Verizon Media Platform

Enterprise-grade CDN and video platform provider within Verizon's media portfolio

Verizon Media Platform (formerly known as Edgecast and later part of Yahoo's infrastructure) was a comprehensive content delivery network (CDN) and video streaming platform that served media companies, broadcasters, and enterprises. The platform offered video delivery, live streaming, CDN services, and edge computing capabilities designed to help content providers deliver high-quality video experiences at scale. Originally acquired by Verizon as part of its Yahoo acquisition in 2017, the platform combined Yahoo's video infrastructure with Verizon's network capabilities. In January 2021, Verizon sold its Media Platform business to Edgecast (which later rebranded to Edgio), marking the end of Verizon's direct involvement in the CDN and video platform business. The sale included the technology, customer relationships, and team that had been operating under the Verizon Media Platform brand. This divestiture was part of Verizon's broader strategy to exit the media and content business and refocus on its core telecommunications operations. During its operation under Verizon ownership, the platform competed with major CDN providers like Akamai, Cloudflare, and Fastly, serving customers who needed reliable video streaming, content delivery, and edge computing services. The platform's technology and customer base were integrated into Edgio's existing infrastructure following the acquisition.