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Verizon Wireless laid off more former Alltel Corp. headquarters workers Thursday, saying the jobs were redundant after its acquisition of the Arkansas-based wireless provider.
Verizon Wireless is laying off former Alltel Corp. headquarters workers in Little Rock.
A federal judge on Wednesday denied a request by AT&T Inc. to force competitor Verizon Wireless to pull its "There's a Map for That" commercials.
Telecommunications company Vodafone Group PLC on Tuesday reported a 15 percent increase in first-half net profit. Results were boosted by favorable currency movements, lower taxes and expansion at its Verizon Wireless venture in the U.S.
AT&T Inc. is suing Verizon Wireless over its competitor's "There's a Map for That" commercials, saying in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the ads are misleading and amount to deceptive trade practices.
Verizon Wireless' answer to the iPhone — the Droid — will go on sale for $200 next week as the company taps into the growing appetite for smart phones that go far beyond making calls.
Shares of Motorola Inc. surged Monday as Verizon Wireless launched an aggressive ad campaign to promote a new Motorola phone.
An aggressive TV ad campaign from Verizon Wireless is adding to the support building for a software package from Google Inc. that is shaping up to be the most formidable challenge yet to Apple Inc.'s iPhone.
AT&T promises "more bars in more places" — but which places? Verizon Wireless proclaims "it's the network" — but does the network cover you well in the places you live, work and travel?
Verizon Wireless and Google Inc. are teaming up to tackle the challenge posed by the iPhone, saying they will collaborate closely to create wireless devices that use Google's software.
Verizon Wireless is pulling the "Hub," an Internet-connected home phone with an iPhone-like touch screen, after just eight months on the market.
Verizon Wireless is looking into ways to prevent subscribers without data plans from accidentally starting up the Web browser on their phones and racking up $1.99 in fees each time.
Verizon Wireless says it has completed the first calls using a brand-new network that's planned to go live next year, offering faster Internet speeds.
Verizon Wireless asked a federal court Monday to rule that claims it makes in advertisements, including its position as "America's most reliable 3G network," are truthful and accurate.
Verizon Wireless is offering small cellular carriers a chance to get new phone models faster.
Verizon Wireless has laid off 50 workers in Arkansas who were part of the former Alltel Corp., which Verizon acquired in January.
Verizon Wireless will introduce phones based on Google Inc.'s Android software "in the near future," its chief executive said Thursday.
AT&T Inc. said Friday it will buy the assets of Verizon Wireless in 79 mainly rural areas for $2.35 billion, a deal that will affect more than 1 million subscribers.
Verizon Wireless has offered to shorten the period in which it demands exclusive rights to new cell phones from LG and Samsung in an effort to give small rural carriers a better chance to sell up-to-date phones.
An iPhone “lite” and an iPhone “media pad” may be offered by Verizon Wireless, according to sources quoted in stories from BusinessWeek and USA Today.
Verizon Wireless considers Linux-based software a possible long-term contender for use on its phones, but doesn't view it as a "preferred" solution, the carrier's head said.
Netbooks, the “Mini-Me’s” of laptops, have gained popularity quickly, and with sagging cell phone sales, wireless carriers see dollar signs in the diminutive PCs. Verizon Wireless plans to offer netbooks by summer, following on the heels of AT&T, which started doing so late last year.
March Madness is in the air. To be more specific, it's on airwaves that certain AT&T and Verizon Wireless phones can pick up, letting them show live NCAA basketball tournament games this season.
Verizon Wireless, the largest cellular carrier in the U.S., announced Wednesday that it has picked LM Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent as its main suppliers for a new, nationwide, high-speed wireless data network.
Verizon Wireless is set to announce Thursday that subscribers on some qualifying plans will be able to pick five or 10 phone numbers that they can call for free, without drawing down their plan's minutes.
Google Android 2.0 Lands as World Awaits Verizon DroidGoogle's Android mobile operating system team Oct. 27 released Android 2.0, the long-awaited build also known as Éclair that is expected to appear first on the Motorola Droid smartphone from Verizon Wireless Nov. 6.
Back On The Airwaves, Glenn Beck Loses 16 More Ad SponsorsYou know you've had a bad day when sixteen companies pull their ads away from your show, all because you stuck the proverbial foot in mouth to get a rise out of the base who watch your program religiously.
Apple and Verizon consider iPhone deal Verizon (VZ) and Apple (AAPL) are discussing the possible development of an iPhone for Verizon, with the goal of introducing it next year, people familiar with the situation say.
What Carriers Aren't Eager to Tell You About Texting"TEXT messaging is a wonderful business to be in: about 2.5 trillion messages will have been sent from cellphones worldwide this year.
Making Music With Verizon Wireless When most people think about music and mobile phones, Apple's iPhone usually comes to mind. But other companies were hawking songs on mobile phones well before the iPhone existed.
Verizon Wireless to buy Alltel for $28BVerizon Wireless today officially announced an agreement to purchase Alltel Corp. for $28.1 billion, which would make the new company the largest wireless carrier in the U.S. with 80 million subscribers.
Russia and China Condemn U.S. Missile Shield Plan President Dmitri A. Medvedev of Russia traveled to Beijing Friday to conclude a deal on nuclear cooperation and join Chinese leaders in condemning American proposals for a missile shield in Europe.
Verizon and AT&T no-shows at the Google partyGoogle's Open Handset Alliance — an open-source mobile operating platform unveiled earlier Monday — has managed to attract a star-studded lineup of companies including T-Mobile, Qualcomm (QCOM), Motorola (MOT), Sprint (S), LG and China Mobile.
What's the Biggest Threat to Free Speech in America? - Media on The Huffington PostIf you thought phone companies were simply supposed to get you connected, think again.
Looking To Ditch Your Cell Phone Contract?Celltradeusa.com - Get out of your cell phone contract without having to pay the early termination fee.
Marley family in ringtone fightBob Marley's family is to sue Universal Music Group and US mobile phone firm Verizon Wireless in a row over ringtones featuring his music. The family claims the firms have used the late star's name, likeness and image without permission.
Whoopi Goldberg named newest host of The ViewComedian Whoopi Goldberg says it's a "big ol' thrill" to be named the newest co-host of The View, replacing Rosie O'Donnell, who left after a contentious year with the daytime talk show.
AC/DC spurns iTunesAC/DC, one of Australia's most popular rock and roll exports is finally selling its music digitally. But not on iTunes.
FCC to Rule on Wireless Auction - washingtonpost.comGoogle, the giant Internet search company, wants to extend its popular tools, which include e-mail and video, to the rapidly expanding mobile phone market.
Vodafone activists target US shareholdersRebels want cash payout from American spin-off. Fresh row likely over executive remuneration.
Obopay by Verizon Wireless Lets You Pay By Cell PhoneIf you're the type who's perpetually running out of cash, this new service from Verizon Wireless is for you. Obopay lets you pay people using your cell phone - no cash required.
FCC Mulls Cos' Positions On Auction Of Prized Radio SpectrumThe Federal Communications Commission's consultation on the rules of its upcoming radio spectrum auction closed this week, and in their last-minute submissions few of the likely participants in the auction changed the arguments they had been making in private in recent months.
Verizon passed on exclusive 5-year iPhone dealVerizon Wireless passed on the chance to be the exclusive distributor of the iPhone almost two years ago, balking at Apple's rich financial terms and other demands, according to a published report.
Verizon passed up Apple iPhone deal While Cingular (er, AT&T, but you know what we mean) couldn't seem prouder of its iPhone exclusivity, apparently Apple's first choice was Verizon, but the two companies couldn't agree on a deal that worked for both companies. "We said no." Said Jim Gerace, a VZW VP.
Apple expected to unveil cell phone or TV gizmoTechnophiles are eagerly waiting to learn whether the king of digital music can colonize an entirely new category of consumer electronics.
Verizon to Allow Ads on Its Mobile PhonesBeginning early next year, Verizon Wireless will allow placement of banner advertisements on news, weather, sports and other Internet sites that users visit and display on their mobile phones, company executives said.
Cellular providers pressuring Google over mobile appsIt was only a matter of time before cellular providers started complaining about Google offering free applications which competed with their subscription services.
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