Document and Entity Information	Jun. 12, 2025
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type	8-K
Document Period End Date	Jun. 12, 2025
Entity Registrant Name	VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Entity Incorporation State Country Code	DE
Entity File Number	1-8606
Entity Tax Identification Number	23-2259884
Entity Address Address Line 1	1095 Avenue of the Americas
Entity Address City Or Town	New York
Entity Address State Or Province	NY
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City Area Code	212
Local Phone Number	395-1000
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Soliciting Material	false
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