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Testing: Sprint and AT&T have best service in Kansas City

October 5, 2011 in Verizon Misc with Comments Off

A survey released this week put Sprint Nextel and AT&T Inc. atop its list of wireless carriers in a combined rating of data downloads, text messaging and voice calls in Kansas City. T-Mobile USA and Verizon Wireless tied for third on the overall scores … See all stories on this topic »

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Mobile Miscellany: week of September 26, 2011

October 1, 2011 in VZW Rumors with Comments Off

This week was packed with news on the mobile front, so it was easy to miss a few stories here and there. Here’s some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of wireless for the week of September 26, 2011: Last week we heard the rumor that Sprint would be launching the BlackBerry Curve 9350 on October 2nd, and we’ve finally received the official confirmation . The device will be …

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Verizon Wireless releases 4G LTE upgrade for Motorola XOOM

October 1, 2011 in Verizon Misc with Comments Off

Users of the Motorola XOOM on the Verizon Wireless network should be right in the middle of their 4G LTE upgrade this week. Verizon Wireless announced this week they would be offering the upgrade and gave step by step instructions on how to navigate … See all stories on this topic »

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Verizon pre-paid tangle

September 29, 2011 in Verizon News with Comments Off

Verizon Wireless has been fraudulently inflating sales of prepaid phones this year, certain Verizon retailers charge in an explosive lawsuit filed this week.The country’s No. 1 wireless company carried out the alleged scam by pressuring independent authorized retailers to purchase inexpensive cellphones and load them with $30 of…

Pre-ordering the iPhone 5; cutting the cable TV cord (Ask Maggie)

September 27, 2011 in Verizon Misc with Comments Off

In this week's Ask Maggie a disgruntled AT&T iPhone subscriber wants to know whether he will be able to pre-order a new iPhone 5 on Verizon Wireless's network. I also offer another reader some advice on cutting the cable TV cord with a special sneak … See all stories on this topic » CNET (blog)

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Verizon Wireless to expand 4G cellular network to Rancho Santa Fe

September 22, 2011 in Verizon News with Comments Off

Verizon Wireless announced this week that it will expand its 4G cellular network in northern San Diego County and in Riverside County. Among the new 4G coverage areas in the North County starting Oct. 20 will be Carlsbad, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe and Torrey Highlands, according to a Verizon announcement.

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4G area launch: Verizon Wireless unveils fast network

September 17, 2011 in Verizon Misc with Comments Off

Sep 17, 2011 (El Paso Times – McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) — Verizon Wireless this week launched its 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) data network in part of El Paso and Las Cruces. “This gives us the ability to carry more data more … See all stories on this topic »

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AT&T to introduce 4G wireless network in Chicago on Monday

September 16, 2011 in Verizon Misc with Comments Off

Verizon Wireless lit up its LTE network in Chicago in December 2010 and currently offers 11 LTE-enabled devices, including three smartphones. Earlier this week, the carrier launched the network in Bloomington/Normal, Champaign/Urbana, Rockford, … See all stories on this topic »

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AT&T's LTE network to launch Sunday in 5 cities

September 16, 2011 in Verizon Misc with Comments Off

AT&T's staunchest rival, Verizon Wireless , launched its LTE service in late 2010, and this week said it had reached 143 markets with the addition of 26 markets on Thursday. Verizon said it has covered more than half the US population with LTE. … See all stories on this topic »

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Verizon Wireless to debut $50 unlimited prepaid plan nationally this week

September 14, 2011 in Verizon News with Comments Off

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Verizon to 'Unleash' $50 unlimited prepaid plan this week

September 14, 2011 in Verizon Misc with Comments Off

In an effort to edge in on MetroPCS and Sprint-owned Boost and Virgin Mobile, Verizon Wireless will introduce a brand new $50 monthly prepaid this week t. BGR: The Three Biggest Letters In Tech

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Verizon courts Vodafone while dashing dividend hopes

September 14, 2011 in Verizon Misc with Comments Off

Verizon Communications seemed to be playing a cat-and-mouse game with Vodafone this week, as the new CEO of the US telecoms giant first waxed lyrical about a closer relationship between the two owners of Verizon Wireless and then ruled out any chance … See all stories on this topic »

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Verizon to Push $50 Unlimited Prepaid Plan

September 13, 2011 in Verizon Misc with Comments Off

By GREG BENSINGER Verizon Wireless will introduce a new unlimited prepaid plan nationally this week, taking on rivals Sprint Nextel Corp. and MetroPCS Communications Inc. as they continue to add customers seeking contract-free service. … See all stories on this topic »

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Axeda Shows App Developers How to "Meet the Machine" at Verizon Developer Community Conference

September 13, 2011 in VZW Products with Comments Off

Axeda Corporation announced today that it will be showcased at this week’s Verizon Developer Community Conference. Â Axeda will lend its machine-to-machine expertise to the panel discussion: “How M2M Application Platform Providers Simplify M2M Application Development” â showing attendees how to accelerate time-to-market for game-changing M2M solutions.

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