50,000 petition Verizon to nix contracts
A movement urging Verizon to get rid of wireless contracts appears to be gaining steam......»»
Is 5G dangerous for airplanes? Here’s what pilots and the FAA say
After months of wrangling with the aviation industry, AT&T and Verizon rolled out their C-Band 5G spectrum this year, but have they taken enough precautions?.....»»
Verizon announces new, cheaper prepaid plans
If you think that a prepaid plan is enough for your needs, then you might want to check out some of Verizon’s new prepaid plans which are cheaper than before. The post Verizon announces new, cheaper prepaid plans first appeared on Phandroid......»»
Microsoft leaked 2.4TB of data belonging to sensitive customer. Critics are furious
Data includes signed contracts and projects related to critical infrastructure. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft is facing criticism for the way it disclosed a recent security lapse that exposed what a security company.....»»
Forget Verizon and AT&T — why you should build your own cell network
The company Ukamak is launching a crowdfunding campaign that’s intended to let you be your own cell carrier. And you may actually want to use it......»»
Verizon launching enhanced spam filter with category labels [New labels and neighborhood spoofing detection]
Verizon is out with an update for its Call Filter and Call Filter Plus system that automatically labels and fights spam/robocalls and spam texts. The carrier’s customers are starting to see category labels like “Healthcare,” “Public Service,.....»»
T-Mobile keeps lead for mobile performance; Spectrum wins fastest broadband in Ookla report
Ookla has released its fall report for US mobile and fixed broadband Internet speeds. Continuing its lead in mobile performance, T-Mobile had download speeds almost 2x faster than AT&T and Verizon, plus the strongest consistency and 5G availability......»»
It’s late 2022, and Verizon and AT&T still can’t beat T-Mobile’s 5G network
Even though its rivals are rolling out faster C-band spectrum, T-Mobile still holds a commanding lead in nationwide performance......»»
Oklahoma Apple Store staff to vote on labor union
Almost 100 workers at Apple Penn Square, Oklahoma, are to vote on forming a labor union, potentially making it the second US Apple Store to unionize.Staff at Apple Penn Square previously filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board in the.....»»
Sign up for Verizon Fios internet, free Echo Show plus $300 off a soundbar
For a limited time, get a free Amazon Echo Show and $300 for the Stream TV Soundbar when signing up for Verizon's Fios gigabit service......»»
Federal appeals court pauses Texas social media law"s enforcement amid looming Supreme Court petition
A federal appeals court has agreed to suspend enforcement of Texas' social media law restricting content moderation, in the face of a looming request by tech industry groups for the Supreme Court to review the case......»»
Carvana asks Michigan consumers to sign petition following license suspension
Carvana launched a petition asking for support from Michigan consumers after the company's license to operate in the state was suspended last week......»»
How do auto suppliers gain leverage in renegotiating contracts? Bankruptcy
With hopes of achieving better contract terms, more automotive suppliers are resorting to bankruptcy — or at least threatening it — in what has become in some cases a high-stakes game of chicken with customers......»»
Here’s how 5G C-band deployment has changed Verizon and AT&T performance
After deploying a round of C-band 5G coverage at the beginning of the year, AT&T and Verizon have continued those efforts across 2022 as they look to catch up with T-Mobile. Now a new report from Opensignal shows how much of a difference the new mi.....»»
After fight vs. FAA, Verizon’s and AT&T’s new spectrum is boosting 5G speeds
OpenSignal tests show C-band's impact on 5G download speeds. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images /) With AT&T's and Verizon's 5G battle against the aviation industry mostly behind them, the carriers have significantly.....»»
Best iPhone carriers for business: Verizon vs T-Mobile vs AT&T on performance, price, incentives
Want to explore wireless carrier options for your business? With market competition strong there are some compelling offers if you’re ready to make a switch. We’ll cover Verizon vs T-Mobile vs AT&T when it comes to business plans. This gui.....»»
Verizon adds 5G Home and LTE plans to its free internet program through FCC’s ACP
Back in March, Verizon announced support for the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) with its Fios home internet. That made it free for those eligible. Now the company’s 5G Home and LTE plans are joining the ACP offering under the new Ve.....»»
NCNR contracts become headaches for notebook ODMs
Notebook ODMs were encouraged to sign three-year non-cancelable and non-returnable (NCNR) contracts with their IC suppliers in 2021, but such supply deals have become a headache for ODMs amid weak end-market demand, according to industry sources......»»
Galaxy S21 October Update Fixes Missing Text Bug on Verizon
The Galaxy S22 almost received Android 13 and One UI 5 yesterday, only to disappoint in another carrier slip-up. Today, the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy Note 20 lines are also getting updates, only without the false hope. The Verizon Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+.....»»
Razer recruits Verizon to help with its 5G gaming handheld
Razer and Qualcomm announced a dev kit for the handheld last December, but there was no mention of Verizon's involvement at the time. That device looked a lot like a widescreen Sega Game Gear, just with more buttons......»»
Razer’s 5G-enabled handheld gaming system is getting a public release
Razer, Verizon, and Qualcomm teased the world's first 5G video game handheld: the Razer Edge 5G......»»