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We got you. Everyone gets the best deals with the most value at Verizon.
Globenewswire· 2025-11-06 14:00
Core Points - Verizon is launching a series of holiday deals and exclusive experiences for both new and existing customers starting November 6, 2025, through the holiday season [1][3] - The company is encouraging AT&T and T-Mobile customers to switch by bringing their phone bills to Verizon stores to see potential savings [2] Promotions and Offers - Customers can receive the latest phones, tablets, and watches without needing a trade-in, including offers on audio accessories and home internet packages [3][4] - Specific promotions include: - iPhone 17, Apple Watch Series 11, and iPad (A16) valued at $1,830 with a new line on any myPlan [4] - Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy Watch8, and Galaxy Tab S10 FE 5G valued at $1,800 with a new line on any myPlan [4] - Google Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 5G valued at $1,850 with a new line on any myPlan [4] - New home internet customers can choose between a Samsung 43" Class Q7F QLED TV, Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 5G, or a Nintendo Switch with select plans [4] Sweepstakes and Exclusive Experiences - Verizon customers can enter to win exclusive experiences through the My Verizon app from November 24 to December 5, including: - An all-expenses-paid trip to Super Bowl LX in February 2026 [4] - A family vacation in the Caribbean [4] - A luxurious spa retreat at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, AZ [4] - A private cooking class with celebrity chef Alex Guarneschelli [4] - A trip for two to the 152nd Big Race at Churchill Downs in March 2026 [4] Company Overview - Verizon Communications Inc. generated revenues of $134.8 billion in 2024 and continues to innovate to meet customer demands for mobility and reliable network connectivity [6]
Millicom(TIGO) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-11-06 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, service revenue totaled $1.34 billion, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 0.5%, primarily due to a $74 million negative impact from IAS 21 application in Bolivia [12][14] - Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $695 million, with an all-time high margin of 48.9%, representing a year-over-year increase of 23.8% [13][17] - Equity-free cash flow rose by 18.1% year-over-year, totaling $638 million for the first nine months of 2025 [14][19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Mobile service revenue grew 5.5% year-over-year, driven by ARPU expansion in prepaid and a 14% increase in postpaid customers [4][12] - Home business service revenue was flat year-over-year, a significant improvement from a nearly 5% decline a year ago, with 60,000 new customers added [5][12] - B2B service revenue reached $231 million, up 5.3% year-over-year, with digital services growing by 10% [5][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Colombia's service revenue expanded 6.5% year-over-year to $364 million, with postpaid customers increasing by 12% [15][17] - Guatemala's local currency service revenue grew 3.6% year-over-year, reaching $366 million, driven by mobile strategy and customer base management [15][17] - In Panama, service revenue remained flat at $170 million, with a 15% increase in postpaid customers [15][17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company completed acquisitions in Uruguay and Ecuador, enhancing its regional footprint and earnings quality [8][9] - The focus remains on maintaining leverage below 2.5x while integrating new acquisitions and pursuing operational efficiencies [3][22] - The company aims to deliver continued top-line growth and sustainable margin expansion, despite challenges from currency devaluation and legal settlements [23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving the $750 million equity-free cash flow target for 2025, despite external challenges [2][23] - The company remains optimistic about the ongoing integration of Ecuador and Uruguay, expecting to unlock meaningful synergies [8][9] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining operational focus and efficiency in light of regulatory challenges in Costa Rica [10][26] Other Important Information - The company recorded a $118 million provision related to an ongoing DOJ investigation, reflecting expected financial impacts [11][12] - The sale of tower companies in El Salvador and Honduras was completed for approximately $975 million, marking a successful conclusion to the infrastructure monetization plan [9][22] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the leverage impact of the Ecuador and Uruguay transactions? - Current leverage is 2.09, expected to normalize to around 2.3 after accounting for the acquisitions [24] Question: Will the burden of spectrum renewal payments fall on Millicom? - The license renewal payment of approximately $115 million was paid by Telefónica, but there will be additional 5G auction costs expected in 2026 [25] Question: What is the future course of action in Costa Rica if the appeal is rejected? - The company plans to refocus on its operational model and invest in infrastructure while appealing the regulatory decision [26][28] Question: What is the outlook for CapEx in 2026? - The company expects to maintain CapEx around $700 million, focusing on demand-driven investments [29][30] Question: How is the competitive environment evolving in Guatemala? - The company is actively managing competition through targeted strategies and investments, resulting in stable performance [45][46]
Liberty Latin America(LILA) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-11-06 14:00
LIBERTY LATIN AMERICA Q3 2025 INVESTOR CALL November 6, 2025 "SAFE HARBOR" FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT | DEFINED TERMS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS & DISCLAIMER This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding our strategies, priorities and objectives, financial and operational performance, growth expectations; our digital strategy, product innovation and commercial plans and projects; expectations on ...
KDDI Corporation (KDDIY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Seeking Alpha· 2025-11-06 13:06
Group 1 - KDDI is holding its earnings release conference for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, with the event being moderated by a representative from the Public Relations Department [1] - The earnings release will be distributed through multiple channels, including YouTube, and related documents have been uploaded to KDDI's website [1] - The conference features key executives, including President and CEO Hiromichi Matsuda, CFO Nanae Saishoji, CSO and CDO Tomohiko Katsuki, and Executive Director Kenji Aketa [2]
Millicom(TIGO) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-11-06 13:00
Financial Performance - Adjusted EBITDA reached $695 million, demonstrating a year-over-year growth of 18.7%[68] - The Adjusted EBITDA margin hit a record 48.9%[18,68] - Equity Free Cash Flow (EFCF) for the first 9 months of 2025 was $638 million, an increase of $98 million compared to the same period in 2024[17,70,73] - Service revenue increased to $1344 million, a 0.5% increase compared to Q3 2024[68] Customer Growth - Postpaid net additions reached 293,000[17] - Home net additions totaled 60,000[18] - Mobile postpaid customers grew by 14% year-over-year[21] - Home HFC/FTTH customers increased by 5.4% year-over-year[25] Strategic Initiatives - Millicom incorporated Ecuador and Uruguay, diversifying its LATAM footprint[53] - Revenue from Ecuador is $489 million and Adjusted EBITDA is $161 million[54] - Revenue from Uruguay is $246 million and Adjusted EBITDA is $93 million[56] Financial Position - Net debt stood at $4627 million[90,115] - Leverage ratio decreased to 2.09x[18,90,115] Country-Specific Performance - Colombia's Adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 4.9 percentage points[35] - Guatemala's mobile service revenue grew by 20% in local currency[41] - Panama achieved a record Adjusted EBITDA margin of 52.2%[49,51]
*MEDIA ALERT* Verizon and David Beckham Launch First-Ever "Golden Ticket" Sweepstakes for FIFA World Cup 26™
Globenewswire· 2025-11-06 13:00
Core Points - Verizon has launched the first-ever "Golden Ticket" Sweepstakes in collaboration with David Beckham, offering customers a unique opportunity to win pitchside access to FIFA World Cup 26™ matches [1][4] - The sweepstakes is part of the Verizon Ultimate Access campaign, which aims to enhance customer engagement leading up to the World Cup [2][4] - Verizon plans to continue giving away thousands of tickets, including hundreds of "Golden Tickets," along with various customer surprises and special events throughout 2026 [3] Sweepstakes Details - The entry period for the sweepstakes runs from November 6 to November 20 [5] - Customers can enter exclusively through the My Verizon app, which provides access to exclusive events and experiences [6] - Non-Verizon customers are encouraged to switch to Verizon to participate in the sweepstakes [6]
BCE(BCE) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-11-06 13:00
Financial Performance - Revenue increased by 1.3% year-over-year to $6,049 million[12] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 1.5% year-over-year to $2,762 million[12] - Adjusted EPS increased by 5.3% to $0.79[12] - Free cash flow increased by 20.6% to $1,003 million[14] - Capital expenditures decreased by 6.6% year-over-year to $891 million[12] Subscriber Metrics - Postpaid churn rate improved by 15 bps year-over-year[6] - Retail FTTH Internet net additions were 65,239[9] - Crave subscribers increased by 24% year-over-year to 4.3 million[9] Bell Media - Bell Media revenue decreased by 6.4% year-over-year to $732 million[23] - Bell Media adjusted EBITDA decreased by 6.7% year-over-year to $237 million[24] Bell CTS U.S.(Ziply Fiber) - Bell CTS U.S revenue was $160 million for the 2-month period from August 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025[18] - Bell CTS U.S adjusted EBITDA was $71 million for the 2-month period from August 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025[18]
Elon Musk's SpaceX To Buy More EchoStar Spectrum Licenses For $2.6 Billion - AT&T (NYSE:T), EchoStar (NASDAQ:SATS)
Benzinga· 2025-11-06 12:42
Telecommunications firm EchoStar Corp. (NASDAQ:SATS) said on Thursday, it will sell more wireless spectrum licenses to SpaceX for about $2.6 billion in exchange for stock in the Elon Musk-backed company that owns the Starlink satellite internet network. The announcement is an extension to the $17 billion deal the companies struck in September, which will close after receiving regulatory approval. The AWS-3 licenses cover airwaves across the U.S. that can be used to support mobile and satellite communication ...
Telecom Italia CEO says would welcome consolidation moves by rivals
Reuters· 2025-11-06 12:09
Group 1 - Telecom Italia (TIM) is open to any consolidation in the Italian telecoms market [1] - The head of Telecom Italia indicated that the company would welcome consolidation even if competitors initiate the process [1]
Millicom (Tigo) Q3 2025 Earnings Release
Globenewswire· 2025-11-06 11:00
Core Insights - Millicom reported strong operational and financial performance in Q3 2025, with significant growth in adjusted EBITDA and net profit [5][6] - The company achieved a record adjusted EBITDA of $695 million, reflecting a margin of 48.9%, and a notable increase in operating profit [4][6] - Millicom's revenue growth was driven by mobile subscriber additions and ARPU expansion, with a year-over-year increase of 3.5% in service revenue [6][8] Financial Highlights - Q3 2025 revenue was $1.42 billion, a slight decrease of 0.7% compared to Q3 2024, but organic growth was 3.0% [4] - Operating profit for Q3 2025 reached $390 million, up 30.1% from the previous year [4] - Net profit attributable to company owners was $195 million, a significant increase from $51 million in Q3 2024 [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $695 million, an 18.7% increase year-over-year [4] - Equity free cash flow for the quarter was $243 million, reflecting a year-to-date increase of $98 million compared to the same period last year [4][6] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focused on executing its strategic plan, which includes advancing inorganic growth initiatives and improving operational efficiency [6] - Millicom aims to achieve an equity free cash flow target of around $750 million for 2025, with a year-end leverage below 2.5x [9] - The company declared an additional interim dividend of $2.5 per share in August, totaling approximately $420 million [8]