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Amp'd Mobile packs in Jack Black

Virtual carrier signs deals with actor and other Hollywood types to produce original content.

February 5, 2007 6:27 AM PST

Operators upgrading 3G networks

Sprint Nextel and Verizon Wireless are upgrading their 3G wireless networks with new technology that will increase speeds.

February 1, 2007 3:59 PM PST

Verizon adds wireless to bundle

Customers are now able to add wireless to a Verizon service bundle to get even more discounts.

January 30, 2007 11:15 AM PST

Verizon Wireless passed on iPhone two years ago

Apple approached Verizon Wireless first about the iPhone, but Apple wanted too much control, according to a USA Today report.

January 29, 2007 11:43 AM PST

Verizon earnings fall, sales up on wireless

Spin-off of directories, sales of other businesses ding profits, but wireless growth tops estimates.

January 29, 2007 6:40 AM PST

Will 'unlocked' cell phones free consumers?

Handset makers in the U.S. are dabbling in selling phones directly to consumers, but will the model be attractive enough to consumers?

January 24, 2007 4:00 AM PST

Verizon to spin off some assets for $2.7 billion

The phone company plans to combine assets in northeastern U.S. with small rural carrier FairPoint Communications.

January 16, 2007 8:25 AM PST

Apple's iPhone a threat to mobile operators?

The iPhone could prove to be tough competition for Verizon Wireless' and Sprint Nextel's mobile music and video services.

January 10, 2007 3:07 PM PST

Verizon offers live TV on cell phones

Verizon and Verizon Wireless announce plans for new TV options including live mobile TV service and an upgrade to Fios TV.

January 7, 2007 4:10 PM PST

Verizon to announce plan for TV shows on cell phones

Verizon is expected to announce full-length programming to its cellular subscribers from several major television networks.
The New York Times

January 6, 2007 11:40 AM PST

Forget the triple play--wireless ups the ante

This could be the year of the quadruple bundle, as cable and phone companies integrate mobile wireless services into service packages.

January 4, 2007 4:02 AM PST

Verizon plans improved Pacific network after quake

The phone carrier plans to build a multiroute network across the Pacific Ocean after an earthquake in Asia disrupted service.

December 28, 2006 4:00 PM PST

Verizon to allow ads on its mobile phones

The move is a symbolic advance toward the widespread appearance of marketing messages on the smallest of screens.
The New York Times

December 26, 2006 11:29 AM PST

FCC adopts relief for telecom companies planning TV offerings

In divided vote, Republican commissioners say action is critical for competition, while Democrats fret rules may be unnecessary.

December 20, 2006 12:34 PM PST

FCC vote could speed up telecom TV

Commission's expected ruling could help phone companies get into TV. But not everyone is pleased.

December 20, 2006 4:00 AM PST

Strigl to take over as Verizon president and COO

Denny Strigl, who is currently president and CEO of Verizon Wireless, will take charge of parent company Verizon Communications beginning January 1.

December 19, 2006 9:53 AM PST

Verizon in China optical cable deal

Partners would include China Telecom and China Netcom, and would link the U.S. mainland and China via undersea cable.

December 18, 2006 5:00 AM PST

Verizon president to retire

Lawrence Babbio has been with Verizon Communications and the companies that preceded it for more than 40 years.

December 12, 2006 10:29 AM PST

No 'rubber stamp' on telecom mergers, judge says

Judge says he'll do "independent review" of deals between AT&T-SBC and Verizon-MCI, but offers no hints of when a ruling will come.

November 30, 2006 4:19 PM PST

Verizon Wireless revs up mobile video

A series of deals with video-sharing sites point to an aggressive effort to draw customers to the carrier's 3G network.

November 29, 2006 4:00 AM PST