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News on Verizon Communications (Ticker: VZ) continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.

2 hrs ago | Chicago Tribune

Apple's iPhone takes big bites out of wireless carriers' profits

AT&T, Sprint and Verizon, which pay hefty subsidies on the iPhones their customers buy, have seen their earnings and stock prices drop since they began offering the Apple handsets.

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Related Topix: Cable & Satellite, Telecom, ATT, IT Services, Sprint Nextel, Apple, Startups, Business News

5 hrs ago | Cellular News

Transport Workers, Communications Workers Form New Partnership

The Transport Workers Union of America and the Communications Workers of America have voted to work together in a new affiliation.

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Related Topix: Verizon, IT Services, Telecom

9 hrs ago | Gadgetell

Things that seem clear, this New York restaurant thinks Verizon Sucks [Image]

Sign up for the FREE Tell Membership and receive benefits that include the digital edition of Tell Magazine sent straight to your inbox, product giveaways, coupons and much more! What can you really say here, it seems pretty clear that this business thinks "Verizon Sucks." And well, while the image appears to convey their feelings rather clearly, ... (more)

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Related Topix: Verizon, IT Services, Telecom

10 hrs ago | Multichannel News

Verizon: We Already Selected VOD When ActiveVideo Came Calling

Verizon Communications filed its final brief Thursday with the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in its appeal of patent-infringement rulings in favor of ActiveVideo Networks, asserting that it had already selected SeaChange International's VOD system when ActiveVideo approached it about an interactive TV gaming service in 2005.

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Related Topix: Telecom, Verizon, IT Services, SeaChange International, Computers, Software, CPU, Science / Technology

11 hrs ago | Ubergizmo

Motorola DROID 4 available today

A few days ago Verizon announced that the Motorola DROID 4 will be available this week , and just like it promised - the phone is available today.

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Related Topix: Telecom, IT Services, CPU, Science / Technology, Google, Startups, Gadgets

15 hrs ago | Communications Workers of America

Religious, Academic, Community Leaders Urge Verizon CEO to Bargain Fairly

Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam was put on notice this week by more than 150 leaders from the religious, higher education, and civil and workers' rights communities who said, it's time for Verizon to "do the right thing and negotiate a fair contract." In an Open Letter to McAdam, the group said leaders were troubled by Verizon's bargaining strategy and ... (more)

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Related Topix: IT Services, Telecom

Thu Feb 09, 2012

The Epoch Times

Redbox Partners with Verizon for Video-Streaming Venture

DVD, Blu-Ray Disc, and video game rental kiosk company Redbox, a subsidiary of Coinstar Inc., announced this week a partnership with Verizon Communications Inc.

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Related Topix: IT Services, Telecom, Computers

Wall St. Cheat Sheet

Sprint's iPhone Sales Come with Faustian Bargain

On Wednesday, Sprint reported its much-anticipated fourth earnings and it saw a huge rise in customers thanks to its Apple A iPhone 4s A offering.

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Related Topix: Telecom, IT Services, Terremark Worldwide, Sprint Nextel, iPhone, Apple, Startups, Verizon

Business Journal

Boingo wins Wi-Fi deals with Westfield, Cafaro malls

In its agreement with Westfield L.L.C., the U.S. unit of Australia-based Westfield Group, Los Angeles-based Boingo will manage and sponsor Wi-Fi services at up to 17 Westfield shopping centers.

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Related Topix: Wireless, Emerging Technology, Science / Technology, Wi-Fi, us Travel, Travel, Telecom, Verizon, IT Services, Boingo Wireless

The Globe and Mail

Redbox bringing DVD vending machines to Canada

Redbox is bringing its popular vending-machine DVD business to Canada's billion-dollar movie-rental market, aiming to fill a void created by the failure of Blockbuster Corp.

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Related Topix: Electronics, Telecom, IT Services

Freshnews

Verizon Wireless Invests $302 Million in Ohio

Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $302 million in 2011 to enhance its network in Ohio, which includes the expansion of 4G LTE to 45 cities and towns across the state.

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Related Topix: Telecom, IT Services, Verizon

ECNmag

Ericsson sued for $330 million in trade secrets case

Ericsson, the world's largest telecommunications network equipment maker, has been sued for more than $330 million by Airvana Network Solutions Inc, which accused it of stealing trade secrets and trying to drive it out of business.

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Related Topix: Verizon, IT Services, Telecom

Wed Feb 08, 2012

America's Network

Verizon veteran Michael Tighe named AboveNet's marketing chief

Michael Tighe, a well-known Verizon executive, is joining AboveNet as the service provider's new VP of marketing.

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Related Topix: AboveNet, Telecom, Verizon, IT Services, Marketing

KOLD-TV Tucson

A look at cable, satellite TV earnings reports

Here is a summary of earnings reports for selected cable and satellite TV companies and what they reveal about the industry's prospects: Jan.

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Related Topix: IT Services, Telecom

Daily Kos

Building Bridges Radio: Verizon Dodges All Taxes

TAXES, WE DON'T PAY NO STINKIN' TAXES SAYS VERIZON, AS THE 99% CRIES FOUL! With The Tax Dodgers, OWS Occupy the Boardroom, United NY, Make the Road NY, Strong Economy for All, NY Communities for Change, Vocal New York, C.W.A., 99% NY, and other members of the 99% Verizon Communications has been identified as one of the country's worst tax dodgers.

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Related Topix: Telecom, Verizon, IT Services, New York

Sys-Con Media

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Verizon Communications, Coinstar, Netflix, Amazon.com and Comcast

Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.

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Related Topix: Telecom, Verizon, IT Services, Financial Services, Computers, Coinstar, Netflix, Startups, Amazon, Cable & Satellite, Comcast

KXLY-TV Spokane

The iPhone Is A Nightmare For Carriers

NEW YORK -- The iPhone may be great for consumers, but takes a nasty toll on wireless carriers' bottom line.

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Related Topix: iPhone, Telecom, Verizon, IT Services, Apple, Startups

Business Journal

RootMetrics study: Verizon ranks first in South Florida

Verizon was first in data, text and combined service, while there was no clear winner for mobile calls.

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Related Topix: IT Services, Telecom, Verizon, AT&T

Sys-Con Media

Verizon and BT Make Video Conferences More Accessible to Businesses Across the Globe

Telepresence supports a wide range of business-to-business applications and vertical industries - ranging from joint product development to supply chain management to customer meetings.

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Related Topix: Telecom, BT Group, IT Services, Verizon

Tue Feb 07, 2012

Connecticut Post

Malfunction caused diesel fuel spill

Officials believe a mechanical failure at a Verizon facility in Rye Brook, N.Y., caused a tank to overflow last week, spilling nearly 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel in a pond that lies partly in Greenwich.

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Related Topix: Verizon, IT Services, Telecom, Rye Brook, NY, Lindenhurst, NY

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