Verizon activated a record 9.8 million smartphones in Q4
Shortly after AT&T (T) revealed that it sold 10 million smartphones in the holiday quarter, Verizon Wireless (VZ) on Wednesday reported its own fourth quarter …
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Verizon looks beyond mobile phones for increased revenue in coming years
Lowell McAdam, chief executive officer of Verizon Communications (VZ), believes the company can generate hundreds of millions of dollars in additional revenue from its wireless …
Verizon prepared follow T-Mobile’s lead if ending phone subsidies proves profitable
T-Mobile’s decision to drop smartphone subsidies may be a questionable business move, but it’s one that rival carriers are nonetheless hoping succeeds so that they …
Next-generation LTE chips to reduce power consumption by 50%
While voice over LTE technology is seen as the future of the mobile industry, recent tests have found that the it could reduce a smartphones battery life …
Verizon cuts HTC Windows Phone 8X to $99.99
We recently called HTC’s (2498) Windows Phone 8X one of the best-designed smartphones of all time, but the sleek handset has been overshadowed this holiday …
Verizon launches LTE in 29 additional markets, inches closer to 500 overall markets
Verizon Wireless (VZ) flipped the LTE switch on in 29 additional markets throughout the country on Thursday, in addition to expanding coverage in 36 existing …
Nokia CEO teases flagship smartphone coming to Verizon
The exclusive partnership between Nokia (NOK) and AT&T (T) surrounding flagship phones is coming to an end. Nokia CEO Stephen Elop revealed in an interview …
Verizon’s Galaxy S III, Sprint’s EVO 4G LTE get Jelly Bean update
Verizon Wireless (VZ) on Thursday announced that it will roll out a major software update for its flagship Galaxy S III smartphone beginning Friday. The …
Fed up with BitTorrent-related lawsuits, Verizon takes the fight to the copyright cops
Telecom companies apparently do have limits on how far they’re willing to go to appease copyright holders. TorrentFreak reports that Verizon (VZ) is remaining steadfast …
Redbox Instant to launch this month with 5,500 streamable movies for $8 per month
Movie rental kiosk operator Redbox, in partnership with Verizon, will go toe-to-toe with Netflix (NFLX) by the end of the year, according to the Associated Press. …
Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Camera with 4G LTE launches December 13th for $549.99
As expected, Verizon (VZ) announced on Tuesday it will sell the Samsung (005930) Galaxy Camera with 4G TLE online December 13th for $549.99, $50 more than what AT&T (T) is selling its HSPA+ version for. …
Verizon celebrates two years of 4G LTE, now covers over 250 million Americans
Happy birthday, 4G LTE. Verizon Wireless (VZ) launched the first LTE network in the United States two years ago on December 5th, 2010. The high-speed …
Verizon plans to use customers’ location data, browsing history to deliver targeted ads
The nation’s largest wireless provider has come under fire over its plan to launch a new marketing initiative that critics say is invasive of users’ …
Appeals court rules Verizon must offer data roaming agreements to competitors
No, Verizon (VZ), you won’t be able to weasel out of your obligations to offer fair roaming agreements for wireless data services. Per Reuters, the U.S. Court …
The best smartphones of 2012: Verizon Wireless
2012 was a huge year for the mobile industry. Apple (AAPL) and Samsung (005930) each released their fastest-selling smartphones of all time and smartphone penetration …
Netflix competitor Redbox Instant to reportedly offer video streaming for just $6 per month
Verizon (VZ) and Coinstar (CSTR) earlier this year announced a joint video streaming service to compete with Netflix (NFLX) and Amazon (AMZN). The service, which is called Redbox Instant by Verizon, …
Jelly Bean update for DROID RAZR HD and MAXX HD set to roll out next week
Verizon (VZ) on Friday approved the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the DROID RAZR HD and DROID RAZR MAXX HD. The latest software version …
Verizon still hasn’t given the Galaxy Nexus any of the last three Android updates
We may be getting a clearer answer to age-old question of, “Who’s to blame for Android fragmentation?” DroidLife reports that Verizon’s (VZ) version of the …
AT&T again deemed America’s worst carrier by Consumer Reports, Verizon tops list
Like clockwork, Consumer Reports issues its U.S. carrier rankings ahead of the holidays each year. And like clockwork, AT&T (T) finds itself at the back …
Galaxy Note II available from Verizon for $299 on November 29th
Verizon Wireless (VZ) on Wednesday announced the availability of the Samsung (005930) Galaxy Note II. The nation’s largest carrier will offer the gargantuan smartphone online …
Porn kingpins sue Verizon for not coughing up personal info on alleged pirates
There’s just no satisfying some pornographic film companies. TorrentFreak reports that three porn producers are suing Verizon (VZ) for allegedly coddling alleged porn pirates by …
HTC DROID DNA review: A full HD display isn’t the only thing that makes this DROID a winner
Things haven’t been going well for HTC (2498). The company continues to lose market share to Samsung (005930) and Apple (AAPL), among others, and has …
HTC’s DROID DNA: I may have (finally!) found my new Android smartphone
I’ve been an Android fan for years now, but the latest crop of Android smartphones released this fall had left me feeling decidedly underwhelmed. It …
Hands-on with the HTC DROID DNA
Verizon (VZ) and HTC (2498) have done something special with the DROID DNA. Following the joint press event in New York City on Tuesday, we …
HTC and Verizon announce the DROID DNA with a 5-inch 1080p display, available November 21st
HTC (2498) and Verizon (VZ) on Tuesday took the wraps off of their latest smartphone, the DROID DNA, at a joint press event in New York City. The two companies …
Alleged DROID DNA pictures leak out just ahead of official announcement
We are only a day away from HTC and Verizon’s joint press event in New York City and anticipation around their latest Android offering is building. The …
Three slick new Windows Phone 8 devices now available on AT&T
AT&T (T) customers are getting a pair of shiny new Windows Phone 8 devices in the form of the Nokia (NOK) Lumia 920 and the …
Verizon to complete its 4G LTE buildout in mid-2013
The nation’s largest wireless carrier plans to complete its 4G LTE build-out by the middle of 2013, according to Verizon (VZ) CFO Fran Shammo. The …
Verizon is waiving fees for those affected by Hurricane Sandy in NY and NJ
Verizon Wireless (VZ) announced this week that it will be waiving all charges for domestic voice and text usage between October 29th to November 16th …
HTC and Verizon send out invitations for November 13th event, likely the Droid DNA launch
HTC (2498) and Verizon Wireless (VZ) just sent out media invitations for a product launch slated for November 13th in New York City. The two …
