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Verizon posts Q1 2011 quarterly report

It’s been a big day for Verizon news, largely because of the company’s quarterly earnings that were announced today. We already discussed the company’s great numbers concerning smartphones, but there’s a lot more to Verizon than just smartphones. As a whole Verizon saw an increase in revenue, up 5.3 percent year over year, with revenue more »

Verizon launches FiOS Mobile Remote app for the iPhone & iPod touch [Stuff we like]

Verizon has released another iOS app recently, the latest is the Verizon FiOS Mobile Remote and as the name implies — it is a remote. It is available for the iPhone and iPod touch and requires iOS 3.0 or later. “TV viewing just got more exciting and interactive for FiOS TV customers as Verizon introduces more »

Motorola Android tablet rumors: Coming to Verizon and packing FiOS TV support

The Motorola Android tablet rumors are once again heating up. And these latest make me want one even more. According to the latest details, which are coming by way of The Financial Times; “Motorola is developing a digital tablet device that will allow users to watch television on it,” And while that alone is fairly more »

Verizon doubles FiOS ETFs, adds option for 35 Mbps speeds

It looks like Verizon Wireless isn’t the only section of Verizon looking to impose some changes. As of Sunday, Verizon has doubled the early termination fee on FiOS from $180 to $360. Today, to go along with the ups in the ETF, Verizon has added more options including faster Internet connection. Normally an upgrade in more »

Verizon glitch briefly cuts off NYC from the net

Verizon DSL and FIOS customers in New York City found themselves cut off from the net Friday afternoon after a router situated between its network and the Internet failed. Despite their assurances that things are back to normal, many Verizon customers are reporting that they are still experiencing issues accessing certain websites. The outage occurred more »

Verizon Broadband, FiOS subscribers to get free Boingo Wireless

At times like this I am even happier being a Verizon FiOS customer, now in addition to the nice fast Internet speeds that I get at home, Verizon is going to be offering me free Wi-Fi while on the go courtesy of Boingo. According to the details, Verizon has partnered with Boingo and will be offering free Wi-Fi to both Verizon Broadband and FiOS customers.

Verizon adds Widget Bazaar and Internet video to FiOS TV

It was only a matter of time before we saw the Internet infiltrate our television, and it looks like Verizon is ready to launch their new type of Widget/App store for FiOS subscribers. Verizon has been working with Facebook, Twitter, Veoh, Blip.tv, ESPN, and Dailymotion in order to bring the best of the web to more »

Verizon FIOS TV reveals: faster speed, widgets and Slingbox-like streaming

During a recent media briefing, GearLive was able to get a sit down with Eric Rabe, the Senior VP of Media Relations for Verizon and talked FiOS and judging from the details, this is news that should make just about any Verizon FiOS customer a little happier. To begin with, the Home Media Manager will more »

Verizon testing use of home-based, all volunteer customer service agents

So, you are a Verizon FiOS customer and are in need of support. Well, you may be a little surprised to hear just who is going to be offering that support. In part of what was described as an “evolving experiment” Verizon has begun to allow individuals to volunteer work for free and help to more »

Verizon FiOS DVR controls now available from any mobile phone

Verizon has recently opened up their mobile DVR control page that will allow FiOS users to control and manage their DVR from any web connection. I should point out that this was previously available, however only through a few Verizon phones, the good news is that now it is open for everyone. Current FiOS users more »