Innovation February 12, 2016 AT&T says 5G will be 100 times faster than LTE and may even launch this year Remember back when 4G LTE came out and we were all amazed by the super-fast Internet speeds we could get on our phones? Well just wait until you get a look at what you’re going to get with 5G connectivity. AT&T on Friday unveiled its 5G network roadmap for 2016 and if all goes according to plan, the carrier could launch services on a limited basis starting this year.
Verizon December 7, 2015 Verizon rolling out Wi-Fi calling this week, but kicks off with Samsung devices only It's been a while coming, but Verizon this week finally flips the switch on Wi-Fi calling, kicking off on Tuesday with the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge handsets.
Verizon November 20, 2015 How to get 2GB of free data from Verizon right now Our Black Friday 2015 hub is boiling over with great holiday deals that will save you tons of money on everything from electronics and appliances to clothing and more, but now it’s time to shift focus to a deal that won’t cost you a dime. If you’re a Verizon Wireless subscriber with an eligible plan, Verizon will give you 2GB of data for free right now as part of its “Thanksgetting” promotion.
Verizon November 5, 2015 Verizon raises FiOS upload speeds to match downloads Verizon is boosting the upload speeds of nearly all its FiOS connections to match the download speeds, vastly shortening the time it takes for subscribers to send videos and back up their files online.
Verizon November 4, 2015 German government ends contract with Verizon following NSA revelations In the continuing fallout from the NSA affair, the German government announced Thursday it's ending its contract with Verizon and handing over all communications business to German firm Deutsche Telekom.
Verizon November 3, 2015 Verizon plans transparency report on phone record requests, working with NSA Verizon Communications Inc. says it will publish information on the number of requests for customer records it received from law enforcement agencies this year.
FCC November 3, 2015 Carriers reject kill switch idea for stolen smartphones Samsung Electronics, the world's largest mobile phone manufacturer, has proposed installing a built-in anti-theft measure known as a "kill switch" that would render stolen or lost phones inoperable, but the nation's biggest carriers have rejected the idea, according to San Francisco's top prosecutor.
Verizon November 3, 2015 $250 Verizon device lets hackers take over your phone Femtocells can help boost your cell phone signal by acting as a mini cellular tower for your home. Unfortunately for wireless customers, they can also make you vulnerable to hackers, according to new research.
Verizon November 3, 2015 How to stop government phone snooping: 3 privacy tools You have a number of options if you want to increase your privacy when making a call.
Verizon October 22, 2015 Verizon's network to get a lot faster Verizon Wireless said it has essentially finished upgrading its network with faster technology, as the race to provide speedy wireless networks heats up.
Verizon October 22, 2015 T-Mobile's new Family Plan undercuts Verizon, adds data You're getting 10 gigs!