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Verizon reverses decision regarding controversial $2 convenience fee

Kvetch and sometimes things will change. Verizon has issued a press release stating that the carrier has officially backed off of the “single payment fee” that drew almost universal ire amongst subscribers and nabbed the attention of the FCC. Says Verizon Wireless CEO Dan Mead, “we believe the best path forward is to encourage customers […]

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AT&T demonstrates 28.8 Mbps download speeds on forthcoming Long Term Evolution network

During a media tour at an AT&T research lab, the carrier demoed its upcoming 4G Long Term Evolution network, which appeared to be significantly faster than rival Verizon, reaching download speeds of 28.87 Mbps and 10.4 Mbps for uploads. According to GigaOM, during a tour of AT&T’s Foundry space in Plano, Texas on Wednesday with […]

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Verizon executive indicates that company will end unlimited iPhone data plans by summer

A Verizon executive hinted Tuesday that the carrier will cease offering unlimited data plans for the iPhone handset as early as the middle of this summer, while also fueling speculation that Apple will release an updated Verizon iPhone later this year. Per Reuters, Verizon Chief Financial Officer Francis Shammo made the remarks at an investors […]