Articles Tagged with Verizon Wireless

HTC One Arriving At Verizon This Summer

HTC One Smartphone

The HTC One may very well be the best built Google Android smartphone to hit the open market in 2013, and now the high-end phone and its decent reviews will make its way onto the Verizon Wireless network. The HTC One has become popular enough that Google will soon offer a stock Android version of… Read more »

Verizon Gouging Customers As Data Acquisition Costs Shrink

Verizon Wireless Data Plans

Verizon Wireless has long complained that the cost of building its 4G LTE data network and maintaining that infrastructure is tremendously high. However, recent earnings reports have shown that the costs associated with transmitting mobile data are decreasing for Verizon as the company continues to increase customer data bills. Verizon launched its Share Everything plans… Read more »

iPad Mini Now On Sale Through AT&T, Verizon, And Sprint

iPad Mini 4G LTE

iPad Mini devices with 4G LTE service are now on sale at AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon Wireless stores. The device is expected to be so popular that Sprint Wireless is offering customers the chance to purchase a $50 gift card which will reserve one of the mini tablets. The gift card can then be used… Read more »

Verizon CEO: Samsung Could Win Big With Its Own Mobile OS

Samsung Mobile OS Could Be Huge

The Samsung Galaxy S III has sold more than 20 million units, and, if Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam is right, the company could be just as successful without the Google Android mobile OS. During a conference on Friday, Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam called Samsung “a potential elephant in the room.” He further said the company… Read more »

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Now $100 At Verizon Wireless

Galaxy Nexus 100 Dollars At Verizon

Samsung smartphone users looking for a new Verizon Wireless smartphone now have the option to pick up the Samsung Galaxy Nexus for just $100 with a two-year contract via online purchase. Retail store customers will also be able to pick up the phone for $150. Verizon has been quick to cut down the price for… Read more »

Verizon Wireless Debuts Shared Data Plans, Offers 10GB With Up To 10 Devices

Verizon Wireless Share Everything Plan Arrives

Verizon Wireless on Tuesday rolled out its new “Share Everything” plan which allows users to share unlimited voice minutes and SMS/MMS messages alongside 10GB worth of data. The new plans feature different pricing dependent upon the type of devices being used, for example each smartphone costs $40 while basic handsets are $30 per use regardless… Read more »

Verizon Revs Up Plans For 911 Text Messaging Service

SMS To 911 Call System - Verizon Wireless

Verizon on Sunday announced plans to roll out its 911 short-code messages system to Emergency Response Centers (911) by early 2012. Verizon announced that it has selected TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. to help with its 911 text messaging system which allowed custoemrs to send 911 SMS to call centers known as public-service answering points or PSAPs…. Read more »

Verizon 4G LTE To Launch In 200th Market, Expand In Established Areas

Verizon 4G LTE

Verizon Wireless is preparing to launch 4G LTE technology in its 200th market. The company announced on Wednesday that Dothan, Alabama and the surrounding area will be the 200th market to receive the ultra-fast mobile data technology. Verizon also plans to expand its 4G LTE technology in 17 current markets. The company will also begin… Read more »