Verizon invests $400K in NYC small businesses to advance digital inclusion, economic prosperity

NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEW YORK, N.Y. – Verizon is a longstanding partner of small businesses in New York City (NYC), and in 2023 the company has invested $400,000 to advance small business digital inclusion and help entrepreneurs thrive. According to the NYC Economic Development Corporation, 29 percent of city households lack broadband access, with similar gaps in mobile connectivity, affecting approximately 1.6 million residents. These barriers impact small business owners

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