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Verizon to acquire AWS spectrum from SpectrumCo for $3.6 billion

Verizon to acquire AWS spectrum from SpectrumCo for $3.6 billion
  • Posted December 2, 2011, 11:00 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing, Industry News
  • Verizon Wireless has announced plans to purchase a bundle of spectrum licenses from SpectrumCo, a joint venture between Comcast Corporation, Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks for $3.6 billion. The deal will provide Verizon with 122 Advanced Wireless Services…

China could be leveraging electronic exports to spy on the US

China could be leveraging electronic exports to spy on the US
  • Posted December 1, 2011, 11:00 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Software, IT Security
  • The United States is forcing telecommunications companies like AT&T and Verizon to hand over sensitive data regarding their network infrastructure to sniff out potential Chinese spies. Officials are concerned that China may be leveraging their exports into the county to…

Verizon FiOS app to bring 26 live channels to Xbox 360

Verizon FiOS app to bring 26 live channels to Xbox 360
  • Posted November 29, 2011, 4:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Microsoft, Gaming
  • Microsoft is making good on their promise to deliver live streaming television to the Xbox 360. Starting in December, Verizon FiOS customers will be able to stream 26 live channels directly to their gaming console. The news comes courtesy of…

Verizon Wireless holiday ad shows Galaxy Nexus priced at $199.99

Verizon Wireless holiday ad shows Galaxy Nexus priced at $199.99
  • Posted November 25, 2011, 11:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • A series of Verizon Wireless holiday ads appearing on various sites across the Internet show the phone will be available for $199.99 with a two year service agreement. The ads were first spotted by Android Police and have since shown…

Amazon penny-pincher Black Friday smartphone sale is live

Amazon penny-pincher Black Friday smartphone sale is live
  • Posted November 21, 2011, 11:00 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Amazon Wireless is getting an early start to Black Friday by offering almost every smartphone in stock for one penny. The company has offered similar promotions in the past which were limited to Verizon Wireless phones only. This week’s deal…

Get a Motorola Droid Razr for $111.11 at Amazon Wireless

Get a Motorola Droid Razr for $111.11 at Amazon Wireless
  • Posted November 11, 2011, 12:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Motorola has launched their Droid Razr smartphone today via Verizon Wireless but it’s Amazon Wireless that is offering the best deal to new subscribers. To celebrate today’s date (11-11-2011), Amazon is selling the Droid Razr for only $111.11, down from…

Verizon doubles 4G LTE data cap ahead of Droid Razr launch

Verizon doubles 4G LTE data cap ahead of Droid Razr launch
  • Posted November 8, 2011, 8:11 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Verizon has launched promotion that will substantially boost the bandwidth cap imposed on its 4G customers. Starting today (November 8 for the calendar-impaired), the carrier is doubling its allowable consumption of wireless traffic without charging extra. Subscribers who pay $30…

Phone companies are selling your personal data for profit

Phone companies are selling your personal data for profit
  • Posted November 2, 2011, 2:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Some mobile phone service providers have started selling your personal data to the highest bidder, and not just to advertising firms. Such information could be extremely useful to third party companies looking to develop new businesses in your area.

Apple to launch next iPhone with 4G LTE chipset

Apple to launch next iPhone with 4G LTE chipset
  • Posted October 26, 2011, 2:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • Apple is expected to finally jump into the 4G LTE race next year with the introduction of the next generation iPhone. By that time, LTE network coverage will be widespread enough to make the iPhone marketable, as noted by...

Motorola announces Motoactv and Droid RAZR

Motorola announces Motoactv and Droid RAZR
  • Posted October 18, 2011, 12:07 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware Breaking News
  • Motorola’s Faster. Thinner. Smarter. Stronger. event just wrapped up with the mobility company unveiling two new mobile products, Motoactv and the Droid RAZR smartphone. Motoactv is a new exercise companion that merges fitness and music...

Amazon selling all Verizon phones for a penny to new subscribers

Amazon selling all Verizon phones for a penny to new subscribers
  • Posted October 13, 2011, 3:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Amazon Wireless is offering all Verizon Wireless phones (minus the iPhone) for one penny to new subscribers who sign up for a standard two year service agreement. The promotion runs through October 17 while supplies last and includes free two-day shipping.

Motorola and Verizon event next Tuesday, Xoom 2 rumored

Motorola and Verizon event next Tuesday, Xoom 2 rumored
  • Posted October 10, 2011, 5:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing, IT Security With Video
  • Motorola is co-hosting a press event with Verizon Wireless on October 18 in New York. The invitation and accompanying teaser video doesn’t indicate what will be announced, but there’s some pretty solid speculation as to what we might see next…

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Prime specs leaked, Verizon exclusive?

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Prime specs leaked, Verizon exclusive?
  • Posted October 6, 2011, 2:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Full specifications for Google’s “Nexus Prime” smartphone have leaked onto the web in advance of an expected unveiling next Tuesday at Samsung’s Unpacked event in San Diego. Possibly called the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the phone is packing some seriously...

Motorola Xoom 4G LTE upgrades starting today

Motorola Xoom 4G LTE upgrades starting today
  • Posted September 29, 2011, 5:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware
  • Motorola is finally making good on their promise to deliver 4G LTE capability to existing Xoom customers. Starting today, Motorola and Verizon Wireless are sending out emails with instructions on upgrading the tablet to LTE and throwing in a free…

Rumor: Xbox 360 to get Comcast, Verizon Fios live TV

Rumor: Xbox 360 to get Comcast, Verizon Fios live TV
  • Posted September 20, 2011, 8:00 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Microsoft
  • Microsoft is reportedly in talks with Comcast and Verizon to bring in content for its upcoming Xbox 360 live television service. According to a report from Digiday, citing anonymous sources, the deal would allow Xbox 360 owners to sign up…

Verizon introduces $99 LTE Pantec Breakout smartphone

Verizon introduces $99 LTE Pantec Breakout smartphone
  • Posted September 19, 2011, 2:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Verizon Wireless has unveiled the Pantec Breakout, a $99 (after $50 mail-in rebate) 4G LTE-enabled smartphone that will go on sale September 22. The phone can be purchased online or in stores at this price with a 2-year service contract,…

AT&T's LTE network launching in five US markets on Sunday

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  • Posted September 15, 2011, 6:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • AT&T’s anticipated high-speed LTE wireless network will launch in five US cities on September 18. The news was made public by AT&T CFO John Stephens during the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Media, Entertainment & Communications conference in Beverly Hills...

Verizon video suggests Droid Bionic is coming September 8

Verizon video suggests Droid Bionic is coming September 8
  • Posted September 2, 2011, 5:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • After nearly a year of anticipation, the Droid Bionic will finally see the light of day. A teaser video posted on Verizon Wireless’ official YouTube account yesterday hinted at a September 8 release, giving credit to a leaked product guide that...

Apple ordering 26 million iPhone 5 units for 2011?

Apple ordering 26 million iPhone 5 units for 2011?
  • Posted August 15, 2011, 12:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple
  • Apple has increased the total order volume for iPhones for the second half of 2011 by nearly 13 percent. It is believed that 26 million of those will be iPhone 5 units, according to DigiTimes, citing Taiwan-based supply chain makers.

Neowin: Galaxy Tab 10.1 with Verizon LTE review

Neowin: Galaxy Tab 10.1 with Verizon LTE review
  • Posted August 8, 2011, 9:30 AM by Steven Parker | Filed in Hardware
  • The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a new tablet into a busy market. Will it stand out in its own way to make it a compelling choice or will it blend into the crowd to never be heard from again?

Motorola Xoom to get 4G LTE upgrade in September

Motorola Xoom to get 4G LTE upgrade in September
  • Posted July 27, 2011, 2:36 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • The 10.1-inch Xoom was the center of attention at the Consumer Electronics Show in January where it debuted running Android's tablet-based Honeycomb operating system. The device went on sale February 24, although it lacked support for Verizon's 4G LTE network…

Verizon class action lawsuit to award free minutes

Verizon class action lawsuit to award free minutes
  • Posted July 22, 2011, 12:57 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • It’s not unusual for large companies to have class action lawsuits brought against them for any number of reasons. Payouts from these settlements, if any, are usually so meager for the users that it’s not worth the time and effort…

Verizon confirms tiered bandwidth for July 7

Verizon confirms tiered bandwidth for July 7
  • Posted July 5, 2011, 4:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Verizon has confirmed its decision to transition away from unlimited data plans in favor of tiered pricing. The move comes as no surprise considering how many rumors we've heard in the last year, but many of you will surely be…

Insider: Verizon to introduce tiered data plans on July 7

Insider: Verizon to introduce tiered data plans on July 7
  • Posted June 20, 2011, 6:01 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Having been rumored since last year and partially confirmed by Reuters last month, Verizon's tiered data plan is just over the hill according to an internal memo. Select Verizon employees today received a letter announcing the upcoming "evolution" of the…

Verizon expands LTE, plans to axe unlimited data this summer

Verizon expands LTE, plans to axe unlimited data this summer
  • Posted May 19, 2011, 4:13 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Verizon has launched its 4G network in nine more markets today, advancing the company's goal of covering 147 US cities with LTE by the end of 2011. With today's rollout, Verizon is now blanketing 55 metropolitan areas with its next-generation…

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