Topic: Verizon
Apple, Facebook, Google & others sign brief concerned about warrantless location tracking
08/15/2017, 12:08 pm
Several high-profile technology companies, including Apple, have submitted a amicus brief in a key case at the U.S. Supreme Court, expressing concerns about warrantless police access to cellphone location data.
Verizon offers Apple Music discounts with controversial 'Up' rewards program
08/07/2017, 01:08 pm
U.S. carrier Verizon is offering people in its new Up rewards program discounts on Apple Music -- with the tradeoff of handing over personal tracking data.
Verizon Wireless confirms it throttled Netflix streams as part of traffic optimization trial
07/21/2017, 04:07 pm
Verizon Wireless has been throttling video feeds from Netflix over the course of this week, with the carrier claiming it is part of a temporary trial of system to optimize traffic from video streaming services without impacting quality, though customer reports seem to suggest it is a bandwidth cap on Netflix content.
It doesn't matter that Apple's 'iPhone 8' may not support 4G Gigabit LTE or 5G
06/12/2017, 01:06 pm
A report claiming Apple's "iPhone 8" won't supporting some next-generation connectivity generated some confusion about the new device's prospects -- but it really won't matter. AppleInsider explains the technology, and why the next crop of iPhones won't be impacted if Apple limits connectivity speed.
Verizon debuts unlimited data plan for prepaid customers
04/25/2017, 06:04 pm
Verizon on Monday introduced a new unlimited data tier for prepaid customers, with the plan adding to the mobile carrier's four capped options.
Verizon reportedly plans to launch own 'over-the-top' internet TV service
03/31/2017, 11:03 am
Verizon is reportedly working on its own internet television service, with the carrier said to be securing streaming rights from a number of television networks in preparation for a nationwide launch this year, possibly as soon as this summer.
Apple extends VoLTE & Wi-Fi iPhone calling to more carriers in UK, Russia & other countries
03/28/2017, 02:03 pm
With the release of iOS 10.3 on Monday, Apple has also extended Wi-Fi and VoLTE (voice-over-LTE) calling to more carriers worldwide, most notably enabling both options for the U.K. branch of O2.
US Senate votes to allow ISPs to sell personal data to advertisers without opt-out safeguards
03/24/2017, 12:03 pm
The U.S. Senate has voted in favor of overturning privacy rules instituted by the Federal Communications Commission in 2016, which -- if the measure survives a second vote in the House of Representatives -- will allow internet service providers to sell customer data to advertisers without people having a say.
AT&T, Verizon join firms pulling millions in ads from Google, YouTube over hate, terrorist content
03/22/2017, 05:03 pm
The U.K. advertising backlash against Google is spreading to the United States. Mobile carriers AT&T and Verizon, Enterprise car rental and pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline are among the major ad buyers acting to distance their brands from the offensive and extremist content that saturates YouTube.
AT&T adds 3Mbps unlimited GoPhone tier as Verizon exempts FiOS video from cellular caps
03/10/2017, 03:03 pm
U.S. carrier AT&T on Friday debuted yet another unlimited phone plan, this time bringing the option to prepaid GoPhone customers for $60 per month -- albeit at low speeds. Verizon meanwhile fired its own salvo in the "unlimited" battle, exempting FiOS video from caps on its cellular plans.
Verizon agrees to buy core of Yahoo for reduced $4.48B price tag following hacks
02/21/2017, 01:02 pm
Verizon on Tuesday announced a deal to buy the core business of Yahoo for $4.48 billion -- managing to secure a $350 million discount it was pursuing because of two major security breaches, the last of which affected over 1 billion accounts.
Head to head: Comparing AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile & Verizon's 'unlimited' wireless plans for iPhone [u]
02/16/2017, 03:02 pm
All four of the big U.S. wireless providers once again have unlimited plans available to smartphone users. AppleInsider looks into the four, and gives you the data you need to make the best choice possible if you're in the market [updated with latest info].
Verizon Unlimited plan resurrected with 4G, talk, text for $80 per month [u]
02/12/2017, 09:02 pm
Verizon has re-launched an unlimited data plan for the first time in years, with Verizon Unlimited giving subscribers unlimited data, talk, and text for $80 per month with a single line.
iOS 10.3 beta enables calls on iCloud-connected devices for Verizon customers
01/25/2017, 11:01 am
A small but significant addition for Verizon iPhone subscribers in the iOS 10.3 beta is the ability to make and answer calls from any iCloud-connected device, including Macs, iPads, iPods, and the Apple Watch.
Verizon plans purge of 200GB+ bandwidth hogging unlimited data users
01/10/2017, 10:01 am
Verizon Wireless will force unlimited data subscribers who use over 200 gigabytes of bandwidth per month to change their plan to one with a data cap, or face having their wireless service disconnected.
Verizon turns down Note 7 'kill' update as Apple rejects 'Samsung Pay Mini' at App Store
12/12/2016, 12:12 pm
Verizon won't be joining other U.S. carriers in pushing out a "kill" update for the fire-prone and now defunct Samsung Galaxy Note 7, according to an announcement. In the meantime, Apple has allegedly rejected a "Samsung Pay Mini" app at the iOS App Store, possibly deflecting competition for Apple Pay.
Verizon offers 'free' iPhone 7 with trade-in as part of Black Friday deals
11/23/2016, 04:11 pm
Looking to match T-Mobile, Verizon on Wednesday announced its own Black Friday deals, including a nearly identical trade-in offer letting people get a "free" iPhone 7 or 7 Plus.
Apple accused of throttling iPhone 7 performance on Verizon to match slower speeds on AT&T
11/18/2016, 01:11 pm
In an effort to offer a uniform experience on the iPhone 7 regardless of carrier, Apple could be reducing the top speeds capable on Verizon, keeping them on par with rival carrier AT&T, a new investigation alleges.
Verizon debuts 5GB and 10GB prepaid data plans
11/07/2016, 04:11 pm
On Monday, U.S. wireless carrier Verizon introduced two more plans for its prepaid smartphone customers, supplementing three existing options.
Apple's iPhone leads in JD Power satisfaction survey of US carrier customers
10/20/2016, 11:10 am
In terms of customer satisfaction Apple is the most popular smartphone brand among U.S. carrier subscribers, according to two new J.D. Power studies, though that position isn't absolute.