Verizon

Last week’s announcement of a new iPad and the latest software update for AT&T iPhones have the tech world in a tizzy about what a real 4G network is. Even Saturday Night Live has weighed in on the confusion. So who has the largest 4G network? What does it mean for you? Read the whole Continue Reading →

Verizon is partnering with Redbox to offer a subscription-based video rental service. While Verizon will deliver the digital content, the offering will be a stand-alone service available to anyone with a broadband connection. It’s expected to launch in the second half of this year. Read the full article at Wired.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120207_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Verizon is partnering with Redbox to offer a subscription-based video rental service. While Verizon will deliver the digital content, the offering will be a stand-alone service available to anyone with a broadband connection. It’s expected to launch in the second half of this year. In other news, Continue Reading →

Originally posted at www.TonyGreenberg.com A friend of mine in the research industry used to give out little post-it-notes to trainee analysts that said “be wrong boldly.” Her reasoning – if you are bold and right, you will be hailed as a prophet. If you’re wrong, most likely the crowd will have moved on by the Continue Reading →

Verizon is dropping its plan to charge customers for one-time bill payments. The convenience charge would have cost customers $2 each time they used a credit or debit card over the phone or online. Over 100,000 people signed an online petition against the charges within a day of announcing the proposed fee. Read the full Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120102_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] After failing to compromise over new rates, Time Warner Cable pulled the MSG Network and MSG+ from subscribers’ cable TV line-up. If you’re a fan of the New York Knicks or a local NHL team, you’ll miss many of this year’s games. In other news, Verizon is Continue Reading →

Verizon Wireless confirmed that it will begin charging a fee to process bill payments. Starting January 15th, each payment that you make over the phone or by visiting Verizon’s website will cost you $2. You can avoid the fee by paying electronically through your bank or mailing in a check. Read the full article at Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111230_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Verizon Wireless confirmed that it will begin charging a fee to process bill payments. Starting January 15th, each payment that you make over the phone or by visiting Verizon’s website will cost you $2. You can avoid the fee by paying electronically through your bank or mailing Continue Reading →

If you’re a Verizon wireless customer and experiencing problems with your 4G service, you’re not the only one. Verizon experienced its third service outage this month, affecting 4G data subscribers across the United States. The company is investigating the complaints and all other service should remain unaffected. Read the full article at TechCrunch.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111229_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Netflix’s customer satisfaction was among the lowest in a survey conducted among holiday shoppers. After raising prices and considering splitting the company in two, the company’s rating dropped a record 7 points to 79 out of 100. Meanwhile, Amazon.com finished with the highest rating for the fourteenth Continue Reading →