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Motorola's Droid Turbo 2 Has A Shatter-Proof Screen

Great news for anyone who's ever dropped their device

By Lisa Eadicicco October 27, 2015

Verizon Beats Expectations in Third Quarter Earnings

More people are buying phones with installment pricing, the U.S. carrier says

By Andrew Nusca / Fortune October 20, 2015

Why Verizon and AT&T Are Spending Millions on Pope Francis’ U.S. Visit

The airwaves are ready for the data barrage

By Laura Lorenzetti / Fortune September 23, 2015

Wireless Disruption Is Finally Hitting Verizon’s Bottom Line

Company's earnings may stall in 2016

By Victor Luckerson September 17, 2015

Verizon Will Test Insanely Fast New Wireless Technology

Target for a commercial launch is 2017

By Tom Huddleston, Jr. / Fortune September 8, 2015

There’s a Massive Battle Brewing Over the Future Of Wi-Fi

There could be serious traffic congestion over the air

By Jonathan Chew / Fortune August 26, 2015

How You Buy Cellphones Is About to Change Forever

Verizon's new plans are a sign of massive change in the phone business

By Alex Fitzpatrick August 8, 2015

T-Mobile Will Pay This Record Fine For Preventing 911 Calls

Largest such settlement that the FCC has ever imposed on a wireless carrier

By Jen Wieczner / Fortune July 17, 2015

This Is How Comcast Hopes to Keep Customers From Cutting the Cord

It’s a new $15-per-month service called ‘Stream’

By Tom Huddleston, Jr. / Fortune July 13, 2015

Verizon Now Officially Owns AOL

The merger is now complete

By Clarie Groden / Fortune June 23, 2015

Why AOL's CEO Is Getting a $59 Million Bonus

His new long-term contract with Verizon includes a 'Founders' Incentive Award'

By Tom Huddleston / Fortune May 26, 2015

3 Charts That Show Why Verizon Wants AOL

Why Verizon says the former dial-up company is worth $4.4 billion

By Jack Linshi May 12, 2015

Watch the Most Ridiculously 90's AOL Commercials

"Every time you sign on it tells you if you've got mail."

By Dan Kedmey May 12, 2015

Meet the Man Who Brought AOL Back From the Dead

Tim Armstrong's work led to the $4.4 billion Verizon deal

By Victor Luckerson May 12, 2015

Here's Why Verizon Really Wants AOL

Verizon officially jumped into the world of ad business

By Erin Griffith / Fortune May 12, 2015

The Single Best Article You Will Ever Read About AOL

Dated February 7, 2000, it was written by a legend

By Matt Vella May 12, 2015

Here's How Many Dial-Up Subscribers Verizon Is Buying

Millions of people still have AOL dial-up

By Alex Fitzpatrick May 12, 2015

Verizon to Acquire AOL for $4.4 Billion

Verizon Communications announced a $4.4 billion deal Tuesday to acquire dial-up pioneer turned media company AOL at $50 a share. The telecoms giant framed the deal as an opportunity to expand streaming video services over...

By Dan Kedmey May 12, 2015

ESPN Suing Verizon Over More Flexible Cable Package

Verizon put ESPN in a sports add-on package, which ESPN says is a breach of contract

By Victor Luckerson April 27, 2015

ESPN Calls Foul on Verizon's Play to Break Up Cable Bundles

Verizon's offering relegates ESPN to a sports add-on package

By Victor Luckerson April 20, 2015

Verizon Is Making it Easier to Pay for Only the Channels You Actually Want

New bundles let customers pick and choose channels

By Victor Luckerson April 17, 2015

The 13 Best Free Smartphones You Can Buy

$0 down can actually go a long way

By Ben Taylor / FindTheBest April 7, 2015

This Is Now One of the Best Phones You Can Buy for $100

Verizon is selling the Motorola Moto E for $100

By Sam Frizell March 13, 2015

Five Best Ideas of the Day: February 19

1. Are rising tensions between nuclear powers and an increased risk of rogue actors getting weapons spurring a new nuclear age? By Rod Lyons in RealClearDefense 2. Psychological barriers — not science — are holding...

By The Aspen Institute February 19, 2015

You Asked: What Are Verizon and AT&T's 'Supercookies?'

Some cellphone owners are discovering this tracking technology is no treat

By John Patrick Pullen February 5, 2015

Websites Plan 'Internet Countdown' to Defend Net Neutrality

FCC will vote on new net neutrality rules Feb. 26

By Victor Luckerson January 27, 2015

Can You Buy Me Now? Verizon Reportedly Eyes AOL

Inside sources say Verizon sees AOL as a strong partner for online video content

By Dan Kedmey January 6, 2015

Inside Obama's Net Neutrality Power Play

President Barack Obama's decision to call for the strictest regulation of consumer broadband Internet is the result of months of internal White House debate over how to push the Federal Communications Commission to propose stronger...

By Haley Sweetland Edwards November 11, 2014

Redbox to End Instant Streaming Service

Was billed as Netflix competitor

By Maya Rhodan October 6, 2014

Why (Most) Sponsors Aren't Pulling Out of the NFL

Radisson suspended their Vikings sponsorships, but they may be the only brand to go that far

September 16, 2014

iPhone 6 Wireless Plans Compared

Over at Yahoo Tech, Rob Pegoraro has taken up the unenviable task of comparing iPhone 6 wireless plans from major carriers AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon. This was all a somewhat simpler endeavor back when...

By Doug Aamoth September 16, 2014

Verizon to Pay Millions in Privacy Settlement

The FCC said about 2 million new customers weren't given a notice about opting out of disclosing their personal info for marketing purposes

By Jack Linshi September 3, 2014

Wireless Price Wars Continue with Cheaper Verizon, Sprint Plans

Just note the fine print: Limited-time promotions may lead to higher prices around the corner.

By Jared Newman August 19, 2014

The Best Family Smartphone Plan

If you’re paying a large cellphone bill for a large family, then you’ve no doubt noticed all the ads on TV and the Internet about the latest, greatest “family plan” offering huge discounts for families...

By Techlicious July 31, 2014

Netflix Is Paying AT&T To Make Movies Stream Faster

After already making similar deals with Comcast and Verizon

By Victor Luckerson July 30, 2014

Verizon: Buffering Problems Are Netflix’s Fault

The latest salvo in an ongoing PR battle between the streaming company and the ISPs

By Victor Luckerson July 10, 2014

Telecom-Funded Congressional Group: Don't Regulate Telecom Industry!

At an event funded by the telecom industry, organizations funded by the telecom industry argue against – wait for it! – regulating the telecom industry

By Haley Sweetland Edwards July 9, 2014

'Cramming' Suit Could Mean Big Trouble for T-Mobile

Allegations that T-Mobile made millions off scam text messages could tarnish its consumer-friendly 'Un-Carrier' image.

By Victor Luckerson July 2, 2014

Watch: Verizon's New Ad Is About How We Discourage Girls

Only 14% of teenage girls say they want to be scientists

By Charlotte Alter June 13, 2014

FCC Investigates Netflix’s Disputes With Verizon, Comcast

Updated 3:03 p.m. The Federal Communications Commission is investigating ongoing traffic disputes between Netflix and a variety of Internet Service Providers, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler said Friday. Wheeler said in a statement that he obtained...

By Victor Luckerson June 13, 2014

Verizon, Netflix Spar in Epic Battle Over Who Should Pay for What

Amid an escalating dispute with Verizon, Netflix reminded everyone this week of its standing offer to fix -- for free -- the problem of slow download speeds, the issue at the heart of rising tensions...

By Haley Sweetland Edwards June 12, 2014

Netflix Will Stop Shaming Verizon on Streaming Speeds

Company still maintains that Verizon is to blame for slow buffering

By Jack Linshi June 9, 2014

Netflix Blames Verizon for Slow Streaming Speeds

Netflix is once again making headlines because of a very public spat with an Internet Service Provider. This week Netflix placed a message on the buffer screen of its app blaming Verizon and its FiOS...

By Victor Luckerson June 6, 2014

Meet the Man Who Brought T-Mobile Back From the Brink

If Sprint goes through with its rumored acquisition of wireless carrier T-Mobile, it will acquire about close to 50 million wireless subscribers, a company that generates $24 billion in annual revenue and a loud-mouth CEO...

By Victor Luckerson June 6, 2014

Verizon-Netflix Clash Over Streaming Message

What was a minor skirmish between Verizon and Netflix looks set to become a full-blown battle after Verizon sent Netflix a cease-and-desist letter Thursday demanding that Netflix stop blaming Verizon for slow streaming speeds. “There...

By Victor Luckerson June 5, 2014

Sprint Eyeing T-Mobile

The third and fourth largest mobile networks are reportedly nearing a merger that would help them stay competitive against industry leaders Verizon Wireless and AT&T

By Noah Rayman June 5, 2014

Yahoo Hasn't Said What Will Happen to its Most Popular Products After the Verizon Deal

Verizon's 'Can You Hear Me Now?' Guy Has Switched Teams

Manager Steals 983 Phones From Verizon Store, Police Say

How to Buy a Phone Now That 2-Year Contracts Are Dead