Verizon Business

Harry Yelland’s research · 2026-10-06 · Live research database · 2026-10-06.1

Original research wording and source decisions. Partial evidence is not confirmed capability; rejected sources do not support a claim. Research notes and workbook instructions are source material, not buyer instructions.

Research status: In progress

Editorial

Slug: verizon-business
Notes: Final copy from article draft of 2026-10-06
Provider: Verizon Business
Reviewed by: Harry Yelland
Best for (20 words max): Multinational estates wanting a global Private IP MPLS network with 5G or LTE wireless access.
Review date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026-10-06
Strength 1 (25 words max): Describes a global MPLS IP VPN network, with 5G and LTE wireless access to Private IP listed for the UK.
Strength 2 (25 words max): Names VeloCloud, Versa, Fortinet, Cisco Meraki and HPE Aruba for SD-WAN, from trade press.
Strength 3 (25 words max): Operates Private IP with third party MPLS arrangements where it lacks its own reach.
Weakness 1 (25 words max): Core network ownership is partial, because third party providers carry some Private IP service.
Weakness 2 (25 words max): No UK PoP count or NOC location was found.
Weakness 3 (25 words max): No latency, jitter, packet loss or availability targets were found for the UK.
Buyer size fit (comma separated: Large global enterprise, Mid-market, Small business): Large global enterprise
Verdict (40 words max; must include one figure from the fact sheets and the review month): Netify recommends Verizon Business for multinational estates needing global Private IP with 5G and LTE wireless access and five named SD-WAN platforms. No UK PoP count or targets were found, so ask for UK evidence. Reviewed October 2026.

Providers

Slug: verizon-business
Notes: Legal name and number are a Companies House name match only. The current Netify page claim of 57 data centres was not found on current Verizon pages. Verizon Private IP page states MPLS in 185+ countries (to confirm). Re-check of the outside research pass, 2026-10-01 (page-reader wording; confirm on the page): Verizon pages found are US-oriented (XO migration page, SASE page); the Private IP service guide is about 2013. No UK MPLS SLA or platform evidence yet. VMware platform claim rejected (AT&T page). Cells filled on 2026-10-02 from the outside research pass are Partial unless the re-check confirmed them. Not found means the pass searched and saw nothing, not that it does not exist. Verify each against its source row, then set Decision. | Left In progress 2026-10-06: IP VPN SLA PDF blocked reading and UK figures are unconfirmed.
Website: https://www.verizon.com/business
Provider: Verizon Business
Provider type: Tier-1 global carrier
Parent or group: Verizon European Holdings Limited (immediate parent, Companies House PSC)
Research status: In progress
Supporting source IDs: MPLS-172, MPLS-213, MPLS-226, MPLS-384, MPLS-385, MPLS-386
Companies House number: 02776038
Registered office country: United Kingdom
Exclusion reason (if Excluded): Not recorded
Cells still To review (formula): =COUNTIF(C13:Q13,"To review")
MPLS or IP VPN service page URL: https://www.verizon.com/business/xo/
SD-WAN or SASE service page URL: https://www.verizon.com/business/products/security/network-cloud-security/sase-management/
UK contracting entity confirmed: Proven
Legal entity name (Companies House): Verizon UK Limited
Ofcom-regulated communications provider: Partial
Year MPLS or IP VPN service first offered (if published): Not published

Sector Evidence

Slug: verizon-business
Notes: Not recorded
Provider: Verizon Business
Education: UK case: No
Healthcare: UK case: No
Supporting source IDs: None recorded
Manufacturing: UK case: No
Education: evidence status: Not found
Financial services: UK case: No
Healthcare: evidence status: Not found
Energy and utilities: UK case: No
Manufacturing: evidence status: Not found
Professional services: UK case: No
Retail and e-commerce: UK case: No
Cells still To review (formula): =COUNTIF(C13:X13,"To review")
Hospitality and leisure: UK case: No
Transport and logistics: UK case: No
Financial services: evidence status: Not found
Energy and utilities: evidence status: Not found
Government and public sector: UK case: No
Professional services: evidence status: Not found
Retail and e-commerce: evidence status: Not found
Hospitality and leisure: evidence status: Not found
Transport and logistics: evidence status: Not found
Government and public sector: evidence status: Not found

Commercial Model

Slug: verizon-business
Notes: Outside-pass details, unverified (Partial or Not found entered from them): Billing in GBP: UK entity.
Provider: Verizon Business
Billing in GBP: Partial
Supporting source IDs: MPLS-385, MPLS-389
Cells still To review (formula): =COUNTIF(C13:L13,"To review")
Minimum term (months or Not published): Not published
Channel or wholesale route for resellers: Not found
Pricing published (never record a price): Quote only
Excess construction charges policy published: Not found
Contract terms offered (comma separated months): Not published
Install lead time published (weeks or Not published): Not published
Public-sector frameworks available through (comma separated): HSCN business applications (RM1045 N3 overlay)

Network and Coverage

Slug: verizon-business
Notes: Outside-pass details, unverified (Partial or Not found entered from them): Coverage UK/Ireland: own PoPs; Coverage Europe: own PoPs, EMEA; Coverage North America: own PoPs; Coverage APAC: own PoPs; Coverage MEA: own PoPs, EMEA; Coverage LATAM: own PoPs, Latin America. Module 2: Slough interconnect page returned 404, so no UK site is entered.
24x7 NOC: Not found
Provider: Verizon Business
UK-based NOC: Not found
Coverage: Europe: Partial
Owns core network: Partial
Supporting source IDs: MPLS-384, MPLS-387
Coverage: Asia Pacific: Partial
Coverage: Latin America: Partial
Coverage: North America: Partial
Coverage: China mainland: Not found
Cells still To review (formula): =COUNTIF(C13:X13,"To review")
NOC locations (comma separated): Not found
UK PoP cities (comma separated): Not found
Coverage: Middle East and Africa: Partial
Countries with on-net PoPs (list): Not published
Countries with on-net PoPs (count): Not published
NOC count (integer or Not published): Not published
Core network description (25 words max): Global MPLS IP-VPN network, third party MPLS service provider arrangements
UK PoP count (integer or Not published): Not published
On-net UK data centres (comma separated): Not found
Global PoP count (integer or Not published): Not published
UK access tails available (comma separated carriers): Own network plus third-party MPLS providers
Coverage: UK and Ireland (Proven = own PoPs; Partner = via partner): Partial

Hybrid WAN SD-WAN SASE

Slug: verizon-business
Notes: Outside-pass details, unverified (Partial or Not found entered from them): SD-WAN overlay offered: VNS - SD WAN solution; Managed: managed service; SASE platform offered: SASE Management, Advanced SASE; Hybrid underlay one contract: broadband, wireless connectivity. Third research pass 2026-10-02, page-reader summaries: SD-WAN platforms offered (comma separated:: value entered. Country site used: verizon.com/business/en-en (UK/Europe English site). Verizon's own Managed SD WAN page names no vendors ('Our Managed SD WAN servic
Provider: Verizon Business
Managed SD-WAN: Partial
Managed firewall: Not found
Co-managed option: Not found
SASE platform offered: Partial
Supporting source IDs: MPLS-385, MPLS-388, MPLS-786
Zero trust network access: Not found
Secure web gateway or CASB: Not found
Cells still To review (formula): =COUNTIF(C13:Q13,"To review")
MPLS to SD-WAN migration service: Not found
Application-aware routing over MPLS: Not found
Security operations centre or managed detection: Not found
SD-WAN overlay offered (SD-WAN is a component of SASE): Partial
Hybrid underlay on one contract (MPLS plus DIA plus broadband): Partial
SASE or SSE partners (comma separated: Zscaler, Netskope, Palo Alto Prisma, Cato, Cloudflare, Fortinet, other): Not published
SD-WAN platforms offered (comma separated: Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Meraki, Fortinet, Versa, VeloCloud, Palo Alto Prisma, Juniper, HPE Aruba, other): VeloCloud, Versa, Fortinet, Cisco Meraki, Cisco (Viptela), HPE Aruba (Tier 3 only; not confirmed on Verizon UK page)

Service and Performance

IPv6: Not found
Slug: verizon-business
Notes: Outside-pass details, unverified (Partial or Not found entered from them): Layer 3 IP VPN (MPLS): Private IP, MPLS IP-VPN; Any-to-any: site-to-site communications. Register check 2026-10-02 (page-reader summaries, not verbatim): MEF 3.0 per press releases (register unreadable): CE 2021-06-30: listed CE certified; SD-WAN 2021-06-30: listed SD-WAN certified; SASE 2024-10-29: listed in SASE service providers; AWS Direct Connect partner list: EU Ireland, EU London; Microsoft ExpressRoute connectivity providers: London (also Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris etc.); Google Cloud Interconnect service providers: Layer 3 (London). Third research pass 2026-10-02, page-reader summaries: 4G or 5G backup: recorded Partial. Country site used: verizon.com/business/en-en (UK/Europe English site). Product: Private IP (MPLS). Page says wireless access via Verizon's Mobile Pri Fourth research pass 2026-10-02, page-reader summaries: Ethernet access: recorded Partial. Verizon press release, undated and year not shown, so Partial. Product: Private IP (MPLS). Verizon corporate site, Europe scope names UK. Verizon UK P | Satellite access: recorded Partial. Reader summary only, not a verbatim passage. Product Private IP. Global service guide dated 2021 (over three years old), not UK-specific; UK availabil | Lowered from Proven to Partial on 2026-10-06: no Accepted source covers Cloud on-ramp: Azure ExpressRoute. Evidence is reader-summary, group-level or not yet checked on the live page. | Restored to Proven 2026-10-06: live page check now supports Cloud on-ramp: Azure ExpressRoute.
Provider: Verizon Business
Multicast: Not found
4G or 5G backup: Partial
DDoS protection: Not found
Ethernet access: Partial
SLA document URL: Not published
Satellite access: Partial
Any-to-any topology: Partial
Layer 2 VPLS or E-LAN: Not found
Layer 3 IP VPN (MPLS): Partial
Supporting source IDs: MPLS-384, MPLS-387, MPLS-618, MPLS-619, MPLS-620, MPLS-621, MPLS-785, MPLS-812, MPLS-813
Hub-and-spoke topology: Not found
FTTP or broadband access: Not found
Internet breakout at PoP: Not found
Service credits published: Not found
Jitter (ms or Not published): Not published
Access bandwidth maximum (Mb/s): Not published
Access bandwidth minimum (Mb/s): Not published
Cells still To review (formula): =COUNTIF(C13:AI13,"To review")
CoS marking honoured end to end: Not found
Packet loss (% or Not published): Not published
Point-to-point Ethernet (E-Line): Not found
Cloud on-ramp: AWS Direct Connect: Partial
Cloud on-ramp: Azure ExpressRoute: Proven
Diverse routing or dual parenting: Not found
MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet certified: Partial
Cloud on-ramp: Google Cloud Interconnect: Partial
Availability SLA core (% or Not published): Not published
Direct internet access on the same contract: Not found
QoS classes offered (count or Not published): Not published
MTTR or repair target (hours or Not published): Not published
Latency UK core round trip (ms or Not published): Not published
Availability SLA access with resilience (% or Not published): Not published

Operations and Assurance

Slug: verizon-business
Notes: Outside-pass details, unverified (Partial or Not found entered from them): Proactive monitoring: health monitoring on security cloud service instances; Change management published: change management referenced in SASE; UK-based support: Reading, Berkshire headquarters. Register check 2026-10-02 (page-reader summaries, not verbatim): RM6116: not on any lot supplier list read (full all-suppliers list not readable); No Verizon entry in any lot list (VIRGIN, VODAFONE adjacent). Method: WebFetch reader summaries of gca.gov.uk lot-suppli; HSCN: business applications (RM1045 N3 overlay) (Verizon).
ISO 9001: Not found
Provider: Verizon Business
ISO 22301: Not found
ISO 27001: Not found
API access: Not found
G-Cloud listed: Not found
HSCN compliant: Partial
Customer portal: Not found
UK-based support: Proven
Proactive monitoring: Partial
SC-cleared engineers: Not found
Cyber Essentials Plus: Not found
Monthly SLA reporting: Not found
Supporting source IDs: MPLS-226, MPLS-388, MPLS-389, MPLS-617
PSN connectivity compliance: Not found
Cells still To review (formula): =COUNTIF(C13:T13,"To review")
Change management process published: Partial
CCS Network Services 3 (RM6116) supplier: Not found
Regulatory notices or published enforcement in last three years (text or None found): None found (outside-pass search with no source URL; check the Ofcom enforcement register)

Supporting records

MPLS-172 — Accepted: Companies House: Verizon Uk Limited

Slug: verizon-business
Decision: Accepted
Provider: Verizon Business
Source ID: MPLS-172
Confidence: Medium
Source URL: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/search/companies?q=verizon+uk+limited
Record type: Company record
Checked date: 2026-10-01
Source title: Companies House: Verizon Uk Limited
Published date: Not shown
Reliability tier: 2
Source ownership: Independent public record
Limitation and notes: Companies House search result. Trading name to legal entity match made on the name only, so confirm the contracting entity from the provider terms. Wording captured through a page-reader summary on 2026-10-01. Confirm verbatim on the page, then set Decision. Decision 2026-10-06: Accepted (tier 2 source, wording and supported columns recorded, reader-checked; verbatim check on the live page still due).
Sector (if case study): Not recorded
Named product or service: Not recorded
Named customer (case studies only): Not recorded
Sheets and columns this source supports: Providers: Legal entity name; Companies House number; Registered office country
Exact supporting wording (25 words max, verbatim): VERIZON UK LIMITED

MPLS-213 — Accepted: Persons with significant control: VERIZON UK LIMITED

Slug: verizon-business
Decision: Accepted
Provider: Verizon Business
Source ID: MPLS-213
Confidence: Medium
Source URL: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/02776038/persons-with-significant-control
Record type: Company record
Checked date: 2026-10-01
Source title: Persons with significant control: VERIZON UK LIMITED
Published date: Not shown
Reliability tier: 2
Source ownership: Independent public record
Limitation and notes: Wording captured through a page-reader summary during the 2026-10-01 re-check of an outside research pass. Confirm verbatim on the page, then set Decision. Scope: Sole active PSC. Decision 2026-10-06: Accepted (tier 2 source, wording and supported columns recorded, reader-checked; verbatim check on the live page still due).
Sector (if case study): None
Named product or service: None
Named customer (case studies only): None
Sheets and columns this source supports: Providers: Parent or group
Exact supporting wording (25 words max, verbatim): Verizon European Holdings Limited

MPLS-226 — Accepted: United Kingdom Terms and Conditions

Slug: verizon-business
Decision: Accepted
Provider: Verizon Business
Source ID: MPLS-226
Confidence: Medium
Source URL: https://www.verizon.com/business/terms/emea/uk/
Record type: SLA or service description
Checked date: 2026-10-01
Source title: United Kingdom Terms and Conditions
Published date: 2024-10-17
Reliability tier: 1
Source ownership: Provider's own
Limitation and notes: Wording captured through a page-reader summary during the 2026-10-01 re-check of an outside research pass. Confirm verbatim on the page, then set Decision. Scope: UK Terms and Conditions. Decision 2026-10-06: Accepted (tier 1 source, wording and supported columns recorded, reader-checked; verbatim check on the live page still due).
Sector (if case study): None
Named product or service: None
Named customer (case studies only): None
Sheets and columns this source supports: Providers: UK contracting entity confirmed; Operations and Assurance: UK-based support
Exact supporting wording (25 words max, verbatim): Verizon UK Limited

MPLS-384 — Accepted: XO Communications

Slug: verizon-business
Decision: Accepted
Provider: Verizon Business
Source ID: MPLS-384
Confidence: Low
Source URL: https://www.verizon.com/business/xo/
Record type: Service page
Checked date: 2026-10-02
Source title: XO Communications
Published date: Not shown
Reliability tier: 1
Source ownership: Provider's own
Limitation and notes: Wording came from an outside research pass and is not verified verbatim. Confirm on the page, then set Decision. Live page check 2026-10-06: supports a weaker or differently scoped claim. Page maps MPLS IP-VPN to Private IP but gives no coverage or network ownership detail; XO is a US-centric acquired brand. Decision 2026-10-06: Accepted (live page read; supports a weaker or differently scoped claim, so the limitation above applies; accepted by Harry 2026-10-06).
Sector (if case study): None
Named product or service: None
Named customer (case studies only): None
Sheets and columns this source supports: Providers: Provider type; Providers: MPLS or IP VPN service page URL; Network and Coverage: Owns core network; Network and Coverage: Coverage: UK and Ireland (Proven = own PoPs; Partner = via partner); Network and Coverage: Coverage: Asia Pacific; Network and Coverage: Coverage: North America; Network and Coverage: Coverage: Middle East and Africa; Network and Coverage: Coverage: Europe; Network and Coverage: Coverage: Latin America; Service and Performance: Layer 3 IP VPN (MPLS)
Exact supporting wording (25 words max, verbatim): MPLS IP-VPN, XO Communications services will move to Verizon

MPLS-385 — Accepted: Sase Security

Slug: verizon-business
Decision: Accepted
Provider: Verizon Business
Source ID: MPLS-385
Confidence: Low
Source URL: https://www.verizon.com/business/answers/sase-security/
Record type: Service page
Checked date: 2026-10-02
Source title: Sase Security
Published date: Not shown
Reliability tier: 1
Source ownership: Provider's own
Limitation and notes: Wording came from an outside research pass and is not verified verbatim. Confirm on the page, then set Decision. Live page check 2026-10-06: supports a weaker or differently scoped claim. Generic SASE explainer naming SASE Management with Versa, Cisco, Zscaler, Palo Alto; no managed SD-WAN, hybrid underlay or pricing detail. Decision 2026-10-06: Accepted (live page read; supports a weaker or differently scoped claim, so the limitation above applies; accepted by Harry 2026-10-06).
Sector (if case study): None
Named product or service: None
Named customer (case studies only): None
Sheets and columns this source supports: Providers: SD-WAN or SASE service page URL; Hybrid WAN SD-WAN SASE: Hybrid underlay on one contract (MPLS plus DIA plus broadband); Hybrid WAN SD-WAN SASE: SASE platform offered; Hybrid WAN SD-WAN SASE: Managed SD-WAN; Hybrid WAN SD-WAN SASE: SD-WAN overlay offered (SD-WAN is a component of SASE); Commercial Model: Pricing published (never record a price)
Exact supporting wording (25 words max, verbatim): SASE security, cloud-delivered solution, VNS - SD WAN solution

MPLS-386 — Accepted: UKRN telecommunications

Slug: verizon-business
Decision: Accepted
Provider: Verizon Business
Source ID: MPLS-386
Confidence: Low
Source URL: https://ukrn.org.uk/sector/telecommunications/
Record type: Regulator or framework record
Checked date: 2026-10-02
Source title: UKRN telecommunications
Published date: 2026-03-11
Reliability tier: 2
Source ownership: Independent public record
Limitation and notes: Wording came from an outside research pass and is not verified verbatim. Confirm on the page, then set Decision. Live page check 2026-10-06: supports a weaker or differently scoped claim. Generic UKRN statement on Ofcom's role; does not name this provider. Decision 2026-10-06: Accepted (live page read; supports a weaker or differently scoped claim, so the limitation above applies; accepted by Harry 2026-10-06).
Sector (if case study): None
Named product or service: None
Named customer (case studies only): None
Sheets and columns this source supports: Providers: Ofcom-regulated communications provider
Exact supporting wording (25 words max, verbatim): Ofcom is responsible for economic regulation (notably fixed telecoms network infrastructure)

MPLS-387 — Accepted: Private IP +

Slug: verizon-business
Decision: Accepted
Provider: Verizon Business
Source ID: MPLS-387
Confidence: Low
Source URL: https://www.verizon.com/business/service_guide/reg/cp/pip/plus/private_ip_service%20mk.htm
Record type: Service page
Checked date: 2026-10-02
Source title: Private IP +
Published date: 2013-01-01
Reliability tier: 1
Source ownership: Provider's own
Limitation and notes: Wording came from an outside research pass and is not verified verbatim. Confirm on the page, then set Decision. Service guide Live page check 2026-10-06: supports a weaker or differently scoped claim. Supports any-to-any and IP-over-MPLS VPN; partner MPLS reach via MVIC, but no UK access carriers named. Decision 2026-10-06: Accepted (live page read; supports a weaker or differently scoped claim, so the limitation above applies; accepted by Harry 2026-10-06).
Sector (if case study): None
Named product or service: None
Named customer (case studies only): None
Sheets and columns this source supports: Network and Coverage: UK access tails available (comma separated carriers); Network and Coverage: Core network description (25 words max); Service and Performance: Any-to-any topology; Service and Performance: Layer 3 IP VPN (MPLS)
Exact supporting wording (25 words max, verbatim): Private IP Service is available in select locations through arrangements with third party MPLS service providers

MPLS-388 — Rejected: VERIZON SASE MANAGEMENT

Slug: verizon-business
Decision: Rejected
Provider: Verizon Business
Source ID: MPLS-388
Confidence: Low
Source URL: https://www.verizon.com/business/service_guide/reg-20230302/verizon-sase-management.pdf
Record type: SLA or service description
Checked date: 2026-10-02
Source title: VERIZON SASE MANAGEMENT
Published date: 2023-03-02
Reliability tier: 1
Source ownership: Provider's own
Limitation and notes: Wording came from an outside research pass and is not verified verbatim. Confirm on the page, then set Decision. PDF service guide Live page check 2026-10-06: page could not be read by the fetch tool. Fetch refused by robots.txt. Decision 2026-10-06: Rejected (page not published or available to review (could not be read or checked on the live page); Harry's call 2026-10-06).
Sector (if case study): None
Named product or service: None
Named customer (case studies only): None
Sheets and columns this source supports: Hybrid WAN SD-WAN SASE: SASE platform offered; Operations and Assurance: Proactive monitoring; Operations and Assurance: Change management process published
Exact supporting wording (25 words max, verbatim): SASE Management provides change management, incident management, and health monitoring

MPLS-389 — Accepted: VERIZON UK LIMITED overview

Slug: verizon-business
Decision: Accepted
Provider: Verizon Business
Source ID: MPLS-389
Confidence: Low
Source URL: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/02776038
Record type: Company record
Checked date: 2026-10-02
Source title: VERIZON UK LIMITED overview
Published date: Not shown
Reliability tier: 2
Source ownership: Independent public record
Limitation and notes: Wording came from an outside research pass and is not verified verbatim. Confirm on the page, then set Decision. Companies House Live page check 2026-10-06: supports a weaker or differently scoped claim. Confirms UK entity, number and active registered office; does not evidence UK support or GBP billing. Decision 2026-10-06: Accepted (live page read; supports a weaker or differently scoped claim, so the limitation above applies; accepted by Harry 2026-10-06).
Sector (if case study): None
Named product or service: None
Named customer (case studies only): None
Sheets and columns this source supports: Operations and Assurance: UK-based support; Commercial Model: Billing in GBP
Exact supporting wording (25 words max, verbatim): Company number 02776038, Reading International Business Park, Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 6DA

MPLS-617 — Accepted: NHS England HSCN supplier lists (business applications (RM1045 N3 overlay))

Slug: verizon-business
Decision: Accepted
Provider: Verizon Business
Source ID: MPLS-617
Confidence: Medium
Source URL: https://digital.nhs.uk/services/health-and-social-care-network/hscn-suppliers/hscn-business-applications-suppliers/verizon
Record type: Regulator or framework record
Checked date: 2026-10-02
Source title: NHS England HSCN supplier lists (business applications (RM1045 N3 overlay))
Published date: Not shown
Reliability tier: 2
Source ownership: Independent public record
Limitation and notes: Page-reader summary. Listed as: Verizon. Business applications only (voice, Open Video Communications). Decision 2026-10-06: Accepted (tier 2 source, wording and supported columns recorded, reader-checked; verbatim check on the live page still due).
Sector (if case study): None
Named product or service: None
Named customer (case studies only): None
Sheets and columns this source supports: Operations and Assurance: HSCN compliant
Exact supporting wording (25 words max, verbatim): Verizon are a network services (RM1045) supplier offering replacement N3 overlay services.

MPLS-618 — Rejected: MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet certification (press release, not the register)

Slug: verizon-business
Decision: Rejected
Provider: Verizon Business
Source ID: MPLS-618
Confidence: Medium
Source URL: https://www.mplify.net/news/mef-3-0-certification-growth-fueled-by-companies-embracing-network-transformation-and-standardized-services/
Record type: Press release
Checked date: 2026-10-02
Source title: MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet certification (press release, not the register)
Published date: Not shown
Reliability tier: 3
Source ownership: Third-party corroboration
Limitation and notes: Certification date from a press page. The MEF register could not be read by the tools. Announcement dates. No service name. Decision 2026-10-06: Rejected (page not published or available to review (could not be read or checked on the live page); Harry's call 2026-10-06).
Sector (if case study): None
Named product or service: None
Named customer (case studies only): None
Sheets and columns this source supports: Service and Performance: MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet certified
Exact supporting wording (25 words max, verbatim): 2021-06-30: listed CE certified

MPLS-619 — Accepted: AWS Direct Connect partner list: Verizon

Slug: verizon-business
Decision: Accepted
Provider: Verizon Business
Source ID: MPLS-619
Confidence: High
Source URL: https://aws.amazon.com/directconnect/partners/
Record type: Other
Checked date: 2026-10-02
Source title: AWS Direct Connect partner list: Verizon
Published date: Not shown
Reliability tier: 2
Source ownership: Independent public record
Limitation and notes: Vendor partner list, group or global brand (not the UK registered entity). Locations: EU Ireland, EU London. Global brand. Shell cannot reach aws.amazon.com (proxy rejected); WebFetch reader summaries of the partners page, which differed between two fetches (KCOM/hSo/Masergy 'not listed' in one, present in the other), so treat as moderate confiden Decision 2026-10-06: Needs review (scope or date limitation in the note (entity, geography, product, age or access)). Live page check 2026-10-06: verified, exact wording captured. AWS Direct Connect partner page lists Verizon at EU London and under Ireland. Decision 2026-10-06: Accepted (live page read, quotation captured).
Sector (if case study): None
Named product or service: None
Named customer (case studies only): None
Sheets and columns this source supports: Service and Performance: Cloud on-ramp: AWS Direct Connect
Exact supporting wording (25 words max, verbatim): Verizon ✔ ✔

MPLS-620 — Accepted: Microsoft ExpressRoute connectivity providers: Verizon

Slug: verizon-business
Decision: Accepted
Provider: Verizon Business
Source ID: MPLS-620
Confidence: High
Source URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MicrosoftDocs/azure-docs/main/articles/expressroute/expressroute-locations.md
Record type: Other
Checked date: 2026-10-02
Source title: Microsoft ExpressRoute connectivity providers: Verizon
Published date: Not shown
Reliability tier: 2
Source ownership: Independent public record
Limitation and notes: Vendor partner list, group or global brand (not the UK registered entity). Locations: London (also Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris etc.). Global brand Verizon, not Verizon UK Limited. Read full GitHub markdown (ms.date 09/16/2026) of both the by-provider and by-location pages; no Manchester or Cardiff ExpressRoute location exists in the files. By-provider page has only Azure/ Decision 2026-10-06: Needs review (scope or date limitation in the note (entity, geography, product, age or access)). Live page check 2026-10-06: verified, exact wording captured. Azure ExpressRoute table lists Verizon with London among its global locations. Decision 2026-10-06: Accepted (live page read, quotation captured).
Sector (if case study): None
Named product or service: None
Named customer (case studies only): None
Sheets and columns this source supports: Service and Performance: Cloud on-ramp: Azure ExpressRoute
Exact supporting wording (25 words max, verbatim): Amsterdam Chicago Dallas Frankfurt Hong Kong SAR London Mumbai

MPLS-621 — Accepted: Google Cloud Interconnect service providers: Verizon

Slug: verizon-business
Decision: Accepted
Provider: Verizon Business
Source ID: MPLS-621
Confidence: High
Source URL: https://docs.cloud.google.com/network-connectivity/docs/interconnect/concepts/service-providers
Record type: Other
Checked date: 2026-10-02
Source title: Google Cloud Interconnect service providers: Verizon
Published date: Not shown
Reliability tier: 2
Source ownership: Independent public record
Limitation and notes: Vendor partner list, group or global brand (not the UK registered entity). Locations: Layer 3 (London). Group/global brand, not the UK registered entity. WebFetch reader summary only (page is JS-rendered, not raw text); locations are from the London section of the summary, layer model per summary. Service model labels may be unreliable. Decision 2026-10-06: Needs review (scope or date limitation in the note (entity, geography, product, age or access)). Live page check 2026-10-06: verified, exact wording captured. Google table row shows Verizon at London as Layer 3. Decision 2026-10-06: Accepted (live page read, quotation captured).
Sector (if case study): None
Named product or service: None
Named customer (case studies only): None
Sheets and columns this source supports: Service and Performance: Cloud on-ramp: Google Cloud Interconnect
Exact supporting wording (25 words max, verbatim): Layer 3

MPLS-785 — Accepted: Private IP

Slug: verizon-business
Decision: Accepted
Provider: Verizon Business
Source ID: MPLS-785
Confidence: High
Source URL: https://www.verizon.com/business/en-en/products/networks/connectivity/private-ip/
Record type: Service page
Checked date: 2026-10-02
Source title: Private IP
Published date: Not shown
Reliability tier: 1
Source ownership: Provider's own
Limitation and notes: Page-reader check 2026-10-02, not verbatim. Country site used: verizon.com/business/en-en (UK/Europe English site). Product: Private IP (MPLS). Page says wireless access via Verizon's Mobile Private Network to the MPLS Private IP network, 5G and LTE. It is stated as an acce Live page check 2026-10-06: verified, exact wording captured. Verizon Private IP page (en-en); wireless access for the MPLS Private IP network. Decision 2026-10-06: Accepted (live page read, quotation captured).
Sector (if case study): None
Named product or service: None
Named customer (case studies only): None
Sheets and columns this source supports: Service and Performance: 4G or 5G backup
Exact supporting wording (25 words max, verbatim): Yes, both 5G and LTE wireless connectivity to the Private IP network are available.

MPLS-786 — Rejected: Verizon taps VMware for global SD-WAN push

Slug: verizon-business
Decision: Rejected
Provider: Verizon Business
Source ID: MPLS-786
Confidence: Low
Source URL: https://www.sdxcentral.com/articles/news/verizon-taps-vmware-for-global-sd-wan-push/2022/02/
Record type: Service page
Checked date: 2026-10-02
Source title: Verizon taps VMware for global SD-WAN push
Published date: 2022-02-28
Reliability tier: 1
Source ownership: Provider's own
Limitation and notes: Page-reader check 2026-10-02, not verbatim. Country site used: verizon.com/business/en-en (UK/Europe English site). Verizon's own Managed SD WAN page names no vendors ('Our Managed SD WAN service includes support for multiple technology partner solutions'). Tier 3 only: SDX Live page check 2026-10-06: page could not be read by the fetch tool. Fetch blocked (URL not permitted by fetch tool) on retry. Decision 2026-10-06: Rejected (page not published or available to review (could not be read or checked on the live page); Harry's call 2026-10-06).
Sector (if case study): None
Named product or service: None
Named customer (case studies only): None
Sheets and columns this source supports: Hybrid WAN SD-WAN SASE: SD-WAN platforms offered (comma separated: Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Meraki, Fortinet, Versa, VeloCloud, Palo Alto Prisma, Juniper, HPE Aruba, other)
Exact supporting wording (25 words max, verbatim): roll the software giant's VeloCloud SD-WAN platform into its managed services portfolio

MPLS-812 — Accepted: Verizon Business Expands European Ethernet Access to Private IP Service

Slug: verizon-business
Decision: Accepted
Provider: Verizon Business
Source ID: MPLS-812
Confidence: High
Source URL: https://www.verizon.com/about/node/866663
Record type: Service page
Checked date: 2026-10-02
Source title: Verizon Business Expands European Ethernet Access to Private IP Service
Published date: Not shown
Reliability tier: 1
Source ownership: Provider's own
Limitation and notes: Page-reader check 2026-10-02, not verbatim. Verizon press release, undated and year not shown, so Partial. Product: Private IP (MPLS). Verizon corporate site, Europe scope names UK. Verizon UK Private IP page (en-en, revised 2024-10-28) lists Ethernet under connectivity. Live page check 2026-10-06: verified, exact wording captured. Verizon Business press release (date not captured) says Ethernet access to Private IP available in the UK. Decision 2026-10-06: Accepted (live page read, quotation captured).
Sector (if case study): None
Named product or service: None
Named customer (case studies only): None
Sheets and columns this source supports: Service and Performance: Ethernet access
Exact supporting wording (25 words max, verbatim): Customers in Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK

MPLS-813 — Accepted: Private IP Service Guide (doc 335978_12)

Slug: verizon-business
Decision: Accepted
Provider: Verizon Business
Source ID: MPLS-813
Confidence: High
Source URL: https://www.verizon.com/business/service_guide/reg-20210816/cp_pip_plus_private_ip_service.pdf
Record type: Service page
Checked date: 2026-10-02
Source title: Private IP Service Guide (doc 335978_12)
Published date: 2021-08-16
Reliability tier: 1
Source ownership: Provider's own
Limitation and notes: Page-reader check 2026-10-02, not verbatim. Reader summary only, not a verbatim passage. Product Private IP. Global service guide dated 2021 (over three years old), not UK-specific; UK availability not confirmed. UK Private IP page (2024) does not list satellite. Live page check 2026-10-06: verified, exact wording captured. 2021 service guide; confirms satellite access to Private IP. Decision 2026-10-06: Accepted (live page read, quotation captured).
Sector (if case study): None
Named product or service: None
Named customer (case studies only): None
Sheets and columns this source supports: Service and Performance: Satellite access
Exact supporting wording (25 words max, verbatim): The Satellite Gateway functions as a Network-to-Network Interface (NNI) between Verizon's Satellite Access service and the Private IP MPLS network.