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Verizon (June 2007, Week Vol. 22)

Treo 755p and 800w Heading to Verizon?
Jun-06-2007
Rumor: EngadgetMobile on a potentially enormous list of summer handset launches for Verizon Wireless. Of course, the highlight of any such report for PIC readers is the report of a new Treo. This latest report reveals not just one new Treo heading for Verizon but a rumored two upcoming releases! Lending some credibility to this rumor is the fact that the usually reliable "HTC Kid" is credited as Engadget's tipster this time around.

The article (originally leaked from the PDAPhoneHome ) goes on to reveal that the estimated launch date for the Verizon version of the Palm OS-based is July 4th, which correlates fairly well with earlier reports.

Verizon Wireless Activates New Cell Site in Woodburn, Ind.
Jun-04-2007

"Network reliability is the No. 1 reason that customers choose and stay with Verizon Wireless"

WOODBURN, Ind., June 4, 2007 -- Verizon Wireless, the only major carrier with a 30-day network test-drive pledge that pays for calls if a customer isn't satisfied and switches to another carrier, has activated ...

Vodafone says no to change in Verizon stake
Jun-07-2007
Vodafone Group intends to keep its stake in Verizon Wireless, despite a proposal submitted by a large shareholder recommending a change in the holding.
Verizon's cable TV service debuts in Balto. County
Jun-04-2007
Verizon Communications Inc. began offering its FiOS cable television service in Towson Monday, marking the first time Baltimore County residents have a choice in cable providers.

Video Report on Massachusetts Verizon Bill State House Public Hearing
Jun-08-2007
The Joint Committee on Telecommunications held a public hearing at the Gardiner Auditorium in the Massachusetts State House to hear testimony on the "Verizon" bill. Many local communities spoke to defeat the bill. (Video)
Kaleida, Verizon partner on WiFi
Jun-08-2007
Kaleida Health has formed a partnership with The Verizon Foundation to bring free wireless Internet access to three of the health system's hospitals.

Vodafone says no to change in Verizon Wireless stake
Jun-07-2007
Despite pressure from a shareholder group, Vodafone says it's 45% stake in Verizon Wireless is too profitable to get rid of.

Vodafone says no to change in Verizon Wireless stake
Jun-07-2007
Despite pressure from a shareholder group, Vodafone says it's 45% stake in Verizon Wireless is too profitable to get rid of.

Vodafone shareholder group calls on company to spin off Verizon Wireless (Canadian Press)
Jun-07-2007
Canadian Press - LONDON (AP) - A shareholder group in mobile phone company Vodafone Group PLC has called on the company to spin off its stake in Verizon Wireless and return the almost 40 billion pounds (US$79.4 billion) in cash to shareholders.
Suspect charged in Verizon store robbery
Jun-06-2007

WATCHUNG -- A Virginia man has been arrested and charged for his alleged role in an armed robbery of the Verizon Wireless store on Route 22 in November.

Verizon Offers New Jersey Residents Chances to Win Trips to the...
Jun-07-2007

Verizon Thursday launched a new Web-based interactive contest inviting visitors to share a photo capturing their own goodwill Party of the Year event that helped others.

New Verizon services available in south Hillsborough
Jun-07-2007

Tampa Bay Business Journal - 12:22 PM EDT Thursday, June 7, 2007 Verizon now has its FiOS TV and the FiOS triple-play bundles, which includes Internet service and the Freedom Essential voice service, available ...

Sandwich approves Verizon antennas
Jun-09-2007

Add 12 more antennas to the roof of Sandwich High School. Selectmen voted unanimously Thursday night to approve a Verizon Wireless proposal to erect cell antennas on the roof of the high school.

A Time for Consumers to Celebrate: Verizon's FiOS TV Arrives in 16 Additional New Jersey Communities
Jun-05-2007

"The response to FiOS TV in New Jersey has been simply spectacular"

Video choice and competition arrived for consumers in 16 additional New Jersey communities Tuesday after Verizon turned on its amazing FiOS TV and Internet services in six counties.

FiOS Comes to Baltimore
Jun-05-2007

"Customers' response to FiOS TV and FiOS Internet service has been astounding. Every day, more Marylanders are choosing Verizon and saying goodbye to their cable company. Now, Baltimore County residents can join the all-fiber, FiOS revolution."

Consumers in parts of now finally have a choice of cable TV providers, with the launch of Verizon's FiOS TV.

Verizon Threatens to Cease Services to Amp'd Mobile
Jun-06-2007
Verizon Wireless, network provider for Amp'd Mobile, has threaten to cease providing services to the MVNO due to non-payment of debt.

U.S. Trade Commission Partially Bans Mobile Phones With Qualcomm Chips (TechWeb)
Jun-07-2007
TechWeb - The ban is expected to affect advanced cellular phones sold by Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint Nextel, and T-Mobile USA.
Analysis: Phone Fight Hurts Millions of Consumers (PC Magazine)
Jun-08-2007
PC Magazine - Nokia, Broadcom, and Qualcomm's mewling, idiotic patent battle has led to a ban of many new cell phones, including all of Verizon's and Sprint's upcoming high-speed models.
A Patent Lie
Jun-09-2007

by Timothy B. Lee, New York Times

Patents are bad for the software industry. Nothing illustrates that better than the conflict between Verizon and Vonage.

Verizon Spreads FiOS TV Throughout Garden State
Jun-08-2007

The video service was added in Chesterfield, Evesham, New Hanover, North Hanover, Pemberton Township, Springfield and in ; Berlin Borough, , , Pine Hill, ...

Verizon Spreads FiOS TV Throughout Garden State
Jun-06-2007

The video service was added in Chesterfield, Evesham, New Hanover, North Hanover, , Springfield and Wrightstown in ; Berlin Borough, , , Pine Hill, ...

Verizon Spreads FiOS TV Throughout Garden State
Jun-06-2007

The video service was added in Chesterfield, Evesham, New Hanover, North Hanover, , Springfield and in ; Berlin Borough, Berlin Township, , Pine Hill, ...

Verizon Spreads FiOS TV Throughout Garden State
Jun-05-2007

The video service was added in Chesterfield, Evesham, New Hanover, North Hanover, , Springfield and in ; Berlin Borough, , Chesilhurst, Pine Hill, ...

Town Talk
Jun-08-2007

The 22nd annual Swim for Diabetes, presented by Verizon Wireless, exceeded its goal and raised $262,000 for the Diabetes Association of Greater .

Western Bradford News Digest
Jun-06-2007

"The trench width is going to be restored"

South Creek to get towers Two new Verizon cellular phone towers will be built in South Creek Township later this summer.

Vodafone rejects call from rebel investors
Jun-08-2007

Sticking to its knitting

Vodafone this morning rejected calls for changes to its debt structure and holdings in Verizon Wireless from rebel investors.???