Tag: Verizon Wireless

Verizon 4G blankets more locations, July 21st

Verizon has been making great efforts, to cover our states with as much 4G as they can, in a fairly short period of time. They remain well on track to meet their goal of adding 4G LTE to 175 markets by the end of the year. Starting July 21st, they are again adding another new…

June 21, 2011
Verizon Blocking Tethering Apps – FCC Gets Involved?

Verizon is in trouble! The FCC has been called into investigate Verizon blocking access to certain tethering applications. This would violate the open access provision that was put on the Verizon’s C-Block 700 MHz spectrum that they won in the auction back in 2008.

June 7, 2011
Google loses lawsuit to patent troll Bedrock Computer Technologies

Google has been sued successfully and lost for use of Linux on it’s server platform. Although this may not be a huge loss to Google financially, this issue could extend to the Android platform. Bedrock Computer Technology has also sued AOL, Yahoo and Amazon to name a few. Will companies like Bedrock Computer Technologies impede…

April 24, 2011
[UPDATE] Verizon’s upcoming 4G devices – Prices leaked!

Looking at the image you can tell that Verizon Wireless has several 4G devices being released starting today. Their 4G Novatel USB 551L modem and the Samsung 4G SCH-LC11 Mobile Hotspot are both now available for only $99.99 online with a new two year contract. But wait, there are many more devices other than internet…

April 14, 2011
[DISCUSSION] Verizon Wireless is having trouble activating iPhones today

Did you go and purchase an Verizon Wireless iPhone this morning or receive one in the mail and try to activate it today? If so, you may be one of the ones experiencing problems with no service. We have just had a few tips suggesting there is no estimated time of when the activations will…

April 2, 2011
iPad 2 shortages continue, relief 1-2 months away

Apple is facing major supply issues with the new iPad 2, with some customers having to wait 4 to 5 weeks for delivery. Apple has had shortage issues in the past with the second generation iPhone 3G for more than a month and up to 3 weeks on the Iphone 4 according to reports from…

March 24, 2011
Verizon’s HTC Thunderbolt is coming March 17th – Happy Saint Patricks Day!

The rumors can finally end because Verizon Wireless has made the release date and price of the HTC ThunderBolt handset official. The release date is March 17th and the device will have a $249.99 price tag. The LTE data will be the same rate as the current 3G devices, $29.99 per month for unlimited use.

March 15, 2011
UPDATED AT&T Focusing more on Android – Wanting to be #1

Update! It appears the two carriers are clashing for the title of #1 Read on to find out more about the discrepancies! For months now users of AT&T have asked why aren’t there more high end Android devices available? Most of us imagine it’s because of the iPhone popularity, which is probably going to change…

January 28, 2011
Verizon’s HTC Thunderbolt will support simultaneous Voice and data on LTE

Android Central has gotten their hands on proof that the HTC Thunderbolt will support simultaneous Voice and data, meaning you can browse the web while in a call. Yes, you will be able that is!

January 19, 2011
Confirmed: Verizon Wireless’ 2011 LTE city roll list

We know several Verizon customers are patiently waiting, and some not so patiently for LTE to be turned on in their area. It’s coming, just hang on to your seats. It has just been confirmed that by the end of 2011, we should see at least 140 markets be blanketed with LTE coverage, and by…

January 16, 2011
Breaking News: Details on Verizon Wireless Special Upgrade Offer for Customers Who Recently Purchased Phones & want an iPhone!

Thanks to a tip, we have the latest details on the special upgrade offer from Verizon Wireless for customers who purchased and activated new smartphones, feature phones or certified pre-owned phones between 11/26/2010 and 01/10/2011. Keep reading the article to learn more!

January 14, 2011
One of our favorite announcements at CES: The HTC Thunderbolt!!

The HTC Thunderbolt has been a hot topic and one of the most anticipated devices for Verizon Wireless and their customers recently. Well, it just got hotter! Finally, the International CES tradeshow has given us the facts, photos and videos we’ve all been waiting for. This is one sexy beast I must say and something…

January 8, 2011
UPDATE: Verizon Wireless Offering Holiday Deals! UP TO 4 LINES TALK FREE

Customers who add or upgrade to a smartphone on a secondary line with a 2-year contract can now talk for FREE! That’s right, customers will receive a credit for the $9.99 monthly charge every month, so they can share voice minutes with the primary line for free. Customers are required to have the $29.99/mo data…

November 18, 2010
UPDATE: Leaked Q4 Roadmap – Added Kin Pricing!

We have just put our hands on pricing for the Kin devices and a little more information was found at BGR. What we now know is that the relaunched devices will be named the Kin ONEm and Kin TWOm.

November 18, 2010
UPDATE: Verizon Wireless is paying for their mistakes

Verizon Wireless is paying refunds for their mistakes: We know you’ve probably heard it on the news, online or even in your local newspaper. PPCGeeks wants to be able to hear their users concerns so we are sharing this story here on our site as well…read more

October 28, 2010