Tag: Verizon
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Verizon DSL Users Aren’t Eligible for Recent Low-Income Offers
While hundreds of broadband companies and telcos have taken the Federal Communications Commission up on its Keep Americans Connected pledge, several of the deals on offer come with significant restrictions within the fine print. Case in point: Verizon’s offer of temporary free service for low-income households does not extend to the company’s DSL customers, Ars…
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5G: How Much Do Consumers Know, How Much Do They Care?
The term “5G” has been floating around for some time now, with major telcos investing heavily into network upgrades and marketing campaigns focused on the next-gen wireless standard. And while a recent consumer survey suggests many are aware of the overall bullet points — faster speeds, better coverage — excitement levels haven’t exactly spiked so…
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Verizon is Cancelling Home Internet Installations & Repairs, Offering Appointments in November
Like many companies, Verizon has made the responsible decision of limiting in-person customer interactions during the coronavirus pandemic. However, Verizon is now giving customers mixed messages about whether they can have internet installed or repaired now, or if they’ll have to wait months for service. The Verizon FAQ page says “At this time, our technicians…
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Verizon is Giving Fios Customers Free HBO, Cinemax, and Starz
Verizon recently announces that Wireless and Fios customers would have access to several learning tools and premium TV channels at no additional cost. Now, Verizon will be adding HBO, Cinemax, and Starz to that lineup of 80+ channels that customers can enjoy while spending more time at home. “Connectivity is incredibly important during times of…
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Verizon Adds 15GB of Data, Waives Data Caps Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Verizon announced it’s adding 15GB of free high-speed data for its consumer and small business customers, part of its response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its effects. The company also said it’s removing data caps for consumer and small business Fios and DSL customers. Verizon was one of several companies to sign on to…
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AT&T, T-Mobile, Comcast, Cox, Verizon, and More Take FCC’s Pledge to Maintain Customer Service During Coronavirus Pandemic
Today, the Federal Communications Commission announced nearly 80 broadband and telephone services providers and commissions have signed on to what it’s calling the “Keep Americans Connected Pledge.” The agreement is aimed at ensuring residents and small businesses don’t lose broadband and phone service during the current Coronavirus pandemic, which has led to many service and…
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AT&T Targets Early 2022 for 3G Sunset
While 5G may be grabbing all the attention and headlines these days, mobile carriers have been working on plans to move away from older networks and, they hope, convert existing customers to their latest tech. Case in point: the venerable 3G network, which came online in the US in the early 2000s. Various companies are…
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Yahoo and Verizon are Launching Yahoo Mobile Phone Service
Yahoo could now be the brand behind your mobile phone service. CNN reported this morning that a Yahoo Mobile service is on the way to launching under Verizon. Yahoo was sold to Verizon in 2017 in a $5 billion deal. Yahoo Mobile uses Verizon 4G LTE network and includes unlimited talk, text, and data. Customers…
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Cable Companies Command Broadband Internet as They Shed TV Subscribers
Millions of cord cutters may be ditching their TV subscriptions, but that hasn’t stopped major cable companies from making huge strides in broadband internet. The latest study from Leichtman Research Group, Inc. shows cable companies, including heavyweights like Comcast, Charter, and Cox, accounted for nearly 68 million broadband subscribers in the U.S. Put another way,…
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Verizon Fios is Doubling Internet Speeds at No Extra Charge
Verizon Fios just announced that users with the Internet Mix & Match plans will potentially see their speeds increase at no extra cost. The plan’s speeds will double and remain the same price for Verizon Fios customers, making downloads twice as fast. After launching first in the New York market, Verizon is rolling out the…