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Verizon is the largest mobile carrier in the U.S., and regularly touts its status as the “most reliable” carrier. Verizon is known for its relatively high prices, but since coming under pressure from T-Mobile’s lower prices has become competitive. Verizon also operates a small “Fios” home internet and TV division.

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5 carriers you should use instead of Verizon

These five Verizon alternatives prove you don't need to pay a bundle just to get great 5G coverage on Verizon's network.
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Best Verizon Fios new customer deals: Get 2GB/s internet in your home

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A new FCC rule could make your phone carrier way less annoying

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Verizon has gotten into some legal trouble

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Best Verizon new customer deals: Galaxy S24, iPhone and more

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The best Samsung Galaxy S23 deals from every carrier

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Do you have Verizon? You can now get YouTube Premium for a lot cheaper

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5G home internet: What is it, and should you get it?

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Everything you need to know about the massive AT&T outage

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How to unlock a Samsung phone on any carrier

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Verizon just took a huge leap ahead in the 5G race

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Verizon just got an incredible bundle for Netflix and Max fans

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The best prepaid phone plans in 2023: the 6 best ones

Looking to save money on your cell phone plan? We cover the best prepaid plan options and explain precisely what you get for your money.
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The best phone plans for one person in 2023: our 6 favorites

If you’re ready to ditch shared plans, there are some great options. Here are the best phone plans for one person from T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon, and others.
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T-Mobile still has the fastest 5G, but its rivals are catching up

For most of 2023, 5G speeds among the big three carriers have been fairly stable, but this may only be true at the very top end of the 5G speed race.
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Verizon is giving away NFL Sunday Ticket for free

Verizon is giving away free subscriptions to NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2023-24 season as the games make the switch to YouTube and YouTube TV.
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T-Mobile’s huge lead in 5G speeds isn’t going anywhere

T-Mobile still enjoys a healthy lead over its rivals, but it also looks like we may be reaching peak 5G.
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The 5G speed race is over and T-Mobile has won

Opensignal's latest 5G experience report shows T-Mobile continues to dominate in download speeds and coverage, but are those the only metrics that count?
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Mobile-first: Empower virtual workers with Verizon Mobile for Microsoft Teams

A remote workforce needs a mobile chat for virtual work, and Verizon Mobile for Microsoft Teams is one of the best solutions for that. Here's why.
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Your Verizon plan just got a major overhaul — here’s what’s new

Verizon is restructuring its mobile plans to provide customers with the flexibility to choose only the perks they plan to use while saivng money in the process.
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Live in a rural area? Verizon 5G is about to get better for you

Verizon plans to expand its faster 5G Ultra Wideband network beyond urban centers later this year, helping to drive up performance for folks in rural areas.
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T-Mobile’s 5G is still unmatched — but have speeds plateaued?

Ookla's latest market analysis reveals the fastest carriers, states, and cities across the U.S. —  but have we reached the peak?
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What is 5G UW? The real meaning behind the icon on your phone

If you have a 5G smartphone, chances are you've seen a 5G UW icon on your screen. Here's what that (and the Ultra Wideband tech behind it) really mean.
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Switch to Verizon Fios for $25 per Month, Get a $100 Gift Card to Spend Online

Check out this Verizon Fios deal which gets you $100 to spend online after you switch to the home internet service, for just $25 per month at 300 Mbps speeds.
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Here’s another big reason why T-Mobile 5G dominates AT&T and Verizon

You're much more likely to get 5G coverage on T-Mobile than on any other carrier
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T-Mobile is leaving AT&T and Verizon in the 5G dust

Ookla's latest market research report shows that T-Mobile is pulling even farther ahead in the 5G race.
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Upgrade your internet for 2023 with this Verizon Fios sign-up offer

If you're planning to upgrade your internet for the new year, Verizon Fios is offering some juicy sign-up bonuses to new customers right now.
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Verizon’s cheapest 5G unlimited plan just got even cheaper

Verizon is offering its lowest prices yet for its cheapest 5G plans. If you're looking for unlimited data for cheap, it's worth taking a look at.
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Verizon is offering some juicy bonuses to new Fios customers

Thinking of giving fiber-optic internet a try? Verizon is offering some juicy bonuses right now for new customers who sign up for its Fios internet service.
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Is 5G dangerous for airplanes? Here’s what pilots and the FAA say

After months of wrangling with the aviation industry, AT&T and Verizon rolled out their C-Band 5G spectrum this year, but have they taken enough precautions?
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Sign up for Verizon Fios internet, get a free Echo Show plus $300 off a soundbar

For a limited time, get a free Amazon Echo Show and $300 for the Stream TV Soundbar when signing up for Verizon's Fios gigabit service. Learn more here!
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Razer’s 5G-enabled handheld gaming system is getting a public release

Razer, Verizon, and Qualcomm teased the world's first 5G video game handheld: the Razer Edge 5G.
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The best 5G phone plans in 2022

All three of the major carriers now offer 5G connectivity as part of their plans, helping make those plans better than ever. But which plan is best for you?
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Visible just added a new plan, lowered prices, and took away a huge feature

Visible, the lower-cost wireless provider for Verizon service, is getting a big update. There's a new plan, a new lower price, and a missing feature.

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