Verizon is joining rival AT&T by rolling out a controversial data plan which telecommunications experts say violates net neutrality principles. Verizon executive VP Marni Walden says the company will begin tests of a “sponsored data” […]
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Verizon Goes Too Far With Censorship Of Customer Emails
Phone company Verizon has started censoring emails that are sent by customers using its Verizon FiOS service. Any email that contains a hyperlink is determined to be spam, even if the link is relevant. The […]
Sprint Joins Verizon In Cancelling Smartphone Subsidies, Rolling Out Phone Leasing Plans
On Monday, Sprint Corp. announced that it too is doing away with two-year contracts and entirely moving to a model where consumers choose – and pay for – their smartphones. Earlier in the month, Verizon […]
Verizon Buys AOL In Sign It May Accept Net Neutrality Regulations
The internet and telecom landscape became a very interesting place on Tuesday as Verizon announced it is buying AOL for $4.4 billion, or about $50 a share. Verizon said the deal is part of a […]
Why ESPN Wants To Keep Your Cable Bill High
ESPN doesn’t like the idea of Americans getting cheap cable packages. It really doesn’t like the idea of these packages no including its premium sports channel. So the sports network has sued Verizon for alleged […]
Why (Verizon) Cable Is A Dead Duck
News broke today that Verizon is launching FiOS Custom TV, a package of basic cable channels plus two ‘addon packs’ that will retail for $55. The news was heralded as Verizon heading off cord cutters. […]