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Here’s how you’ll know when you’re on Verizon’s fast or slow 5G on an iPhone 12Here’s how you’ll know when you’re on Verizon’s fast or slow 5G on an iPhone 12
Apple’s iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini cost $30 extra for anyone who’s not an AT&T or Verizon customerApple’s iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini cost $30 extra for anyone who’s not an AT&T or Verizon customer
Apple’s iPhone 12 event: the 7 biggest announcementsApple’s iPhone 12 event: the 7 biggest announcements
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Verizon announces its nationwide 5G networkVerizon announces its nationwide 5G network
A short conversation with Jordan Fisher about streaming, anime, and moreA short conversation with Jordan Fisher about streaming, anime, and more
Verizon’s LTE-based home internet is now in 48 US states, and it could be your last resortVerizon’s LTE-based home internet is now in 48 US states, and it could be your last resort
Verizon has an exclusive Pixel 4A 5G that’s $100 more expensiveVerizon has an exclusive Pixel 4A 5G that’s $100 more expensive
The LG Wing gets a $999 price and October 15th release date on VerizonThe LG Wing gets a $999 price and October 15th release date on Verizon
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It’s cheaper to use an Apple Watch with Verizon nowIt’s cheaper to use an Apple Watch with Verizon now
Verizon acquires Tracfone in a deal worth more than $6 billionVerizon acquires Tracfone in a deal worth more than $6 billion
Verizon spent $1.9 billion to catch up on 5G spectrumVerizon spent $1.9 billion to catch up on 5G spectrum
Verizon now including full Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus bundle with some unlimited plansVerizon now including full Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus bundle with some unlimited plans
Samsung’s most affordable 5G phone, the Galaxy A51, is now available on VerizonSamsung’s most affordable 5G phone, the Galaxy A51, is now available on Verizon
Verizon’s answer for rural broadband access is a new LTE home internet serviceVerizon’s answer for rural broadband access is a new LTE home internet service
Verizon adds broadband customers, but revenue dips amid slower device salesVerizon adds broadband customers, but revenue dips amid slower device sales
Trump reportedly clashes with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile over spam textsTrump reportedly clashes with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile over spam texts
Verizon Fios adds free Hulu offer for new customers on its more expensive plansVerizon Fios adds free Hulu offer for new customers on its more expensive plans
Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Starbucks, Target, Unilever, Verizon: all the companies pulling ads from FacebookCoca-Cola, Microsoft, Starbucks, Target, Unilever, Verizon: all the companies pulling ads from Facebook
The nationwide T-Mobile outage is over, calls should be working againThe nationwide T-Mobile outage is over, calls should be working again
Verizon has new student discounts on unlimited plans for college studentsVerizon has new student discounts on unlimited plans for college students
Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S20 has mmWave 5G but less RAMVerizon’s Samsung Galaxy S20 has mmWave 5G but less RAM
Verizon switches on 5G uploads in all 5G marketsVerizon switches on 5G uploads in all 5G markets
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Samsung’s mmWave-compatible Galaxy S20 is coming to Verizon on June 4thSamsung’s mmWave-compatible Galaxy S20 is coming to Verizon on June 4th
Comcast is launching 5G plans for Xfinity Mobile customersComcast is launching 5G plans for Xfinity Mobile customers
The new class of CEOs at Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile

Hans Vestberg, Mike Sievert, and John Stankey have taken over

Julia Alexander and Chris Welch
Verizon’s version of the OnePlus 8 won’t work with cases for other models of the phoneVerizon’s version of the OnePlus 8 won’t work with cases for other models of the phone
Motorola’s Edge Plus is a contender, not a champion

When great just isn’t good enough

Chaim Gartenberg
US wireless carriers are delivering phone chargers to hospitals for COVID-19 patientsUS wireless carriers are delivering phone chargers to hospitals for COVID-19 patients
Verizon, AT&T, Comcast, and T-Mobile extend policies to waive late fees due to the pandemic through June 30thVerizon, AT&T, Comcast, and T-Mobile extend policies to waive late fees due to the pandemic through June 30th
Verizon lost 84,000 pay TV subscribers in Q1 as consumers continue shift to streamingVerizon lost 84,000 pay TV subscribers in Q1 as consumers continue shift to streaming
Verizon extends 15GB of extra data deal to customers through MayVerizon extends 15GB of extra data deal to customers through May
Verizon CEO says 5G virus conspiracy theories are nonsenseVerizon CEO says 5G virus conspiracy theories are nonsense
Verizon is buying BlueJeans, one of Zoom’s videoconferencing rivalsVerizon is buying BlueJeans, one of Zoom’s videoconferencing rivals
The OnePlus 8 5G is coming to Verizon for $799The OnePlus 8 5G is coming to Verizon for $799
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Verizon is launching a tool to help you troubleshoot tech issues remotelyVerizon is launching a tool to help you troubleshoot tech issues remotely
Verizon’s new marketing tool sets emails to arrive when you look at your inboxVerizon’s new marketing tool sets emails to arrive when you look at your inbox
Verizon is canceling home internet installations during the pandemicVerizon is canceling home internet installations during the pandemic
Verizon gives all mobile customers 15GB of extra data during coronavirus pandemicVerizon gives all mobile customers 15GB of extra data during coronavirus pandemic
Dish is letting the major US carriers borrow spectrum during quarantine data crunchDish is letting the major US carriers borrow spectrum during quarantine data crunch
Charter Communications finally updates its work-from-home policyCharter Communications finally updates its work-from-home policy

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