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EFF Privacy Ratings: Twitter Ranks High, Verizon Low By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published May 02, 2013 Apple, AT&T, MySpace and Yahoo also scored poorly. Tags: Yahoo, EFF, Twitter, privacy, Comcast, MySpace, Apple, Verizon Report: Most Cyberespionage Originates in China By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published April 23, 2013 A new Verizon report shows that all businesses are in danger of cyberattacks. Tags: Verizon, hacking, China, cyber espionage, report, cyberattack Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile Commit to Blackberry 10 By Pedro Hernandez | Article Published January 10, 2013 RIM resurgent? Major wireless carriers voice their support for the embattled smartphone maker's next-gen handsets. Tags: Verizon, BlackBerry OS, mobile Apple Posts Fix for Bug that Caused High Data Charges By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published October 01, 2012 A problem with the Verizon version of the iPhone 5 caused it to access cellular networks even when connected to Wi-Fi. Tags: Apple, fix, data plan, iPhone, Verizon Most Organizations Take Months, Years to Discover a Breach By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published March 01, 2012 Verizon reports that 90 percent of data breaches are the result of an external attack. Tags: data breaches, Verizon, security Verizon Deals for More Spectrum as AT&T Lashes Out at FCC By Thor Olavsrud | Article Published December 02, 2011 Verizon announced a $3.6 billion agreement to acquire wireless spectrum from three cable companies. Meanwhile, AT&T castigated the FCC for what it called a slanted analysis of its own bid for additional spectrum: the $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile. Tags: AT&T, spectrum, FCC, mobile, Verizon GOP Lawmakers Move to Strike Down Net Neutrality Regs By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published February 16, 2011 Resolution of disapproval drops following a contentious oversight hearing on FCC's authority to impose open Internet regulations on broadband access providers. Tags: FCC, Congress, Verizon, broadband, Net Neutrality iPhone Users Switching to Verizon in Droves By Larry Barrett | Article Published February 08, 2011 iPhone owners, hoping for better coverage, are enthusiastically migrating from AT&T to Verizon. Tags: iPhone 3G S, iphone apps, iPad apps, AT&T, Verizon Verizon Buying Terremark in $1.4 Billion Cloud Play By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published January 28, 2011 The cloud is big business and Verizon wants a bigger piece of the pie. Tags: cloud computing, Virtual Cloud Management, mergers and acquisitions, Verizon, SaaS Microsoft Ships Bing App for Verizon Android Phone By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published September 01, 2010 The software giant has added another Android phone to the list of wireless handsets that its Bing search for mobile supports. Tags: Bing, iphone apps, Android, Verizon, Microsoft Verizon, Free Press Continue Net Neutrality Sparring By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published August 26, 2010 War of words continues in the long, hot summer of network neutrality, as Verizon and Free Press exchange barbs over the telecom giant's compromise proposal with Google. Tags: FCC, Verizon, networking, Net Neutrality, Google Report: Microsoft to Launch Two Cellphones Soon By - Reuters | Article Published March 05, 2010 The Microsoft cellphones will be designed for heavy users of social network sites, according to the person who asked not to be identified as the devices have not yet been announced. Tags: Cell, Verizon, cell phone, Microsoft, mobile IT Google Network to be '100 Times Faster' By - Reuters | Article Published February 11, 2010 Google is challenging AT&T and Verizon as it makes plans to create what it calls a vastly faster telecommunications network. Tags: Google, bandwidth, AT&T, Verizon, networking AT&T Confronts iPhone Usage Headaches By David Needle | Article Published December 11, 2009 The competition over which vendors control revenue generated by apps and services will be the essential battleground in the global wireless business. Tags: Google, network, AT&T, Verizon, wireless Verizon Plans Enterprise Cloud Consulting Services By Larry Barrett | Article Published December 02, 2009 Telco joins a crowded market as it hangs consulting shingle for cloud computing services. Tags: IBM, Google, apps, cloud computing, Verizon Qualcomm Unveils Multi-Mode Wireless Chips By - Reuters | Article Published November 12, 2009 Qualcomm has begun providing multi-mode high-speed wireless chips to customers on a trial basis as it looks to cash in on the move to next generation wireless services. Tags: wireless, Verizon, network, Qualcomm RIM vs. Apple: Can RIM Stay Strong? By Michelle Megna | Article Published October 26, 2009 While some see RIM's lion's share of the cell phone market slipping, others note that the company remains strong. Tags: network, RIM, Storm2, Verizon, Apple Verizon, AT&T, Sprint Execs Talk Network Future By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published October 22, 2009 Carrier networks are working to deal with user demands, yet major changes are still needed. Tags: Verizon, global recession, Supercomm, wireless, carriers AT&T Allows Net Voice Calls on iPhone By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published October 07, 2009 The decision allows iPhone users to save money on phone calls with services such as Skype. Tags: iphone apps, wireless, iPhone 3G S, Google, Verizon Smartphones: MSFT vs. Google vs. Palm By - Reuters | Article Published October 07, 2009 Each of these three major players are eyeing Apple's success with the iPhone. Tags: Google, search, wireless, Microsoft, Verizon Verizon, Google, Ally on Android Phones By - Reuters | Article Published October 06, 2009 Surprising no one, Verizon will develop and sell phones that use Google's Android OS. Tags: Google, services, Verizon, wireless Internet Providers Lobby for Slower Broadband By - Reuters | Article Published September 02, 2009 The speeds that industry groups sought to define as "broadband" are significantly below those of other advanced nations. Tags: broadband, wireless, FCC, Verizon, Congress Apple Event Soon, Tablet Missing By - Reuters | Article Published August 27, 2009 The much-discussed Apple tablet -- rumored to be a netbook killer -- may not be quite ready for its stage debut. Tags: iPhone, wireless, Apple, Verizon, services Lenovo ThinkPad T400s Laptop: Hot Notebook By Eric Grevstad | Article Published August 17, 2009 Sometimes, Lenovo pulls out the stops and builds a machine worth swooning over. For instance, the ThinkPad T400s. Tags: Windows, Intel, Vista, AT&T, Verizon Smartphone App Downloads Zooming Upward By Michelle Megna | Article Published August 14, 2009 Smartphone downloads are expected to triple in the next five years. Tags: wireless, carriers, Google, Microsoft, Verizon T-Mobile Dash 3G Smartphone: Good Keyboard, Small Screen By Naomi Graychase | Article Published July 28, 2009 The T-Mobile Dash 3G smartphone gets two thumbs up from our Wi-Fi guru. Tags: Qualcomm, Verizon, Microsoft, recycling, Google Lenovo ThinkPad T400s: Slimmer, Lighter By Jamie Bsales | Article Published July 14, 2009 Though it boasts a larger screen and keyboard than the ultra-portable, the ThinkPad T400s notebook is not much heavier. Tags: laptops, notebook reviews, Verizon, Intel, notebooks Amazon Unveils Cell Phone Store By Michelle Megna | Article Published July 11, 2009 The blockbuster Internet retailer is focusing on the vast handheld market. Tags: iPhone, carriers, Google, wireless, Verizon Netbooks: Okay, Ten Inches is Final By Andy Patrizio | Article Published June 10, 2009 The size of netbooks has inched larger over time yet seems to be settling in at 10 inches. Tags: Dell, Verizon, Windows, Intel, AMD The Cell Phone as Wi-Fi Hotspot By Michelle Megna | Article Published May 26, 2009 A forward-looking vendor is seeking to turn the lowly cell phone into a wireless hotspot. Tags: wireless, AT&T, smartphones, carriers, Verizon Verizon to Offer HP Netbooks By - Reuters | Article Published May 15, 2009 The HP netbook is priced at $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and with a new two-year activation on a mobile broadband plan. Tags: netbooks, wireless, Verizon, HP, Qualcomm Dear Verizon, You're Killing Me By Chris Nerney | Article Published April 27, 2009 Dear Verizon, You're Killing Me Tags: insurance, cell phone, texting, Verizon America Broadband Runs Far Behind By Alex Goldman | Article Published April 17, 2009 A new report indicates that the U.S. ranks 24th globally in per capita broadband penetration. Tags: Verizon, economy, broadband, cable, e-Mail Verizon Will Open Online App Store By - Reuters | Article Published April 16, 2009 The Verizon Hub will add an applications market, selling a wide variety of apps for consumer use. Tags: wireless, Verizon, iPhone, services, Google Why is the iPhone Still Tethered to AT&T? By Michelle Megna | Article Published April 16, 2009 The limiting factor is the type of carrier network that Apple wants. And there may be few alternatives, despite consumer desire. Tags: wireless, iPhone, AT&T, RIM, Verizon Newest Netbook Competitor: Verizon By Michelle Megna | Article Published March 28, 2009 The telecom provider has a chance if it can offer lower connection fees than its competitors. Tags: Verizon, wireless, voice, netbooks, carriers Isn't Google's Latitude Just a Bit Creepy? By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published February 08, 2009 Google's new exceptionally location-aware app debuts with privacy at, ahem, the forefront. Tags: Verizon, wireless, Google, privacy, carriers Smartphone Reviews: Samsung Saga, LG Incite & HTC Fuze By Troy Dreier | Article Published February 04, 2009 These three smartphones all run on Windows Mobile, but provide completely different user experiences. We'll help you find the one that's right for you. Tags: Microsoft, Opera, Verizon, Windows, Internet Explorer Rocky Report Card for BlackBerry Storm? By Brian T. Horowitz | Article Published January 28, 2009 Many complaints have surfaced regarding the new touch-screen device. Tags: software, RIM, Blackberry, Verizon, earnings Keep Your Number & Service -- Change Your Phone as Often as You Like By Amy Mayer | Article Published January 09, 2009 Rentoble allows you to stick with your contract (and keep your phone number) while changing your cell phone or smartphone as often as you like. Tags: Motorola, Verizon, Blackberry, AT&T, Nokia Ballmer to CES: Windows 7 Beta Off and Running By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published January 08, 2009 Windows 7 enters beta test while Microsoft announces a deal to put its Live Search technology on Verizon Wireless phones. Tags: services, search, Microsoft, Verizon, wireless Hey Cybersquatters, Register This! By Chris Nerney | Article Published December 29, 2008 Hey Cybersquatters, Register This! Tags: Verizon, domain names, lawsuit, registrar, cybersquatting SaaS, Green Tech in Top 2009 IT Growth Areas By Richard Adhikari | Article Published December 14, 2008 It's all about doing more with less in order to survive, according to a new report by Verizon. Tags: Microsoft, Verizon, Cisco, e-Mail, IBM 12 Best Wi-Fi Gifts for Business Users By Joseph Moran | Article Published December 10, 2008 Whether youre a small business owner, a work-at-homer, a road warrior--or looking to give a gift to one--state-of-the-art Wi-Fi equipment and accessories are feasible for almost any budget. Tags: Verizon, spectrum, HP, wireless, Microsoft BlackBerry Storm Doesn't Blow Away Reviewers By Judy Mottl | Article Published December 07, 2008 Major critics come down hard on the Research in Motion's latest challenger to the iPhone's throne. Tags: Verizon, RIM, iPhone, Blackberry, wireless IDC: Economy Will Force IT to Transform By Richard Adhikari | Article Published December 06, 2008 In 2009, expect to see big deals and sprawling new enterprise offerings emerging in cloud computing, Web 2.0 and virtualization. Tags: Verizon, Dell, Google, virtualization, VMware Moore's Law for Broadband or Homes With Tails? By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published November 27, 2008 Google policy analyst and Columbia professor pitch individual-ownership model to bring fiber directly to the home. Tags: policy, wireless, Verizon, Intel, Google Blackberry Storm: iPhone Killer? By Judy Mottl | Article Published November 22, 2008 Newest BlackBerry smartphone poses biggest challenge yet to iPhone, experts say. Tags: iPhone, Microsoft, carriers, Verizon, wireless RIM Readies its BlackBerry iPhone Killer By Judy Mottl | Article Published November 14, 2008 While late to market with a touchscreen design, handset maker's got its customer bases covered going into holiday season. Tags: Google, HP, Verizon, wireless, carriers FOSSBazaar Tackles Open Source's Legal Obstacles By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published October 18, 2008 One group takes on the fear, uncertainty and doubt around open source software licenses that it sees hampering adoption. Tags: wireless, Linux, open source, Verizon, HP RIM's Touch Screen 'Storm' Unveiled By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published October 08, 2008 The touch-screen BlackBerry is coming this fall with iPhone competition in mind. Tags: wireless, Verizon, iPhone, Blackberry, RIM Report: US Mobile Users Text More than Talk By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published September 23, 2008 The number of texts handled per person appears to decline with age, according to Nielson figures. Tags: Verizon, voice, carriers, wireless, Copyright Street Fallout a Silver Lining for Wireless Market By Judy Mottl | Article Published September 19, 2008 While shaky economics isn't good, carriers and handset makers cling to new business opportunities. Tags: AT&T, wireless, services, Blackberry, Verizon Bluetooth to Capitalize on Wi-Fi, UWB By Naomi Graychase | Article Published September 11, 2008 A new architecture currently in development will allow Bluetooth to harness Wi-Fi and eventually UWB to achieve greater data transfer rates. Tags: wireless, chips, Verizon, Congress, spectrum U.S. Becoming Route 66 Of Internet By Chris Nerney | Article Published September 02, 2008 U.S. Becoming Route 66 Of Internet Tags: United States, Verizon, spying, intelligence, Internet Wireless Devices May Be Future P2P Battleground By Judy Mottl | Article Published August 04, 2008 While AT&T doesn't use tools to block wireless users from file sharing, it's clearly not condoning it. Tags: policy, FCC, carriers, wireless, Verizon Mobile Vendors Debate the 'Open' Future By David Needle | Article Published July 27, 2008 Google, Nokia, Verizon -- plus a key iPhone supporter -- weigh in on the open mobile world. Tags: Google, Verizon, carriers, spectrum, wireless From The Department of Unfortunate Timing By Chris Nerney | Article Published July 11, 2008 From The Department of Unfortunate Timing Tags: iPhone, Bluetooth, Verizon, LG Chocolate, Apple Pipe Down, Spy Boy By Chris Nerney | Article Published June 27, 2008 Pipe Down, Spy Boy Tags: Verizon, immunity, spying, FISA, telecoms Building with Mesh By Naomi Graychase | Article Published June 16, 2008 A large construction company based in the southeast upgrades its wireless LAN to increase productivity, improve security, and save money. Tags: Verizon, wireless, marketing, Linux, e-Mail The Top 100 Tech Vendors of 2008 By James Maguire | Article Published June 09, 2008 A list of the most influential tech vendors reveals emerging trends in IT. Tags: Verizon, SaaS, wireless, Google, Microsoft FCC chair grilled on U.S.'s abysmal broadband speeds By Christopher Saunders | Article Published June 01, 2008 Walt Mossberg asks some tough questions. Tags: Google, spectrum, Verizon, wireless, FCC Lenovo ThinkPad X300 Review (Best. Notebook. Ever.) By Eric Grevstad | Article Published May 17, 2008 Okay, It costs more than $3,000. Fair warning: You won't care. Lenovo's lightweight goes toe to toe with Apple's MacBook Air -- well, it would if the Air had a DVD burner, a LAN connection, and a sharper screen. Thinkabout a solid-state hard disk, full-sized keyboard, ample battery life, and impeccable green credentials in a 13.3-inch, just-over-3-pound slimline. Now try to be satisfied with your current laptop. Tags: Intel, wireless, Wimax, Verizon, Storage How Gaming Pros Help Big Companies By David Needle | Article Published April 27, 2008 Are companies missing a fantastic asset in their customer base? Tags: Dell, wireless, Verizon, AT&T, services Google Vows Broader Open Wireless Access Fight By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published April 07, 2008 Now free to speak its mind, the search leader pledges to continue working for wireless network openness, while debate remains heated about FCC oversight. Tags: Google, InternetNews.com, HP, FCC, servers, media, IT, spectrum, Verizon, server, wireless, support Tip: Smartphone - Never Get Caught Without A Light By Amy Mayer | Article Published March 24, 2008 Is your PDA or smartphone's screen bright enough to serve as a flashlight in a pinch? Tags: Office, handhelds, Gadgets, Verizon, Blackberry |