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Verizon to boost 4G LTE with ‘small cells’ rollout later this year

By Cory Gunther
on 22 May, 2013

Verizon has been on a roll lately regarding their updates and continued improvements to their 4G LTE network, and today we have even more good news. Aside from the odd special announcement of Viva Movil this afternoon, we're also learning Verizon Wireless will begin deploying a series of small cells throughout the US later this year. What are small cells? Read on for more details on how this will improve your connection.

Verizon Wireless partners with Jennifer Lopez for Viva Movil

By Robert Nelson
on 22 May, 2013

The Verizon Wireless CTIA event has come to an end and while we didn't see any new devices announced, there was some big news for the Latino community. Jennifer Lopez was invited onstage to introduce Viva Movil, which is described as being a Latino-centric mobile carrier. Lopez took to the stage with talk about the Latino population in the US and about the Viva Movil brand.

Verizon HTC One tipped for CTIA event unveiling

By Robert Nelson
on 22 May, 2013

There has been plenty of back and forth about whether the HTC One is coming to Verizon Wireless. The most recent rumors surfaced just yesterday and brought talk of a Verizon Wireless branded HTC One with Android 4.2.2. According to that rumor, the Verizon HTC One is currently being tested by HTC reps. While there has yet to be any in-the-wild sightings of the handset, we have been told that Verizon will be announcing the HTC One later today.

Verizon Wireless tops ACSI customer satisfaction survey

By Robert Nelson
on 22 May, 2013

Verizon Wireless has taken top honors in a recent American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) survey dealing with wireless service. This survey took a look at the big four carriers, which includes Verizon Wireless, Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T. In addition to overall customer satisfaction in terms of the carriers, the survey took a look at items such as the manufacturers behind the devices.

Verizon HTC One running Android 4.2.2 could be coming soon

By Cory Gunther
on 21 May, 2013

The ongoing debate and rumor mill for the HTC One headed to Verizon isn't going away, and now we have one more report to help fuel the fire. After initial reports claimed the flagship HTC One would indeed come to Verizon, then confirmed to not be offered, we've been getting conflicting reports ever sense. Today one massive rumor claims a Verizon HTC One is already out and in the wild, and is running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

Verizon GALAXY S 4 bootloader unlocked before release

By Cory Gunther
on 21 May, 2013

For those who have been following the ongoing news regarding Samsung's GALAXY S 4 and the bootloader, we have good news. After AT&T's model was found to be locked down tight a few developers quickly addressed the problem and hacked the bootloader on the GALAXY S 4. Now just days before Verizon's flavor hits the streets the same dev has already got custom recoveries up and running on the handset. Rejoice Android modders.

Verizon HTC One reality returns as DROID DNA offer pops up

By Chris Burns
on 20 May, 2013

Today Verizon has once again stoked the fires of possibility for an HTC One as they place the DROID DNA on a social sharing fire sale. This situation could go one of two ways - one, it's possible that the Verizon special event later this week will result in a new color option for the Samsung GALAXY S 4 before its final release in three days. Two - it could be that the DROID DNA is being essentially given away for free now allowing the carrier to make room for the fabled Verizon HTC One.

Verizon 4G LTE approaching 500 markets milestone

By Cory Gunther
on 20 May, 2013

Today the team over at Verizon Wireless are back sharing more details about their exhaustive and competitive 4G LTE network rollout. Confirming that after a few new markets have launched with LTE today, their numbers have reached an all-time high and they are approaching another milestone. As of today Verizon 4G LTE is available in 497 markets across the US.

Verizon Wireless increasing prepaid data allowances

By Robert Nelson
on 16 May, 2013

Verizon Wireless introduced a pair of prepaid smartphone plans back in early February. At the time those plans were offering 500MB of data for $60 per month or 2GB of data for $70 per month. Both plans also included unlimited voice minutes and unlimited messaging. Flash forward till today and it looks like Big Red has announced an increase for the data.

Verizon HTC One talk returns as the HTC PN073XX surfaces

By Robert Nelson
on 16 May, 2013

A yet to be seen HTC smartphone has recently been spotted in the WiFi certification. This certification filing is showing an HTC device with a model number of PN073XX and as such, it has brought back chatter of a Verizon Wireless branded HTC One. The details from the certification are on the lighter side, however this model number does seem to fit in with the model number from another carrier branded One.