Post Tech Archive: Verizon

Report: Sprint in talks to buy T-Mobile

A report from Bloomberg indicates that Sprint is in talks with Deutsche Telekom to acquire T-Mobile USA.

By Hayley Tsukayama | March 8, 2011; 11:35 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: AT&T, Mobile, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile, Verizon, telecom
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The Circuit: Gmail accounts wiped, Verizon denies low iPhone sales, Congress reworks patent law

LEADING THE DAY: About 150,000 users of Google's email system, Gmail, logged in over the weekend to find that their information had been erased. According to Engadget, some users found that their accounts had been effectively reset, receiving welcome messages....

By Hayley Tsukayama | February 28, 2011; 8:20 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Google, Social media, Verizon
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The Circuit: Google changes search algorithm, Huawei asks for investigation, PayPal explains WikiLeaks flap

By Hayley Tsukayama | February 25, 2011; 8:22 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
Categories: AT&T, Apple, Google, International, Mobile, Verizon
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The Circuit: Mobile World Congress, Zynga worth $7 billion, court rules cellphone is a computer

By Hayley Tsukayama | February 14, 2011; 8:28 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
Categories: Facebook, Google, International, Microsoft, Verizon
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Oregon considers cellphone radiation label

Oregon state Sen. Chip Shields on Monday introduced a bill that would require retailers to put warning labels on cellphones and packaging of wireless devices, advising consumers of possible risks associated with radio frequency exposure. Shields, a Democrat who represents...

By Cecilia Kang | February 8, 2011; 8:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (2)
Categories: FCC, Verizon
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Canada rethinks metered Internet, as U.S. pushes ahead

As U.S. Internet service providers move to metered plans with the blessing of federal regulators, the Canadian government is reconsidering its own controversial rules that allow for usage based billing instead of flat fees. Canada's decision could determine the success...

By Cecilia Kang | February 7, 2011; 8:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (6)
Categories: AT&T, Broadband, Comcast, FCC, Google, Internet TV, Net Neutrality, Online Video, Verizon
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The Circuit: Verizon sells out iPhone 4, throttles data; Hulu CEO in hot water; Apple's online ads beat TV ads, Hayley Tsukayama , February 4, 2011

FCC moves to dismiss Verizon, MetroPCS lawsuits on net neutrality, Cecilia Kang , January 28, 2011

Verizon challenges FCC rules on net neutrality, Cecilia Kang , January 20, 2011

The Circuit: Verizon iPhone preorders, Facebook paid $8.5M for fb.com, Microsoft challenges Apple trademark, Hayley Tsukayama , January 12, 2011

Verizon iPhone spurs new war of words with AT&T over networks, Cecilia Kang , January 11, 2011

The Circuit: Twitter and WikiLeaks, E&C subcommittees, Commerce to work on Internet ID, Hayley Tsukayama , January 10, 2011

CES: Verizon CEO Seidenberg's keynote, Cecilia Kang , January 6, 2011

CES: Feds, lobbyists discuss policy issues at tech industry show, Cecilia Kang , January 6, 2011

FCC passes first net neutrality rules, Cecilia Kang , December 21, 2010

The Circuit: FCC vote, Internet TV, Google vs. Connecticut, Hayley Tsukayama , December 21, 2010

Venture capital investors weigh in on FCC's net-neutrality plans with differing views, Cecilia Kang , December 15, 2010

T-Mobile CTO Ray: If you like 4G, expect a delay on new devices, Cecilia Kang , December 14, 2010

The Circuit: An introduction and this morning's tech news, Hayley Tsukayama , December 13, 2010

Pay-as-you-go Internet prices raise questions , Cecilia Kang , December 8, 2010

FCC net neutrality proposal opens door for prioritization and higher fees for consumers, Cecilia Kang , December 6, 2010

Verizon got a $1.5 billion credit boost from Federal Reserve, Cecilia Kang , December 2, 2010

FCC chair announces net neutrality push without re-asserting role over broadband Internet, Cecilia Kang , December 1, 2010

Faster cell phone services bring a wave of new services and charges, Cecilia Kang , November 30, 2010

Q&A with OpenDNS: We're being blocked, FCC should act on net neutrality, Cecilia Kang , November 22, 2010

Verizon echoes Comcast: Feds shouldn't reign over Internet service providers, Cecilia Kang , November 17, 2010

Comcast executive: self-regulation, not government mandates, for Internet, Cecilia Kang , November 15, 2010

Internet TV battles come to head at FCC, Cecilia Kang , November 11, 2010

Battles heat for the future of Internet television, Cecilia Kang , November 9, 2010

Verizon Wireless pays FCC $25M for years of false data charges, Cecilia Kang , October 28, 2010

FCC bill shock proposal exposes carriers to greater legal woes, analyst says, Cecilia Kang , October 14, 2010

Verizon to sell Apple iPad, but iPhone still in question, Cecilia Kang , October 14, 2010

FCC investigates wireless industry for billing practices, announces proposal to prevent shocking bills, Cecilia Kang , October 13, 2010

FCC seeks to remedy cell phone users' "bill shock", Cecilia Kang , October 8, 2010

Verizon CEO won't confirm iPhone-Verizon deal, Cecilia Kang , October 6, 2010

Verizon: 4G LTE high-speed network to be in 38 cities by year-end, Cecilia Kang , October 6, 2010

More monitoring of billing practices sought after Verizon overcharge, Cecilia Kang , October 5, 2010

FCC's Clyburn urges further scrutiny of Verizon overcharges, Cecilia Kang , October 5, 2010

Verizon Wireless still faces FCC scrutiny over wrong data charges, Cecilia Kang , October 4, 2010

Verizon Wireless plans $50M refund to customers; admits wrong charges, Cecilia Kang , October 3, 2010

FCC changes position on cell phone radiation and safety guidelines, Cecilia Kang , September 30, 2010

Cable cord-cutting just a snip, but that could be changing, Cecilia Kang , September 28, 2010

FCC likely to approve of wireless tiered pricing: analysts, Cecilia Kang , September 27, 2010

U.S. wireless users hold onto phones longer, higher fees cited: study, Cecilia Kang , September 23, 2010

Verizon names McAdam president, COO, Cecilia Kang , September 20, 2010

Businesses ramp up fight against FCC Web rules, Cecilia Kang , September 10, 2010

Google denies selling out, defends net neutrality pact with Verizon , Cecelia Kang , August 12, 2010

Silicon Valley criticizes Google-Verizon accord, Cecelia Kang , August 10, 2010

Google, net neutrality evangelist, hedges in accord with Verizon, Cecilia Kang , August 10, 2010

Google-Verizon deal draws criticism from Democratic lawmakers, Cecilia Kang , August 9, 2010

Google, Verizon CEOs announce pact for no wireless net neutrality rules, some paid prioritization, Cecilia Kang , August 9, 2010

Verizon-Google deal could influence continued wrangling over net neutrality rules, Cecilia Kang , August 9, 2010

FCC ends net neutrality talks, back to square one, Cecilia Kang , August 6, 2010

Update: Google, Verizon look to bridge net neutrality debate, denies reports end of open Internet, by Cecilia Kang , August 5, 2010

Verizon, Google make net neutrality pact, sources say, Cecilia Kang , August 4, 2010

Key lawmaker urges approval of Comcast-NBCU merger without net-neutrality conditions, Cecilia Kang , August 2, 2010

Jail-breaking law change will have limited impact: analysts, companies, Cecilia Kang , July 27, 2010

'Jailbreaking' the iPhone, Cecilia Kang , July 26, 2010

Wireless group sues San Francisco over cellphone ordinance, Cecilia Kang , July 23, 2010

Update: Rockefeller to introduce spectrum bill; gives more airwaves to public safety, Cecilia Kang , July 21, 2010

Free Press ad: FCC selling out to telecom, cable , Cecilia Kang , June 23, 2010

Sunlight: Congress' revolving door to telecom, cable firms, Cecilia Kang , June 21, 2010

New iPhone 4 geared for hungry Internet users as flat rate plan ends, Cecilia Kang , June 7, 2010

Report: Verizon, Google tablet plans show strengthening ties, Cecilia Kang , May 12, 2010

FCC reclassification would face political, legal opposition, analysts say, Cecilia Kang , May 4, 2010

FCC chair prefers to keep framework for broadband unchanged: sources, Cecilia Kang , May 2, 2010

Tech policy influence wielded on Twitter, Facebook in new and blurred arena, Cecilia Kang , April 26, 2010

UPDATE: AT&T, Verizon ramped up lobbying in Q1, Cecilia Kang , April 21, 2010

Video: Former FCC heads on rules for the Web, Cecilia Kang , April 14, 2010

Battle over reclassification intensifies: AT&T against; Google and Skype for, Cecilia Kang , April 13, 2010

Video: Free Press policy chief responds to former FCC Chairman Powell, Cecilia Kang , April 13, 2010

Where's Google on net neutrality, FCC role?, Cecilia Kang , April 12, 2010

My Q&A with former FCC chair Powell on how he hates reclassification -- the name and the idea, by Cecilia Kang , April 12, 2010

Potential Verizon-Apple ties highlight device as killer app, Cecilia Kang , March 30, 2010

On this, AT&T and Verizon agree: FCC shouldn't assert more control over broadband, Cecilia Kang , March 25, 2010

How the FCC's new national broadband plan is expected to affect consumers, Cecilia Kang , March 17, 2010

Report shows history of industry efforts to suppress broadband data collection, Cecilia Kang , March 12, 2010

Internet authority of FCC in question; opponents of regulation speak up, Cecilia Kang , March 1, 2010

Verizon, Skype partner on smartphones, Cecilia Kang , February 16, 2010

T-Mobile to boost network speeds this year, Cecilia Kang , February 15, 2010

Google pushes Web's speed limits, Cecilia Kang , February 11, 2010

Text may be king, but wireless carriers are pushing Internet fees, Cecilia Kang , February 10, 2010

Did Verizon overreact by blocking 4Chan? Depends on whom you ask, Cecilia Kang , February 9, 2010

Cellular South to quit CTIA, citing favoritism for bigger companies, Cecilia Kang , January 19, 2010

Highlights of what AT&T, Google told FCC about net neutrality, Cecilia Kang , January 15, 2010

Customers complain Google Nexus One phone can't get Internet signal, Cecilia Kang , January 12, 2010

FCC Chairman questions Verizon on early cancellation fees, washingtonpost.com Editors , January 8, 2010

Verizon Wireless to FCC: our cancel penalties justified, also goes to all those ads, Cecilia Kang , December 18, 2009

FCC gives Verizon until Monday to explain cellphone cancellation penalties, Cecilia Kang , December 17, 2009

FCC takes on cable's terrestrial loophole, which keeps sports shows from competitors, Cecilia Kang , December 15, 2009

America's love affair with television continues, Cecilia Kang , December 14, 2009

Verizon may be moving forward on policing copyright, Cecilia Kang , November 13, 2009

Update: Lawmaker to introduce bill on cancellation fees after Verizon's increase, Cecilia Kang , November 9, 2009

Secret Internet copyright talks raise concerns, Cecilia Kang , November 5, 2009

Sprint won't change early termination fees, Cecilia Kang , November 5, 2009

Update: Verizon jacks up early cancellation fees on smart phones, Cecilia Kang , November 4, 2009

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