Verizon Wireless to close Bellevue call center, tells 850 workers they can relocate elsewhere Verizon Wireless today announced plans to close its call center operations in Bellevue, a move that will lead to the… Read More
Isis: Digital wallet from mobile giants adds financial giants to the fold Almost lost amid the flood of new devices announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona overnight was a notable sign… Read More
Look out, Netflix? Redbox and Verizon joint venture to offer DVDs and movie downloads Coinstar’s Redbox unit and telecom giant Verizon have formed a new joint venture that will combine online movies and DVD rentals… Read More
The fastest (and slowest) wireless networks in Seattle Are you looking to switch wireless carriers? Well, before you make the jump it might be worthwhile to spend some… Read More
AT&T, Verizon lead U.S. business Internet market, too A new study from comScore Networks breaks down the Internet Service Providers used by large and small businesses across the U.S.,… Read More
Do you live in a 4G city? When it comes to wireless networks, everyone loves speed. And with more data-intensive activities taking place on mobile devices, the… Read More
Chart: The best (and worst) wireless carriers in Seattle As we head into the holidays, many Americans are weighing new smartphone purchases. That’s especially the case with the blockbuster… Read More
Verizon CEO: The merger of AT&T and T-Mobile ‘had to occur’ A number of big technology companies, including Microsoft, Facebook and Oracle, have come out in support of AT&T’s $39 billion… Read More
Study ranks Verizon as the best wireless network in the West; AT&T comes in as the worst Looking for a wireless provider, but not sure where to turn? A new study from J.D. Power and Associates may… Read More
Mobile voicemail: Why ‘saved’ isn’t really saved, and your messages aren’t really yours Early last summer, Rob Lohry’s mom Patricia called his cell phone and left a message, asking him to come down… Read More
RadioShack dumps T-Mobile for Verizon Wireless RadioShack announced that it plans to stop selling mobile handsets and wireless service plans from T-Mobile USA effective September 14, a… Read More
Practical Nerd: A plea for independence from bad accessory support Editor’s Note: “Practical Nerd” columnist Frank Catalano spent three hours this Independence Day weekend struggling under the oppression of one… Read More
Verizon to expand LTE 4G wireless network in the Pacific Northwest In a series of announcements today, Verizon Wireless said that it plans to bring its new LTE service to Portland,… Read More
Thunderbolt vs. Charge: Study compares Verizon LTE rivals Mobile research company RootMetrics is out with a new study today that will pique the interest of anyone considering a… Read More
Here it is: Verizon’s first Windows Phone, HTC Trophy Microsoft and Verizon Wireless this morning confirmed plans to release the first Windows Phone for Verizon, the HTC Trophy, online… Read More
Hey, Seattle: Think your iPhone is fast? T-Mobile offers $1,000 if it can beat Galaxy S 4G How’s this for some swagger? Bellevue-based T-Mobile USA plans to offer a $1,000 prize to anyone in the Seattle area… Read More
Nerd Notes: A Kinect controlled armchair, a chameleon attacks and a president steals a pen An official Rise of the Planet of the Apes trailer is released featuring slick CG apes, courtesy of Weta Digital… Read More
Morrison tapped to lead Verizon Wireless operations in the NW Verizon Wireless has named Bobby Morrison as president of the Pacific Northwest Region. He’ll replace Kelly Kurtzman, a 10-year vet… Read More
Nerd Notes: 10 lessons from Angry Birds, 2 Thor posters and 1 Playmobil Apple Store 10 Lessons from Angry Birds that can make you a better CIO. No, slingshotting birds at the IT staff didn’t… Read More
Podcast Rewind: Why your wireless coverage stinks, and how it could improve Our guest this past weekend on the GeekWire Podcast was mobile industry veteran Paul Griff, the CEO of wireless research… Read More
