Verizon 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K22 2022 1.8%22.7%75.5%202

321、1 5.7%23.2%71.1%ConsumerBusinessCorporate and Other Note:Excludes eliminations.Verizon Consumer Group Our Consumer segment provides consumer-focused wireless and wireline communications services and products.Our wireless services are provided across one of the most extensive wireless networks in the

322、 United States(U.S.)under the Verizon brand,TracFone Wireless,Inc.(TracFone)brands and through wholesale and other arrangements.We also provide fixed wireless access(FWA)broadband through our wireless networks.Our wireline services are provided in nine states in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S

323、.,as well as Washington D.C.,over our 100%fiber-optic network through our Verizon Fios product portfolio and over a traditional copper-based network to customers who are not served by Fios.Our Consumer segments wireless and wireline products and services are available to our retail customers,as well

324、 as resellers that purchase wireless network access from us on a wholesale basis.Customers can obtain our wireless services on a postpaid or prepaid basis.Our postpaid service is generally billed one month in advance for a monthly access charge in return for access to and usage of network services.O

325、ur prepaid service is offered only to Consumer customers and enables individuals to obtain wireless services without credit verification by paying for all services in advance.The Consumer segment also offers several categories of wireless equipment to customers,including a variety of smartphones and

326、 other handsets,wireless-enabled internet devices,such as tablets,and other wireless-enabled connected devices,such as smart watches.In addition to the wireless services and equipment discussed above,the Consumer segment sells residential fixed connectivity solutions,including internet,video and voi

327、ce services,and wireless network access to resellers on a wholesale basis.The Consumer segments operating revenues for the year ended December 31,2022 totaled$103.5 billion,an increase of$8.2 billion,or 8.6%,compared to the year ended December 31,2021.See Segment Results of Operations for additional

328、 information regarding our Consumer segments operating performance and selected operating statistics.Verizon Business Group Our Business segment provides wireless and wireline communications services and products,including data,video and conferencing services,corporate networking solutions,security

329、and managed network services,local and long distance voice services and network access to deliver various Internet of Things(IoT)services and products,including solutions that support fleet tracking management,compliance management,field service management,asset tracking and other types of mobile re

330、source management.We also provide FWA broadband through our wireless networks.We provide these products and services to businesses,government customers and wireless and wireline carriers across the U.S.and select products and services to customers around the world.The Business segments operating rev

331、enues for the year ended December 31,2022 totaled$31.1 billion and remained relatively flat compared to the year ended December 31,2021.See Segment Results of Operations for additional information regarding our Business segments operating performance and selected operating statistics.Corporate and O

332、ther Corporate and other primarily includes insurance captives,investments in unconsolidated businesses and development stage businesses that support our strategic initiatives,as well as unallocated corporate expenses,certain pension and other employee benefit related costs and interest and financin

333、g expenses.Corporate and other also includes the historical results of divested businesses,including Verizon Media Group(Verizon Media)divested in September 2021,and other adjustments and gains and losses that are not allocated in assessing segment performance due to their nature.Although such transactions are excluded from the business segment results,they are included in reported consolidated ea