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Strigl to take over as Verizon president and COO

December 19, 2006 Denny Strigl, who is currently president and CEO of Verizon Wireless, will take charge of parent company Verizon Communications beginning January 1. TAGS: Verizon Wireless, Verizon Communications

Photo: Small-screen TV

January 21, 2005 Samsung's SCH-a890 phone will display video through Verizon Wireless' V Cast service. TAGS: Verizon V-Cast, Verizon Wireless, Samsung Electronics, photograph, video

Verizon gaffe lets customer details slip

August 26, 2006 Spreadsheet with limited data on more than 5,000 wireless subscribers was accidentally e-mailed to other customers. TAGS: Verizon Wireless, identity fraud, quality control, spreadsheet, Verizon Communications, California, Microsoft Excel, cell phone, e-mail

Verizon Wireless wins injunction against text spam

February 26, 2007 Judgment calls for company accused of sending unsolicited messages to Verizon customers to pay more than $200,000 in damages. TAGS: Verizon Wireless, spam, mobile operator, suit, text message, Verizon Communications, damage, cell phone

Broadcom, Verizon Wireless reach 3G phone deal

July 20, 2007 Broadcom goes straight to Qualcomm's customer to cut a licensing deal for its patents, which Qualcomm has been found to infringe. TAGS: Qualcomm Inc., Verizon Wireless, ban, Broadcom Corp., 3G, patent, handset, payment, U.S., order, Motorola Inc.

Verizon Wireless sues telemarketers

February 14, 2006 Company is going after four telemarketers it claims are illegally soliciting its customers. TAGS: Verizon Wireless, Florida, lawsuit, Verizon Communications, call, cell phone, message

Verizon Wireless passed on iPhone two years ago

January 29, 2007 Apple approached Verizon Wireless first about the iPhone, but Apple wanted too much control, according to a USA Today report. TAGS: Verizon Wireless, Cingular Wireless, USA Today, Verizon Communications, Apple Computer, Apple iPhone, wireless carrier, Best Buy Co. Inc.

Is Verizon Wireless really looking to buy Alltel?

February 28, 2007 Rural mobile operator would likely carry a high price, which has two analysts split over whether Verizon Wireless will be the buyer. TAGS: Alltel Corp., Verizon Wireless, mobile operator, private equity, Wall Street, Verizon Communications, CDMA, Sprint Nextel, equity, buyer, U.S.

Nortel wins Verizon Wireless upgrade

July 19, 2006 Nortel will supply Verizon Wireless with gear to upgrade its 3G network to faster speeds. TAGS: Nortel Networks Corp., Verizon Wireless, 3G network, Verizon Communications, EVDO, CDMA, VoIP, agreement, IP, Microsoft Corp., video

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, DirecTV, bundle, discount, wireless service, wireless phone, Verizon Wireless, cable company, AT&T Corp., Washington, pricing, combination, TV, satellite, DSL, cell phone

Software lets parents monitor kids' calls

July 10, 2007 When someone not on a parent-approved list calls, parents receive a real-time text alert on their cell phone. TAGS: margin, radar, call, Verizon Wireless, Motorola Inc., founder, cell phone, California, Real-Time, RIM BlackBerry

Police Blotter: Verizon forced to turn over text messages

December 5, 2007 Justice Department gets judge's approval to obtain archived SMS text messages from wireless carrier without first obtaining a warrant. TAGS: Police Blotter, text message, warrant, prosecutor, Verizon Communications, phone provider, SMS, telecommunications, request, Verizon Wireless, e-mail

'Free' TV for your cell phone

May 17, 2005 Digital Music Video Network, an MTV-style commercial station, will debut in June with programming for the cell phone's tiny screen. TAGS: wireless video, cell phone, digital music, BellSouth Corp., programming, handset, Verizon Wireless, TV, AT&T Corp., video

Verizon offers live TV on cell phones

January 8, 2007 Verizon and Verizon Wireless announce plans for new TV options including live mobile TV service and an upgrade to Fios TV. TAGS: Qualcomm MediaFLO, Verizon Wireless, mobile TV, Verizon V-Cast, Verizon Communications, Sprint Nextel, Qualcomm Inc., 3G network, subscriber, viewer, TV, cell phone, video, games

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., carrier, Apple iPhone, Steve Jobs, Verizon Wireless, Motorola Razr, Apple Computer, RIM BlackBerry, T-Mobile, Verizon Communications, Motorola Inc., CEO

Verizon Wireless revs up mobile video

November 29, 2006 A series of deals with video-sharing sites point to an aggressive effort to draw customers to the carrier's 3G network. TAGS: Verizon V-Cast, Verizon Wireless, 3G network, subscriber, YouTube, senior analyst, mobile phone, Sprint Nextel, video clip, video, U.S., TV

Regional carriers offer wireless alternatives

July 11, 2006 To compete against the big guys, smaller carriers are offering special plans that may give customers more flexibility, value. TAGS: cell phone carrier, carrier, Alltel Corp., research analyst, Verizon Wireless, region, cell phone, contract, Cingular Wireless, T-Mobile, Sprint Nextel, Verizon Communications

Flash media comes to Verizon Wireless phones

October 25, 2006 A version of Flash is embedded in downloadable applications such as games, giving mobile users a richer graphical experience. TAGS: Verizon Wireless, wireless phone, Verizon Communications, animation, Qualcomm Inc., WAP, handset, Adobe Systems Inc., multimedia, media player, video, Web browser, games, PC

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, vice president, service provider, cell phone, U.S., Wi-Fi, TV

Advertising seeps into the cell phone

September 14, 2006 With their new 3G networks ready to deliver multimedia content, cell phone operators eye an old revenue source. TAGS: CTIA, Sprint Nextel, carrier, operator, cell phone, Verizon Wireless, Cingular Wireless, U.S., multimedia, video
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