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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
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