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Verizon GALAXY S 4 pre-orders open tomorrow as shipments remain secret

By Robert Nelson
on 24 Apr, 2013

While we have yet to see some of the specifics from Verizon Wireless, we now know they will have GALAXY S 4 pre-orders available as of tomorrow. The details have arrived by way of their official @VZnews Twitter account, however despite being able to move forward with a pre-order on April 25 -- we are still yet to see an official release date.

Verizon Wireless begins pushing latest Samsung Stratosphere update

By Robert Nelson
on 23 Apr, 2013

Verizon Wireless has detailed and begun pushing the latest software update for the Samsung Stratosphere. Those with a Stratosphere can expect an update that brings a handful of what Verizon describes as "device enhancements." This is one that will have Stratosphere users sticking with their current version of Android, but hopefully with a few less issues than before.

Verizon voice-over LTE support coming next year

By Robert Nelson
on 23 Apr, 2013

Previous reports pegged voice-over LTE support as coming to Verizon Wireless in 2013, however based on new details it is now looking as if that support will not be arriving until next year. These latest details come by way of Verizon CFO Fran Shammo who said the voice-over LTE support would be launching commercially in "early next year."

Verizon Wireless details upcoming Pantech Perception release

By Robert Nelson
on 23 Apr, 2013

Coming off some recent rumors and FCC sightings, the Pantech Perception has officially been announced by Verizon Wireless. The handset will be a global ready device and is launching with a feature called Motion Sense, which will let you control certain aspects of your phone with the wave of your hand. First and foremost, the Pantech Perception will be available in a few days time, on April 25.

Verizon Wireless device payment plan explained

By Robert Nelson
on 22 Apr, 2013

Verizon Wireless had already confirmed that a device payment plan was coming available. The one part that we didn't see with the previous confirmation though, was any specifics. Basically, Verizon had said a payment plan was coming and that was about it. Well, in a bit of good news for those curious, said payment plan is now available and Big Red has offered some further details.

LG Lucid to join the Verizon Wireless pre-paid lineup

By Robert Nelson
on 22 Apr, 2013

The original LG Lucid may have come available more than a year ago. Not to mention the bit out the follow-up LG Lucid 2 having been released just a few short weeks ago, however this Monday morning brings talk of the original Lucid making a comeback. Well, a comeback of sorts. While this has yet to be confirmed by Verizon Wireless, it is looking like the original LG Lucid may soon be joining the pre-paid device lineup.

Pantech Perception tipped for an April 25 release

By Robert Nelson
on 19 Apr, 2013

The Pantech Perception is a name we have heard before. Of course, the catch with that is we have yet to hear anything official from Pantech or the expected carrier, which in this case happens to be Verizon Wireless. Instead the Pantech Perception details have include a few leaks along with an FCC filing. Details began leaking back in January, however that FCC filing was discovered towards the end of February.

Verizon LTE expands in California, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania

By Robert Nelson
on 19 Apr, 2013

We have been seeing quite a bit of LTE expansion from AT&T as of late and it looks like we now have some news coming from Big Red. In this case, Verizon Wireless has announced their latest round of new and expanded 4G LTE coverage. This latest touches on markets across several states to include California, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Verizon teases a ‘special announcement’ coming May 22 at CTIA

By Cory Gunther
on 18 Apr, 2013

Today the folks from Verizon Wireless have piqued our interest a bit with a quick invitation for a "special announcement" in late May. For those that are unaware, the annual CTIA Wireless Tech event is taking place in Viva Las Vegas this year, and during the event on May 22nd Verizon looks to make some big announcements. We have a few ideas on what too.

Verizon Wireless customers petition carrier to drop contracts

By Robert Nelson
on 17 Apr, 2013

Earlier in the month Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam touched on the subject of doing away with long term agreements. McAdam had said Verizon would consider such a move if it was something that customers began asking for. Basically, he didn't give much more than an acknowledgment.