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Verizon launches Yahoo Mobile phone serviceVerizon launches Yahoo Mobile phone service
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FCC under fire from senators over rural broadband funding limitationsFCC under fire from senators over rural broadband funding limitations
Verizon says it’s fully committed to Google’s phones this year after rumor of a splitVerizon says it’s fully committed to Google’s phones this year after rumor of a split
Trying to buy the new Motorola Razr on its ‘release date’ was a frustrating failureTrying to buy the new Motorola Razr on its ‘release date’ was a frustrating failure
Huawei sues Verizon for alleged patent violationsHuawei sues Verizon for alleged patent violations
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FCC confirms carriers ‘apparently’ broke the law by selling real-time customer locationsFCC confirms carriers ‘apparently’ broke the law by selling real-time customer locations
Preorders for Motorola’s Razr are now backed up until mid-FebruaryPreorders for Motorola’s Razr are now backed up until mid-February
Google is giving free $130 Stadia gaming kits to new Verizon Fios subscribersGoogle is giving free $130 Stadia gaming kits to new Verizon Fios subscribers
Yahoo parent Verizon promises it won’t track you with OneSearch, its new privacy-focused search engineYahoo parent Verizon promises it won’t track you with OneSearch, its new privacy-focused search engine
Verizon delays in-home 5G rollout again due to the need for new equipmentVerizon delays in-home 5G rollout again due to the need for new equipment
Verizon cuts cable bundles and contracts as part of a shift to more transparent pricingVerizon cuts cable bundles and contracts as part of a shift to more transparent pricing
Verizon hits goal of launching 5G in more than 30 citiesVerizon hits goal of launching 5G in more than 30 cities
Robocall fines rise to $10,000 per call under newly passed lawRobocall fines rise to $10,000 per call under newly passed law
How the FCC lets your ISP paint a rosy picture of internet speedsHow the FCC lets your ISP paint a rosy picture of internet speeds
FCC won’t punish Verizon and T-Mobile for exaggerating their coverage mapsFCC won’t punish Verizon and T-Mobile for exaggerating their coverage maps
Verizon will preinstall Snapchat on some of its 5G phonesVerizon will preinstall Snapchat on some of its 5G phones
Verizon finally reveals actual 5G coverage mapsVerizon finally reveals actual 5G coverage maps
The Motorola Razr avoids Samsung’s worst folding phone mistakesThe Motorola Razr avoids Samsung’s worst folding phone mistakes
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Verizon’s new set-top box is possibly the worst option out there for streamingVerizon’s new set-top box is possibly the worst option out there for streaming
How to get a year of free Disney+ from VerizonHow to get a year of free Disney+ from Verizon
Somehow, Android’s messaging mess is about to get even worseSomehow, Android’s messaging mess is about to get even worse
AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile have finally agreed to replace SMS with a new RCS standardAT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile have finally agreed to replace SMS with a new RCS standard
Google can’t even get full RCS support for the Pixel 4Google can’t even get full RCS support for the Pixel 4
The four big US carriers want to help you get rid of passwords, but you’ll have to waitThe four big US carriers want to help you get rid of passwords, but you’ll have to wait
Verizon 5G will launch in New York City on September 26thVerizon 5G will launch in New York City on September 26th
Verizon 5G is barely coming to ‘parts of the seating areas’ at some NFL stadiumsVerizon 5G is barely coming to ‘parts of the seating areas’ at some NFL stadiums
Verizon just announced a partnership with Boingo to solve its biggest 5G problemVerizon just announced a partnership with Boingo to solve its biggest 5G problem
Verizon tried to charge a rural library $880 for accidentally using 440MB of data in CanadaVerizon tried to charge a rural library $880 for accidentally using 440MB of data in Canada
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G will start at $1,300Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G will start at $1,300
Verizon overhauls its ‘unlimited’ offerings with four new plans and $5 price cutsVerizon overhauls its ‘unlimited’ offerings with four new plans and $5 price cuts
Verizon expands its 5G network to four more citiesVerizon expands its 5G network to four more cities
Verizon says it has a secret 5G plan after T-Mobile CEO calls company ‘clueless’Verizon says it has a secret 5G plan after T-Mobile CEO calls company ‘clueless’
House approves new rules to stop robocallersHouse approves new rules to stop robocallers
Verizon launches its first 5G hotspot for $650Verizon launches its first 5G hotspot for $650
Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro LTE is available now, but without the LTEMobvoi’s TicWatch Pro LTE is available now, but without the LTE
Ajit Pai has a new proposal to go after international robocallersAjit Pai has a new proposal to go after international robocallers
Verizon’s 5G network is coming to Denver today and Providence on July 1stVerizon’s 5G network is coming to Denver today and Providence on July 1st
Motorola reneges on Moto Z2 Force Android 9 Pie update, unless you have VerizonMotorola reneges on Moto Z2 Force Android 9 Pie update, unless you have Verizon
FCC says Verizon can lock phones to its network for 60 days after purchaseFCC says Verizon can lock phones to its network for 60 days after purchase

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