Visible, the Verizon-owned all-digital wireless carrier, announced an expansion of its Connection Protection program on National Job Action Day, a day dedicated to empowering workers and job seekers to find a career they love. First launched in February of this year, Connection Protection offers three months of wireless service to eligible members at no cost, and will now extend into 2024 to ensure those who get laid off can apply to the program to help them continue to access their wireless plan, too.
Connection Protection offers eligible participants three months of wireless service with costs covered by Visible*, in addition to coaching and resources from Empower Work, to help those experiencing job hardships get support to find their next role. For active jobseekers, having a smartphone is a necessity, not a luxury. As a brand built on putting its members first, Visible wants to continue to be the wireless service helping its customers navigate real-world struggles like layoffs or a reduction in hours.
Since launch, Connection Protection has helped more than 2,200 people throughout the U.S. while they were experiencing a work hardship. Now, with this program extension, current Visible members can apply for the program well into next year.
Connection Protection is a major potential benefit for job seekers. After receiving relief from Visible and job support from Empower Work, more than half of participants (55%) had a job interview**, and 40% of participants received a job offer. To date, over 75% of participants have said this program helped them stay connected to potential employers, 70% used their wireless service to search for/apply to jobs, and 94% said it alleviated financial stress.
Jeremy Bolton, Managing Director of Visible
We do wireless differently. We're not just here to be a wireless carrier -- we're here when times are tough. Layoffs are HARD, but staying connected in critical moments shouldn't be, which is why we wanted to extend our program further so more members can get the support they need. Whether you're using your phone to search for a job, send in your application, or take an interview, we're here to make sure your phone service is one less thing for you to worry about.
