Why can’t carriers just accept we want them to be ‘dumb pipes?’
I’ve been a Verizon subscriber for years now, even though I’ve long suspected that they don’t think much of their customers’ intelligence. However, when I …
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Verizon still thinks you’re stupid
One of the most difficult parts of getting a new phone is deciding which of the preinstalled bloatware apps might actually serve a purpose at …
Motorola’s next Moto X phone already has a rumored launch date for Verizon
Motorola is not ready to say anything about the Moto X+1, its next-gen Moto X version that has only appeared in various leaks so far. …
FCC chief slams Verizon’s lame excuse for throttling your supposedly ‘unlimited’ data
FCC chairman Tom Wheeler is not impressed with Verizon’s reason for throttling users’ LTE data speeds even though they supposedly have grandfathered “unlimited” data plans. …
Verizon thinks you’re stupid
Although T-Mobile’s assorted “Uncarrier” moves have done a lot to undermine the wireless industry’s traditional two-year contract business model, Verizon still thinks two-year contracts are …
This is the HTC One (M8) running on Windows Phone
Rumors have been circulating regarding a Windows Phone variant of the HTC One (M8) for months, but a picture on Verizon’s servers seems to have confirmed the existence …
The latest updates for the Galaxy S5 have arrived on Verizon and T-Mobile
Samsung’s latest flagship phone just got even better on two of the biggest U.S. carriers. As SamMobile points out, both Verizon and T-Mobile released updates for …
Verizon explains why it’s throttling its ‘unlimited’ data customers
Remember that classic Simpsons episode where Homer got tossed out of the “all-you-can-eat” seafood restaurant because he ate its entire supply of shrimp and two …
Now you have another reason to hate wireless data caps
Does anyone actually like the wireless data caps that mobile carriers impose? No, of course not. And now Re/code points out that everyone now has …
Are you a Verizon customer with unlimited data? Get ready to be throttled
As we learned from a recent study, Verizon has been remarkably efficient at convincing unlimited wireless data plan holders to switch to newer, more profitable …
Here’s how Verizon’s Android bloatware might become the best ever
One of the reasons users passionately hate carriers is the bloatware they fill Android devices with, as in many cases a mobile operator’s app collection …
Verizon reports solid Q2 results as tablets offset slowing smartphone sales
Verizon on Tuesday posted second-quarter results that topped Wall Street’s expectations as huge tablet sales offset the continued decline of cell phone contract additions. Verizon posted …
Study finds Verizon is the best in the business at banking on your data plans
Over the past few years, the two top wireless carriers in the United States have been working tirelessly to push subscribers away from unlimited data …
This is what AT&T, Verizon and Comcast told the FCC about net neutrality
After a last minute extension last week, the FCC has finally stopped taking comments regarding the controversial net neutrality proposal. We don’t know what effect over …
Verizon’s new loyalty program will reward subscribers with big discounts
Verizon announced on Monday that it would be initiating a loyalty program dubbed Smart Rewards later this month. With Smart Rewards, Verizon subscribers will be able …
Verizon calls out Netflix partner for ‘selective amnesia’ on streaming issues
The heated back and forth between Netflix and Verizon has gone on for long enough that other companies are beginning to throw their hats into …
Verizon FiOS customers just got a massive upgrade for free
You know that 15Mbps, 30Mbps or 50Mbps Internet service you pay your cable TV provider way too much for each month? That lightning fast figure likely …
What one savvy Verizon customer did to get decent Netflix streaming
The Net Neutrality-related Netflix vs Verizon fight over service quality continues with a new episode, as one FiOS customer managed to prove that Verizon may …
Was Verizon lying to us about Netflix congestion issues?
For months, Netflix has been adamant that Verizon is the root cause of streaming slowdowns on its service, but Verizon countered last week with an accusation …
This is how you can get Verizon customer service to cater to your every whim
Have you found yourself frustrated by Verizon’s customer service? Well don’t worry, there’s now an easy way to get Verizon to cater to your every …
Netflix streaming on Verizon just keeps getting worse
So now we know why Verizon decided to come out and accuse Netflix of essentially choosing to make its own traffic slow on its network …
Verizon accuses Netflix of intentionally slowing its own traffic
This is something we’ve certainly never thought of before: What if Netflix is intentionally make its own streaming services slow for some inexplicable reason? That’s …
LG G3 coming to Verizon on July 17th, preorder now for $99
Verizon customers won’t have to wait much longer to get their hands on one of the best looking Android phones of the year as the …
Verizon scores an exclusive Xperia Z2 Tablet with 4G LTE
One of the lightest, most durable tablets we’ve ever reviewed is back with some new tricks up its sleeve. In coordination with Sony, Verizon will be …
T-Mobile might not be quite the trendsetter we thought it was
T-Mobile has definitely become a wireless trendsetter but it can’t claim sole responsibility for the latest hot trend in the wireless industry. FierceWireless reports that Verizon has …
T-Mobile’s network seems to be getting much better than anyone expected
For a long time, T-Mobile’s biggest “pain point” has been the quality of its wireless network, but that may be changing much more quickly than …
Verizon lobbyists are arguing that net neutrality could be harmful to disabled Americans
Verizon lobbyists are apparently on the prowl on Capitol Hill with new anti-net neutrality arguments, Mother Jones has learned, telling congressional staffers that Verizon needs …
Verizon has done the seemingly impossible: It’s made Comcast look good
It takes a lot of work to make Comcast look good but Verizon seems to have pulled off the trick. Ars Technica’s Jon Brodkin has …
Netflix: Verizon decided to ‘leave three lanes closed during rush hour’
Netflix is not afraid to hold its ground against Verizon’s cease and desist attack, defending its right to inform customers about ISPs network performance when it comes to …
Netflix explains why it’s trying to shame Verizon into improving its network
Netflix might stop trashing Verizon’s network next week… or it might not. Netflix on Monday posted an explanation on its blog explaining why it started …
