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Sprint Corp. (S) Earnings: What's A Name Worth? $1.9B Less As Carrier Writes Down Brand Value
The carrier's fiscal third-quarter earnings statement is a report card on CEO Marcelo Claure's first six months on the job.
The Cable Industry Hates Net Neutrality Proposal Teased By FCC’s Tom Wheeler
Industry groups say classifying broadband as a utility would saddle them with layers of burdensome, outdated regulation.
How Much Do Data Plans On Verizon Wireless Cost? $10 Less As Of Feb. 5
Adjust your Verizon bill with a $10 drop in data fees as the network increases activation and upgrade charges. But the discount won't last long.
Motorola Droid Turbo Review: A Clunky, Uprated Moto X
The Motorola Droid Turbo is heavy on power, but it’s had to make some unacceptable compromises to gain its strength.
How Much Does It Cost To Activate A Verizon Wireless Smartphone? $10 More As Of Feb. 5
Interested in switching to Verizon? Do it before Feb. 5 to save 10 bucks.
Verizon 'Supercookies,' Which Track Web Browsing, Blasted For 'Bogus' Security, Privacy
Privacy experts have warned that supercookies, or perma-cookies, can easily be used by hackers and other nefarious actors.
Verizon CFO Francis Shammo: Google Would Be Just Another Wireless Competitor
The search giant's project codenamed "Nova" could be competition for Verizon, but the carrier's chief financial officer isn't worried.
Verizon Communications (VZ) Posts Q4 Loss Despite iPhone Launch
Fierce competition from T-Mobile and Sprint dented Verizon's earnings.
Earnings Preview: Netflix Inc (NFLX), eBay Inc (EBAY), Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
Earnings season rolls on this week with technology companies like Netflix and IBM.
Sprint Would Support Net Neutrality Rules, It Tells FCC
Sprint is the lone service provider to support the idea of reclassifying the Internet as a utility.
Google Inc. Wants To Buy Softcard From Carriers To Compete With Apple Pay
The tech titan is largely interested in Softcard's patents for mobile payments, a report says.
Q&A: Dish CEO Joe Clayton On $20-Per-Month Sling TV (‘If We Don’t Stand Up For The Consumer, Who The Hell Will?’)
A major pay TV provider disrupts its own model before someone else does.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Tumbles 100 Points As Oil Prices Drop Below $49
Energy company shares dragged down the blue-chip index as oil prices fell to a five-year low.
CES 2015: Dish Network Just Launched The Low-Cost Web TV Bundle Cord-Cutters Say They Want
A $20-per-month bundle of cable channels served over the Web for millennials.
With 'Classic,' BlackBerry Goes Backs To Its Roots, Bets You Miss A Physical Keyboard
A renewed focus on enterprise customers who want BlackBerry-grade security for their smartphones.
Apple Pay Gains Dozens Of New Partners In Banks, Retail
The service allows customers to wave their iPhone 6 or 6 Plus over a register for purchases.
Black Friday 2014 Smartwatch Deals: Get The Best Prices On LG, Fitbit, Pebble Wearables And More
Procrastinating on buying that smartwatch you want? These Black Friday sales may sway your decision.
AT&T Data Throttling: FTC Sues Network For Misleading Its Unlimited Customers
Though AT&T stopped offering unlimited data plans in 2010, many of its legacy customers have been affected by data throttling, says the FTC.
Why Mobile Carriers Want You Paying For Your Own Smartphone
T-Mobile pioneered installment plans with its Simple Choice option. Experts say payment plans could soon be standard for all carriers.
Apple Online Store, AT&T, Verizon Begin Taking Preorders For iPad Air 2 And iPad Mini 3
Apple will start shipping the iPads later next week, with estimated delivery times for both new tablets listed as two to four business days.
Google Prepares To Test New Technology For Super Fast Wireless Internet Service: Report
The new technology could be the basis of a wireless connection that can reach homes without any ground cable or fiber connection.
France's Iliad Drops Plan To Buy T-Mobile US
While Iliad's approach had been widely perceived as a long shot, its formal withdrawal sent shares of the U.S. carrier to a 10-month low.
Former NSA Director Keith Alexander Invested Heavily In Tech Firms, Agency Denies Conflict Of Interest
Keith Alexander's holdings included companies that offered cloud storage, data collection and video surveillance.
Verizon Offers Early Upgrades For iPhone 6 Launch
As the iPhone 6 launch approaches, Verizon is offering current customers the chance to upgrade early.
Top Democrats Enter Net Neutrality Fray With Internet Slowdown Protest At Hand
Senators Leahy and Pelosi have called on the FCC to ban the cleverly named "fast lanes."
LinkedIn Abides By Chinese Censorship Laws -- But Is It Consistent?
The career networking site censored a sensitive article from a newsletter, even though the author was an American writing from U.S. soil.
Hate Negotiating With Your Cable TV Company? This Berkeley MBA Will Do It For You
An opaque marketplace and wide-ranging pricing means opportunity for this cable negotiator.
Isis Lingerie: Designer Ann Summers Apologizes For 'Unfortunate Timing,' Does Not Support Islamic State
Ann Summers, a retailer of lingerie and other adult products, apologized for timing of its Isis line.
Tech Titans Help Drive Ice Bucket Challenge Tally To $9.5 Million To Benefit ALS Research
Tech helps the Ice Bucket Challenge go viral.
Want To Drop Your Landline But Keep Cable TV? Good Luck With That
Landlines can seem like a relic of another age. So why doesn't cable want you to drop yours?