#telecom

Today’s announcement was amazing! I haven’t been this excited since I found out I can bake a potato in the microwave! I mean. Wow! I can get a baked potato without turning on the oven! Amazing! The future is now!

Petty? Yes. Hear me out though.

My 1 line, phone and watch was running up the score gradually on my bill. About $98 a month or so. Without the employer discount, my bill is now going to be $170! Give me a break. Even if there's no magical ethical carrier, stop giving your money to this corporation.

VZ CEO from 11/17/2025 In my opinion the union is done after watching this. So start maneuvering

The Verizon and TMO layoff boards aren’t looking any better— in some cases they make gasp at&t look “good”. 🤦🏽‍♂️ Don’t believe me? Go take a look ……… complete shítsh0w over there.

As of November 18, 2025, Verizon is undergoing its largest-ever round of layoffs, affecting approximately 15,000 employees (about 15% of its roughly 100,000-person workforce). These cuts, driven by subscriber losses, rising competition from rivals like T-Mobile and AT&T, and a push for cost restructuring under new CEO Dan Schulman, are primarily targeting non-union management roles and could impact over 20% of those positions.

Additionally, around 180-200 corporate-owned retail stores are being converted to franchises, shifting those employees off Verizon’s payroll. Announcements and notifications are expected as early as this week, with some reports pointing to November 20 as a key date for broader rollout.

There is no publicly accessible “layoff list” for Verizon (or most companies), as these processes are handled internally and confidentially to comply with privacy laws and avoid leaks. The layoff list is not something employees can independently check online or through external databases. Instead, determination relies on official company communication. Below, I’ll outline the most reliable ways to find out if you’re affected, based on employee reports, past Verizon practices, and current news.

Steps to Determine If You’re on the Layoff List

1. Monitor for Direct Notification from HR or Your Manager
. The primary and official way is through a personal phone call or email from HR, your direct manager, or an Assistant Director (AD) level executive. Based on employee discussions from previous Verizon reductions (e.g., the 2023 and 2024 rounds), affected employees are typically notified first thing in the morning—often between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM local time. This call will include details on severance, benefits continuation (like COBRA), and next steps. If you don’t receive this by midday, it’s a strong indicator you’re not affected in this wave.


Tip: Keep your phone on and check voicemail/email frequently, especially on weekdays starting November 18-20. If you’re remote or in a different time zone, confirm your contact info in Verizon’s HR portal (e.g., via MyHR or Workday) is up to date.

1. Attend Company-Wide or Team Meetings
“Survivors” (those not laid off) often receive a follow-up group meeting or “business update” around 11:00 AM on notification day, lasting 15-45 minutes. This is where leadership (HR, ADs, or VPs) announces the changes broadly, confirms headcount reductions, and outlines impacts on remaining teams. These are usually held via Microsoft Teams or in-person for retail/corporate roles. Watch your Outlook calendar for invites labeled something like “Organizational Update” or “Q4 Restructuring Briefing.”
Why this matters: Skipping or missing this could signal you’re affected, but more likely, it’s a sign to follow up with your manager.

2. Check Internal Resources and Portals
   • Log into Verizon’s employee self-service portal (e.g., My Verizon for HR matters or the internal intranet) daily for any updates on “reduction in force” (RIF) or voluntary separation programs (VSP). In past rounds, VSP offers (e.g., enhanced severance for voluntary exits) were posted here first, allowing some employees to opt in before involuntary cuts.

   • Review your paystub or benefits summary for any flags, like frozen PTO accrual or changes to performance reviews—these can precede layoffs.
 Note: As of now, no mass WARN Act notices have been filed publicly for this 2025 round, which suggests notifications are being staggered to avoid triggering 60-day advance requirements (under federal law for mass layoffs of 50+ in certain states).

3. Network Internally and Listen for Rumors
. Discreetly talk to trusted colleagues, especially in HR or your chain of command, without spreading panic. Employee forums like TheLayoff.com and Reddit (e.g., r/verizon) report that some senior directors (Sr. Directors/ADs) receive the affected names 24-48 hours in advance, leading to subtle leaks.

Common signs from insiders include:
• Sudden “obs” (observation/performance reviews) being paused or rushed.
• Managers acting distant or scheduling vague 1:1s.
• Team-wide emails about “upskilling” or AI integration, which often precede cuts in legacy roles.
 However, avoid relying solely on rumors—Verizon has denied some exaggerated claims (e.g., mass store closures as “false”).

1. Consult External Resources for Confirmation
   • WARN Tracker or State Labor Departments: Search sites like warntracker.com or your state’s Department of Labor site (e.g., California’s EDD or New York’s DOL) for Verizon filings. These are public but lag by weeks and only cover mass events (50+ jobs at one site). No federal WARN has been filed yet for November 2025.
   • Union Support (If Applicable): If you’re in a unionized role (e.g., CWA for wireline or installers), contact your rep immediately—they negotiate protections and may have early intel. Non-union management is hit hardest here.
   • Legal/Financial Advisors: If notified, don’t sign anything without review. Verizon’s typical severance is 1-3 weeks of base pay per year of service (e.g., 10 weeks for 5 years), plus health benefits for 3-6 months, but it varies.

If You Are Affected: Immediate Next Steps
• Negotiate Severance: Past packages included $1.7-1.9 billion funds for 4,800 roles in 2024—push for extensions if needed.
• Update Your Resume/LinkedIn: Highlight transferable skills (e.g., 5G, customer ops) and network in telecom (jobs at AT&T or T-Mobile are surging).
• File for Unemployment: Eligible immediately in most states; use tools like FlexJobs for remote gigs.
• Mental Health Support: Verizon’s EAP (Employee Assistance Program) offers free counseling—access it even post-layoff.

Layoffs su-k, but they’re not always personal—Verizon’s churn (e.g., losing 7,000 postpaid subs last quarter) is the driver. If you’re not hearing anything by end of week, focus on building resilience (e.g., upskill in AI via internal training). Stay proactive, and reach out to HR for clarity if anxiety spikes. For personalized advice, consult a career coach or employment lawyer.

Does anyone know if Value of safe this time around? Value has been spared quite a few times since the TracFone acquisition….

The retail stores that are turning franchise are the following.

• Under performing year over year (all metrics, not just growth)

• overlapping/ redundant stores, including stores in congested markets (example, districts with stores within a 30 mile radius from each other)

• locations with upcoming expiring leases

• locations that have not been remodeled

• Mall locations (all)

The cuts outside of stores closing will be support channels, R2B reps/managers, Sr operations analysts, training, director consolidation, sr director consolidation, market presidents and VPs and their support teams (executive assistants, etc.) Retail stores with 3 assistant managers.

French raids carried out in Altice linked ‘corruption’ probe
By Martin Coyle
November 18, 2025, 2:45 PM GMT

European telecom giant Altice on Tuesday saw French prosecutors target 15 homes and 14 companies as part of an investigation into a “vast corruption scheme” connected to the company. French prosecutors...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV-bEhI2nNw

https://youtu.be/qQYRT0t7sI8?si=DzWDfhMDFaEeX9su

As the new CEO of Verizon, Dan Schulman will receive an annual base salary of $1.5 million, in addition to substantial performance-based bonuses and stock awards that could bring his total compensation to tens of millions of dollars.
His compensation package includes:
Base Salary: $1,500,000 per year.
Short-Term Incentive Plan: He is eligible for a target bonus opportunity equal to 250% of his base salary, based on performance.
Long-Term Equity Awards: Schulman will receive various stock awards, including restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance stock units (PSUs), with a potential value of up to $59.5 million depending on the company's future performance relative to its peers.
Schulman, who previously served as the CEO of PayPal, was appointed to lead Verizon in October 2025, taking over from the ousted Hans Vestberg. His contract runs through 2027.
For more detailed information, please refer to Verizon's official SEC filings regarding executive compensation.

(To the tune of: Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys)

Mammas, don't let your babies grow up to work for Big Red Don't let 'em pick networks or chase that 5G Make 'em be doctors and lawyers and such Mammas, don't let your babies grow up to work for VZ They'll never be home, and they'll always be stressed Even if they give you their all, they'll just cut you to be "lean"

(Verse 1) He'd bleed red and black, wore the polo with pride Believed in the network, felt good deep inside He missed kids' ballgames for "critical work" Now he's a "cost transformation," a shareholder perk.

(Chorus) 'Cause they'll get a new CEO from PayPal, you see Who talks about "culture" and "scrappy" He'll take a fifty-million-dollar bonus and then Cut fifteen thousand people just before the holidays again.

(Verse 2) He heard all the rumors, the "critical inflection" The talk about "synergy" and "cost correction" Then the call came on Thursday, "November the 20th" "We're making you 'leaner'," just a number, not a person.

(Chorus) 'Cause they'll get a new CEO from PayPal, you see Who talks about "culture" and "scrappy" He'll take a fifty-million-dollar bonus and then Cut fifteen thousand people just before the holidays again.

(Bridge) They'll say you're all "family" when they want your long hours But you're just a line item when they're in the glass towers They're losin' subscribers, so you'll pay the steep price While Dan Schulman's bonus is lookin' real nice.

(Verse 3) So Mammas, go tell 'em before they sign on That loyalty's a one-way street, and then it is gone They don't care about you, just the stock and the churn It's a "Home for the Holidays" lesson you'll learn.

(Outro Chorus) Yeah, they'll get a new CEO from PayPal, you see Who talks about "culture" and "scrappy" He'll take a fifty-million-dollar bonus and then Cut fifteen thousand people just before the holidays again.

Anyone else here feeling like this ? Just tell me already if I’m jobless. I got so much debt that the severance wouldn’t be enough. I’m SCARED. If I make it this round , once frontier deal is complete that just means more layoffs. A lot of Frontier and Verizon engineers would just overlap jobs so that means MORE CUTS

As a tech with a goal of going into network engineering, should I give up? I don’t want to be a tech forever but this is making me lose hope.

Someone posted an article on here once, it was so e kind of prediction of how VZ would play out over time and wonder if anyone knows what I'm talking about or has the link for the article. I wish I could remember more so this doesn't sound like a ridiculous request, but maybe someone will know what I'm talking about

What do Frontier employees have to say about Nick J?

RIF is coming. T-Mo using cover of VZ reductions to announce own RIF. Gunna be a bloodbath.

Go check it out. They are talking about us. And not in a bad way.

MINT MOBILE

Heard Jeff’s vest was in NJ today. Who’s got the T? What did he say?

https://www.reuters.com/business/verizon-cut-about-15000-jobs-wsj-reports-2025-11-13/

Uh oh...

thats when you know your company is run by id--ts and cares jack about the v-teamer

Most employees prob have an average of 3
Lines on their account. 15k layoffs equals losing -about 45k subscriber lines - and another bunch of home internet lines.

They see the news and now know nothing will get installed correctly lol

I even pointed out the obvious [on multiple occasions] to VZN via detailed feedback.

Oh well, my new carrier of the past year has been great and MUCH cheaper. VZN is yet another memory

What is the over/under Of Verizon getting out of the PS business all together just shifting all focus to wireless and broadband?

Verizon has a total of 100,000 US employees. Not all of the 100,000 are managers. So 15,000 manager jobs cut is more than 15%

Verizon plans to cut jobs as Dan pushes for a LEAN COMPANY. He said it... Employees in the Potomac region have already been offered voluntary separation packages which are listed on the local union’s website. Those interested need to apply before December 12 2025.... One of them said they were notified by email about a month ago and told to expect the package by mail... soooo the process began before Dan became CEO. If his goal for a leaner ops continues, more and more and more job cuts are expected next year.

Or do we not make enough money to be considered "cutting costs?"

First ATT has the left over timewarner so called leaders that made a bad decision got stock , bonuses and millions. Second many in power have less than I say 8 years but more like 5 years with ATT. Third they broke the foundation that made ATT work meaning the New bee executives to the point that Innovation is now creeping along because the hours from managers are now focused on 8hrs only. Fourth the BIG mistake was instead of hurting the company which they are doing likely listening to a consultant company on RTO( same as our executives going to a psychiatrist) follow their advise. Fifth MAKES sense newly hired 5 days and in a hub. Existing managers remain as they were especially if status has been for 20 years. Sixth and final do Hybrid 3 days office, 5 days remain for marketing and sales. Those at ATT handle break and fix and part of the guarantee flow a few days a month office……I think spot on, oh by the way just fire the ones everyone knows that have nothing to do and don’t use color, ethnic, or male/female/ confused as an excuse
Recently T-Mobile and Verizon booted their CEO is ours next?

Anyone left in Galway after recent layoffs?

What’s happening?

So Uniti lay off levels reaching a size to push Windstream employees to switch the online community group to a new URL subdomain is happening, time 2 upgrade the crew to a bigger, better telecom layoff group. Why complain to ex-co-workers with Uniti, when there are ample AT&T RIF'd doinks to gripe at. And Verison, and Frunteer, and Tmobile, and

Sincerely,

Another Ex-Circuit Jockey

Specifically in India - please share any info you may have.