Verizon Home Phone Connect Pricing Revealed
The rest of the mobile media missed out on our Home Phone Connect coverage, but not readers of PhoneNews.com. Today, pricing for the Home Phone Connect service has been revealed. You can see photos of the first Home Phone Connect device in our original, exclusive report. Verizon has begun to trial Home Phone Connect in […]
Verizon Offering LTE Without Contract At Identical Rates
Following up on yesterday’s LTE network announcement, Verizon has also confirmed that LTE service will also be offered at the same 5GB and 10GB LTE plans for $49.99 and $79.99 respectively without a contract, even with the same $10/GB overage rate. The LTE USB modem hardware will also be offered with no contract for $249.99 […]
Further LTE Details: No Throttling or Overage Cap, Nationwide By 2013
Following up Verizon has confirmed further details regarding its LTE network during its press conference. More LTE modems in the next few weeks, all modems will be dual-mode EVDO Rev A/LTE No throttling a la T-Mobile, but no cap on overages past monthly data allotment. 5-12Mbps down 2-5Mbps up is being claimed Independent confirmation that […]
Verizon LTE Network Details Revealed
As expected, Verizon has posted the first details on its forthcoming LTE data network, starting with the December 5th launch, 38 markets and 60 airports. The two USB modems from LG and Pantech previously reported on will run $99.99 after $50 mail-in rebate with plans running at $49.99 for 5GB and $79.99 for 10GB with […]
Verizon to Launch LTE This Sunday
Verizon internal employee documentation has confirmed that the carrier will launch its LTE network this Sunday before a wider retail launch of equipment on Monday. This comes ahead of the planned press conference scheduled for Noon EST later today detailing more specific information and plans. The first two devices on offer for the new network […]
Verizon Wireless Announcing LTE Plans Tomorrow
Verizon Wireless has announced in a press release that it will hold a press conference at 12PM EST/11AM CST/9AM PST regarding its LTE launch plans for the month. The carrier is currently running TV commercial teasers for the new data network and has confirmed its first markets in West Virginia. Chief tech officer Tony Melone […]
Activation Bypass Method for Verizon LG Vortex Available
A little-known button combination has been discovered on the recently released Verizon LG Vortex that allows it to be used without the need for prior over the air activation, opening up the device for use over Wi-Fi. Press Volume Up. Press Volume Down. Press the Back button. Press the Search button. The home screen should […]
Verizon Rolls Out Update for BlackBerry Storm 2
Verizon has rolled out a new update for the now discontinued BlackBerry Storm 2 that fixes various issues and adds further enhancements. Improvements center on faster startup, smoother handoffs between coverage areas, improved audio on voice calls and DRM video as well as improved video playback via headset and media files with DRM. Enhancements consist […]
Caveat Emptor: Verizon’s $20 Galaxy Tab Data Plan Costs $61.32
A report by ZDNet has revealed that Verizon Wireless has decided to tack on additional fees for its “no contract†data access plans on its version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Once the device is purchased and activated under the tablet exclusive data plans available for the device, Verizon is charging customers a $35 activation […]
Verizon (Re)launches Kin One and Kin Two
Following up on a previous report, Verizon has relaunched the Kin One and Kin Two as the Kin Onem and Kin Twom. The phones are available for $19.99 and $49.99 after new 2 year agreement respectively with access to cheaper data plans starting at $15/month for 150MB of access. The Kin One features a 2.4 […]