The Senate Intelligence Committee is doing some damage control after it was revealed that the National Security Agency (NSA) gathered millions of Verizon telephone records. The Senate reminded members of Congress that they have approved laws granting the NSA to do that.
Verizon Wireless has announced today that they will be selling the HTC One on their network starting this summer. However, they did not reveal the date or pricing for the phone.
Verizon Wireless said that the Samsung Galaxy S4 will be the first device that is going to be compatible with their next network upgrade. Verizon’s Advance Wireless Service (AWS) spectrum is more than double Internet speeds. The components in the S4 makes it possible to work on Verizon’s AWS according to VP of network support Mike Haberman. The S4 phones will require a software upgrade to activate the connection to the AWS frequency.
Jennifer Lopez has teamed up with Verizon Wireless to launch a new mobile brand, which includes retail stores tailored for the Latino market. Viva Movil is already selling smartphones, tablets, and Verizon wireless plans on their own website. More than a dozen stores in cities with large Latino populations including L.A. and Miami are expected to open in the next few weeks. The first retail store will open in New York on June 15th.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) are reportedly going to receive a dividend of $7 billion in June from their subsidiary Verizon Wireless. Verizon Wireless, the largest U.S. mobile service provider, is owned 55% by Verizon Communications and 45% by Vodafone.
The Windows Phone-powered Nokia Lumia 928 has been confirmed as it was outed in an ad placed in the recent issue of Vanity Fair. Although details about the phone are vague, we know that the Lumia 928 is coming to Verizon. Nokia is promoting the Nokia PureView camera technology, the Carl Zeiss optics, and the device’s ability to capture images in “low light” within the ad. There are rumors floating around that the Lumia 928 will have a full-metal body, a 4.5-inch touchscreen, and an 8-megapixel camera.
Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of American telecommunications company Verizon Communications and U.K. based Vodafone. Verizon Communications owns around 55% and Vodafone owns 45% of Verizon Wireless. There are reports floating around that Verizon recently made a $100 billion offer for the rest of the ownership in Verizon Wireless.
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Verizon Wireless has announced their financial results for Q1 2013. Verizon, the largest wireless carrier in the United States, announced that they added 677,000 new postpaid subscribers between January 1st and March 31st, which is up 35% year-over-year. The company now has 98.9 million retail customers total (prepaid and postpaid). The company revealed total revenues at $24.9 billion for the quarter, which is a 4.2% increase year-over-year.
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