Verizon inks multiyear partnership with tower operator
News Under the agreement, Verizon may collocate on a “significant number” of new Array towers over...
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FCC fines major US operators for illegal data sharing
This week, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has fined major US wireless carriers, including AT&T, Sprint (since acquired by T-Mobile), T-Mobile, and Verizon nearly $200 million for illegally sharing customer location information to third parties without their consent.
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Internet providers outline post-ACP plans
The end of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is fast approaching and providers and consumers alike are preparing for their next steps.
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Verizon Snags Another 92K Fios Broadband subs in Q2
Broadband sub increase drives up Fios revenues by over 5 percent.
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Verizon Q1 Fios Broadband Sub Growth Shines as Video Continues to Decline
Verizon reported another quarter of Fios broadband growth as its video service base declines due to migration to online video platforms.
Read MoreVerizon to Expand Fios Across City of Boston
BOSTON — Verizon and the City of Boston agreeds to accelerate Boston’s plan to be one of the most technologically advanced cities in the nation. Building on the relationship formed in 2016, Verizon will expand its local wireless...
Read MoreVerizon, Calix Achieve Speeds of 8 Gbps Using NGPON2 Technology
TAMPA, FL — Verizon and Calix, a global provider of cloud and software platforms, systems and services used in access networks, achieved consistent, symmetrical customer usable throughputs of 8 Gbps on Verizon’s live network...
Read MoreVerizon 5G Home Set to Launch
LOS ANGELES — Verizon 5G Home, a commercial 5G broadband internet service, announced that it will launch on October 1, 2018 in Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles and Sacramento. Customers can sign up on Thursday, September 13 at...
Read MoreCalix and Verizon Launch Large-scale Deployments of AXOS and NG-PON2
PETALUMA, CA — Verizon has selected the Calix AXOS E9-2 Intelligent Edge System to begin large-scale NG-PON2 deployments in the first quarter of 2018. These deployments will include the AXOS RPm (Routing Protocol module for...
Read MoreVerizon Fios Revenue Grew 4.4 Percent in 2Q 2017
NEW YORK – In 2Q 2017 Verizon reported total Verizon Fios revenue growth of 4.4 percent, to $2.9 billion, comparing with Q2 2016. The report cited a growing shift in wireline revenues attributed to fiber-based products....
Read MoreVerizon Validates NG-PON2 Interoperability Based on OpenOMCI Specification
NEW YORK — Addressing the long-standing challenge of PON interoperability, Verizon successfully proved interoperability of NG-PON2 at its Technology Center in Waltham, Mass., during May. Verizon’s OpenOMCI Specification...
Read MorePrysmian Awarded a $300 Million Optical Cable Supply Agreement from Verizon
MILAN — Prysmian Group, a global provider of telecom cable systems, has been awarded a significant supply agreement from the US telecom company Verizon Communications to support the company’s US network expansion around a...
Read MoreVerizon Launches Fios Gigabit Connection Service
NEW YORK – Verizon launched Fios Gigabit Connection its largest deployment of a gigabit Internet connection service. Fios Gigabit Connection provides downloads as fast as 940 Mbps and uploads as fast as 880 Mbps. Priced at...
Read MoreFios Instant Internet Service Available in Parts of Boston and Norfolk, VA
BOSTON — Verizon launched Fios Instant Internet service to customers in parts of Boston, Mass., and the Norfolk, Va., who will receive equal upload and download speeds of 750 Mbps. With these symmetrical speeds, Fios Instant...
Read MoreVerizon’s Launches Fios 750 Mbps Instant Internet Service
NEW YORK – Verizon is poised to roll out Fios Instant Internet, a new broadband service with equal upload and download speeds of 750 Mbps, enough to handle whatever demands a home or business full of connected devices can throw...
Read MoreVerizon Claims First Completed Interop Trial of NG-PON2 Technology
NEW YORK – Verizon has successfully completed what it believes is the first interoperability trial of NG-PON2 (next generation passive optical network) technology at its Verizon Labs location in Waltham, Mass. This trial...
Read MoreVerizon Names First Fios Neighborhoods in Boston Rollout
BOSTON, MA – When Verizon first announced plans in April to construct a new fiber-optic network to power advanced services including Fios in the city of Boston, the company asked the public to help determine a starting point for...
Read MoreBoston Partners with Verizon to Transform City’s Technology Infrastructure
BOSTON – Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced a new partnership with Verizon to make Boston one of the most technologically advanced cities in the country by replacing its copper-based infrastructure with a state-of-the-art...
Read MoreVerizon Introduces 100/100 Mbps FiOS Internet in Metro New York Area
NEW YORK –Verizon is offering symmetrical 100 Mbps Internet speed in New York City, Long Island, the northern suburbs and northern New Jersey. This means FiOS subscribers in New York and northern New Jersey will be able to send...
Read MoreVerizon to Sell Wireline/Fiber Assets in Three States
NEW YORK — Verizon announced that it will sell its local wireline operations — including its FiOS fiber networks — in California, Florida and Texas to Frontier Communications Corporation. Frontier will pay Verizon approximately...
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