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Phone deal for visiting fans at 2026 World Cup part of Verizon sponsor pact with FIFA
Read full article: Phone deal for visiting fans at 2026 World Cup part of Verizon sponsor pact with FIFASoccer fans arriving in North America for the 2026 World Cup have been promised help with their cell phone coverage.
Marketing exec wants to shift Verizon's transactional image into one more tied to people's lives
Read full article: Marketing exec wants to shift Verizon's transactional image into one more tied to people's livesVerizon Communications has long enjoyed its position as the leading provider of mobile services in the United States.
AT&T outage causing phones to be stuck on ‘SOS mode’: Here’s what that means
Read full article: AT&T outage causing phones to be stuck on ‘SOS mode’: Here’s what that meansAttention AT&T customers! A nationwide service outage has left thousands of users without cell phone service. 😱📵 If you're experiencing the dreaded "SOS mode" on your iPhone, don't panic! This simply means you don't have a proper cellular connection. You can still contact emergency services via the cellular network. 🚑📞
Over 60,000 customers affected by AT&T, Verizon and Cricket Wireless outages: How to stay connected
Read full article: Over 60,000 customers affected by AT&T, Verizon and Cricket Wireless outages: How to stay connectedCellular outages are causing disruptions for over 60,000 customers on AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, Verizon, and other service providers. 📵 If you're experiencing difficulties contacting someone in an emergency, here are some tips to keep in mind. Remember to stay patient as providers work to fix the issue. 📱💪
Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to claim top spot on Billboard's country music chart
Read full article: Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to claim top spot on Billboard's country music chartBeyoncé is making history once again: The superstar singer became the first Black woman to top Billboard’s country music chart.
Beyoncé drops new songs 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages.' New music 'Act II' will arrive in March
Read full article: Beyoncé drops new songs 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages.' New music 'Act II' will arrive in MarchBeyoncé is back with two new country tracks — “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.”.
Houston ISD teacher honored by TIME for providing innovative refugee aid in schools
Read full article: Houston ISD teacher honored by TIME for providing innovative refugee aid in schoolsMarie Moreno, former teacher at Las Americas Newcomer School and Jane Long Futures Academy, won the honor of being named on the first-ever Verizon and TIME’s Innovative Teachers of the Year list.
Verizon, AT&T delay some 5G service over airlines' concerns
Read full article: Verizon, AT&T delay some 5G service over airlines' concernsVerizon 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.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Residents fed up with bad cellphone coverage in Montgomery County neighborhood
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Residents fed up with bad cellphone coverage in Montgomery County neighborhoodPeople in one growing area in Montgomery County say they have a huge problem. They can't get cellphone service in their neighborhood. This issue is going on for customers who use various cellphone providers and they say nothing is being done to fix this. KPRC 2 Investigator Bill Spencer met with neighbors in the Woodforest area and works to get answers.
EXPLAINER: Why airlines fear 5G will upend travel this week
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Why airlines fear 5G will upend travel this weekThe 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.
AT&T, Verizon pause some new 5G after airlines raise alarm
Read full article: AT&T, Verizon pause some new 5G after airlines raise alarmAT&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.
Biden says deal with telecoms avoids flight disruptions
Read full article: Biden says deal with telecoms avoids flight disruptionsTelecom 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.
Verizon recalling Hotspots that can overheat, possibly catch on fire
Read full article: Verizon recalling Hotspots that can overheat, possibly catch on fireVerizon is recalling 2.5 million Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots because the lithium ion battery in the hotspots can overheat posing fire and burn hazards.
Buffett's firm reveals new investments in Verizon, Chevron
Read full article: Buffett's firm reveals new investments in Verizon, ChevronBuffetts 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.
Are you having cell phone connection issues on top of everything else?
Read full article: Are you having cell phone connection issues on top of everything else?Houston – While widespread power and water issues continue, we’re hearing from some people that cell phone service is also a problem and it’s not just because we don’t have power to keep them charged. KPRC 2 reached out to multiple cell phone providers to find out if they’re having any problems and if so, what is causing the issues and what they’re doing to restore service. We have generators supporting numerous cell sites and teams in the field refueling these generators as needed. After Winter Storm Uri brought harsh conditions to the US, we are extending relief to AT&T Wireless and AT&T PREPAID customers impacted by the storm. However the majority of Verizon customers should expect minimal service interruptions thanks to overlapping coverage (service from nearby cell sites.)
Widespread internet outages hit northeast U.S.
Read full article: Widespread internet outages hit northeast U.S.Users across the northeast U.S. reported widespread internet outages Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, 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.
BuzzFeed buying HuffPost from Verizon for undisclosed price
Read full article: BuzzFeed buying HuffPost from Verizon for undisclosed priceBuzzFeed 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.
Verizon joins ad boycott of Facebook over hateful content
Read full article: Verizon joins ad boycott of Facebook over hateful contentWe 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.
T-mobile says things are back to normal after nationwide outage
Read full article: T-mobile says things are back to normal after nationwide outageHOUSTON – Cell service provider, T-mobile, experienced a nationwide outage Monday evening that was estimated to have affected hundreds of thousands of customers. — Neville (@NevilleRay) June 16, 2020The Harris County Sheriff’s Office tweeted that 911 services were being affected during the outage. “We were just advised there is a nationwide outage for @TMobile’s ability to make 911 calls. We were just advised there is a nationwide outage for @TMobile’s ability to make 911 calls. #HouNews — HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) June 15, 2020HCSO officials told KPRC 2 that while the outage didn’t affect their call center, it did affect T-mobile customers who might try to call 911.