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Telecom Fights to Scoop Up Verizon.porn Domain

Verizon, one of the largest communication technology companies in the world, has filed the first cybersquatting claim for a .porn domain name.

Report: Verizon Using Undeletable Super Cookies

A recent report from the Electronic Frontier Foundation is casting light on Verizon’s new advertising program, which secretly installs undeletable super cookies on its client’s mobile devices.

Livestream Broadcaster Brings Live Video to Verizon’s LTE

The forward march of mobile video is carrying along with it a wave of technological innovation that is reshaping the world of online content production and distribution today.

Mobile Operators Eye 'Free Shipping' of Digital Downloads

An interesting opportunity is rearing its head in the mobile world, where carriers are eyeing new monetization schemes; including charging publishers for the downloads their customers make.

Verizon Case Threatens FCC's Handle on Net Neutrality

A Federal Appeals Court appears poised to rule (at least partially) against the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) current net neutrality regulations in a landmark case initiated by ISP giant Verizon.

Verizon Refuses to Reveal Subscriber Details in BitTorrent Case

Verizon is starting to refuse handing over names of subscribers accused of pirating content through BitTorrent networks.

Verizon Launches 100G Ethernet Network

Verizon has launched a 100G Ethernet network on one of its Internet backbones in Europe.

Verizon iPhone Goes on Sale Feb. 10

Verizon Wireless said it plans to begin selling the iPhone early next month, ending AT&T's four-year run as the phone's exclusive carrier.

iPad Coming to Verizon Stores on Oct. 28

Apple and Verizon Wireless announced today that iPad will be sold at Verizon stores starting Oct. 28

Droid 2 Hits the Market

Verizon Wireless has announced the release of Motorola Droid 2.

Experts Say Mobile Internet Rates Likely to Rise

Mobile Internet data rates are likely to rise in the near future.

Verizon Awarded Record Payment in Cybersquatting Case

Verizon was awarded a record sum of $33.15 million Dec. 24 in a cybersquatting case against OnlineNIC, a San Francisco-based domain registration company.

N.Y. Attorney General Gets AT&T, AOL to Block Child Porn Websites, Newsgroups

Cuomo announced similar commitments last month from Verizon, Sprint and Time Warner Cable.

Verizon Wireless Launches Open Development Initiative

Verizon Wireless will soon provide customers the option to use wireless devices, software and applications not offered by the company on its nationwide wireless network.

M2Z Networks Proposes Free Filtered Wireless Broadband

Internet provider M2Z Networks has proposed providing free, wireless broadband Internet nationwide made "family-friendly" — filtered of obscenity — and now is awaiting approval from the FCC.

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Verizon: More dropped calls, testicles

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Verizon Caves, Drops Internet Surcharge

Backing down to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission, Verizon has said that it will drop its planned high-speed Internet surcharge.

FCC to Question Verizon Over Internet Access Fee

U.S. regulators have said they will ask Internet service provider Verizon Communications to explain a new fee for highspeed Internet access.

Motorola to Supply Verizon Fiberoptic Network Equipment

Verizon announced Tuesday that Motorola will be providing video network infrastructure and equipment for the company’s new high-speed fiber-to-the-premises network. Verizon’s FTTP connections allows users a direct fiberoptic line and download speeds up to 30 Mbps.

Verizon Rolling Out True Wireless Broadband

Verizon Wireless says that by the end of 2005, customers in every major U.S. metropolitan area will be able to wirelessly connect any laptop, cellphone or PDA at true broadband speeds anywhere in the coverage area.