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Switching carriers for the iPhone

June 27, 2007 AT&T competitors could take a hit in the next few quarters as enthusiastic Apple fans switch providers for the hyped device. TAGS: AT&T Corp., Apple iPhone, carrier, Steve Jobs, Verizon Wireless, RIM BlackBerry, Motorola Razr, Apple Computer, T-Mobile, Verizon Communications, Motorola Inc., CEO

Verizon moves forward after merger

January 24, 2006 Telephone company begins marketing to the old MCI business clients as it distances itself from the old MCI and moves on. TAGS: MCI Inc., Verizon Communications, merger, AT&T Corp., VPN, brand

Verizon adds wireless to bundle

January 30, 2007 Customers are now able to add wireless to a Verizon service bundle to get even more discounts. TAGS: Verizon Communications, bundle, DirecTV, discount, wireless service, wireless phone, Verizon Wireless, cable company, AT&T Corp., Washington, pricing, combination, TV, DSL, satellite, cell phone

Verizon closes book on MCI merger

January 6, 2006 The saga of Verizon's $8.44 billion buyout of long distance carrier MCI finally ends. The CEO prepares to depart. TAGS: MCI Inc., Verizon Communications, Michael Capellas, AT&T Corp., high-speed Internet access, merger, acquisition, Internet access, CEO, U.S., TV

AT&T to buy BellSouth for $67 billion

March 5, 2006 The combined company would generate about $130 billion in sales and serve nearly 70 million local phone customers. TAGS: BellSouth Corp., AT&T Corp., telephone company, local phone company, acquisition, Verizon Communications, SBC Communications Inc., Cingular Wireless, Qwest Communications Inc., merger, telecommunications, cable company, Texas, state, U.S., TV

Verizon shows off its future tech

November 1, 2007 As it builds out its superfast fiber-optic and wireless networks, the company contemplates which newly developed applications and services it will offer. TAGS: Mark Wegleitner, Verizon Communications, MMS, intelligence, IM, cell phone, AT&T Corp., SMS, cable company, wireless network, 3G, TV, PC

Judge wants more info on AT&T, Verizon mergers

July 14, 2006 Request comes as judge ponders whether to sign off on proposed settlements between the government and the companies. TAGS: merger, AT&T Corp., Judge, Verizon Communications

Verizon, AT&T see strong subscriber growth

January 26, 2006 Gains in wireless and broadband services bolster the companies' earnings in the fourth quarter of 2005. TAGS: AT&T Corp., Vodafone Group Plc., Verizon Communications, stake, subscriber, DSL, Verizon Wireless, Cingular Wireless, broadband

AT&T enters TV market

January 5, 2006 Company offers Internet-based TV service to a limited number of customers in Texas. TAGS: AT&T Corp., Texas, Verizon Communications, launch, TV, fiber, channel, viewer, IP

SBC closes AT&T acquisition

November 18, 2005 Starting Friday SBC Communications will be called AT&T, as SBC closes the books on its $16.9 billion acquisition. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., telecommunications, AT&T Corp., long-distance phone company, merger, acquisition, MCI Inc., approval, high-speed Internet access, telephone company, telephony, Internet access, California, wireless network, Verizon Communications, entertainment

Yahoo, Verizon launch co-branded DSL

August 23, 2005 update The companies are launching a DSL service for $14.95 a month, marking yet another major deal the Internet giant has inked with a telecom. TAGS: Verizon Communications, portal, DSL service, DSL, Yahoo! Inc., telecommunications, SBC Communications Inc., AT&T Corp., antivirus, e-mail

DOJ approves telecom megamergers

October 27, 2005 U.S. Department of Justice gives the green light on the Verizon-MCI merger and the SBC-AT&T transaction. TAGS: MCI Inc., SBC Communications Inc., AT&T Corp., approval, Verizon Communications, merger, telecommunications, building, telephone company, U.S.

Report: Talks progress between Verizon, MCI

February 11, 2005 Just last week, Qwest was the noted suitor. But Verizon has elbowed the other Bell out of the way--at least for now, a report says. TAGS: MCI Inc., WorldCom Inc., Verizon Communications, Qwest Communications Inc., telecommunications company, AT&T Corp., carrier, telecommunications

Video competition comes to Calif.

March 9, 2007 First Verizon lands a statewide deal. Now AT&T is angling for a similar arrangement that will let both compete against cable operators for TV customers. TAGS: AT&T Corp., California, Verizon Communications, deployment, law, agreement, community, TV, state, city, video

Verizon sued for alleged NSA cooperation

May 15, 2006 Damages in suit over alleged privacy violations could reach $50 billion; AT&T and BellSouth will also likely be added. TAGS: NSA, AT&T Corp., warrant, Verizon Communications, BellSouth Corp., lawsuit, attorney, government, class action, telecommunications

Unlock the cell phone? It's a high-stakes debate

July 16, 2007 Allowing consumers to mix and match wireless gadgets and service providers could spark innovation--and compromise security. TAGS: operator, mobile operator, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, AT&T Corp., Verizon Communications, service provider, vice president, cell phone, U.S., Wi-Fi, TV

Verizon technology chief talks fiber

July 6, 2007 CTO Mark Wegleitner explains why Verizon is spending billions to take fiber to the doorstep. TAGS: Mark Wegleitner, fiber, Verizon Communications, FTTH, AT&T Corp., neighborhood, DSL, entertainment, TV

Wireless driving profits for big phone carriers

October 30, 2006 Companies like Verizon are reporting quarters buoyed by wireless sales, as they cope with increased competition from cable providers. TAGS: AT&T Corp., cable company, Verizon Communications, video service, profit, voice service, High-speed Internet, Verizon Wireless, Cingular Wireless, Comcast Corp., TV, video

Verizon offers lower-cost Net phone service

April 6, 2005 For $19.95 per month, the plan offers 500 minutes of outbound local and domestic long-distance calls. TAGS: subscriber, Verizon Communications, Internet phone, VoIP, call, AT&T Corp.

Telecoms deny illegally handing over call records

May 17, 2006 Two biggest phone companies in U.S. say they never improperly provided call records to National Security Agency. TAGS: NSA, BellSouth Corp., Qwest Communications Inc., MCI Inc., Verizon Communications, AT&T Corp., record, telecommunications, U.S.