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Verizon to shut down 3G network by 2023
Executives at Verizon said this week the mobile phone company expects to have its 3G wireless network completely shut down by 2023.
Last-minute deal keeps Hearst stations on Verizon’s Fios
Verizon and Hearst have reached a last-minute deal to keep nine broadcast stations on Fios TV in five markets.
C-Band auction tops $69 billion as companies vie for 5G spectrum
Analysts say the licenses could help wireless companies double their capacity to provide 5G service to consumers, businesses and others.
T-Mobile will ease marketing claims of “superior” 5G network
The agreement comes amid a suggestion from a national advertising board and a complaint from rival Verizon.
BuzzFeed begins search for HuffPost chief editor
Viral content website BuzzFeed has started searching for a new editor-in-chief to take over HuffPost.
New York Times offers some high school students free access to website
The New York Times has launched a new program that will offer high schools complementary access to their news website through the middle of next year.
Verizon widens lead over T-Mobile with Bluegrass acquisition
Verizon has widened its lead over T-Mobile in terms of the total number of wireless customers served thanks to a recent acquisition of a small phone company in Kentucky.
5G speed only marginally better than 4G across most networks, report says
In a new report released this week, two of the three biggest carriers showed only marginal improvements in average wireless data speed on their 5G networks compared to 4G LTE.
Verizon buying Tracfone Wireless for $6 billion
Verizon is buying prepaid mobile phone provider Tracfone Wireless for more than $6 billion, the companies announced in a press release.
Senators say ISP data caps blocking access to online schooling
Nearly a dozen senators sent a letter to seven Internet providers urging them to lift broadband data caps that may inhibit online learning.
Fine print reveals Verizon’s Disney bundle still expensive for customers
Verizon announced a new perk for its customers on Monday that allows them to access Disney-owned Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN Plus for free.
Consumer Cellular, Ting get top nods on Consumer Reports list of best wireless providers
Consumer Cellular has topped the list of best wireless phone companies as ranked by Consumer Reports members in 2020.