Verizon begins activating eSIM lines on iPhones with Dual SIM
Verizon has officially begun activating eSIM lines on iPhone XR, XS and XS Max, allowing users to integrate two separate phone numbers with their compatible device.
Verizon eSIM support coming December 7, says leaked memo
An internal Verizon memo leaked today alleges that the carrier will begin recognizing iPhone XS and XR eSIM activations starting this Friday, December 7.
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Verizon memo says Dual SIM and eSIM rollout to start in early December
Dual SIM is one of the big new features for the iPhone XS and iPhone XR and it was technically enabled with iOS 12.1. However, the big US carriers held back on supporting Dual SIM activations due to various reasons.
In an internal memo shared with 9to5Mac, Verizon is telling its employees that it now expects to launch Dual SIM activations for eSIM and physical SIMs in early December.
Verizon launches ‘My Numbers’ to allow one smartphone to use up to five numbers
The major US carriers haven’t rolled out support for Apple’s Dual SIM/eSIM feature with the iPhone XS and XR yet. However, Verizon has today announced its own solution to using multiple numbers with one iPhone or Android smartphone called “My Numbers.”
T-Mobile ranks best in customer retention and growth among major carriers in Q3 — CIRP
CIRP has shared a new analyst note today covering Q3 results for the major US wireless carriers. T-Mobile was the clear leader with the highest customer retention rate as well as seeing the greatest customer growth.
After backlash, Verizon giving 3 months’ free service to Florida counties hit hardest by Hurricane Michael
Since the landfall of Hurricane Michael last week, Verizon has been under scrutiny for its seemingly poor efforts to restore service in the Florida Panhandle. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and Florida Governor Rick Scott have both slammed Verizon’s response to the disaster, while Scott has praised AT&T’s efforts.
Now, Verizon is responding to those concerns.
Verizon rolling out ‘5G Home’ internet service with free Apple TV in select cities starting today
After announcing the details for its new 5G home internet service last month, Verizon is now getting the first customers hooked up as it offers a free Apple TV and three months of YouTube TV along with the service.
Verizon’s ‘5G’ home broadband service launches next month, includes free Apple TV 4K
Verizon today officially announced that its 5G broadband internet service will launch next month. The company says that installations will begin in select cities on October 1st, with service activating immediately after the install is complete.
Apple TV 4K included in Verizon’s upcoming 5G service
In an effort to get ahead with 5G, Verizon is looking to include YouTube TV or Apple TV as part of a launch promotion in its initial four markets.
Verizon unveils its own VPN service for iOS devices priced at $4/month
Verizon has today announced it will be offering a VPN service available to its customers for use on mobile devices.
Verizon names the third city getting 5G during the second half of this year
Following a report that suggested Verizon is eyeing Apple as a potential partner for a 5G TV service, the carrier this morning has announced the third city in which it plans to rollout 5G service. The new city joins Sacramento and Los Angeles as cities on the docket to get 5G technology this year…
Verizon blocking older iPhone activations, only supporting iPhone 6 and later
Verizon is making a controversial change to its activation process, according to a new report from CNET. Going forward and effective immediately, the carrier says it will no longer activate phones that do not operate on the 4G network with VoLTE capabilities…
Verizon now has three ‘unlimited’ plans, and none of them are
Not content with offering one ‘unlimited’ plan which isn’t, and a second ‘beyond unlimited’ plan which also isn’t, Verizon has now decided the solution to this is a third plan. The latest addition is called ‘above unlimited’ and, you guessed it, it’s not …
Apple Watch activations help boost Verizon growth despite losing phone and tablet customers
The United States’ biggest carrier, Verizon, gained a ton of new subscribers in the last quarter, but not in a way you would expect.
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Report: Apple’s complaints about AT&T and Verizon may have led to DOJ eSIM investigation [U]
UPDATE: An AT&T spokesperson gave us the following statement:
We are aware of the investigation into GSMA’s process for developing eSIM standards that provide a better experience for consumers. Along with other GSMA members, we have provided information to the government in response to their requests and will continue to work proactively within GSMA, including with those who might disagree with the proposed standards, to move this issue forward.
News has broke this afternoon that the US Department of Justice has opened an investigation over antitrust concerns and potential collusion between Verizon and AT&T in efforts to prevent eSIM adoption and progress. Apple Watch and iPad both use eSIM technology and Apple is reportedly one of multiple manufacturers who has raised concerns with the DOJ.
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Report: Verizon takes most activations for Q1, data points to why T-Mobile and Sprint have resumed merger talks
CIRP is out today with new data on carrier activations and growth for Q1. Unsurprisingly, Verizon and AT&T took the top two spots for the most activations, but T-Mobile did gain more new customers than any other provider. Additionally, the report gives more details on why T-Mobile and Sprint have fired up merger discussions again.
Major US carriers working together on next-gen ‘mobile authentication platform’ to replace weak SMS system
We typically see the big four US carriers competing in a cut throat fashion to steal customers from each other, but even the strongest rivals can be frenemies sometimes. The Mobile Authentication Taskforce — AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint — have released product details for what it calls a “next-generation mobile authentication platform.”
5G mobile hotspots could give iPhones early access; AT&T can be sued for throttling speeds
If Apple’s history is anything to go by, access to high-speed 5G services is likely to come to Android phones ahead of iPhones – but there could be a handy workaround. It’s looking like the first 5G devices to go on sale won’t be phones at all, but rather mobile hotspots …
Verizon matches T-Mobile deal: Buy one iPhone 8 or X, get one $699 off
Verizon has today announced its latest promotion, buy one iPhone, get the second one for $699 off. This latest offer is available with the purchase of any two iPhone X, 8 or 8 Plus devices.
Live mobile streaming of NFL games available on all carriers from 2018 playoffs onwards
There’s good news for NFL fans today, as live mobile streaming of games will now be available on all carriers, not just Verizon. The new arrangement begins in January.
The partnership kicks off in January 2018 with streaming of the NFL playoffs on Yahoo and Yahoo Sports, in addition to go90 and the NFL mobile app.
In addition to the expanded availability of live games, the new agreement will provide fans mobile access to NFL highlights [and] coverage of NFL throughout the week and year.
There is one catch, however …
After throttling video on unlimited plans, Verizon offers paid access to 4K streaming
After throttling video streaming to as little as 480p on its so-called unlimited plan back in August, Verizon is now offering access to 4K streaming – but at a price. Access costs $10 per month per user.
Verizon creates AR-based scavenger hunt for free iPhone 8 in eight U.S. cities, today only
If you like the idea of the iPhone 8 but are less sure about laying out the cash for one, Verizon is offering you the chance to win one. You can track one down in an augmented reality scavenger hunt, and take a creative photo be in with a shot …
Carriers offer free service in Hurricane Harvey area as they battle to keep networks up
Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon are all offering free service in areas hit by Hurricane Harvey as they describe the efforts they are making to keep networks up and running, while AT&T issues credits.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says that across the entire region, 96% of cell sites are working, though only 5% of sites are operational in Rockport, Texas, near where the hurricane made landfall …
NordVPN confirms that using a VPN will bypass Verizon’s throttling of all video streams
NordVPN has confirmed that Verizon’s plan to throttle all video streams on its unlimited data plans can be bypassed by using a VPN connection …
