Sprint, Verizon will pay $158 million to settle complaints about bill cramming

U.S. carriers Sprint and Verizon will together spend $158 million to settle government complaints that they let third-party firms bill subscribers millions in unauthorized charges, a practice known as "cramming," the Federal Communications Commission announced on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 19

Verizon gains video, advertising assets in $4.4 billion takeover of AOL

Verizon on Tuesday announced a deal to buy AOL at a cost of $4.4 billion, or $50 per share, in what the company said is a bid to advance its "wireless video and OTT (over-the-top video) strategy."

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 22

New rules requiring U.S. carriers to unlock out-of-contract phones now in effect

America's top wireless providers can no longer refuse to unlock devices for customers who have paid financing plans in full or completed their contract term under a new set of industry rules — agreed to over one year ago — which go into effect today.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 52

Verizon, AT&T pledge Voice Over LTE interoperability coming in 2015

The two largest carriers in the U.S., Verizon and AT&T, both announced on Monday that they plan to allow Voice Over LTE connections between customers on the two competing networks starting in 2015.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 16

AT&T, Verizon to bump monthly mobile data allotments in ongoing price battle

America's top two wireless carriers AT&T and Verizon on Friday announced value added changes to their respective mobile data plans, though Verizon is only offering extra data as a limited time promotion.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 29

Verizon will not throttle unlimited 4G LTE data users, to double data plans in promotion

In a statement released on Wednesday, America's largest cellular provider Verizon said it will not be throttling 4G LTE data speeds for users grandfathered in to unlimited data plans, while at the same time announcing a buffed data plan promotion.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 23

'We're sorry:' Apple experiences numerous iPhone 6 preorder problems from crushing demand

Just like every previous iPhone launch, Friday's kickoff for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus preorders was marred by a series of glitches, issues and errors that left a number of customers frustrated with Apple and its carrier partners' inability to keep up with overwhelming demand.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 198

Verizon winding down stock of 32GB iPhone 5c ahead of Apple's anticipated 'iPhone 6'

U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless is burning through the last of its high-capacity 32-gigabyte iPhone 5c inventory, with almost all units now out of stock in its online store, in anticipation of a replacement with Apple's next-generation lineup of handsets, AppleInsider has learned.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 18

FCC chairman slams Verizon's 'all the kids do it' defense to data throttling

During a news conference on Friday, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler responded to Verizon's claims that its planned data throttling program is a "widely accepted" practice, saying that an "all the kids do it" argument is not justifiable.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 64

Verizon responds to FCC concerns over data throttling, calls method 'measured and fair'

In response to U.S. Federal Communications Commission chief Tom Wheeler's concerns over Verizon's plan to throttle LTE data speeds for high-use customers, the nation's No. 1 carrier called the practice fair and said it is not alone in using such tactics.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 58

Verizon's plan to throttle LTE speeds draws scrutiny from FCC chairman

Verizon is planning to restrict LTE data speeds of customers still holding on to unlimited data plans, but the program has "deeply troubled" FCC Chairman Thomas Wheeler, who sent a letter to the carrier asking for clarification on the new policy.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 37

Widespread Verizon Wireless outage affecting payments and new phone sales

Verizon Wireless is experiencing a widespread billing service disruption that has been ongoing for nearly two days, leaving would-be customers — and existing subscribers who want to upgrade — in the lurch.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 14

Verizon's new XLTE network doubles bandwidth for users of Apple's latest iPhones & iPads

Verizon, America's largest wireless provider, announced on Monday the launch of its new XLTE network, an enhanced version of its 4G wireless data that offers double the previous speed available on the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, as well as the LTE-compatible iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 65

Early upgrade programs at US carriers forecast to help grow sales of Apple's iPhone

Apple is likely to see modest gains in iPhone sales in the medium term thanks to early smartphone upgrade programs from major U.S. wireless carriers, one analyst has projected.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 16

AT&T beats Street with $6.9B Q4 profit, shows strong contract customer retention

Despite more impressive pre- and post-paid subscriber growth from rival U.S. telcos, AT&T managed to post a profit of $6.9 billion on $33.6 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2013.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 17

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