Think teamwork, not takeover, when you think of Verizon and AOL. That was the message from Verizon Communications CEO Lowell McAdam, who denied rumors that the telecommunications giant is in serious talks to buy online media giant AOL. But he left open the idea that the companies may form a partnership in the future. Verizon …
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Netflix lovers soon will get recommendations on which TV they should buy to get the best Netflix experience. At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Monday, the streaming video service announced its new “Netflix Recommended TV program,” which is an evaluation program that will help consumers identify televisions built for “a superior Internet TV experience.” Netflix’s chief of …
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For Panasonic, 2015 is all about 4K Ultra HD resolution, the latest television standard that delivers four times the resolution of full high-definition technology. Panasonic made a slew of announcements at CES for products supporting 4K Ultra HD resolution. James Martin/CNET At its press conference at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Monday, the company announced an expanded …
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The wireless industry is in the midst of massive change as carriers kill service contracts and eliminate device subsidies. Most of these changes are positive for consumers, who are finding better deals on service plans and devices. The flip side is that the new plans and special offers can be confusing. So confusing, in fact, that I spend most of …
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AT&T has gotten the green light from Mexican regulators for its $2.5 billion purchase of Iusacell, the No. 3 wireless carrier in Mexico. AT&T will be the first US carrier to offer wireless service outside of the US. Josh Lowensohn/CNET Reuters reported Sunday that Mexico’s Federal Competition Commission approved the deal with certain conditions put on the transaction to “avoid …
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Before the holidays, wireless carriers slash prices on hot smartphone models — making them a tempting buy for anyone looking for a gift. But do smartphones really make good gifts? On Black Friday this year, retailers were offering jaw-dropping deals on some of the most sought-after smartphones on the market. For example, the latest Samsung Galaxy S5 could be had …
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Cord-cutters should rejoice this holiday season as the Federal Communications Commission proposes changes to rules that would treat companies distributing TV programming online the same as it treats cable and satellite TV providers. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler wants to tweak rules for multichannel video distribution to allow online providers better access to content. Screenshot: Marguerite Reardon/CNET FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler …
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BlackBerry announced its BlackBerry Classic earlier this week. The QWERTY keyboard device is a throwback to earlier devices and is designed to appeal to BlackBerry diehards. Josh Miller/CNET Troubled smartphone maker BlackBerry took its first step toward a turnaround Friday by reporting a small profit for its fiscal third quarter, surprising analysts on Wall Street. But the company disappointed investors …
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T-Mobile will pay at least $90 million to settle a complaint filed against it by the Federal Trade Commission, which accuses the wireless operator of cramming unwanted charges on customer bills. T-Mobile is the latest mobile operator to be forced to pay million of dollars to settle complaints that it put bogus charges on customer bills. CEO John Legere wrote …
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The Federal Communications Commission agreed with T-Mobile to make its wireless roaming rules more clear, which could make negotiations of such roaming deals with AT&T and Verizon easier for smaller operators. The FCC sided with T-Mobile in a recent decision to clarify its data roaming requirement. FCC What’s that mean for consumers? It could lead to lower prices and better …
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