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Verizon to push out Droid Charge update 'soon'

Computerworld – Verizon Wireless Tuesday said it will soon push a wireless software update to Samsung's Droid Charge smartphone to fix a number of glitches, including choppy audio, clicking sounds during calls and crashes when the device is placed into a desktop dock.

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Residents of Warren, Pennsylvania, to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements

WARREN, Pa., March 20, 2012  /PRNewswire/ — To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network near the western …

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Verizon unveils offspring surveillance service

Don't trust your kids? Track 'em down with Family Locator Verizon Wireless had added a new service that puts a 21st century spin on Orwell's Big Brother, ushering in a brave new world of surveilance monitored by Big Mother and Big Father.…

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Verizon updates Revolution with Remote Diagnostics, HTC turns to LogMeIn

Both Verizon and HTC are experimenting with remote diagnostics and tech support. Big Red will be offering the tool to owners of the LG Revolution first. The VS910ZV8 update delivers a number of changes, but the most notable new feature is the integration of Verizon Remote Diagnostics. Now, when a customer calls support, the technician (or script follower, as the case may be) on the other side …

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Upcoming FCC decisions to shape spectrum policy

Verizon Wireless acquiring cable spectrum: The FCC is also reviewing whether Verizon should be allowed to buy spectrum from Spectrum Co., a consortium of cable providers that bought spectrum in the AWS auction. Verizon announced late last year it … See all stories on this topic »

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Verizon Chief's Pay Tripled

Mr. McAdam, who previously was chief operating officer of Verizon and CEO of Verizon Wireless , was paid $23.1 million in total compensation last year, a jump from the $7.2 million he received in 2010, according to Verizon's annual report released on … See all stories on this topic »

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Microsoft snags longtime Verizon Wireless marketing guru for Windows Phone

Some new executive talent has been added to Microsoft in its big marketing push behind Windows Phone, former McCann Erickson New York president Thom Gruhler. For eight years, Gruhler led the Verizon Wireless account for McCann, which at $1.9 billion was the agency's biggest U.S. account. Because of his role in that account, Gruhler was named president of the flagship New York office in 2009 …

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Verizon's new diagnotics tool allows it to remotely access LG Revolution …

Verizon Wireless (NYSE:VZ) is updating the Android-powered LG Revolution to introduce a remote diagnostics tool that enables customer care personnel to remotely access the device with the user's permission. According to Verizon, the diagnostics … See all stories on this topic »

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Brickyard VFX Takes Flight for Verizon Wireless

Santa Monica, CA — Verizon Wireless and creative agency Moxie recently tapped bi-coastal effects boutique Brickyard VFX to create seamless visual effects for Verizon's :30 online spot “Send Reinforcements.” The spot broke last month as part of Verizon's ongoing 4G LTE online video campaign.

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Verizon Plans to Cut Carbon 'Intensity' By 50%

Verizon Communications today published its sustainability report and has set some lofty goals for itself moving forward. Verizon wants to cut its carbon dioxide intensity by 50% by the year 2012. Carbon intensity is measured by the amount of energy needed to move data across Verizon's network. Verizon says it can improve this figure by upping the efficiency of data transiting its network, in …

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Verizon Announces Aggressive Sustainability Goal: Cutting Carbon Intensity in Half by 2020

NEW YORK – Verizon announced today that it will cut its CO2 intensity in half by 2020, as part of the company’s broad sustainability efforts. Sustainability is a key aspect of the company’s new strategy for delivering shareholder value. Other aspects include developing marketplace solutions to address social issues like health care and energy.

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Residents of Minot and Rock Lake, N.D. to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements

MINOT, N.D., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice,  multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in Minot and …

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Smartphone SIMs on Verizon's LTE iPad

By Christopher Price on March 19, 2012 Verizon Wireless this weekend confirmed to PhoneNews.com one of the most burning questions that many tech-focused users have wanted to know, since Verizon launched the LTE network. And, that's if their unlimited, … See all stories on this topic »

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Verizon: A Strong Buy Candidate In 2012

Verizon Wireless is a joint venture between Verizon (VZ) and Vodafone (VOD). With backers like that it is no wonder that Verizon Wireless has become the nation's largest wireless carrier – and it is poised to become even bigger. See all stories on this topic »

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