Yet another telecom CEO, this time Verizon’s Ivan Seidenberg, sees the need for content providers like Google and Microsoft as well as consumers to pay for the network.
Verizon Snares Several Laptop Deals
Built-in access to Verizon’s wireless broadband technology, EV-DO, will be featured from three big makers.
Verizon Wireless Opens Up EV-DO to 7 New Markets
Verizon Wireless has expanded its EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized) wireless broadband network by making EV-DO-based services, BroadbandAccess and V CAST available to seven new markets.
Verizon, Yahoo! Team Up For DSL
Verizon Communications Inc. and Yahoo! will announce today their launch of a joint DSL service that is, according to the AP, half as fast but just as expensive as Yahoo!’s SBC Communications link-up. At least the DSL service will still be cheaper than AOL’s $23.90 a month dial-up. One day AOL should change its name to AWOL (America Waiting Online).
Verizon Rings Up Pay For Calls SEM System
Verizon plans to announce an updated version of pay-per-click at this year’s Search Engine Strategies Conference and Expo in San Jose, California, according to Pandia’s Paul Bruemmer. SuperPages.com will feature ads that link directly to businesses’ phones to help seal the deal on a more personal level though a system Verizon calls “Pay For Calls.”
Verizon Has A Strong Second Quarter
With record-breaking performance from Verizon Wireless, and strong revenue growth, Verizon Communications reported $2.1 billion in earnings for the second quarter.
Verizon Internet Access Flies With United
A partnership between United Airlines and Verizon Communications will add wireless Internet access to United’s fleet.
Verizon Invites Small Business to Try DSL
Verizon announced today a plan to let small business take advantage of high-speed access through their Business DSL program. Rebates will bring the cost down on the first three months of a one-year contract.
Verizon Wireless: Bring on the Hurricanes
Verizon announced their wireless services are ready for the 2005 hurricane season. Verizon was quite pleased with the way their system performed during last years catastrophic hurricane season sighting a 96% call success rate in some areas just hours after the Francis gave a fair attempt at drowning the entire state of Florida.
Qwest VS. Verizon: One More Round For MCI
MCI stockholder are having problems with the Verizon bid to take over the telecommunications company. Several leading shareholders are urging Qwest not to give up the fight quite so easily. With a $1.3 billion in difference between the two bids, this fight isn’t over.