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T-Mobile and Sprint have ceased the merger talks
T-Mobile and Sprint have ceased the merger talks
After rumors of Sprint and T-Mobile ending the merger talks we have finally an official statement. T-Mobile has released a statement clarifying ...... 04 Nov 2017 - 1 comment
Yahoo's acquisition by Verizon is in trouble
Yahoo's acquisition by Verizon is in trouble
Almost a month after Yahoo disclosed a massive breach of their mail data, it appears that the company's would-be buyer Verizon is now on the fence about the acquisition. 15 Oct 2016
Google, Verizon confirm that Verizon model Pixel will receive all new Android updates on release date
Google, Verizon confirm that Verizon model Pixel will receive all new Android updates on release date
After Google launched their Pixel smartphone last week exclusively to Verizon (for U.S. carriers) there were worries that the carrier would not update the Pixel to the latest version of Android in a timely matter, but it appears that is not the case. 14 Oct 2016 - 1 comment
Verizon wants to drop their buy price of Yahoo by $1 billion following scandal
Verizon wants to drop their buy price of Yahoo by $1 billion following scandal
Over the summer, Verizon agreed to acquire struggling web pioneer Yahoo for $4.8 billion but a new report claims that Verizon wants a hefty discount following Yahoo's most recent hacking scandal. 07 Oct 2016 - 2 comments
Massive leak might affect hundreds of millions of Yahoo accounts
Massive leak might affect hundreds of millions of Yahoo accounts
Last month a hacker by the name of Peace claimed to possess information of millions upon millions of Yahoo accounts. At that point Yahoo did ...... 22 Sep 2016
Verizon to buy Yahoo core assets for $4.8 billion
Verizon to buy Yahoo core assets for $4.8 billion
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Yahoo now expected to see bids in $2-$3 billion range, well below expectations
Yahoo now expected to see bids in $2-$3 billion range, well below expectations
According to the WSJ, Verizon and other bidders for Yahoo are expected to bid under $3 billion for the core assets of the once tech giant, much lower than Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's initial hopes for up to $10 billion. 22 May 2016
Report: Verizon leading the way to acquire Yahoo
Report: Verizon leading the way to acquire Yahoo
According to new reports, Verizon seems to be leading the way in their efforts to acquire Yahoo after a few prominent suitors dropped out of the bidding. 19 Apr 2016
Verizon preparing to launch OnCue IPTV service
Verizon preparing to launch "OnCue" IPTV service
Two years ago, Verizon acquired what was left of Intel's failed OnCue IPTV service and it appears they are now on the verge of launching the set-top box. 17 Apr 2016
Forget it, Verizon is not bringing unlimited data back
Forget it, Verizon is not bringing unlimited data back
Verizon published fourth quarter earning earlier this week stating "a strong, balanced" quarter. On the whole the company's wireless business ...... 22 Jan 2016
Verizon goes all-in to get switchers
Verizon goes all-in to get switchers
Verizon has decided to take the fight to its growing rivals, offering up to $650 to switch carriers and end your contract early. 29 Dec 2015 - 3 comments
T-Mobile offers a free year of Hulu to Verizon switchers
T-Mobile offers a free year of Hulu to Verizon switchers
T-Mobile has announced yet another promotion for carrier switchers, this time looking for Verizon users. 12 Dec 2015
Verizon will also carry BlackBerry Priv
Verizon will also carry BlackBerry Priv
Verizon has confirmed this weekend that they too will carry the BlackBerry Priv slider, joining AT&T among the major U.S. carriers. 09 Nov 2015
Verizon's new mobile video service is called Go90
Verizon's new mobile video service is called Go90
Verizon will launch their new mobile video service this summer, dubbing the service 'Go90.' 27 Jul 2015 - 3 comments
Verizon and Sprint settle over 'cramming,' will pay out $158 million
Verizon and Sprint settle over 'cramming,' will pay out $158 million
Verizon and Sprint have settled with the FCC and will pay out $158 million over charges of 'cramming,' a practice in which the carrier allowed third-parties to charge customers for services without their knowledge and then hid the charges. 13 May 2015 - 1 comment
Verizon buys AOL for $4.4 billion, 15 years after AOL had biggest failed merger in history
Verizon buys AOL for $4.4 billion, 15 years after AOL had biggest failed merger in history
Verizon Communications has announced today the purchase of AOL for $4.4 billion as the company looks to expand its advertising and mobile video services. 13 May 2015 - 1 comment
Verizon finally has Nexus 6 available, with HD Voice
Verizon finally has Nexus 6 available, with HD Voice
A full four months after all the other major U.S. carriers starting selling the phone, Verizon has begun selling the Nexus 6 today. 12 Mar 2015
Verizon could be finally getting the Nexus 6
Verizon could be finally getting the Nexus 6
Four months after T-Mobile users got their hands on the Google reference device, Verizon subscribers may finally be on the verging of getting the Nexus 6 themselves. 28 Feb 2015
Report: Verizon has expressed interest in acquiring AOL
Report: Verizon has expressed interest in acquiring AOL
According to sources, Verizon has had discussions with AOL with massive telecom looking to either acquire the smaller Internet company or join up in order to expand their mobile-video library. 06 Jan 2015
Failed streaming service Redbox Instant to shut down on Tuesday
Failed streaming service Redbox Instant to shut down on Tuesday
Redbox Instant, the streaming service built as a joint venture by Verizon and Redbox, is going the way of the dodo. 06 Oct 2014 - 2 comments
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