When you’re the largest wireless carrier on the planet, every little move (let alone any rumors of future decisions) are scrutinized and speculated about by shareholders and analysts alike. And, by the world’s largest carrier, we’re talking about Vodafone Group PLC. Recent speculation had Vodafone contemplating selling off a portion of their 45% minority-stake in…
Verizon release dates for Motorola Q9m and UTStarcom XV6800 leaked?
With the recently leaked image of Verizon’s August lineup, it was just a matter of time before someone leaked actual August release dates for Verizon’s Moto Q9m and UTStarcom XV6800. The pictured spreadsheet is an alleged leak of an internal Verizon document. It seems to indicate that the Motorola Q9m will hit Verizon’s network on…
Motorola and Verizon’s answer to the iPhone is KRZR K1m?
Actually, it’s not – yet this fan-made video uses the audio from Apple’s ads to mock the iPhone. Three things you can’t do on your iPhone – downloading ringtones, instant messaging (actually it’s possible via Safari) and removing your battery. Plus, it’s all available for $99… MOTO KRZR K1m on Verizon… Sounds compelling? I don’t…
ChangeWave survey shows just how much Apple iPhone is changing the US wireless industry
We all know the iPhone is doing well. Almost everyone we talk to is incredibly pleased with their newly acquired gadget (we have heard complaints, but the pros seems to greatly outweigh the cons). So, it’s not really surprising to hear that the iPhone is changing the wireless game in the US. ChangeWave conducted…
Verizon product roadmap leaked – 5 new handsets for August
It looks like Verizon’s got some plans for the month of August – well, five plans, really. We got our hands on this presumably leaked Verizon product roadmap and we like what we see. If the leak is reliable, Verizon is set to launch five new handsets this month – the Motorola Z6tv, Motorola Q9m,…
AC/DC’s music now available exclusively through Verizon V CAST
Verizon has done it again! What I want to say is they’ve provided its users with one more reason to jump into their V CAST service. The latest addition to their catalog are the albums of the classic rock legends AC/DC. It’s important to note that this is the first time AC/DC’s music is available…
Nine NBC Universal channels available on Verizon V CAST
Verizon keeps adding additional content to its V CAST offering. Just yesterday, they’ve announced that the content from NBC Universal’s nine channels are now official available to V CAST users – including NBC News, Sports, Entertainment and Comedy, “Access Hollywood,” Telemundo, mun2, Bravo, and iVillage. Or to put it in other words, you’ll be able…
Get your ESPN X-Games fix with dedicated VCAST TV channel
With ESPN’s X-Games 13 well underway, Verizon has launched their temporary dedicated VCAST TV channel, EXPN, to bring Verizon Wireless’s customers the X-treme coverage they desire. Users will be getting a double-shot of the action with this temporary channel picking up where the permanent ESPN Mobile TV channel left off. If you’re one of Verizon’s…
How does No. 2 wireless carrier Verizon increase its user base – buy them from Rural Cellular’s Unicel
If you’re the second-largest wireless carrier in the US, locked in a heated battle with top-dog AT&T for subscribers, what can you do to increase your customer-base? Well, one way would be to buy them, literally. Verizon Wireless has announced their plans to buy the Unicel brand from Rural Cellular, netting the CDMA carrier about…
Verizon Wireless flip-flops – supports some “open-access” for 700Mhz spectrum
We love making fun of huge corporations, like Verizon Wireless, for stifling innovation and general anti-consumer practices. But, news like this makes it hard for us to stay mad at them. Apparently, Verizon Wireless is changing their mind on opening up part of the 700Mhz frequency spectrum – but only going as far as backing…