Verizon is stepping up to support families as the new school year approaches with a month-long initiative focused on value and digital wellness. The initiative kicks off with Verizon Family Weekend on August 9-10, transforming Verizon stores across the nation into back-to-school hubs. These hubs will provide expert advice, hands-on product demonstrations, and tailored technology solutions for parents, students, and teachers.
Sowmyanarayan Sampath, CEO of Verizon Consumer, shared the company’s commitment to helping families build healthy digital habits and stay connected safely. Verizon aims to offer tangible value and savings, alongside expert advice and tools like the Verizon Family app, to ensure comprehensive support and peace of mind during the busy back-to-school season.
Exciting Deals on Devices and Services
Starting August 7, customers can access a range of deals on popular devices. Offers include free iPhone 16, Samsung S25, and Google Pixel 9 devices with select unlimited plans. Tablet and smartwatch enthusiasts can enjoy significant savings, with the Gizmo Watch 3 Adventure available for under $100, Android and Apple watches starting at $5/month, select iPads at $5/month, and the TCL Tab 10 NXTPAPER 5G for as low as $4/month.
Enhanced Parental Controls with Verizon Family Plus
Launching on August 21, the Verizon Family Plus perk offers enhanced parental controls for just $10 a month, a $4.99/month savings over the current price. This perk builds upon the free Verizon Family app and provides comprehensive tools such as unlimited location monitoring, content filtering, screen time management, and driving insights for new teen drivers. Families can save 30% on Verizon Family Plus compared to its current price.
Why Choose Verizon Family Plus?
Compared to other family apps, Verizon Family Plus provides GPS and network location monitoring, even when GPS isn’t active, thanks to Verizon’s reliable network. It also offers monitoring and blocking of calls and texts, web and app activity restrictions, and more roadside assistance events than competitors. With 24/7 professional monitoring and a shared secondary phone line for up to five family members, Verizon ensures secured data and privacy, promising not to sell location data.
Expert Guidance and Digital Wellness Resources
Verizon retail experts are ready to assist families in setting up devices like the Gizmo Watch and optimizing tablets for learning. Hands-on demos will showcase how to use the Verizon Family Plus App for screen time management and digital wellness.
Free resources are available at verizon.com/family-tech, providing guidance for parents, caregivers, students, teachers, and schools. Additionally, Mel Robbins will host “Verizon Unplugged with Mel Robbins” on August 6 in NYC, offering tips for building a healthy relationship with phones. The event will be available for replay on Verizon’s website.
Community Support and Exclusive Offers
Back-to-school shoppers can enjoy exclusive freebies and discounts, including limited-edition stickers designed by artist Jason Naylor, available in stores while supplies last. Teachers can access 5G plans and perks starting at $25/line/month with four lines, plus exclusive offers. College students can save up to $25/month on two lines of mobile service, with additional discounts when bundled with home internet.
For more information about these offers and resources, visit Verizon’s website.
