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The DuraXV LTE is a sturdy flip phone bound for Verizon’s airwaves

Kyocera's DuraXV LTE is the perfect basic phone for 4G LTE speed junkies on a Verizon plan. It starts at $264 off contract.
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The Verizon Wear24 Android Wear smartwatch has been discontinued

Verizon has discontinued sales of the Wear24, its Android Wear-powered answer to the LG Watch Sport and Huawei Watch.
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Verizon gives the boot to 8,500 rural customers for ‘using too much data’

Verizon has now confirmed that it has disconnected 8,500 customers in rural parts of the country because they were using too much data
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Following earthquake, wireless carriers offer free calling from U.S. to Mexico

Following the tragic Mexico City earthquake, mobile carriers have begun allowing customers to call and text to Mexico for free.
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Verizon to put some video playback limits on its unlimited data plans

Verizon looks to dial back some features in their unlimited plans, Google's smart headphones hints, VW's cool I.D. Buzz microbus is a go.
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Verizon will start throttling smartphone video to 480p or 720p

Verizon's unlimited plans are about to get a lot less unlimited. On August 23, it'll begin throttling video streams to lower resolutions.
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When disaster strikes, this secret Verizon bunker keeps your phone working

Verizon's ultra-secure switching center in Yonkers, New York handles 300 million data connections every day. We took a tour to learn more.
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The best mobile hot spots from your carrier for Wi-Fi access everywhere

If you’re a frequent traveler, you’ll probably want to see the best mobile hotspots for you and your next destination.
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Verizon’s new program gives it permission to track your digital history

Verizon has launched a new rewards program called Verizon Up -- but while it may sound like a good deal, there are some issues with it.
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Verizon slowed down YouTube, Netflix, and other video streaming services as part of a "test"

Verizon Wireless admitted that it throttled traffic on its mobile network -- including streams from YouTube and Netflix -- as part of "test."
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Sprint nails Verizon with ‘Twice the Price’ ad, sneaks in unlimited data plans

To promote its prices for unlimited data, Sprint decided to poke fun at Verizon by releasing a fake promo video.
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Verizon opens enrollment for screen repair services just in time for summer

Verizon opened enrollment once again for its Total Mobile Protection plan this summer, adding a few changes including a lower deductible.
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Verizon is selling its first LTE-only phone — and it's a flip phone

The humble flip phone is making a comeback! Just kidding -- but Verizon is now selling a new LTE-only flip phone from LG.
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Sprint wants you to ditch your carrier, offers free year of unlimited data

Sprint is offering a free year of unlimited data service for up to five lines if you make the switch from your current carrier.
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Verizon just upgraded its prepaid plans with more data for less money

Verizon announced that beginning June 6, they'll be offering three new monthly prepaid plans with more data than before.
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4G explained: A guide to LTE, LTE-A, WiMax, HSPA+, and more

We've updated our guide to 4G with more information on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Read on to learn what 4G is.
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Verizon offering new prepaid plans, summer discounts, and a design contest

Verizon wants your business. This summer, the carrier is launching new prepaid plans, trade-in promotions and an Otterbox case design contest.
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Verizon’s SmartHub packs 4G LTE and support for smart home devices

Need a hub to manage your automated devices and a 4G LTE router? Look no further than Verizon's new SmartHub.
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Alto Mail adds Alexa support and can now replace your calendar app

Alto, the email client from AOL and Verizon with a smart Dashboard, now has a built-in calendar.
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T-Mobile 'Get Out of the Red' campaign takes the pain out of switching carriers

T-Mobile's Get Out of the Red campaign makes it easier to switch from Verizon. The carrier's covering termination fees and device payments.
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Verizon CEO confirms it is preparing its own live-TV streaming service

Verizon is planning to use its upcoming acquisition of Yahoo and AOL to launch its own live- TV streaming service in the near future.
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You can now ask Verizon’s new chatbot what’s on Fios tonight

Verizon introduced the Fios chatbot on Facebook Messenger. It's a new way for Fios customers to find and watch video content.
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Verizon pays $3.1 billion for spectrum it needs to deploy 5G, outbidding AT&T

Verizon spent $3.1 billion to acquire Straight Path, a spectrum holding company that'll play a part in its 5G rollout plans. It outbid AT&T.
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Your wireless carriers are doing better, and we have the numbers to prove it

We know them, we hate them. Wireless carriers in America are infamous, but they're getting better and catching up to international carriers.
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AT&T lost nearly 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter of the year

AT&T lost a total of 191,000 postpaid subscribers from January to March of 2017. Verizon also reported a quarterly subscriber loss.
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Verizon adds to its prepaid offerings with an $80 unlimited data plan

Verizon is hoping to win some new prepaid customers with the launch of an unlimited data plan for $80 a month.
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Verizon's surprisingly compelling Wear24 smartwatch will launch May 11

While it's easy to write off most carrier-branded products, the Wear24 has quite a bit going for it — and is due to launch soon.
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Remember the Mac Pro? So does Apple, and it says a new one is on the way

Also today: Verizon creates a company to manage AOL and Yahoo!, then gives it an odd name, and ISPs can now say all your bits belong to us.
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That was quick! Verizon to install adware on phones after privacy rules repealed

Verizon's AppFlash, a new app rolling out to the carrier's customers in the coming weeks, can track app usage and use it to target ads.
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Verizon may be the latest company working on a live TV streaming service

Following similar rumors earlier this month regarding Comcast, Verizon is now reported to be planning to launch a live TV streaming service.
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Samsung Galaxy J7 V and LG K20 V smartphones just made their way to Verizon

Verizon has announced the availability of two new midrange smartphones -- the Samsung Galaxy J7 V and the LG K20 V.
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Verizon is giving cellular customers free data — if they stream through Fios

Verizon wants you to stream more with its Fios service, and as a result, it's now giving customers free data to do so.
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Verizon customer? RootMetrics says that your service provider is the best

As per the second-half 2016 review of Mobile Network Performance in the U.S. report from RootMetrics, it's Verizon that reigns supreme.
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Verizon to stick with Yahoo! purchase, but at new scratch-and-dent price

Plus: Samsung looks to refurbish the infamous Galaxy Note 7 phones for resale, and WhatsApp wants to know your status.