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Verizon donates $60,000 and phone service to aid California wildfire victims

Updated Dec 19th, 2018 5:54PM EST
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In a move that reeks of opportunism, Verizon Wireless has just announced that they will be donating $60,000 to the California Red Cross. The money will be used to help victims of the recent spate of wildfires. The massive disaster has affected millions, leaving a path of destruction. Verizon seems poised to respond, offering free calling to affected customers in addition to the monetary grant. It’s a thoughtful move, but given the sheer scope of the problem, $60,000 seems a bit low. Not to undermine the importance of charity during times of need, but come on Verizon…you can do a bit better, no?

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Josh Karp followed his love of technology since a kid through to the present day. As a Special Correspondent at BGR, and part of the first editorial team, Josh covers press conferences, trade shows and other events around the world. An expert in all things mobile, Josh has more than eighteen years of experience covering the wireless industry.