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Verizon sells 4.2 million iPhones during the holiday season (USA)

On 01.06.12, In Mobile, By Editor

Verizon Wireless, a leading mobile operator in the U.S., reported iPhone sales of over 4.2 million in the holiday quarter, more than double its sales in the earlier quarter. However, according to reports, Fran Shammo, CEO, Verizon has said that the increased sale of the iPhones could impact the profit margins for the final quarter of 2011.

As per sources, Mr. Shammo also revealed that apart from the strong sales of the iPhone, the company also saw high demand for the LTE (Long Term Evolution) enabled smartphones which reached a total of 2.2 million handsets. He added that the sale of these devices at subsidized rates could lead to a decline in the fourth quarter margins by 500 to 600 basis points.

Filed under:Mobile Tagged with: Apple iPhone 4S • Fran Shammo • Long Term Evolution (LTE) • smartphones • Verizon Wireless

Verizon decides not to implement $2 payment fee (USA)

On 01.02.12, In Mobile, By Editor

Mobile operator Verizon Wireless will not be implementing the US$ 2 fee for bill payments made on the phone or online. According to company reports, the operator took the decision in response to customer feedback about the plan, which was designed to improve the efficiency of those transactions. The company hoped to encourage the adoption of simple and convenient payment methods among the consumers by implementing this additional charge on payments via the phone or online.

As per sources, the operator had earlier claimed that it planned to add the fee to address costs it incurs for processing the single payments. Also, customers who wanted to avoid the fee could do so by enrolling in automatic payment plans, using e-payment as well using the online banking websites to make the payment.

Dan Mead, President and CEO, Verizon Wireless has said that at Verizon, they take great care to listen to their customers. Further, based on their input, they believe the best path forward is to encourage customers to take advantage of the best and most efficient options, eliminating the need to institute the fee at this time.

Filed under:Mobile Tagged with: Dan Mead • payment fee • Verizon Wireless

Verizon forms new entity for business and government operations (USA)

On 12.16.11, In Mobile, By Editor

American based wireless carrier Verizon Communications has reportedly announced that it would form a new organization known as Verizon Enterprise Solutions to oversee its business, government and wholesale operations. According to reports, Lowell McAdam, CEO, Verizon, has said that enterprise and government customers are looking for complete solutions. By aligning their efforts, they will be uniquely positioned to meet business customer needs.

Further, he added that the intersection of mobility, cloud computing and security will drive a revolution in enterprise IT over the next ten years which will allow them to leverage all of their technology assets to take advantage of growth opportunities around the world. As per sources, John Stratton, former COO of Verizon, will be heading the new organization.

Filed under:Mobile Tagged with: John Stratton • Lowell McAdam • Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless buys spectrum for US$ 3.6 billion (USA)

On 12.09.11, In Mobile, By Editor

U.S. based mobile phone operator has reportedly bought wireless spectrum from Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks for US$ 3.6 billion. According to reports, Comcast will receive US$ 2.3 billion for the sale, while Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks will receive US$ 1.1 billion and US$ 189 million respectively.

As per sources, this agreement would enable the three companies to provide their customers with wireless services using Verizon’s network, while at the same time enabling the wireless operator to sell the products of these cable companies.

Verizon is not the only operator attempting to increase its wireless spectrum in order to meet the increasing demands by customers for faster web browsing. AT&T has been at loggerheads with the FCC and the US Justice Department to gain approval for its proposed US$ 39 billion merger with T-Mobile.

Filed under:Mobile Tagged with: Bright House Networks • Comcast • Time Warner • Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless blocks access to Google Wallet (USA)

On 12.09.11, In Mobile, By Editor

U.S based wireless carrier Verizon Wireless has reportedly blocked Google’s mobile payment service titled ‘Google Wallet’ from Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus smartphone over security issues. According to reports, the mobile operator is currently working towards having the best security and user experience and has said that they would resume the service once these goals have been achieved.

As per sources, the Galaxy Nexus smartphone, powered by Google’s Android software will be Verizon’s first smartphone using Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. With an increasing number of users using mobile payment services to pay for goods and services, mobile operators Verizon Wireless, AT&T and T-Mobile are reportedly planning to invest US$ 100 million in a joint venture titled ‘Isis’. The joint venture which is scheduled to launch in certain markets by next year is expected to compete with Google Wallet.

Filed under:Mobile Tagged with: AT&T • Google Wallet • Isis • Mobile payment • Near field communication (NFC) • Samsung Galaxy • T-Mobile • Verizon Wireless

Skype steps up negotiations with mobile operators to permit internet calls (UK)

On 11.28.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Skype technologies, a software application that allows users to make voice and video calls and chat over the Internet, has reportedly approached Ofcom, UK’s telecom authority, as British mobile operators have blocked Internet based calls on their networks. According to reports, Ofcom has said that by blocking Skype’s services mobile operators were restricting innovation and that it may intervene if the operators continue to block the services.

Mobile operators in the US such as Verizon Wireless, have not paced any restrictions on the services offered by Skype, but have infact offered the software on some of its handsets since the past year. However, on the other hand, British operator Vodafone Group Plc requires users to pay an additional charge of $ 23 each month to gain access to Web-based calls on their mobile phone. Further, reports suggest that France Telecom and Deutsche Telekom in UK have banned access to such services.

Sources claim that operators impose such restriction in an attempt to safeguard their profits as well as counter the fall in revenues from traditional voice and message services.

Filed under:Mobile Tagged with: Deutsche Telekom • France • France Telecom • Ofcom • Skype • Verizon Wireless • vodafone group plc

Verizon may launch Galaxy Nexus and DROID 4 early next month (USA)

On 11.25.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Verizon Wireless, a leading telecom operator in the US, may launch two-new high end smartphones powered by Google’s Android early next month, in a bid to capitalize on the shopping spree during the holiday season. According to reports, the mobile operator may add the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the Motorola DROID 4 to its range of smartphones which currently includes the DROID RAZR and Apple’s iPhone 4S.

As per sources, the operator is currently looking at 8^th December to launch the new phones, just in time for the festival shopping. The date is still tentative, while an announcement confirming the same is expected by next week. Further, reports suggest that the Verizon Wireless will have exclusive rights to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus at the time of launch, but will later be made available to other operators as well.

Filed under:Mobile Tagged with: Apple iPhone 4S • DROID 4 • Samsung Galaxy Nexus • Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless extends 3G services in Ohio (USA)

On 11.01.11, In Mobile Operators, By Editor

Verizon Wireless, a leading telecommunications operator in the United States, has reportedly expanded its local network in portions of Lorain County in Ohio, so as to meet the increasing demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and internet access. According to reports, the new network provides increased wireless voice and 3G services between Dover, Kentucky and Russellville, Ohio. As per sources, the extended 3G data capacity in the area will enable notebook computer and smartphone users to download and use apps, rapidly browse through the web, work remotely with file sharing as well as download and play 3D games among others.

Mark Frazier, President, Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless has reportedly said that the people across Ohio are increasingly relying on smartphones and 3G applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go. He added that the nearly $2 billion they’ve invested into their Ohio network has kept them ahead of consumer trends, provided their customers a 3G advantage and underscored their belief that any mobile device is only as good as the network it runs on. He also said that proactive and sustained investment has made Verizon Wireless the 3G leader in Ohio and nationwide.

Apart from expanding its 3G network, Verizon Wireless has also launched its 4G LTE network across 165 metropolitan areas across the country. Sources claim that the 4G LTE network offered by Verizon is the fastest and most advanced 4G network in America and offers speeds up to 10 times faster than the current 3G network.

Filed under:Mobile Operators Tagged with: 3G • 4G LTE • Mark Frazier • Ohio • Verizon Wireless

MetroPCS may acquire assets in AT&T and T-Mobile (USA)

On 11.01.11, In Mobile Operators, By Editor

MetroPCS Communications Inc., an American mobile phone service provider, may reportedly enter into an agreement to buy assets from AT&T and T-Mobile, as the two companies hope to finalize their $39 billion merger, currently being blocked by the U.S. Justice Department. As per industry sources, the deal is likely to include subscribers and wireless spectrum and may be valued at less than $4 billion. AT&T has reportedly approached other smaller operators as well, however, MetroPCS with over $2 billion in cash and short-term investments, is emerging as the strongest candidate for the deal. Sources also suggest that Deutsche Telekom may help MetroPCS with the financing.

Industry analysts say that simply palming off some of T-Mobile’s subscribers or network is not enough for the government to allow the deal to go through, as the amount of assets being transferred are unlikely to transform any regional player into a national network. According to reports, in order to be a national competitor, MetroPCS needs as many as 25 million subscribers which is almost half the subscriber base of T-Mobile.

As per sources, MetroPCS reported a subscriber base of 9.1 million subscribers in June 2011 while T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Wireless and Sprint had a subscriber base of about 33.6 million, 100.7 million, 107.7 million and 53.3 million respectively in September 2011. Reports suggest that AT&T and MetroPCS may meet with the Justice Department in the next two weeks to see if this deal would persuade the regulator.

Filed under:Mobile Operators Tagged with: AT&T • MetroPCS • Sprint • T-Mobile • Verizon Wireless

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