Verizon Stories - Latest News Articles

Verizon Stories - Latest News Articles

	Verizon Wireless To Charge New Text Messaging Fees Verizon - Nov 21, 2008 The wireless carrier sent out a notice to companies that a new 3-cent fee will be added to each text message delivered to a Verizon customer. The new plan has prompted protests among many companies.
	Verizon Wireless Ships RIM BlackBerry Storm Verizon - Nov 21, 2008 Research In Motion Limited is now shipping the BlackBerry Storm mobile phone. Verizon Wireless and Vodafone are the first RIM BlackBerry mobile carriers. The BlackBerry Storm phone has features select and type using new touch screen technology. The device screen is the keyboard.
	Verizon Wireless Third-Quarter Earnings Soar Verizon - Oct 27, 2008 Verizon Wireless reports strong sales in its mobile phone division. Verizon Wireless reported a net income of over $1 billion in the third-quarter. The mobile phone company said that 30 percent of new customers purchased smart phones.
	Verizon Wireless Unveils Motorola Krave Touch Screen Phone Verizon - Oct 14, 2008 Verizon Wireless and Motorola Inc on Tuesday announced its first touch screen phone. The new mobile phone is called Krave. The Krave is a flip phone with a clear plastic cover to protect the touch screen.
	Verizon Wireless Unveils Motorola Rapture VU30 Verizon - Oct 11, 2008 Verizon Wireless has unveiled two new Motorola phones. The new mobile phone device is the Motorola Rapture VU30. The Rapture features a clamshell design with a touch external display.
	Verizon Wireless to Impose New Fees for Text Messages Verizon - Oct 11, 2008 Verizon Wireless plans to impose a 3 cent fee on text messages starting November 1. The cell phone carrier has not made the details clear. Business technology companies are now protesting the fee.
	Verizon pleases Wall Street expectations Verizon - Jul 22, 2008 Verizon Wireless said it gained 1.5 million customers in the second quarter, roughly matching most financial expectations.
	Verizon Wireless agrees to sell Palm Centro cell phones Verizon - Jun 12, 2008 The new Palm Centro mobile cell phone will be sold through Verizon Wireless for $99.
	Verizon Wireless to become largest carrier Verizon - Jun 6, 2008 Verizon Wireless has purchased Alltel to become the nation's largest wireless provider.
	Verizon Wireless Acquires Alltel Verizon - Jun 5, 2008 Verizon Wireless confirms Alltel purchase to be nation's largest wireless provider.
	Verizon Wireless to Reduce Cell Phone Cancellation Fees Verizon - May 24, 2008 Verizon Wireless seeks to reduce cell phone cancellation fees for early carrier termination.
	Verizon Wireless Confirms 4G LTE Mobile Services Verizon - Apr 4, 2008 Verizon Wireless has confirmed that it plans to use the 700 MHz spectrum it just won in the FCC broadband auction for its 4G mobile services.
	Verizon Announces BitTorrent File Sharing Network Verizon - Mar 14, 2008 Verizon said it is committed to offer the new P4P protocol. P4P is an advanced peer-to-peer file sharing network, serving as the key to BitTorrent cooperation.
	Verizon Opens Wireless Network to All Mobile Devices Verizon - Nov 27, 2007 Verizon will publish technical information for developers to design creative products. Any mobile or wireless device that meets the minimum technical standard will be activated on the interconnected system.
	Vonage settles patent battle with Verizon Verizon - Oct 26, 2007 Verizon accused Vonage of violating seven patents. The wireless company alleges that Vonage infringed on its VOIP technologies.