How to opt out of Verizons supercookie tracking program
Verizon came under fire this past January for bundling what privacy advocates called a supercookie with every smartphone. Mobile devices on Verizons network include what the company calls a Unique Identifier Header, or UIDH. This is a unique.
The Arrival of the Verizon iPhone
So. Wow. After all these years, after all the pundits cried wolf year after year, Verizon is finally going to offer the iPhone, starting next month.. Itll be a wild ride now that the Verizon iPhone is here. Finally.
Why the cable industry should fear Verizons streaming video app
The details of this model will prove to be extremely important, but the big takeaway here is that Verizons service theoretically could be priced at zero (or in general, substantially less than the $15-20 per month many of the major apps such as.
Deloitte, VERIZON team on cybersecurity
Deloitte and Verizon Enterprise Solutions have announced a partnership that will see the two firms deliver a comprehensive set of cybersecurity and risk-management solutions to enterprises. The deal will see Verizon leverage its experience in digital .
Verizon Wireless hiring 200 full-time workers for Huntsville call center
Less than a year after announcing it would fill 300 new jobs at its Huntsville call center, Verizon Wireless said it is looking to hire an additional 200 full-time workers in the Rocket City. The customer service and tech support positions are needed.
LG G2 on VERIZON Gets Lollipop Today, Your G3 Still Cant.
The LG G2 on Verizon is receiving an update to Android 5.0 Lollipop beginning today. I said ���G2��� not ���G3.��� That was on purpose, because this really is the G2 we are talking about and not the much-newer, less glossy, G3.
At VERIZON, Wireless Aids Earnings Rise
Driven by growth in wireless subscribers, the net income was above the expectations of Wall Street analysts.. Verizon Communications reports second-quarter profit of $2.25 billion, or 78 cents a share, up 23 percent from year-ago quarter; revenue rose 4.3 percent to $29.8 billion.
LG G2 On VERIZON Wireless Receives OTA Update With.
The benefit of buying a flagship, aside from solid specs, is the likelihood of continuing to receive updates after the predecessor has launched. Carriers and manufacturers generally try to keep you current just long enough to��.
Is Verizon Out Again? Madison Ave. Cant Connect
At Bistro Chat Noir, an upscale French restaurant on Manhattans Upper East Side frequented by celebrities like Woody Allen, Madonna and Natalie Portman, the phone and Internet service is often out, so credit cards cannot be processed. When that happens, Suzanne Latapie, a manager and one of the owners, asks customers to fill out forms with their credit card information, so she can process payments later, sometimes using a neighbors Internet line.. No phone plus no cable equals no business for many frustrated merchants in one of Manhattans most expensive commercial districts.
Wireless Lifts Profit at VERIZON
The No. 1 American cellphone carrier continued to do well in its first quarter, even as it has gradually raised prices of phone plans.. Verizon Communications reports first-quarter net income of $1.95 billion, or 68 cents a share, up 15.8 percent from same period year earlier; profit is driven largely by growth in companys wireless business; revenue climbs 4.2 percent to $29.4 billion.
[Shocker] Even After Launching The Nexus 6, VERIZON Still.
Its been known since launch that Verizon wouldnt give you a SIM card for a Nexus 6 unless you tricked its system. With that said, the assumption always seemed to be that Big Red would at least add IMEI numbers for phones��.
Verizon Wireless Customers Can Now Opt Out of. - Bits
Updated, 6:08 p.m. | Verizon Wireless customers now have the ability to completely opt out of the phone carriers controversial ad-targeting program that tagged users with undeletable tracking codes, which critics called��.
VERIZON finally offers a way to avoid its supercookie tracker
Hey there Verizon subscribers, remember that whole supercookie ordeal from not too long ago? Well, it looks like its time to put that mess behind us because the ability to wholly opt out of said tracking system is finally available, according to The.
VERIZON opens pre-sale for Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge.
Verizon customers can now pre-order two of 2015s hottest phone. First up are the dynamic duo of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, both of which can be had in all storage variants of 32GB, 64GB and��.
American Tower completes $5B deal for Verizon communication towers
Boston-based American Tower Corp. said Monday that it completed a deal to take over 11,324 communications towers from Verizon Communications for about $5.1 billion in cash. The deal, which includes the acquisition of 165 tower sites and the leasing of .
VERIZON Injecting Perma-Cookies to Track Mobile Customers.
Verizon users might want to start looking for another provider. In an effort to better serve advertisers, Verizon Wireless has been silently modifying its users web traffic on its network to inject a cookie-like tracker. This tracker��.
How to Lower Your VERIZON Bill
If youre not happy with how much youre paying for your Verizon bill every month, here are some ways that you can get it lowered. Some users will simply move to another carrier if theyre not happy with the price theyre paying every month for their.
VERIZON is reportedly working on a sneaky plan to undermine net neutrality.
The Federal Communications Commissions new net neutrality rules ensure that Verizon wont be able to intentionally slow down competitors video streaming services in the name of speeding up its own offerings. However, Verizon has shown itself to be .
Verizons Profit Rises as Subscribers Grow More Slowly
The 13 percent gain in quarterly net income was in line with Wall Street expectations.. Verizon Communications reports second-quarter profit of $1.8 billion, or 64 cents a share, up 13.4 percent from the year-ago quarter; revenue rose 3.7 percent to $28.6 billion; company says smartphone sales and revenue from its cellphone subscribers helped its results.
Verizon is Pushing a New Lollipop Update to the Galaxy S5.
Back in early February, Verizon pushed out an Android 5.0 Lollipop update to its version of the Galaxy S5. Most people couldnt believe it, as this was the first S5 variant in the US to see the jump to 5.0, which almost never��.
Wizards and VERIZON to Celebrate Fans On April 12
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Washington Wizards will hold their annual fan appreciation celebration presented by Verizon on Sunday, April 12, when the team hosts the Atlanta Hawks at 6 p.m. All fans in attendance will receive a Wizards-branded water bottle .
Verizon Galaxy S5 Lollipop Release: 5 Things to Know Now
The Verizon Galaxy S5 Lollipop release, which first started back in February, is rolling out once again as a brand new build. With the Verizon Galaxy S5 Lollipop update rolling out again, its time to take a look at a few things Verizon Galaxy S5 users.
VERIZON Galaxy S6 Early Upgrades Contain Big Catch
The Verizon Galaxy S6 pre-orders are live and for users who arent at the end of a contract might be surprised to see an offer for a Verizon early upgrade when they log in, but there is a huge catch that you need to be aware of before you count on this.
VERIZON Wireless to Allow Complete Opt Out of Mobile. - Bits
Users who do not want to be tracked with an identifier that Verizon uses for ad-targeting purposes will soon be able to completely opt out, the company said on Friday. In the past, Verizon allowed users to opt out of the��.
Customers Feel Some Ripples From the Verizon Strike
As a strike by 45,000 Verizon workers continues, the company’s customers are beginning to feel the impact — and are complaining about it.
Verizon Drops Plan for $2 Fee on Some Bill Payments
4:05 p.m. | Updated Adding background and analyst comment.. Verizon Wireless has canceled plans to impose a $2 convenience fee on some bill payments, just a day after announcing the new policy. The company said the move came in response to customer feedback.
VERIZONs Prepaid Plan Cut By Nearly Half
Tomorrow Verizon Mobile will begin to offer a new unlimited prepaid plan at almost half the price of the current plan.. Verizon lowered the cost of its prepaid voice and messaging plans, but they are not necessarily the best deals in town.
VERIZON owners can finally opt out of supercookies ��� heres.
Verizon has announced that its customers can finally opt out of the so-called ���supercookies��� that its been injecting into all mobile users devices. While the companys new provision is a start, its unlikely to satisfy privacy��.
VERIZON tells Congress to rein in FCCs power over Internet providers
Verizon is mad about the FCCs decision to reclassify broadband as a common carrier service and impose network neutrality restrictions that prevent Internet providers from blocking or throttling Internet content or prioritizing content in exchange for.
Was Wale blackballed by the WWE after shoving match at the VERIZON Center?
Washingtons homegrown rap star Wale seems to subsist on a steady diet of drama, so when the District native told TMZ that hed been ���blackballed��� by the WWE wrestling conglomeration, forgive us for taking out our salt shakers. Wale, who just happened.
You Can Now Opt Out of VERIZONs Supercookie Mobile.
Not too long ago, it was discovered that Verizon was undeletable injecting ���supercookies��� to track mobile subscribers web surfing and the only way you could protect your privacy was through third-party apps. Verizon now��.
Sharp Rift in a Strike at VERIZON
The striking workers are mostly in Verizon’s declining wireline businesses, but also in its popular FiOS service. The company remains highly profitable.
VERIZON Galaxy S6, S6 Edge and One M9 pre-orders start.
Following a few days after the other major carriers, Verizon is now taking pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, and HTC One M9.
Verizon Communications Has Several Innovative Stratagems Lined Up On.
In a report published on Wednesday, Raymond James anticipated that Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) has several unconventional stratagems in pipeline to capitalize on its media investments. The sell-side research firm expressed these views .
Cellphone Service Coming to the Subway
It may be that no technological advancement in New York transportation history has been so equally desired and dreaded, but the ability to chat on a cellphone in the subway will finally be available - though in a very limited way - next week.. At four stations in Chelsea, subway riders will be able to engage in cellular discourse, but will lose the signal when the train goes into the tunnel.
Verizon Backing Off Plans for Wireless Home Phones
Amid complaints from residents of Fire Island, the company said it would start laying fiber optic cable to restore service in areas ravaged by Hurricane Sandy.. Verizon, amid complaints from Fire Island residents, backs away from its plan to use wireless devices to replace traditional phone service in areas where copper wires were ruined by Hurricane Sandy; company says it will instead start laying fiber-optic cable to restore home phone service and Internet access.
A New Verizon Fee for Some Bill Payments
Our colleagues on the Bits blog have a post of interest to our readers, too. It says that Verizon Wireless plans to begin charging a $2 fee on Jan. 15 when customers use their credit cards to make a one-time payment online or over the phone.. Verizon Wireless will start charging a fee to customers who use their credit cards to make one-time payments online or over the phone.
Verizon Wireless Lets Customers Opt Out of Tracking.
Last year, Verizon and ATandT made headlines when researchers discovered they had been engaging in some unsavory customer tracking techniques, using unique identifier numbers or perma-cookies to track the websites��.
Verizon Wireless Adds $2 Fee for Some Bill Payments
3:47 p.m. | Updated Adding analyst comment.. Verizon is preparing to charge a $2 convenience fee for customers who pay individual cellphone bills over the phone or on the Internet. Customers who pay with an electronic check or enroll in an automatic payment option will be exempt from the fee.
Is America a Leader in Broadband, or a Straggler?
Readers discuss how America’s Internet service compares with that of other countries.
Anderson pleads guilty to crashing pickup truck into Verizon store in Great Falls
GREAT FALLS -- Rory Anderson, accused of crashing his pickup truck into the Verizon Wireless store on 10th Avenue South in November 2014, changed his plea in court on Tuesday. Anderson, 51 years old, pleaded guilty to felony criminal mischief.
4-Year Deals for Unions at Verizon
The company’s two main unions said the tentative agreements carry an 8 percent pay raise and require workers to pay more for health coverage.. Verizons two main unions representing 45,000 workers announce tentative new contracts that call for an 8 percent pay raise over four years while requiring workers to pay more for health coverage; contracts come after 16 months of tense negotiations.
Opt Out of Verizons Relentless Tracking Program for Real
Verizon Wireless is finally letting its customers opt out of its ad-targeting program that uses persistent, undeletable tracking codes on phones, reports The New York Times.
VERIZON Pre-Orders for the Galaxy S6 and HTC One M9 Start.
Just a quick heads-up, but if you were planning to pre-order the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, or HTC One M9 from Verizon tomorrow (April 1), know that the listings will go live at 3AM ET (12:00AM PDT). In other words, east��.
Storm and Pension Costs Leave Verizon With Bigger Quarterly Loss
Even though revenue rose and customers increased, the phone company reported a loss of $4.22 billion, more than double the loss a year ago.. Verizon Communications reports fourth-quarter loss of $4.22 billion, or $1.48 a share, more than double the loss a year ago; damage from Hurricane Sandy cost 7 cents a share, and pension charges reduced earnings by $1.55 a share; revenue climbed to $30.05 billion, 5.7 percent increase from year ago, and slightly higher than estimates.
Verizons Cable Agreements: A Boon to Competition
Verizon responds to an editorial about competition in the communications industry.
Fiber Networks for Phones
A Verizon executive describes the companys transition away from copper networks.
VERIZON LG G2 now receiving Lollipop - Phandroid
A new Lollipop upgrade is rolling in for users of Verizons LG G2. Itll take you to version VS98039A, and aside from the usual Lollipop bits ��� like improved notification panel and lock screen notifications ��� itll bring about a flat��.
Smartphone Sales Are Strong, but VERIZON Has a Loss
The phone company’s quarterly revenue rose 7.7 percent, but the costs of pension obligations caused a net loss, Verizon said.. Verizon Communications reports that rising smartphone sales and revenue growth in its wireless business, but it booked a fourth-quarter loss, primarily due to previously announced pension charges; reports net loss of $2 billion, or 71 cents a share, for the fourth quarter of 2011, in contrast to net income of $2.64 billion, or 93 cents, in the quarter a year earlier; revenue climbed 7.7 percent, to $28.44 billion in the quarter, from $26.4 billion in the quarter a year earlier.
Daily Report: Landlines Vanish From a New Jersey Islet
. After Verizon decided not to replace hurricane-damaged telephone lines in Mantoloking, N.J., the community became a model of the likely future of telecommunications across the United States.
Activating a non-VERIZON Nexus 6 may give you headaches on Big Red
Bringing a Nexus 6 to Verizon may cause you unnecessary pain thanks to the carriers tendency to not play nicely with unlocked devices. According to Android Police, More Everything plan customers, who get a discount for using unsubsidized phones, could .
10 Things to Know About the Verizon Galaxy S6 Release
With that in mind, we want to take a look at the most important things we think Verizon Galaxy S6 buyers need to know ahead of the Verizon Galaxy S6 release date for the regular model and Galaxy S6 Edge. On March 1st��.