Verizon Mobile Hotspot Now Free on Pre and Pixi Plus, Pricing Cut to $49.99 and $29.99 with BOGO Offer
Verizon is now making the Pre and Pixi Plus nearly irresistible for new customers by repricing them to $49.99 and $29.99 respectively with no rebates required. An additional BOGO special being offered on both devices as well. However, the biggest news lies in the change in pricing for the Mobile Hotspot feature on both devices, […]
Verizon Launches Push to Talk for BlackBerry Tour 9630, BlackBerry OS 5.0
Following up on the launch of Push to Talk for the rest of the BlackBerry lineup, Verizon has announced the launch of Push to Talk service for the BlackBerry Tour 9630. The service requires activation on a plan with Push to Talk service included as well as BIS/BES access and an additional application download. Verizon […]
Verizon Rolling Out Motorola Droid Android 2.1 Update Today
Verizon is beginning to stage and slowly roll out the long-awaited Android 2.1 update for the Motorola Droid. The update began rolling out at noon EDT for 1000 users, with another 9000 users receiving notifications tonight before midnight EDT ahead of a wider rollout on Thursday according to the internal memo found at the Read […]
CTIA: Verizon Launching Skype Application on Thursday
Verizon Wireless has announced that the Skype mobile application for smartphones will be available starting tomorrow on March 25. As previously reported, the Skype mobile application will offer free Skype-to-Skype calling over Verizon’s CDMA network, in addition to cheaper international calls. Interested customers will need a compatible Verizon Wireless smartphone and data plan to use […]
Verizon Recalling and Revising Storm 2 Due to Display Issues (Updated)
Verizon is actively working with RIM on a new hardware revision of the BlackBerry Storm2 in order to correct accuracy issues centered on the lower left corner of the SurePress touch display reported in a small number of units. Verizon has ordered all stores to return existing pre-revision stock in order to receive the new […]
Carriers, Google Respond to Latest FCC ETF Inquiry
Following the previous FCC inquiry, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless along with Google have once again responded to the FCC’s ETF inquiry by stating their defense of early termination fees.
LG enV Touch and enV3 Updated, LG Software Update App Available
LG has issued new firmware updates for the Verizon enV Touch and enV3 phones. However, they are using a new process that bypasses taking your phone into the store… After the wake of Verizon’s dangerous and legally-questionable firmware over-the-air implementation, LG has launched their own LG Software Update application. This application mimics the existing Motorola […]