Following FCC changes, Verizon has announced an updated device unlocking policy, with the carrier no longer automatically unlocking devices, and implementing a 365-day unlock policy on prepaid devices.
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After the FCC lifted a restriction on how soon carriers need to unlock devices, Verizon has extended its device unlock policy to a whopping 365 days.
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Verizon experienced a severe network outage some days ago, leaving users without access to data or cell service entirely. Verizon has since offered users a $20 credit, and Visible is tagging on since its users were affected as well.
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Verizon customers across the country were taken offline yesterday as a massive network outage cut out cell service entirely for many customers for several hours, but Verizon says that “account credits” will be sent out to those affected.
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Verizon customers are seeing a widespread service outage that has taken down cell service across huge parts of the United States.
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The FCC lifted a restriction that required Verizon to automatically unlock devices after 60 days, allowing the company to keep devices locked within the network for the entirety of the user’s payment plan.
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Verizon has a nice discount available for its customers who are looking to try out Google’s YouTube TV, with a $20 discount on each of the first six months of service.
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If you’re looking to get a new Google Pixel on Black Friday, Verizon has a really solid deal that gives you a Pixel 10 Pro XL and a Pixel Watch 4 for free, with no trade-in even required.
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Verizon has announced that Hum, a cellular-connected car accessory that included Google Assistant support, is shutting down later this year.
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Verizon is, once again, gearing up for a price increase across the board, affecting most, if not, all of its customers. That includes plan pricing and activation fees. On top of that, beloved Google Play perks are going away, really nailing the coffin tight.
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Verizon has announced that its customers can now use satellite texting to any phone number, but only if they’re using a Google Pixel 9 or Samsung Galaxy S25 device.
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Verizon is going to start offering access to Gemini Advanced with Google One AI Premium as part of it’s monthly bundles. Google’s AI suite will come as an add-on to home and internet plans for just $10/month.
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The day has arrived, as Verizon has officially shut down its Message+ app on Android in favor of Google Messages, but users aren’t happy about the change, especially as the old app has blocked access to messages entirely.
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Last month Verizon announced it would kill its “Message+” app for Android phones sold on its network, transitioning users over to Google Messages. But, now, Verizon has extended the timeline a bit.
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In a rather unsurprising move, Verizon Messages (Message+) is shutting down in November and Android users are encouraged to use Google Messages instead.
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Satellite connectivity is starting to show up on more smartphones, and now Verizon is stepping into the ring with its own satellite messaging for smartphones that uses the same tech as Google’s latest Pixel phones.
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For some Verizon customers, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is available completely for free thanks to an offer.
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Verizon has announced that its branding and logo are getting a new look, and alongside that some new perks are coming to customers including better trade-in offers.
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Verizon introduced “myPlan” last year to let you pick and choose plan features/perks, and an update today adds YouTube Premium at a discount.
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The cellular market in the US may be shrinking again, as Verizon and T-Mobile are reportedly aiming to buy out US Cellular.
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Verizon is raising its price of smartwatch plans from $10 to $15, letting customers know in an email sent to those with affected plans.
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Following AT&T and T-Mobile in 2023, Verizon is switching to Google’s Jibe platform for RCS on its Android phones.
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When buying a smartphone locally, choices usually boil down to either a carrier store or the one-stop shop that is Best Buy. Apparently, though, Best Buy is testing out a plan that would see stores pushing a single carrier instead of multiple, as well as only shipping phones purchased rather than handing them out in store.
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Cellular smartwatches can be super useful for a new of reasons, particularly for staying connected while exercising and leaving your phone behind. Now, Verizon is adding support for cellular smartwatches on its prepaid plans starting at $10/month.
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