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FCC fines four wireless carriers millions for sharing customer data
May 1, 2024 | 2:39amThe FCC claimed "aggregators" that received customer location data from the carriers turned around and charged third-party location-based service providers for access at a price.
Trump reveals his top priority if he takes back White House: 'It’s No. 1 on my mind'
April 1, 2024 | 6:58pmFormer President Donald Trump told The Post's Cindy Adams what the very first thing he would do if he wins the election.
Possible cause revealed after massive cellular outage plagues three major US carriers
February 22, 2024 | 6:22amA cellular outage in the United States was reported by AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and other network users on Thursday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.
Beyoncé announces new country album, drops two songs during Super Bowl 2024
February 11, 2024 | 9:35pmThe music superstar posted a teaser video for her forthcoming project on Instagram after appearing in a Verizon commercial.
How to get a slice of Verizon's $100M class-action settlement
January 4, 2024 | 10:25amVerizon Wireless agreed to dish out $100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged the company unfairly charged an administrative fee -- and customers are eligible to receive as much...
Verizon to offer Netflix, Max discounted streaming bundle: report
November 9, 2023 | 4:25pmVerizon is planning to offer the ad-supported versions of Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery's Max streaming services, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Disney's ESPN could fetch $24B, likely buyers include Apple, Verizon: BofA
November 1, 2023 | 4:41pmBob Iger has said Disney wants to keep ESPN and will try to create a streaming app for it by either forming a joint venture or finding a buyer for a minority...
Amazon in talks to offer free mobile services to Prime members: report
June 2, 2023 | 12:05pmThe reported talks come as Amazon faces a slowdown in new sign-ups for the Prime service.
OpenAI could 'cease operating' in Europe over AI laws: Sam Altman
May 25, 2023 | 9:20amOpenAI CEO Sam Altman said ChatGPT said on Wednesday that he has "many concerns" about complying with the EU AI Act's expanded legislation.
T-Mobile outage hits users across the US
February 14, 2023 | 2:53amT-Moblie says it will quickly address the disruption that had affected some cellular services.
A survey ranked this NYC eyesore the third ugliest building in the US
January 24, 2023 | 3:33pmA data center on Pearl Street near the Brooklyn Bridge has long been a complaint among locals -- and now a study has solidified its stature as an eyesore.
'Pretty Woman' star angers rich neighbors for OK'ing cell tower at his hotel
December 19, 2022 | 6:20pmRichard Gere has backed the building of a cell tower on the grounds of his hotel, the Bedford Post Inn, riling wealthy neighbors — including Jerry Seinfeld’s sister and the...
Verizon shares tumble as rising inflation dents wireless forecast
April 22, 2022 | 11:50amVerizon Communications on Friday tempered its full-year forecasts for profit and wireless service revenue as its spends heavily on upgrading its network.
Verizon outage: Company confirms 'intermittent issues' impacted customer calls
March 4, 2022 | 3:11pmVerizon confirmed “intermittent issues” were affecting its network after customers noted they were having trouble making or receiving phone calls.
Feds allow AT&T, Verizon to add more 5G towers near airports
January 28, 2022 | 11:53amFederal regulators will allow telecom giants AT&T and Verizon to station more 5G towers closer to airports.
US airlines avoid 'catastrophic' flight disruptions with limited 5G rollout, group says
January 19, 2022 | 4:42pmThe main trade group representing US airlines thanked the Biden administration for helping to “avert catastrophic disruption” for air travel Wednesday during a limited 5G service launch.
AT&T, Verizon change 5G rollout plans after airlines protest
January 18, 2022 | 4:13pmAT&T and Verizon said Tuesday they would change their planned rollout of 5G service to avoid airports after US airline CEOs warned the deployment could have “catastrophic” consequences.
AT&T, Verizon reject FAA call to delay 5G rollout as airlines fear flight delays
January 3, 2022 | 12:31pmAT&T and Verizon have rejected calls from Pete Buttigieg’s Department of Transportation to delay the rollout of new their new 5G services — even as airline executives warn that the...
Airline industry demand FCC delay of 5G rollout citing safety risks
January 1, 2022 | 3:22pmAirlines are demanding a scheduled rollout of new 5G wireless service, saying it could pose a safety risk by interfering with electronics that pilots rely on.
Airlines warn 5G could jam their systems and lead to 350K delays a year
December 20, 2021 | 12:45pmAirline executives are sounding louder alarms about the impending rollout of 5G service, warning that the cellphone frequencies could lead to 350,000 delays each year by jamming their in-flight systems....