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Amazon’s broadband satellite venture Kuiper teams up with Verizon to expand 5G coverageAmazon’s broadband satellite venture Kuiper teams up with Verizon to expand 5G coverage
How to stop annoying robocalls on your iPhone or Android phoneHow to stop annoying robocalls on your iPhone or Android phone
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TCL’s Verizon tablet is the only one you’ll find with 5G for $399TCL’s Verizon tablet is the only one you’ll find with 5G for $399
Verizon vows to protect Tracfone’s low-income users in new merger promiseVerizon vows to protect Tracfone’s low-income users in new merger promise
Verizon’s new hotspot plans are built for your #vanlife dreamsVerizon’s new hotspot plans are built for your #vanlife dreams
T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert will deliver CES keynote as the Uncarrier moves mainstreamT-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert will deliver CES keynote as the Uncarrier moves mainstream
Verizon’s Smart Display is real and it’s just as pointless as we suspectedVerizon’s Smart Display is real and it’s just as pointless as we suspected
Verizon is also switching to Android Messages as default for RCSVerizon is also switching to Android Messages as default for RCS
Verizon’s new filter blocks spoofed phone numbers that are too close to yoursVerizon’s new filter blocks spoofed phone numbers that are too close to yours
Verizon has its own version of spatial audio and it’s already pushing it on phonesVerizon has its own version of spatial audio and it’s already pushing it on phones
The three major US carriers have implemented the FCC’s anti-spoofing systemThe three major US carriers have implemented the FCC’s anti-spoofing system
FCC filing shows Verizon has built a smart display powered by Amazon’s AlexaFCC filing shows Verizon has built a smart display powered by Amazon’s Alexa
Verizon wants you vaccinated, so here’s $180 AirPods Pro and other accessory discountsVerizon wants you vaccinated, so here’s $180 AirPods Pro and other accessory discounts
Check if your Verizon or AT&T phone will keep working after the networks’ 3G shutdownsCheck if your Verizon or AT&T phone will keep working after the networks’ 3G shutdowns
Verizon is offering customers free Apple Arcade or Google Play Pass for up to a yearVerizon is offering customers free Apple Arcade or Google Play Pass for up to a year
Nokia’s nostalgia-invoking 2720 Flip is coming to the US on VerizonNokia’s nostalgia-invoking 2720 Flip is coming to the US on Verizon
Verizon and T-Mobile want your business more than ever right now

Expect generous promotions and shiny new plans as the expensive 5G buildout continues

Allison Johnson
Dear wireless carriers: the 5G hype needs to stopDear wireless carriers: the 5G hype needs to stop
Verizon says problems with phone calls in Southern California are now fixedVerizon says problems with phone calls in Southern California are now fixed
US carriers have thankfully abandoned at least one bad plan for RCSUS carriers have thankfully abandoned at least one bad plan for RCS
Verizon is recalling 2.5 million hotspots that could overheat and cause burn or fire damageVerizon is recalling 2.5 million hotspots that could overheat and cause burn or fire damage
Verizon insists it will give you up to $1,000 in trade-in credits for your broken phoneVerizon insists it will give you up to $1,000 in trade-in credits for your broken phone
Cellphone plan fine print, explained

A guide to the limitations on your unlimited data

Allison Johnson
Verizon says it will shut down its 3G network — for real this time — on December 31st, 2022Verizon says it will shut down its 3G network — for real this time — on December 31st, 2022
The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro can now use Verizon’s 5G networkThe OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro can now use Verizon’s 5G network
You probably haven’t used Yahoo in a while, but what if it cost you money?You probably haven’t used Yahoo in a while, but what if it cost you money?
Verizon decrees only ‘premium’ customers can escape its slowest 5G speedsVerizon decrees only ‘premium’ customers can escape its slowest 5G speeds
Verizon is once again giving you a reason to turn 5G offVerizon is once again giving you a reason to turn 5G off
Verizon support says you should turn off 5G to save your phone’s batteryVerizon support says you should turn off 5G to save your phone’s battery
Verizon plans to almost double its mmWave 5G coverage this yearVerizon plans to almost double its mmWave 5G coverage this year
Verizon says Fios internet should be returning to normal in the Northeast after disruptive outageVerizon says Fios internet should be returning to normal in the Northeast after disruptive outage
Verizon prepaid customers can now access fast 5G Ultra WidebandVerizon prepaid customers can now access fast 5G Ultra Wideband
Verizon is pausing its 3G shutdown indefinitelyVerizon is pausing its 3G shutdown indefinitely
Verizon’s nationwide 5G can be slower than its LTE network, tests showVerizon’s nationwide 5G can be slower than its LTE network, tests show
Verizon’s updated streaming box can help you find your remoteVerizon’s updated streaming box can help you find your remote
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is HMD’s first high-end phone sold by VerizonThe Nokia 8 V 5G UW is HMD’s first high-end phone sold by Verizon
Verizon’s Yahoo zombie appears again as a purple phoneVerizon’s Yahoo zombie appears again as a purple phone
TCL’s new phone has ultra-fast 5G for $399, but that’s not enoughTCL’s new phone has ultra-fast 5G for $399, but that’s not enough
Verizon acquires rural Kentucky wireless company Bluegrass CellularVerizon acquires rural Kentucky wireless company Bluegrass Cellular
Verizon pulls misleading ads claiming its 5G service is ‘necessary’ for firefightersVerizon pulls misleading ads claiming its 5G service is ‘necessary’ for firefighters

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