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Verizon, MetroPCS Net Neutrality Suit to Proceed
March 2, 2012 7:09 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe ruling is a largely procedural victory for Verizon and MetroPCS, who first filed suit over the open Internet rules last January.
Verizon, Cable Deals Slated for Senate Hearing
February 29, 2012 6:10 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe Senate antitrust committee has scheduled a March 21 hearing on Verizon Wireless' $3.9 billion deal to buy a nationwide swath of AWS spectrum from four cable companies.
Verizon Exec: No ROI on 3G Investment
February 28, 2012 6:43 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsVerizon Wireless doesn't expect to recoup future investments in its 3G network and is pushing to move customers over to its more efficient LTE service...
T-Mobile to FCC: Block Verizon AWS Deal
February 22, 2012 7:32 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsT-Mobile USA has asked the FCC to block Verizon Wireless' $3.9 billion acquisition of a nationwide swath of AWS spectrum held by four cable companies.
Senate Antitrust Panel to Probe Verizon, Cable Deals
February 2, 2012 7:13 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsVerizon Wireless' $4 billion deal to buy a nationwide swath of AWS spectrum from four cable companies is headed for a hearing before a Senate antitrust committee.
Skyfire Raises $8M, Gets Verizon Backing
January 25, 2012 7:12 am | by Monica Alleven | News | CommentsSkyfire Labs, a mobile video optimization company, has raised $8 million in Series C financing...
Verizon Swings to Loss on Pension Costs
January 24, 2012 7:17 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsStrong sales of the iPhone weren't enough to keep Verizon Communications in the black during the fourth quarter.
Cable Companies Divulge VZW Marketing Deals to FCC
January 20, 2012 6:58 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsFour cable companies selling a massive swath of AWS spectrum to Verizon Wireless for nearly $4 billion have decided to tell the FCC...
FCC Opens Docket on Verizon AWS Buys
January 12, 2012 7:09 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe FCC has started formal proceedings for its review of Verizon Wireless' multi-billion dollar purchases of AWS spectrum from a group of cable companies...
VZW Rolls Out New LTE Devices
January 10, 2012 6:58 am | by Monica Alleven | News | CommentsThis year, there's no formal on-the-record press party, but the carrier looks to be doing more of the same, rolling out several new LTE devices.
VZW Posts Record 4Q iPhone Sales, But Profits Suffer
January 5, 2012 7:19 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsVerizon CFO Fran Shammo said Wednesday that the company sold a record 4.2 million iPhones in the fourth quarter...
Verizon Reverses on $2 Fee for One-Time Payments
January 3, 2012 6:48 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsAfter a customer backlash, Verizon Wireless on Friday dropped a plan to start charging $2 for every payment subscribers make over the phone or online...
Verizon's Latest Spectrum Grab: $315M for Cox AWS
December 16, 2011 10:32 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsVerizon Wireless continued its spectrum buying spree on Friday with its $315 million purchase of Cox Communication's AWS spectrum.
VZW, Samsung Launch Galaxy Nexus Today
December 15, 2011 5:59 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsVerizon Wireless, Samsung and Google today announced immediate availability of the Galaxy Nexus. The Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) smartphone is available in Verizon Wireless stores and online for $299.99 with a new two year customer agreement. Galaxy Nexus is
Rumors Swirl Around Verizon Acquisition of Netflix
December 14, 2011 6:04 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsIf LTE is set to usher in the age of mobile video in 2012, Verizon might be preparing to dive right in with an acquisition of DVD and streaming video provider Netflix. At least, that's the gist of the rumors
VZW Spectrum Swap Worth $100 Million to Leap
December 6, 2011 7:11 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsLeap Wireless International yesterday announced more specifics of its previously reported spectrum swap with Verizon Wireless.
Verizon Wireless Nixes Google Wallet in New Phone
December 6, 2011 7:05 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsVerizon Wireless is blocking the new flagship phone running Google's Android software, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus...
Did VZW Just Do That?
December 2, 2011 11:29 am | Blogs | CommentsTalk about serving one up to your nearest and dearest competitor. Smack!
Verizon Inks $3.6B Deal for Cable-Owned AWS
December 2, 2011 7:06 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsVerizon Wireless is paying $3.6 billion for 122 AWS spectrum licenses owned by Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks.
VZW, Cricket Agree on Spectrum Swap
December 1, 2011 7:21 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsVerizon Wireless and Cricket yesterday announced that they had agreed to an exchange of 700 MHz spectrum in the Chicago area.
Carrier IQ Drops Legal Action Against Researcher
November 28, 2011 7:02 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsCarrier IQ has withdrawn a cease and desist letter against a security researcher who published a report stating its software was used to track the location and usage history...
Verizon Wireless, Carrier IQ Deny Tracking Reports
November 17, 2011 7:37 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsVerizon Wireless is denying reports that it uses software from Carrier IQ to track the behavior of its customers.
Verizon LTE to Light Up in 14 Cities, Expand in 4
November 16, 2011 7:22 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsVerizon Wireless' LTE network will continue to speed ahead of AT&T when it launches in 14 new cities and expands...
CWA, Verizon Clash Over Taxes Report
November 14, 2011 7:17 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsVerizon Communications is calling a report from the Communications Workers of America claiming the communications giant has dodged its tax obligations...
