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Utah, Washington and Michigan are well represented on Verizon Small Business' fifth annual rankings of the best small U.S. cities to start a small business.

In a new agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration, AT&T and Verizon will again delay the full 5G rollout near some airports until July 2023.

In a new agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration, AT&T and Verizon will again delay the full 5G rollout near some airports until July 2023.

In a new agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration, AT&T and Verizon will again delay the full 5G rollout near some airports until July 2023.

Verizon and AT&T won't power up some wireless towers near airports until next summer to give airlines more time to make sure the new service won't interfere with planes.

Your cell phone bill is about to see a little inflation of its own if you are a customer of Verizon or AT&T. Verizon started notifying customers on May 16 that its rates are going to increase, according to reports. Millions of the carriers customers are set to see an increase of $1.35 for each of their lines at the start of the June. Business customers will reportedly see an “economic adjustment charge,” that is slated to start on June 16 and will see data plans increasing by $2.20 per month and basic service plans increasing by 98 cents per month. Meanwhile, AT&T has reportedly already made its increase with single lines going up by $6 per month and $12 for families.

Starting today, Verizon is offering both new and current customers a free iPhone 13 or up to $800 toward a new 5G phone. “The offer is available for all customers, both new and current - with select trade in and select 5G Unlimited plans,” Verizon said. Verizon said its “best 5G unlimited plans offer up to $90/month of value – the most included value in the industry and include incredible savings and the most popular entertainment, like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, Apple Music, and Apple Arcade or Google Play Pass, plus, 600GB of Verizon Cloud storage and TravelPass.”Customers can get the deal at a Verizon retail store, online or through the MyVerizon app, in-store through express pickup lockers or shipped directly to their home.

At&T, Comcast, Verizon and 17 other providers will offer discounts under the plan, which the White House estimates will extend to 48 million households.

You can start a successful business with little to no capital. That's human trafficking survivor Nakia Vestal's story. Watch this video to see how she did it.

Prepping your phone for a trip overseas can be confusing. Let us help you sort through your options for staying connected.

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The company says the move is to attract and retain the best talent in the competitive market.

An Apple employee-led union organizing committee is collecting authorization cards, which determines the level of unionization support at the workplace.

An Apple employee-led union organizing committee is collecting authorization cards, which determines the level of unionization support at the workplace.

Verizon customers this week have reported receiving text messages that appear to be coming from themselves. The spam messages include a link with the following text: “Free Msg: Your bill is paid for March. Thanks, here’s a little gift for you.”Many people have reported the scam texts to Verizon, and the company is investigating the issue further as a result. “As part of a recent fraud scheme, bad actors have been sending text messages to some Verizon customers which appear to come from the customers’ own number. It is unclear who is sending the text messages, but hackers often use this tactic to gain access to sensitive information.

The telecommunications company is alerting users about scam text messages that appear to come from a customer's own phone number.

The telecommunications company is alerting users about scam text messages that appear to come from a customer's own phone number.

Tuesday night, Verizon and T-Mobile customers got a bizarre text and it came from their own numbers.

From Netflix to Spotify, monthly subscription fees can be harder to handle with inflation. We find the best free alternatives and some tricks to help you save money.

AT&T is the first telecom provider to shut down its 3G network. T-Mobile and Verizon will do the same later this year.

Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp's late touchdown from quarterback Matthew Stafford gave the Los Angeles Rams a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

A thrilling late touchdown drive gave the Rams a 23-20 win over the Bengals to win the Super Bowl.

On the field, the Los Angeles Rams are facing off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56.

Starting Feb. 9, customers will only have two options: pay for their smartphone in full or over 36 months.

A congressional committee is looking into the controversy over the launch of new high-speed wireless service and whether it poses any threat to airline safety.

Sometimes, new homeowners only learn after a closing that their property is bereft of broadband — leaving them to choose between paying tens of thousands of dollars to get wired connectivity extended or limping along with expensive, data-capped satellite Internet.

Entain will invest more than $130 million to launch an innovation lab to develop immersive sports and entertainment experiences in the metaverse.

The FAA says Verizon and AT&T can turn on more 5G cell phone towers as safety concerns over interference with planes eases. But some smaller regional jets still face restrictions.

An estimated 90% of U.S. commercial aircraft are approved to operate in 5G-deployed areas, according to the FAA.

Concern about new high-speed wireless service interfering with airplanes appears to be easing.

After a bit of a lull, 5G is making headlines all over again. Here’s your guide to why, and what it means for you.

New 5G wireless service is up and running in the United States, with little of the feared disruption to air travel.

The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.

The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.

The 5G networks turned on Wednesday use wavelengths called C-band to cover a large part of the country with wireless service that's faster than current 4G.

Following an eleventh-hour plea from the airline industry that warned of a catastrophic aviation crisis, Verizon and AT&T are delaying Wednesday’s 5G rollout near certain airports.. The temporary holdup is to address the overlapping of air-safety distress frequencies that may interfere with pilots.

The FAA says 5G service could interfere with critical navigation systems on some aircraft and will restrict flights into some airports, which could lead to widespread delays and cancellations.

The announcements came after the airline industry issued a dire warning about the impact a new type of 5G service would have on flights.

The announcements came after the airline industry issued a dire warning about the impact a new type of 5G service would have on flights.

ANA, Japan Airlines and Emirates were among the carriers that canceled flights over concerns that new 5G service could interfere with some onboard systems.

Airlines warned they would be forced to cancel flights if 5G was deployed as scheduled.

AT&T and Verizon will delay launching new wireless service near key airports after the nation’s largest airlines said the service would interfere with aircraft technology and cause massive flight disruptions.

The airline industry is raising the stakes in a showdown with AT&T and Verizon over plans to launch new 5G wireless service this week, warning that thousands of flights could be grounded or delayed if the rollout takes place near major airports.

The FAA is warning about interference that could affect instruments as AT&T and Verizon are set to launch 5G service Wednesday.

The FAA is warning about interference that could affect instruments as AT&T and Verizon are set to launch 5G service Wednesday.

AT&T and Verizon say they will delay some new 5G wireless service after the airline industry raised alarms about potential interference with important systems on planes.

Mobile carriers are shutting down their 3G networks this year. The planned shutdowns could create a headache for drivers across the country.

Gorka accused the January 6 select committee of abusing its power by demanding his phone records from Verizon.

The announcement reversed the companies' decision just a day earlier to reject any postponement in new 5G service.

The announcement reversed the companies' decision just a day earlier to reject any postponement in new 5G service.

Telecom giants AT&T and Verizon have agreed to postpone the launch of a new slice of 5G wireless service after airlines and aviation groups complained that the networks can interfere with systems on board planes.

The Federal Aviation Administration has said the 5G rollout could cause interference with airplane safety systems.

The companies are going along with a request from airlines and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who worry the new technology will hinder altitude measuring devices on planes.

AT&T and Verizon say they will delay new 5G wireless service for two weeks, putting off a planned start this Wednesday.

Verizon and AT&T have rejected a request by the U.S. government to delay the rollout of next-generation wireless technology.

John Eastman was said to have personally discussed the memo with Trump in January. He also spoke at the rally that preceded the insurrection.

Facebook Inc. says it is changing its name to Meta Platforms Inc., joining a long list of companies that have tried to rebrand themselves over the years.

Verizon is partnering with Amazon to use the satellite internet system the tech giant is developing to expand rural broadband access in the United States.

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Is 5G finally starting to live up to the hype? In some cases, yes, but big changes are coming soon.

Federal authorities arrested a 75-year-old Michigan man who they say was motivated by unhappiness about “immoral content” on phones, including pornography and cursing.

BAY CITY, MI — A Whittemore man has been federally charged with leaving pipe bombs at cellphone stores and threatening letters at cell towers. Allegedly, the man carried out these acts as part of a moral campaign to end porn and cursing, but also to get a $5 million payday. Both devices were examined by the FBI Laboratory Explosive Unit, which concluded they were improvised explosive devices, or pipe bombs. “Each of the devices consisted of a metal pipe nipple with two metal end caps, which provided containment for the low explosive powder main charge,” the affidavit states. Allen told agents he bought the bombs’ components about a year prior at various hardware stores“He waited a year to build up the courage to place them,” the affidavit states Allen told agents.

The FBI is seeking information on two explosive devices found outside cellphone stores in northern Michigan.

The National Football League and Verizon said their 5G partnership will allow fans to see seven different live camera angles of the season-opening game.

The investigation of a Fort Worth phone store robbery led to a much larger criminal conspiracy, officials say.

A cyberespionage campaign blamed on China was more sweeping than previously known, with suspected state-backed hackers exploiting a device meant to boost internet security to penetrate the computers of critical U.S. entities.

Verizon, an American wireless network company, is hiring 1,000 new retail employees across the U.S. as demand surges.

U.S. productivity posted a sharp rebound in the January-March quarter after having fallen in the previous quarter.

AOL and Yahoo are being sold again, this time to a private equity firm.

Buffetts company made major new investments in Verizon and Chevron and again trimmed its huge stake in Apple while making several other adjustments to its stock portfolio in 2020. – Warren Buffett's company made major new investments in Verizon and Chevron and again trimmed its huge stake in Apple while making several other adjustments to its stock portfolio last year. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said in regulatory filings Tuesday that it bought $8.6 billion worth of Verizon stock and picked up $4.1 billion worth of Chevron shares over the last six months of 2020. AdIn addition to those large new investments, Berkshire also revealed a new stake in professional services firm Marsh & McLennan that's worth roughly $499 million. In addition to the three new investments, Berkshire also added to its relatively new holdings in drugmakers Bristol Myers Squibb, Abbvie and Merck.

(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)Internet users across the northeast U.S. experienced widespread outages for several hours Tuesday, interrupting work and school because of an unspecified Verizon network issue. “An internet issue impacting the quality of our Fios service throughout the Northeast has been resolved," said spokesman Rich Young in an emailed statement Tuesday afternoon. People posting on Twitter reported having issues connecting with various online services in the region stretching from Washington, D.C., to Boston. Comcast, another major internet service provider, said it had not observed problems with its network Tuesday. AT&T said it does not supply home internet in the northeast and customers were not affected.

BuzzFeed is buying HuffPost from Verizon as part of a bigger deal that has the wireless giant investing in the digital-media company. Verizon will be a minority shareholder in BuzzFeed and the two companies will partner on content and ads. That Verizon Media business, which also includes tech blogs TechCrunch and Engadget as well as Yahoo, has struggled. Peretti said he wants “BuzzFeed News to be more BuzzFeedy and HuffPost to be more HuffPosty.”As part of the deal, Verizon will keep putting HuffPost stories on its Yahoo sites. Guru Gowrappan, the head of Verizon's media business, said the company is “fully committed to the growth of the media business” and has “no plans to sell” any other properties.

If you’re a multitasker, list maker or you just want to stay organized and safe this holiday season, there are some helpful tech devices to keep you safe at home, or anywhere you need to roam. Aside from being helpful, these devices are easy to use and just might make your life a little easier. The watch comes with a number of pre-loaded messages that make it simple for seniors to respond to text messages. There’a also a streamlined three-touch navigation for accessing contacts, placing calls or responding to text messages. And you can leave video messages for each other on Nest Hub Max.

We have strict content policies in place and have zero tolerance when they are breached, we take action," New York-based Verizon said in a statement. Were pausing our advertising until Facebook can create an acceptable solution that makes us comfortable." In its own statement, Facebook executive Carolyn Everson said the company respected Verizon's decision and remains committed to purging hateful content from its services. Other advertisers who have pledged to stay off Facebook and other company services such as Instagram include three major outdoor gear companies, Patagonia, The North Face and REI. Common Sense, one of the boycott organizers, said other companies who have agree to pause their Facebook advertising include retailer Eddie Bauer, web browser maker Mozilla and and a movie studio, Magnolia Pictures.

Verizon said Monday it has agreed to sell Tumblr to Automattic, the parent company of Wordpress.com. The move will make Automattic the third company to own Tumblr in just six years. "Tumblr is one of the Web's most iconic brands," Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg said in a statement. Yahoo acquired Tumblr for $1.1 billion in 2013, making it the largest acquisition of former CEO Marissa Mayer's tenure. In a statement Monday, Verizon Media CEO Guru Gowrappan said the deal to sell off Tumblr was "the culmination of a thoughtful, thorough and strategic process."

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images; Joe Raedle/Getty Images(CNN) - T-Mobile's mega-merger with Sprint can move forward, the Justice Department said Friday, paving the way for an unprecedented combination of America's third- and fourth-largest wireless providers. For weeks, Sprint and T-Mobile have been negotiating an agreement with the DOJ to address concerns that the merger may harm competition. Those airwaves could help rural Americans gain access to mobile Internet, according to the Justice Department. The Sprint and T-Mobile merger would help fulfill those goals, he said. The states, Sprint and T-Mobile have agreed to a trial date of Oct. 7 in federal court in New York.