BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless named Airdesk Inc., an international distributor of telemetry and machine-to-machine wireless data solutions, as a national master agent for its Express Network high-speed data service.Airdesk said Verizon Wireless' data-only pricing plans provide value for M2M wireless data solutions and will allow...
BOSTON-The U.S. cellular market will grow 6 percent annually during the next five years, resulting in penetration of almost 70 percent, according to a new report from research firm Strategy Analytics.This year, Strategy Analytics expects Verizon Wireless to lead the market; Sprint PCS to...
BELLEVUE, Wash.-Based on a new survey of the online customer care offerings of 500 companies, including 22 telecom service and equipment providers, The Customer Respect Group found one-third don't respond to inquiries sent to their Web sites, while half respond within 48 hours.The research...
MANILA, The Philippines-Smart Communications Inc. has become the second operator worldwide and the first in Asia to offer a Microsoft-powered smart phone, following Orange U.K. last year. Smart is the largest mobile operator in the Philippines.Smart said the "Smart Amazing Phone," featuring Pocket Outlook,...
NEW YORK-Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its 'A+' corporate credit rating on Verizon Communications Inc. and revised its outlook on the telecommunications company and its related entities from negative to stable.S&P stated that a decline in access lines for Verizon was "somewhat mitigated...
MINOT, N.D.-Verizon Wireless said it completed the conversion of all of its local wireless service in North Dakota from analog to digital technology. The conversion included adding two new digital cell sites in Fargo and Bismarck to improve coverage and converting 39 existing cell...
WASHINGTON-Verizon Wireless has been cleared to buy 50 wireless spectrum licenses from Northcoast Communications, an affiliate of Cablevision Systems Corp., according to a Reuters report.Verizon will pay $750 million in cash for the licenses and network assets that cover cities including New York, Boston...
SAN DIEGO-LG Mobile Phones said Verizon Wireless has begun retailing its new VX2000 tri-mode phone for $70, as part of a two-year service agreement, through the carrier's direct sales channels and at RadioShack stores nationwide.The candy-bar-size VX2000, which connects to Verizon Wireless Express Network,...
IRVINE, Calif.-Marni Walden was named president of Verizon Wireless' Southern California Region where she will be responsible for providing strategic direction, overseeing general operations and providing sales leadership for Verizon Wireless in the southern California market.Prior to joining Verizon Wireless' Southern California Region, Walden...
BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless said its subscribers will be able to vote on the NBA's Most Valuable Player using the carrier's text messaging services during the 2003 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday.The exclusive offering is the first application from Verizon's new deal with ESPN and...
ATLANTA-Internet service provider EarthLink said it will sell wireless laptop modems running over a national CDMA 1xRTT network, a move that further expands the ISP's wireless strategy.EarthLink wouldn't say what network it is reselling-either that of Sprint PCS or Verizon Wireless.EarthLink's new EarthLink Wireless...
NEW YORK-Verizon Wireless, the joint venture between Verizon Communications and Vodafone Group plc, has withdrawn plans for an initial public offering of up to $5 billion this year because it no longer needs the money to buy spectrum licenses that NextWave Telecom Inc. had...
BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless unveiled a text-messaging contest allowing customers to enter for a chance to win a trip to Cancun, Mexico; one of 40 Motorola Inc. T720 handsets; or one of 40 $100 gift certificates.The contest is open to Verizon Wireless customers with two-way...
REDMOND, Wash.-Microsoft Corp. signed deals with Vodafone and Bell Mobility to offer its range of wireless content services, further moves by the company to expand its MSN services into the wireless world.Under the Vodafone agreement, MSN Hotmail and MSN Messenger will be available to...
WASHINGTON-The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday refused to get sucked into a debate between the broadcasters and the cable operators regarding the state of the digital TV transition."It is a tough wrestling match to the finish line," said FCC Chairman Michael...
NEW YORK-Carriers worldwide acquired about 54.7 million new subscribers last quarter, down 5.9 percent from the same period of 2001, bringing the total to nearly 1.132 billion and penetration to 19 percent, reported FastTrack Wireless, a New York-based market forecasting firm.Globally, net additions for...
BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless Inc. launched Twelve Signs Inc.'s Starscroll horoscope service on its Get It Now service providing subscribers with daily and monthly astrological forecasts and Astromatch love, friendship and business compatibility ratings.Verizon Wireless said customers can download a free demonstration of the service...
NEW YORK-Carriers worldwide acquired about 54.7 million new subscribers last quarter, down 5.9 percent from the same period of 2001, bringing the total to nearly 1.132 billion and penetration to 19 percent, reported FastTrack Wireless Inc., a New York-based market forecasting firm.Globally, net additions...
WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association and the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association announced cross-border, inter-carrier text messaging services enabling text messaging between customers of major U.S. and Canadian wireless service providers have been launched.Participating are Canadian service providers Bell Mobility, Microcell Solutions (Fido),...
BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless will sell a new color screen mobile phone from LG Mobile Phones, the companies announced.The new VX4400 features a 65K-STN color internal LCD display as well as BREW application download technology, which is part of Verizon's Get It Now service. The...
WASHINGTON-A federal court judge on Tuesday said that Internet service providers must identify users who infringe on copyrights.In a test case between the Recording Industry Association of America and Verizon Communications Inc., Judge John Bates said Verizon must disclose the identity of a user...
NEW YORK-Fitch Ratings affirmed its A+ senior unsecured rating for Verizon Global Funding and A+ implied senior unsecured rating of Verizon Communications Inc., noting progress Verizon made last year in delevering its balance sheet as well as further prospects for continuing that effort in...
BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless Inc. launched its Snapfish Mobile personal photo-sharing application for its Get It Now service through a partnership with Summus Inc. and Snapfish.The $3 per month service, which is available using Motorola Inc. T720 handset, allows customers to share, print and store...
