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Verizon is the largest mobile carrier in the U.S., and regularly touts its status as the “most reliable” carrier. Verizon is known for its relatively high prices, but since coming under pressure from T-Mobile’s lower prices has become competitive. Verizon also operates a small “Fios” home internet and TV division.

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Your Verizon plan just got a major overhaul — here’s what’s new

Verizon is restructuring its mobile plans to provide customers with the flexibility to choose only the perks they plan to use while saivng money in the process.
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Live in a rural area? Verizon 5G is about to get better for you

Woman holding up smartphone with speed test results on Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband network.

T-Mobile’s 5G is still unmatched — but have speeds plateaued?

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How to unlock a Samsung phone on any carrier

Woman holding up smartphone with speed test results on Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband network.

What is 5G UW? The real meaning behind the icon on your phone

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Switch to Verizon Fios for $25 per Month, Get a $100 Gift Card to Spend Online

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The best Samsung Galaxy S23 deals from every carrier

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Best Verizon New Customer Deals: Galaxy S23, iPhone and more

Verizon store front displays the 5G network in NYC.

Secure Your Value: Lock in the price of your Verizon phone plan for 3 years

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Here’s another big reason why T-Mobile 5G dominates AT&T and Verizon

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T-Mobile is leaving AT&T and Verizon in the 5G dust

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Hurry and sign up to this Verizon Wireless plan before it’s too late

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Best Verizon Fios new customer deals for January 2023

Best Verizon Fios new customer deals for January 2023

One of the easiest ways to save is by bundling your internet, landline, and TV services with Verizon Fios. We've got the best Verizon Fios deals right here.
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Upgrade your internet for 2023 with this Verizon Fios sign-up offer

Upgrade your internet for 2023 with this Verizon Fios sign-up offer

If you're planning to upgrade your internet for the new year, Verizon Fios is offering some juicy sign-up bonuses to new customers right now.
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Verizon’s cheapest 5G unlimited plan just got even cheaper

Verizon’s cheapest 5G unlimited plan just got even cheaper

Verizon is offering its lowest prices yet for its cheapest 5G plans. If you're looking for unlimited data for cheap, it's worth taking a look at.
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Verizon is offering some juicy bonuses to new Fios customers

Verizon is offering some juicy bonuses to new Fios customers

Thinking of giving fiber-optic internet a try? Verizon is offering some juicy bonuses right now for new customers who sign up for its Fios internet service.
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Is 5G dangerous for airplanes? Here’s what pilots and the FAA say

After months of wrangling with the aviation industry, AT&T and Verizon rolled out their C-Band 5G spectrum this year, but have they taken enough precautions?
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Sign up for Verizon Fios internet, get a free Echo Show plus $300 off a soundbar

Sign up for Verizon Fios internet, get a free Echo Show plus $300 off a soundbar

For a limited time, get a free Amazon Echo Show and $300 for the Stream TV Soundbar when signing up for Verizon's Fios gigabit service. Learn more here!
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Razer’s 5G-enabled handheld gaming system is getting a public release

Razer’s 5G-enabled handheld gaming system is getting a public release

Razer, Verizon, and Qualcomm teased the world's first 5G video game handheld: the Razer Edge 5G.
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The best 5G phone plans in 2022

The best 5G phone plans in 2022

All three of the major carriers now offer 5G connectivity as part of their plans, helping make those plans better than ever. But which plan is best for you?
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Visible just added a new plan, lowered prices, and took away a huge feature

Visible just added a new plan, lowered prices, and took away a huge feature

Visible, the lower-cost wireless provider for Verizon service, is getting a big update. There's a new plan, a new lower price, and a missing feature.
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When did 5G come out? The long, complicated history of its release

Although 2022 will be heralded as the year 5G went mainstream, we’ve traveled a long and winding road to get here.
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T-Mobile’s 5G Ultra Capacity network has four times the coverage of Verizon and AT&T

T-Mobile’s 5G Ultra Capacity network has four times the coverage of Verizon and AT&T

A new Opensignal report has analyzed the user experience of premium 5G networks for the first time, showing the difference between 5G service levels.
Verizon store front displays the 5G network in NYC.

5G Nationwide vs. 5G Ultra Wideband: What’s different (and why you should care)

5G Nationwide vs. 5G Ultra Wideband: What’s different (and why you should care)

Verizon has settled on two broad terms to describe its 5G service: 5G Nationwide and 5G Ultra Wideband. But what exactly do these mean, and how did we get here?
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T-Mobile’s 5G and 4G LTE networks are nearly twice as fast as Verizon and AT&T

T-Mobile’s 5G and 4G LTE networks are nearly twice as fast as Verizon and AT&T

Ookla's latest market report reveals T-Mobile still has a commanding lead over Verizon and AT&T for the fastest and most consistent speeds throughout the U.S.
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Verizon’s new Welcome Unlimited plan makes 5G data a lot more affordable

Verizon’s new Welcome Unlimited plan makes 5G data a lot more affordable

Verizon is rolling out an even more affordable 5G plan for customers looking for unlimited data without all the frills that come with its Mix & Match plans.
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T-Mobile’s 5G network just beat Verizon and AT&T (again)

T-Mobile’s 5G network just beat Verizon and AT&T (again)

T-Mobile has just defeated Verizon and AT&T as the best 5G mobile network for the second year in a row.
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The sordid history of 5GE, or when 5G isn’t 5G at all

The sordid history of 5GE, or when 5G isn’t 5G at all

In the quest to deliver true 5G technology, carriers have tried every angle to promote 5G, but there's at least one case in which 5G isn't truly 5G.
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Back to where it started: Testing 5G in the Chicagoland area

Back to where it started: Testing 5G in the Chicagoland area

I tested 5G in Chicago, the city where the first 5G networks rolled out in the United States. The results were quite good.
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What does a private 5G network mean for you?

What does a private 5G network mean for you?

Private 5G networks are the future of 5G technology, delivering Wi-Fi-like speeds over a wider area in malls, retail stores, resorts, and universities.
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What is low-band 5G? Sub-6 explained

What is low-band 5G? Sub-6 explained

To deliver what 5G is capable of carriers have to work with a broad range of spectrum, but it was in the lowest part of the sub-6GHz range where 5G began.
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The best Verizon phone deals for May 2022

The best Verizon phone deals for May 2022

There are always Verizon phone deals on tap that offer a great way to score a flagship device for as little as nothing. We've picked out the best ones here.
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Verizon 5G Phone Deals: Get an iPhone 13, Galaxy S22 for free

Verizon 5G Phone Deals: Get an iPhone 13, Galaxy S22 for free

If you’re on the Verizon network and are looking to make a move on a new smartphone, pounce on one of these deals taking place at Verizon right now.
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What is C-Band? Mid-range 5G explained

What is C-Band? Mid-range 5G explained

5G services are more complicated than prior cellular technologies, so what do terms like 'midband,' 'C-band,' 'mmWave,' and 'sub-6GHz' mean?

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