Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. is an American multinational telecommunications conglomerate founded in 1983, headquartered in New York City, taking multifaceted approach to quantum technologies focusing on quantum-safe security, quantum networking, and quantum-enhanced AI. Verizon performed quantum-based security trial in Washington DC in 2020 claiming to be one of first US carriers to pilot use of quantum key distribution. The company explores quantum networking for secure communications and quantum-enhanced AI for network optimization. Verizon invests in post-quantum cryptography preparing telecommunications infrastructure for quantum threats. Verizon serves telecommunications, enterprise, government, and defense sectors requiring quantum-safe communications and quantum network infrastructure collaborating with quantum technology providers advancing quantum communications and quantum networking for 5G and future telecommunications networks.