Corporate Program
Verizon Communications
Program overview
How Verizon Communications's supplier diversity program works.
Verizon is committed to supplier diversity as a core business strategy. We actively seek partnerships with certified diverse businesses.
Accepted certifications
Which certifications Verizon Communications recognizes.
To register on Verizon Communications's supplier portal as a diverse supplier, you need to hold at least one of the certifications below. Each link goes to the full guide for that certification: eligibility rules, application steps, and the issuing body.
Categories of spend
What Verizon Communications sources from diverse suppliers.
Registration process
How to register as a Verizon Communications supplier.
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Go deeper
The complete guide to becoming a Verizon Communications supplier.
How to register as a Verizon supplier in 2026: the vendor portal, what diversity certifications it accepts, the Small Business Supplier Accelerator, and what to expect.
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Before you apply
Confirm certification before registering with Verizon Communications.
Verizon Communications's supplier portal requires a current diverse-business certification at registration. The quiz cross-checks which certifications Verizon Communications accepts against the ones your business qualifies for, so you don't waste time pursuing a certification this buyer won't recognize.