Apple TV 4K included in Verizon’s upcoming 5G service
In an effort to get ahead with 5G, Verizon is looking to include YouTube TV or Apple TV as part of a launch promotion in its initial four markets.
Verizon unveils its own VPN service for iOS devices priced at $4/month
Verizon has today announced it will be offering a VPN service available to its customers for use on mobile devices.
Verizon names the third city getting 5G during the second half of this year
Following a report that suggested Verizon is eyeing Apple as a potential partner for a 5G TV service, the carrier this morning has announced the third city in which it plans to rollout 5G service. The new city joins Sacramento and Los Angeles as cities on the docket to get 5G technology this year…
Verizon blocking older iPhone activations, only supporting iPhone 6 and later
Verizon is making a controversial change to its activation process, according to a new report from CNET. Going forward and effective immediately, the carrier says it will no longer activate phones that do not operate on the 4G network with VoLTE capabilities…
Verizon now has three ‘unlimited’ plans, and none of them are
Not content with offering one ‘unlimited’ plan which isn’t, and a second ‘beyond unlimited’ plan which also isn’t, Verizon has now decided the solution to this is a third plan. The latest addition is called ‘above unlimited’ and, you guessed it, it’s not …
Apple Watch activations help boost Verizon growth despite losing phone and tablet customers
The United States’ biggest carrier, Verizon, gained a ton of new subscribers in the last quarter, but not in a way you would expect.
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Report: Apple’s complaints about AT&T and Verizon may have led to DOJ eSIM investigation [U]
UPDATE: An AT&T spokesperson gave us the following statement:
We are aware of the investigation into GSMA’s process for developing eSIM standards that provide a better experience for consumers. Along with other GSMA members, we have provided information to the government in response to their requests and will continue to work proactively within GSMA, including with those who might disagree with the proposed standards, to move this issue forward.
News has broke this afternoon that the US Department of Justice has opened an investigation over antitrust concerns and potential collusion between Verizon and AT&T in efforts to prevent eSIM adoption and progress. Apple Watch and iPad both use eSIM technology and Apple is reportedly one of multiple manufacturers who has raised concerns with the DOJ.
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Report: Verizon takes most activations for Q1, data points to why T-Mobile and Sprint have resumed merger talks
CIRP is out today with new data on carrier activations and growth for Q1. Unsurprisingly, Verizon and AT&T took the top two spots for the most activations, but T-Mobile did gain more new customers than any other provider. Additionally, the report gives more details on why T-Mobile and Sprint have fired up merger discussions again.
Major US carriers working together on next-gen ‘mobile authentication platform’ to replace weak SMS system
We typically see the big four US carriers competing in a cut throat fashion to steal customers from each other, but even the strongest rivals can be frenemies sometimes. The Mobile Authentication Taskforce — AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint — have released product details for what it calls a “next-generation mobile authentication platform.”
5G mobile hotspots could give iPhones early access; AT&T can be sued for throttling speeds
If Apple’s history is anything to go by, access to high-speed 5G services is likely to come to Android phones ahead of iPhones – but there could be a handy workaround. It’s looking like the first 5G devices to go on sale won’t be phones at all, but rather mobile hotspots …
Verizon matches T-Mobile deal: Buy one iPhone 8 or X, get one $699 off
Verizon has today announced its latest promotion, buy one iPhone, get the second one for $699 off. This latest offer is available with the purchase of any two iPhone X, 8 or 8 Plus devices.
Live mobile streaming of NFL games available on all carriers from 2018 playoffs onwards
There’s good news for NFL fans today, as live mobile streaming of games will now be available on all carriers, not just Verizon. The new arrangement begins in January.
The partnership kicks off in January 2018 with streaming of the NFL playoffs on Yahoo and Yahoo Sports, in addition to go90 and the NFL mobile app.
In addition to the expanded availability of live games, the new agreement will provide fans mobile access to NFL highlights [and] coverage of NFL throughout the week and year.
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After throttling video on unlimited plans, Verizon offers paid access to 4K streaming
After throttling video streaming to as little as 480p on its so-called unlimited plan back in August, Verizon is now offering access to 4K streaming – but at a price. Access costs $10 per month per user.
Verizon creates AR-based scavenger hunt for free iPhone 8 in eight U.S. cities, today only
If you like the idea of the iPhone 8 but are less sure about laying out the cash for one, Verizon is offering you the chance to win one. You can track one down in an augmented reality scavenger hunt, and take a creative photo be in with a shot …
Carriers offer free service in Hurricane Harvey area as they battle to keep networks up
Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon are all offering free service in areas hit by Hurricane Harvey as they describe the efforts they are making to keep networks up and running, while AT&T issues credits.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says that across the entire region, 96% of cell sites are working, though only 5% of sites are operational in Rockport, Texas, near where the hurricane made landfall …
NordVPN confirms that using a VPN will bypass Verizon’s throttling of all video streams
NordVPN has confirmed that Verizon’s plan to throttle all video streams on its unlimited data plans can be bypassed by using a VPN connection …
Verizon permanently throttling video on all unlimited plans, as low as 480p on iPhones
We noted last month that Verizon was throttling Netflix and YouTube usage for ‘unlimited’ plan users even before they hit the 22GB level at which the company says it may reduce bandwidth – and it has now been revealed that this was just stage one.
Verizon is now starting to throttle all video on its ‘unlimited’ plans, with bandwidth limited to as little as 480p when watching on a smartphone …
Verizon launches Up loyalty program with free Apple Music and other rewards
If you’re a Verizon customer, you can score up to four months of free Apple Music and other perks using the new Verizon Up reward program. Verizon Up lets subscribers earn free rewards just for being a customer.
Verizon allegedly throttling Netflix & YouTube even before usage limits hit; VPN circumvents
Unlimited data plans have to be one of the most blatant examples of false advertising. Whether you’re grandfathered into an old plan, or buy one today, deep in the small-print will be a note that the carrier reserves the right to throttle your speeds once you hit a certain usage level.
But Verizon Wireless has been accused of taking this one stage further, and throttling Netflix and YouTube usage for unlimited plan users even before they hit the 22GB level at which the company says it may reduce bandwidth …
Verizon announces new $80/month prepaid unlimited data plan
As the unlimited data battle continues,Verizon today announced that it is bringing unlimited data to prepaid customers. The carrier announced that prepaid customers can now get unlimited data, text, and talk for $80 per month…
Verizon launching its own streaming TV service in the summer as net neutrality under threat
AT&T will soon have competition for its DirecTV Now service, according to a Bloomberg report, which says that Verizon is preparing to launch its own service in the summer.
Verizon Communications Inc. has been securing streaming rights from television network owners in preparation for the nationwide launch of a live online TV service, according to people familiar with the matter. The telecommunications giant plans to start selling a package with dozens of channels this summer.
The service is expected to be available via both set-top boxes and smartphones and tablets …
Verizon cuts $350M from its acquisition price of Yahoo after data breaches
After a pair of massive Yahoo data breaches, Verizon announced today that the two companies have reached new terms for its acquisition. As noted by Reuters, Verizon has lowered its purchase price for Yahoo’s core business by $350 million, down to $4.48 billion.
The new wave of ‘unlimited’ data plans: How Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, and AT&T compare
Over the last week, all four of the major United States carriers either announced new unlimited data plans or made changes to existing plans in an effort to better compete. With all four carriers offering some form of unlimited data, now may be as good of a time as ever to analyze your current plan and think about switching.
Read on for a breakdown of what each plan has to offer…
T-Mobile responds to Verizon’s new unlimited plan by removing HD streaming & tethering restrictions
Just 24 hours after Verizon introduced its new “unlimited” data plan, T-Mobile is firing back by removing some of the restrictions placed on its own “ONE” unlimited plan.
T-Mobile CEO John Legere announced the changes in a series of tweets of tweets this afternoon, saying that the carrier was lifting the HD streaming and hotspot restrictions…