Current discount snapshot
- Discount categories
- Wireless plans, Fios internet, select accessories
- Verification
- ID.me
- Eligible groups
- Active duty, retirees, veterans, Guard, Reserve, Gold Star families
- Accessory offer
- 25% off select accessories online
Key takeaways
- Verizon publishes military discounts for wireless plans, Fios home internet service, and select accessories.
- Eligibility includes U.S. active duty, retirees, veterans, current or former Guard or reserve, and Gold Star family members.
- Verizon uses ID.me verification for the military discount.
Does Verizon have a military discount?
Yes. Verizon's military page says it offers discounts on wireless plans, Fios internet service, and accessories.
The exact value depends on the plan, number of lines, service type, and current Verizon offer. Verizon's page is the source to check before changing plans or switching carriers.
Who qualifies
Verizon says eligibility includes U.S. active duty, retirees, veterans, current or former Guard or reserve, and Gold Star family members.
That broad eligibility is useful for families comparing wireless carriers, but the discount still has to be verified on the account.
- U.S. active duty
- Military retirees
- Veterans
- Current or former Guard or reserve
- Gold Star family members
How to sign up
Start from Verizon's military discount page and verify military status through ID.me. Existing Verizon customers should sign in so the discount can be connected to the correct account.
New customers should compare the total monthly price after Auto Pay, taxes, fees, device payments, and any temporary promotions. A military discount is only one part of the bill.
What the discount can cover
Verizon says eligible service members can qualify for discounts on Fios home internet, standard monthly mobile plans, and accessories, with some exclusions.
Verizon also advertises 25% off select accessories for verified military and first responders online, while supplies last.
Before you shop
- Verify through ID.me from Verizon's military page.
- Sign in with the account that should receive the discount.
- Compare the full monthly bill after Auto Pay, device payments, taxes, and fees.
- Check whether your Fios address qualifies for the home internet offer.
- Review accessory exclusions before relying on the 25% accessory offer.
Links and sources
Frequently asked questions
Does Verizon offer a military discount?
Yes. Verizon lists military discounts on wireless plans, Fios home internet service, and select accessories.
Who qualifies for the Verizon military discount?
Verizon lists U.S. active duty, retirees, veterans, current or former Guard or reserve, and Gold Star family members as eligible.
Does Verizon use ID.me for military verification?
Yes. Verizon directs shoppers to verify military status using ID.me.
Does Verizon offer a military discount on accessories?
Verizon advertises 25% off select accessories online for verified military and first responders, subject to exclusions and availability.