Verizon reportedly plans to launch own 'over-the-top' internet TV service

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.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 15

Apple extends VoLTE & Wi-Fi iPhone calling to more carriers in UK, Russia & other countries

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.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1

US Senate votes to allow ISPs to sell personal data to advertisers without opt-out safeguards

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.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 0

AT&T adds 3Mbps unlimited GoPhone tier as Verizon exempts FiOS video from cellular caps

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.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 2

Head to head: Comparing AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile & Verizon's 'unlimited' wireless plans for iPhone [u]

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].

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 43

Verizon agrees to buy core of Yahoo for reduced $4.48B price tag following hacks

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.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 16

Verizon Unlimited plan resurrected with 4G, talk, text for $80 per month [u]

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.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 18

iOS 10.3 beta enables calls on iCloud-connected devices for Verizon customers

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.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 12

Verizon plans purge of 200GB+ bandwidth hogging unlimited data users

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.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 26

Verizon turns down Note 7 'kill' update as Apple rejects 'Samsung Pay Mini' at App Store

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.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 30

Verizon offers 'free' iPhone 7 with trade-in as part of Black Friday deals

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.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 5

Apple accused of throttling iPhone 7 performance on Verizon to match slower speeds on AT&T

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.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 30

Verizon debuts 5GB and 10GB prepaid data plans

On Monday, U.S. wireless carrier Verizon introduced two more plans for its prepaid smartphone customers, supplementing three existing options.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 8

Apple's iPhone leads in JD Power satisfaction survey of US carrier customers

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.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Apple releases iOS 10.0.3, fixing Verizon LTE issues on iPhone 7 & 7 Plus

Owners of Apple's latest and greatest iPhone received a software update on Monday, with version 10.0.3 exclusive to the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, addressing cellular connectivity problems specific to those models.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 9

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