Some high hopes are born between Verizon and AT&T that new bands of C-band cellular radio spectrum will help bring the 5G hype closer to reality; however, the large mid-band 5G rollout could have a side effect. As such, the side effects of the large mid-band 5G rollout include when planes rely on radio altimeters […]
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In a move that could be violating people’s privacy, My Verizon app might be collecting information about people’s browsing history, location, apps, and contacts. This process is completed in the name of helping the company “understand your interests,” according to reports. The program, which Verizon appears to automatically get customers into, is called Verizon Custom […]
Following the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) examination into whether the C-band spectrum for 5G rollout jeopardizes aircrafts’ safety, AT&T Verizon extended Wednesday their offer to reform power from their fifth-generation cell towers for the upcoming six months. Both U.S.-based telcos structured a plan to launch vital improvements to their 5G networks operating C-band spectrum obtained […]
The Federal Communications Commission voted on Monday to approve Verizon’s $6 billion bid for prepaid mobile company Tracfone, which it announced back in September, pending the regulatory approval that finally came this week. “After rigorous review, the Commission found that the transaction, as modified by Verizon’s enforceable commitments, will make Verizon and Tracfone stronger providers […]
AT&T and Verizon have decided earlier on Wednesday to delay their 5G rollouts by at least a month, to help the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) address aircraft interference concerns. In response to the Transportation Department requesting a delay, AT&T said it was pushing its launch to January 5th, after they had originally planned to use the newly […]
Some Verizon Visible service subscribers vocalized their concerns of a data breach on various social media platforms, to inform the wireless company of their accounts’ compromise. Verizon’s Visible service is a cell service perceived as a less costly network that does not have any physical stores like users can have with the traditional carrier, according […]
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) will provide telecom operators Verizon and Telefonica new providers starting from operating 5G over a cloud platform to utilizing synthetic intelligence, the U.S. technology firm mentioned on Monday. “It’s a disruptive time in this particular market segment, telcos are trying to position themselves as the destination for services like augmented […]
U.S.-based Verizon said enterprises can benefit from global Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity in 170 countries worldwide, with permanent roaming options in North America and Western Europe all on a single SIM. This global coverage enables organizations to manage a vast array of IoT devices including asset trackers, industrial gateways and sensors via ThingSpace, Verizon’s […]
AOL and Yahoo are being sold again, this time to a private equity firm. Wireless company Verizon will sell Verizon Media, which consists of the once-pioneering tech platforms, to Apollo Global Management in a $5 billion deal. Verizon said Monday that it will keep a 10% stake in the new company, which will be called […]
Verizon will spend $10 billion over the next three years rolling out 5G on its new C-band spectrum. This project comes on top of the Telco’s forecast annual spend, which will come in at $17.5 billion-$18.5 billion this year and similar in future years. “This was a highly successful auction for Verizon, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” […]