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Yet another "iPhone killer:" Blackberry's Thunder (updated): Did you hear that John Mayer is cheating on Apple again? That's right, Apple's poster boy blogged that he's using a Blackberry Bold. Not really surprising considering that RIM sponsored his 2007 tour. Note to Cupertino: send him a 3G iPhone, like, today. Although RIM hasn't said...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Verizon Communications Inc., RIM BlackBerry, Electronista, 3G, Cellular Phones, Keyboards, Handhelds, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Peripherals, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-05-16
Verizon wins Homeland Security contract: Verizon picked up a huge contract from the Department of Homeland Security: a $670 million deal to provide IP and security services over 10 years, Reuters reports. Verizon was the primary winner of the 10-year, $20 billion contract to provide a full range of telecommunications and related...; Tags: Network, Verizon Communications Inc., Networking, Homeland Security, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Government, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-05-15
Google losing cellphone battle?: In the fight to create a competitor to the Apple iPhone, which defines the Mobile Internet Client MIC category, many people put their money on Google and its Open Handset Alliance. That bet looks shaky today. RIM has come up with its own "iPhone...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Alliance, LiMo Foundation, Verizon Communications Inc., T-Mobile, Cell Phone, Sprint Communications, Strategy, Management, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-14
Limo adds Mozilla, Verizon to its bandwagon: The LiMo Foundation, a consortium that is building an open software platform for handsets based on Linux, has added Mozilla and Verizon to its roster The full roster of partners added today includes: Infineon Technologies; Kvaleberg AS; Mozilla Corporation; Red...; Tags: LiMo Foundation, Verizon Communications Inc., Mozilla Corp., Limo, UI, Linux, Advertising & Promotion, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Marketing, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-14
News to know: AMD; Oil and telecommuting; Verizon's EV-DO modem; Linux: Notable headlines: Jason O'Grady: Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modem Gallery right. Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft Live Mesh to get more competition -- from Sun News.com: AMD revises server road map Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: How long can AMD...; Tags: Facebook, Larry Dignan, Oil, Telecommuting, Sun Microsystems Inc., EVDO, Verizon Communications Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Linux, Modems, WiMAX, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Federal Government, 64-Bit, Microsoft Windows, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Components, Wireless, Government, Processors, Semiconductors; Blog posts 2008-05-08

Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modem: Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modemEvDO can work with Linux tooNot sure if any work-arounds are available for this device but I have the old Sierra 595 card running on my laptop with Ubuntu.Works GREAT with Cradlepoint routers!When attached to a Cradlepoint cellular router, the UM150's EVDO connection can be...; Tags: Modems, Cellular phones, EVDO, CradlePoint, Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO, modem, Verizon Communications Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-05-07
Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modem: While Wi-Fi hot spots may be proliferating, they're not always reliable and don't help you much when you're in between coverage areas. Neither do the usurious rates carriers are charging for Wi-Fi these days. When you're in business and need Internet access while traveling there's no substitute for an EV-DO...; Tags: EVDO, Verizon Communications Inc., UM150, 3GStore, VZW BroadbandAccess Network, UM150 EV-DO Modem, Modems, Cellular Phones, Hardware, Components, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-05-07
Comcast's quarter shows the ebb and flow in telecom vs. cable war: Comcast's first quarter results reveal a few interesting cross currents. The cable giant added fewer digital video subscribers than expected. Added more Internet subscribers. And appears to be poaching voice customers from the likes of AT&T and Verizon. What a mixed bag statement. Verizon and AT&T are...; Tags: Deutsche Bank AG, Comcast Corp., Verizon Communications Inc., Cable, Digital Video, Network Technology, Corporate Communications, Digital Media, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Networking, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-01
Verizon's first quarter on target; Wireless shines: Verizon ended the first quarter with 67.2 million wireless subscribers and 1.8 million FiOS Internet and TV customers. Verizon's first quarter earnings statement, delivered Monday, were solid across the board and met Wall Street estimates. Verizon reported net income of $1.64 billion, or 57 cents a share,...; Tags: Revenue, Verizon Communications Inc., Data Revenue, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-28
Verizon sues Time Warner Cable over advertising: Verizon sues Time Warner Cable over advertisingTelco monopolies aren't used to having competitionCome on now Time Warner. Verizon and other companies that have been granted monopoly status are exempt from having any type of competition. What happens when two monopolies decide to go at it? I see alot of comcast...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, advertisement, Verizon Communications Inc., Time Warner Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-04-10
Gag lifted, Verizon, AT&T, Google open up on FCC 700 Mhz auction: Gag lifted, Verizon, AT&T, Google open up on FCC 700 Mhz auctionGag lifted, Verizon, AT&T, Google open up on FCC 700 Mhz auctionLOL, Google is still trying to feel important about the bidding and in the wireless game. They never had any relevance except to get a few fanboys...; Tags: Federal government, FCC 700 Mhz auction, Google Inc., FCC, Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-04-04
Gag lifted, Verizon, AT&T, Google open up on FCC 700 Mhz auction: The Federal Communications Commission has lifted its gag order on the winners of the 700 Mhz auction and those telecom giants have been a chatty bunch. And all of them are talking about advanced wireless broadband service. A brief recap Techmeme: AT&T reckons that...; Tags: FCC, Google Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Corp., Spectrum, Auction, Wireless Broadband, Broadband Internet, Wireless, Telecommunications, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-04
T-Mobile announces the WiFi-enabled BlackBerry Pearl, Verizon finally gets the Curve: T-Mobile announces the WiFi-enabled BlackBerry Pearl, Verizon finally gets the CurveI Like How You Take a T-Mobile Story....And throw in a Verizon Wireless Add.; Tags: Wireless LANs, T-Mobile, WiFi enabled BlackBerry Pearl, Verizon Communications Inc., Wi-Fi; Discussion threads 2008-04-01
T-Mobile announces the WiFi-enabled BlackBerry Pearl, Verizon finally gets the Curve: With the recent announcement of the AT&T WiFi-enabled BlackBerry Pearl we all knew it was just a matter of time before T-Mobile was going to announce one with support for the HotSpot @Home service. Today, T-Mobile announced that the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 will be available on 14 April. Like the...; Tags: Verizon Communications Inc., BlackBerry Pearl, T-Mobile, RIM BlackBerry, Wi-Fi, Handhelds, Wireless, Hardware, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-04-01
Maine's attempt to force Verizon disclosure moves to CA: Maine's attempt to force Verizon disclosure moves to CALet the Games begin!Feel like a Christian Citizen?; Tags: Games, Computer Associates International Inc., Verizon Communications Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-03-31
Google faces uphill fight for unlicensed white space plan: The plans by Google and others to open up the old white space between TV channels for unlicensed use is wonderful, but it faces an uphill battle. The reason is the fight Google walked away from, the 700 MHz auction Verizon won with a bid of $9.63...; Tags: Google Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., Spectrum, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-03-25
How open will Verizon make its new spectrum?: How open will Verizon make its new spectrum?FISA Co-conspirators give you hope?"Personally, I want to believe that this auction will result in widespread, inexpensive wireless access everywhere. So I will until we see otherwise."WiMax in the 700mhz region would have eliminated Verizon and AT&T stranglehold on "the last mile." ...; Tags: Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, Verizon Communications Inc., WiMAX, spectrum, AT&T Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-03-21
How open will Verizon make its new spectrum?: So now that Verizon has officially won the precious C-block 700MHz spectrum, the question is, what happens now? Will they deliver a reasonably open network with this incredible new spectrum? At Public Knowledge, naturally, they're dubious. Susan Crawford, a visiting law prof at the U. of Mich.,...; Tags: Network, Verizon Communications Inc., Spectrum, Business Structures, Networking, Finance, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-03-21
Apple saved us when Google would not: Had you told me a year ago that Verizon would win the big 700 MHz spectrum auction, and therefore cement the wireless duopoly it has with AT&T I would have been very gloomy. But this was before the iPhone. While all of us were...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Corp., Apple Inc., Wi-Fi, Wireless, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-03-20
FCC: Verizon Wireless a big 700 Mhz auction winner; Now what?: FCC: Verizon Wireless a big 700 Mhz auction winner; Now what?time to open your wallet and pay respectsince the spectrum is sold, you have to bow and pay the usage fee to the MAN.RE: FCC: Verizon Wireless a big 700 Mhz auction winner; Now what?[i]Google didn't win any licenses.[/i]ROTFLMAO!! I...; Tags: Federal government, Broadband Internet, Network technology, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Mhz auction winner, Now-What, Verizon Communications Inc., MHz Auction, Verizon Wireless, spectrum, FCC, usage fee, Internet; Discussion threads 2008-03-20

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