Verizon
TelecomAI-Cited LayoffsUnited States1 layoff round tracked
13,000
Total Jobs Cut
February 2026
Most Recent
13,000
Largest Single Layoff
Yes
AI Cited
Layoff Timeline
February 2026
13,000 jobs cut
AI-CITED
Reason: Layoffs to hit 15,000 roles in 2026 as automation takes over
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