FCC chair opens probe into diversity practices at Verizon
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Kerr on Thursday launched an investigation into diversity practices on Verizon and raised the telecommunications company's ongoing efforts to purchase Frontier Communications. Last month, Republican Kerr, designated by President Donald Trump, told NBC's News Pro-Comcast earlier this month that he was opening a similar survey on promotions in diversity, equity […]
Verizon clears $10M in debt for North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene
See what you are clicking on foxbussiness.com. In cooperation with FORGIVECO, VERIZON has cleared $ 10 million consumer debt for more than 6,500 North Carolina influenced by Hurricane Helen. The telecommunications company stated that the debt relief campaign aimed at supporting continuous recovery following the storm of September 2024. Forgiveco's “kindness random act” is a […]
Verizon customers rage over ‘greedy’ upcharge on phone bill
This time it really went over the phone line. Verizon Wireless is being accused of obfuscation and “greed” after discerning users noticed an increase in unpopular hidden fees. “When I looked at the online PDF of my current bill, I saw a note saying my Verizon rates would increase again,” the disgruntled user declared in […]
Verizon Fios internet outages impact millions on East Coast
A Verizon Fios internet outage affected millions of customers on the East Coast and caused significant disruption early Tuesday morning. According to a third-party website, a map of user-reported issues shows the affected area spans approximately 300 miles from Philadelphia to Richmond, Virginia. down detectortrack service interruptions in real time. A map of user-reported issues […]
Verizon shutting down its Message+ app. So what do you do now?
Verizon Messages (Message+), the telecom giant's popular messaging app, will be shutting down next month. With over 250 million users, this app lets you sync your text conversations across all your compatible devices. Verizon Messages is separate from other messaging apps on your phone, such as iMessage and Google Messages. Once the app shuts down, […]
Verizon says service has 'returned to normal levels' after thousands experienced outages
Verizon said Monday that “engineers have fully restored today's network outage” after thousands of users reported the outage. “Verizon engineers have fully recovered today's network outage that affected some customers. Service has returned to normal levels,” Verizon spokeswoman Ilya Hemlin said in a statement. “If you're still having trouble, we recommend restarting your device. We […]
‘SOS Mode:’ Nationwide Verizon Cell Outage Impacts Millions of Americans
Verizon suffered a nationwide outage Monday morning that put millions of customers across the U.S. into SOS mode, leaving them unable to make or receive calls or text messages throughout the morning and afternoon, leaving affected customers with no end in sight. The outlook is uncertain. For Verizon customers, the outage appears to have started […]
Verizon outage: Wireless carrier is aware of ‘issue impacting service’ as thousands of users report problems
See what's being clicked on FoxBusiness.com. A Verizon spokesperson told FOX Business on Monday that the wireless carrier is “aware of issues impacting service for some customers,” as tens of thousands of people across the U.S. are reporting service outages. spoke. “Our engineers are working diligently and are working quickly to identify and resolve the […]
Thousands of Verizon users report service outage as phones are stuck in SOS mode
Verizon users across the country reported outages Monday morning due to “issues” with the network, a company spokesperson told the Post. downdetector.com – Provides real-time updates on internet and phone services – Reports of Verizon outages spiked around 10 a.m. More than 100,000 incidents reported as of 11 a.m. The outage primarily affected users on […]
Verizon plan to install 5G poles along popular Jersey Shore beach stirs uproar
See what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Jersey Shore residents and representatives from Verizon Wireless clashed Tuesday night over plans to install 5G towers along a popular beach. Officials in Spring Lake will hear public comment on telecom giant Verizon's application to install six 5G small cell poles along Ocean Avenue as part of the company's efforts […]