Articles tagged "Verizon"

At its quarterly earnings call earlier today, Verizon announced plans to extend its C-band 5G coverage to more rural and suburban areas by the end of this year. While it's unclear which specific markets should expect to see a C-band upgrade,...

Samsung made the Galaxy A54 official in mid-March, and it's been slowly becoming available across the world ever since. The newest iteration in Samsung's best selling smartphone line is now almost ready to make the jump to Verizon in the US as...

The Razer Edge will go on sale in the US on January 26 in partnership with Verizon. Note that there is also a Wi-Fi only version if you are not a fan of Verizon or don’t plan on gaming while out and about. The Razer Edge Wi-Fi will sell for $400....

Mobile World Congress Las Vegas is underway and Razer alongside Qualcomm and Verizon announced a new Android-handled gaming console – the Razer Edge 5G. The device will be unveiled formally on October 15 at RazerCon but we do get a brief...

Apple’s annual iPhone launch event wrapped earlier today and all major US carriers have outlined their own offers and promotions to get customers on the newest iPhones. We’ve already covered pricing and availability across major global markets, but...

T-Mobile has been aggressive in its marketing campaigns for many years, ever since John Legere became CEO. Many times, T-Mobile made bold claims against its competitors that may convince customers to switch to magenta. Well, AT&T has a problem with...

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 lineup launched with One UI 4.1. Naturally, Galaxy S21 owners are wondering when their smartphones’ firmware will be matched with the latest models. According to one Verizon customer service rep, that might be soon. One...

This month, there’s been ongoing discussions between US carriers Verizon and AT&T, US Airlines, and the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) regarding the deployment of C-band 5G towers in areas near key airports. The concern lies with the...

AT&T and Verizon bought most of the spectrum in the C-Band that was allocated for 5G usage and launched 5G service in that spectrum today. However, the two carriers have agreed to create temporary buffer zones around 50 airports after the FAA...

On Wednesday, AT&T and Verizon will begin lighting new C-Band 5G across the United States which has the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) as well as several US airline executives concerned about interference if 5G is deployed too close to...

Verizon introduces a new feature called “Number Share - Home” which allows for Verizon subscribers to pair their phone number up with an Alexa-enabled speaker. The carrier implies the feature is like a reinvention of the home phone and calls placed...

Android tablets are having a bit of a resurgence these days, and the latest one to be made official today is the TCL Tab Pro 5G. This is a Verizon exclusive, and as the name implies, it comes with 5G connectivity baked in, so you won't be tethered...

Google kicking off pre-orders for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro on the same day of the announcement was a nice treat. Here's a roundup of each US carrier's pricing and promotions for buying a Google Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro. Source:...

At the start of July, AT&T announced that it was changing the default text messaging app for all of its Android phones to Google Messages. With T-Mobile already on board, Verizon was the only major US carrier that was not committed to using Google...

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) locked to Verizon's network is receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update. A detailed changelog of the update is currently unavailable, but you can expect refreshed design along with the usual Android 11...

Yahoo Mobile is an MNVO (mobile network virtual operator) that sold mobile services backed by Verizon’s network. Last month, Verizon announced it would sell its media group, which included AOL and Yahoo website properties and brands. As a result of...

Verizon announces that it will begin offering vaccinated customers 10% off any accessory that Verizon sells, including items that are on sale (*but excluding clearance items with prices ending in $.97). The COVID-19 vaccine is already widely...

Verizon desperately wants you to try its 5G network, so much so that it's offering you a free iPhone 12 mini or Samsung Galaxy S21 if you trade-in any device - old or new, broken, damaged, with a cracked screen, it doesn't matter. If you do that...

HMD Global announces the arrival of the Nokia 2720 V Flip feature phone. After launching less than two years ago to some international markets, the phone is arriving to the US in the form of a Verizon-branded variant marketed to its older customers....

A report from The Verge confirms speculation that Verizon was in talks to sell its media group. This group includes both AOL and Yahoo!, websites that were once popular in the years that preceded the birth of the modern smartphone. The following...