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Verizon posts 4Q loss on $3B in layoff costs

(AP) -- Verizon Communications Inc. on Tuesday posted an unusual loss for the fourth quarter, as a charge for layoffs in its shrinking landline business overshadowed the growing, and profitable, wireless ...

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Haiti text donations to Red Cross pass $5M (Update)

(AP) -- U.S. cell phone users have contributed more than $5 million in $10 increments to the Red Cross for Haiti disaster relief, by far the largest outpouring of support via mobile devices in history.

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created Jan 14, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Samsung's Omnia II smart phone works but lacks punch

The Samsung Omnia II smart phone with Windows Mobile 6.5 on Verizon Wireless is as dependable and exciting as a McDonald's burger.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jan 08, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Palm Pre, Pixi coming to Verizon Wireless

(AP) -- Palm says two upgraded versions of its Pre and Pixi smart phones will come to Verizon Wireless on Jan. 25.

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CDMA iPhone may be coming soon

(PhysOrg.com) -- The largest wireless carrier in the US, Verizon Wireless, is thought to be in negotiations with Apple to release a CDMA network version of the iPhone later this year, if a price can be agreed ...

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Verizon Wireless to FCC: smart phones more costly

(AP) -- Verizon Wireless says it started charging customers more to break service contracts for smart phones because those devices cost much more.

Technology / Telecom

created Dec 18, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Review: Netbooks meet luxury in ultra-light Sony

(AP) -- Netbooks have been a hit among laptop buyers because they're cheap and they're easy to carry. Now there's the option to pay a lot more and get a lot less - a lot less weight, that is.

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created Dec 16, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Comcast unveils online viewing of cable TV shows

(AP) -- Comcast subscribers can now watch several cable TV shows and movies on the Internet.

Technology / Telecom

created Dec 15, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

FCC asks Verizon Wireless to explain fees

(AP) -- The Federal Communications Commission on Friday asked Verizon Wireless why it recently doubled the fees it charges customers when they break their contracts on "smart" phones.

Technology / Telecom

created Dec 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

AT&T, Verizon end lawsuits over cell ads

(AP) -- AT&T Inc. and Verizon Wireless agreed Wednesday to end lawsuits accusing each other of lying in TV ads, taking their rivalry out of the court system for now.

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AT&T and Verizon ads duel on airwaves and in court

(AP) -- What would the holidays be without bickering between siblings? AT&T and Verizon are swamping TV with ads attacking facets of each other's wireless networks. While the ads stick fairly close to the truth, there's ...

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created Nov 25, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Judge rejects AT&T's bid to pull Verizon ads

(AP) -- A federal judge on Wednesday denied a request by AT&T Inc. to force competitor Verizon Wireless to pull its "There's a Map for That" commercials.

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created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

New handbook for Google, Droid users

Before buying one of the new Google-powered "Droid" phones from Verizon Wireless, you may want to read the manual. Not the setup directions in the box.

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created Nov 11, 2009 | popularity 2.4 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Verizon launches TV-online movie channel

US telecom firm Verizon launched a high-definition movie channel on Friday, letting subscribers watch films on-demand on televisions or on the Internet.

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created Oct 30, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Motorola's shares surge with unexpected profit (Update)

(AP) -- The turnaround effort long sought at Motorola Inc. finally could be on track.

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