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A new report by the FCC studied the difference between advertised speeds and actual results from the nation’s top Internet providers. Verizon FiOS was the only provider to have consistent speeds beyond what was advertised, while Cablevision tested as poorly as 50% of what the company promises during peak hours. Read the full article at Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110803_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] A new report by the FCC studied the difference between advertised speeds and actual results from the nation’s top Internet providers. Verizon FiOS was the only provider to have consistent speeds beyond what was advertised, while Cablevision tested as poorly as 50% of what the company promises Continue Reading →

Verizon and American Express recently announced a joint venture that will bring mobile payment to Verizon wireless customers. Using AmEx’s Serve platform, users can send, deposit and spend money from their virtual bank account. The money can be used between users or at point-of-sale wherever American Express is accepted. Read the full article at Engadget.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110802_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Verizon and American Express recently announced a joint venture that will bring mobile payment to Verizon wireless customers. Using AmEx’s Serve platform, users can send, deposit and spend money from their virtual bank account. The money can be used between users or at point-of-sale wherever American Express Continue Reading →

4G LTE and Wi-Fi Models Available; 8.6 Millimeters Thin and Weighing in at 1.25 pounds   BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced that the enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1 with 4G LTE will be available July 28 in either Metallic Gray or Glossy White in Verizon Wireless Continue Reading →

WARREN, NJ — Jul 21, 2011 Over 80% of the New York Metro region has access to the nation’s fastest and most advanced 4G LTE network Average 4G LTE data rates are 5-12 Mbps on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink Addition of new cell sites shows Verizon’s commitment to the ongoing expansion Continue Reading →

Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express recently made a deal with will allow customers of Isis carriers to make mobile phone payments. Isis is the mobile-commerce venture formed by the carriers AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile to develop a mobile payment solution. Customers will be able to make point-of-sale purchases using a near-field communications chip. Read Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110720_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The FBI recently arrested over a dozen people in the United States suspected of being members of the hacker group Anonymous. The nationwide investigations pulled hackers out of New York, California, New Jersey and Florida. Alleged members of Anonymous have been arrested worldwide for attacking government and Continue Reading →

Isis Becomes the First Mobile Commerce Platform with Support of All Four National Payment Networks ASPEN, Colo. – July 19, 2011 – Isis, the national mobile commerce joint venture between AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile USA and Verizon Wireless, today announced that Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express will join Isis in making mobile commerce a reality Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110719_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Amazon recently announced that it would begin offering e-textbook rentals for the Kindle. Students can rent the e-textbooks from 30 to 360 days and save up to 80% on specific titles. The e-textbooks can be viewed on the Kindle and any device that lets you download the Continue Reading →