Verizon offers multi-year price lock as homes get more connected
📈 Key numbers: The average Verizon internet household now manages 18 connected devices and consumes 656 GB of data monthly, up 6% YoY, according to the latest Verizon Consumer Connections Report.
42-45% of U.S. internet households own at least one smart home device.
20% of U.S. internet households own a smart video doorbell.
16% own a smart thermostat.
What this means: Connectivity has evolved from a nice-to-have to a must-have.
🔒 Verizon is offering an industry-first 3-year price lock guarantee on all myPlan (mobile) and myHome (home internet) network plans, available to both new and existing customers.
Why it's important: The offer meets a growing consumer demand for financial stability, control and simplicity — especially as families weigh technology investments alongside everyday priorities.
Here's what else: Verizon is also now offering a free phone to new and existing wireless customers on any myPlan when they trade in a device — regardless of its condition.
Plus, get even more immediate savings when bundling home internet, taking $15 off the total monthly bill.
The impact: Families can stay confidently connected — with steady rates on core services like calling, data and texting.
Customers can also save over 40% on five of the most popular subscription services, Netflix & Max and Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+. All five for just $20 per month. Plus, free satellite messaging on qualifying devices.
🏡 Why now: With spring homebuying season underway, the busiest time for real estate, families making big moves may be rethinking how they're setting up their homes — and the tech that powers them.
Verizon's 3-year price lock guarantee offers predictable, multi-year stability across connectivity costs.
The takeaway: As families upgrade their homes and devices, Verizon's price lock guarantee offers something rare in tech: predictability.
With stable rates, smart perks and guaranteed phone trade-ins, it's a connectivity plan that moves at the speed of modern life — without the surprise charges.
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