NYSE:VZ 1 September 2025 - 7 January 2026

Verizon outage fallout: Visible customers get $5 credits as carrier stays quiet on what broke
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Verizon outage fallout: Visible customers get $5 credits as carrier stays quiet on what broke

Verizon restored service after a 10-hour outage last week that affected hundreds of thousands of users. The company is issuing $20 credits to affected customers, while Visible users report an additional $5 credit. Verizon blamed a software issue but has not disclosed the cause or number of impacted accounts. AT&T and T-Mobile reported no disruptions during the incident.
January 19, 2026
Motorola Razr Fold Debuts at CES 2026: Book-Style Foldable Takes Aim at Samsung, Plus Qira AI and New Moto Things
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Motorola Razr Fold Debuts at CES 2026: Book-Style Foldable Takes Aim at Samsung, Plus Qira AI and New Moto Things

Motorola introduced the Razr Fold, its first book-style foldable phone, at CES in Las Vegas, targeting a summer 2026 North American release. The company also revealed the Qira AI platform, a premium Motorola Signature phone line, and new Moto Things accessories. The Razr Fold features a 6.6-inch outer and 8.1-inch inner display with triple 50MP cameras. Pricing details remain undisclosed.
January 7, 2026
Black Friday iPhone Deals 2025: Free iPhone 17 Offers, iPhone 16 Pro Price Cuts, and Apple’s ‘Typically Apple’ Gift Card Promo (24 November Update)
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Black Friday iPhone Deals 2025: Free iPhone 17 Offers, iPhone 16 Pro Price Cuts, and Apple’s ‘Typically Apple’ Gift Card Promo (24 November Update)

Apple’s official Black Friday 2025 iPhone deal offers up to a $75 gift card with iPhone 16 or 16e purchases, but excludes the iPhone 17 lineup and carrier-connected models. Major U.S. carriers, including Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T, are advertising “free” iPhone 17 and iPhone 16 deals tied to bill credits and long-term contracts. Apple’s event runs November 28 to December 1.
November 24, 2025
Technology News 14.11.2025
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Technology News 14.11.2025

Cloudflare has deployed new controls to block AI crawlers that scrape data without payment or permission, aiming to counter falling web traffic and ad revenue. TollBit is letting publishers set access fees and charge AI firms per use. Wikipedia reports a decline in human visits as AI usage rises. Analysts say fragmented efforts will not address the broader shift in the internet economy.
November 14, 2025
Telecom Shockwaves: 5G Goes Nationwide, 6G on the Horizon, and Startups Score Big – Global GSM News Oct 9–10, 2025
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Telecom Shockwaves: 5G Goes Nationwide, 6G on the Horizon, and Startups Score Big – Global GSM News Oct 9–10, 2025

AT&T launched nationwide 5G Standalone on Oct 9, while Malaysia’s Yes 5G activated the country’s first 5G Advanced network. Samsung released the Galaxy M17 5G in India. The FCC set an Oct 28 vote to ban network equipment with Chinese parts. Vietnam reserved key mid-bands for 6G and Wi-Fi 7 in its new spectrum plan.
October 10, 2025
5G Standalone Goes Global, 6G Teasers and Satellite Internet Shake-Up – Telecom Highlights (Oct 8–9, 2025)
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5G Standalone Goes Global, 6G Teasers and Satellite Internet Shake-Up – Telecom Highlights (Oct 8–9, 2025)

AT&T announced nationwide deployment of its 5G Standalone network in the U.S., with Verizon close behind. In India, Reliance Jio unveiled a homegrown 6G stack at the India Mobile Congress as the country expands 5G to nearly every district. China Mobile reported 6G test speeds reaching 280 Gbps. Spain’s Sateliot achieved the first direct 5G IoT link from a satellite to a standard mobile device.
October 9, 2025
5G Surges, Satellite Internet Soars & Telecom Shake-Ups – Global Connectivity News (Oct 7–8, 2025)
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5G Surges, Satellite Internet Soars & Telecom Shake-Ups – Global Connectivity News (Oct 7–8, 2025)

India reported near-total 5G coverage and launched its own 4G/5G tech stack. SpaceX signed a $17 billion deal to deliver cell service via Starlink satellites. Meta finished the 20,000 km Bifrost undersea cable linking Asia and the U.S. Verizon replaced CEO Hans Vestberg with Dan Schulman, and Telefónica plans to cut 6,000 jobs in Spain.
October 8, 2025
Global 5G Frenzy: Surging Upgrades, Sky-High Signals & the 3G Farewell Tour
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Global 5G Frenzy: Surging Upgrades, Sky-High Signals & the 3G Farewell Tour

The FCC moved to override local restrictions on 5G tower construction, fast-tracking next-gen wireless in the U.S. India is preparing a major 5G spectrum auction, while Turkey set its 5G tender for October 16. BT aims for 99% standalone 5G coverage in the UK by 2030. Europe and the U.S. continue to shut down 2G and 3G networks to free up spectrum for broadband.
October 6, 2025
Global GSM Revolution: 5G Breakthroughs, 3G Farewells & Telecom Power Plays (Oct 4–5, 2025)
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Global GSM Revolution: 5G Breakthroughs, 3G Farewells & Telecom Power Plays (Oct 4–5, 2025)

U.S. regulators moved to fast-track 5G and clear the way for 6G, overriding local tower delays. India, Sri Lanka, and Turkey launched major 5G spectrum auctions, while Europe freed up new frequencies. BT aims for 99% standalone 5G coverage in the UK by 2030. Kuwait’s Zain enabled a 12,000 km remote surgery using a low-latency 5G link.
October 5, 2025
Mobile Internet Madness: Verizon’s 6G Gambit, Nokia’s AI-Powered 5G Breakthroughs, and a Wave of 5G Rollouts Rock the World (Oct 2–3, 2025)
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Mobile Internet Madness: Verizon’s 6G Gambit, Nokia’s AI-Powered 5G Breakthroughs, and a Wave of 5G Rollouts Rock the World (Oct 2–3, 2025)

Verizon launched a 6G Innovation Forum with Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, Meta, and Qualcomm to develop new network use cases. Nokia licensed HPE’s Juniper RIC tech for its AI-driven MantaRay platform and added 45 Juniper engineers. T-Mobile expanded Starlink satellite-to-phone service in the U.S. to support popular apps in dead zones. New 5G launches and upgrades rolled out in the UK, British Virgin Islands, and other markets.
October 3, 2025
Mobile Networks Explode: 2.6B on 5G, 6G Hits 280Gbps, But 3.1B Still Offline (Sept 29–30, 2025)
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Mobile Networks Explode: 2.6B on 5G, 6G Hits 280Gbps, But 3.1B Still Offline (Sept 29–30, 2025)

Global 5G connections reached 2.6 billion, up 37% year-on-year, with North America leading at 88% population coverage. EchoStar agreed to sell spectrum to AT&T for $23 billion, while Verizon is in talks for more licenses. The Philippines and Qatar set 3G shutdown dates for 2025. T-Mobile US closed its $4.4B UScellular deal, boosting Q3 revenue by $400M.
September 30, 2025
Jaw-Dropping GSM Internet Update: 5G Booms, Secret SIM Plot, & Space Networks on Fire (Sept 26–27, 2025)
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Jaw-Dropping GSM Internet Update: 5G Booms, Secret SIM Plot, & Space Networks on Fire (Sept 26–27, 2025)

Global 5G subscriptions reached 2.6 billion by mid-2025, up 37% year-on-year, with mobile data traffic rising 15% in Q2. Private 5G and IoT markets are expanding rapidly, while Verizon and partners launched a “6G Innovation Forum.” Satellite internet advances include Starlink’s approval in India and Amazon’s Project Kuiper expansion. A SIM card sabotage plot was foiled in New York during the UN assembly.
September 27, 2025
5G Booms, SIM Scams, and 6G Looms – Global Mobile Internet Roundup (Sept 25–26, 2025)
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5G Booms, SIM Scams, and 6G Looms – Global Mobile Internet Roundup (Sept 25–26, 2025)

Global 5G connections reached 2.6 billion by mid-2025, up 32% year-over-year, with usage highest in North America at 111 GB per user monthly. The U.S. Secret Service dismantled a SIM-card network in New York linked to nation-state actors, averting a potential telecom outage during the UN General Assembly. Ofcom fined Vonage £700,000 after a VoIP outage blocked emergency calls for 11 days in the UK.
September 26, 2025
Global Telecom Shake-Up: 5G Surges, Satellites Soar, and Outages Spark Outrage (Sept 24–25, 2025)
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Global Telecom Shake-Up: 5G Surges, Satellites Soar, and Outages Spark Outrage (Sept 24–25, 2025)

Openreach passed 20 million UK homes with full-fiber broadband, but only 38% have switched from copper. Senegal plans nationwide satellite internet by 2025, while India approved Starlink but capped users at 2 million. Amazon launched 27 more Kuiper satellites, topping 100 in orbit. An Optus outage in Australia disrupted emergency calls for 13 hours and is linked to four deaths.
September 25, 2025
Fatal Outage Sparks Outcry, 6G “Avengers” Assemble & Telecom CEO Shake-Up – Global GSM News (Sept 22–23, 2025)
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Fatal Outage Sparks Outcry, 6G “Avengers” Assemble & Telecom CEO Shake-Up – Global GSM News (Sept 22–23, 2025)

Verizon launched a 6G Innovation Forum with Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, Qualcomm, and Meta to shape next-generation wireless. Vodafone–Three UK signed a £2 billion network upgrade deal with Nokia and Ericsson, phasing out Huawei and Samsung equipment. T-Mobile US named Srini Gopalan as incoming CEO. Australia’s Optus faces investigations after a 13-hour outage disrupted emergency calls and was linked to several deaths.
September 23, 2025
5G Outages, 6G Leaps & Telecom Shake-Ups: Inside the Global GSM Upheaval (Sept 6–7, 2025)
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5G Outages, 6G Leaps & Telecom Shake-Ups: Inside the Global GSM Upheaval (Sept 6–7, 2025)

Pakistan will auction 5G spectrum in December 2025; Turkey’s 5G tender is set for October 16 with service by April 2026. SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites to boost high-latitude broadband, while Amazon’s Kuiper eyes a September 25 launch. Russia enacted new internet laws, including fines for VPN searches and mandatory state messenger apps. A Verizon outage on August 30 left millions in the U.S. without mobile service for nine hours.
September 7, 2025
5G Power Plays, Outages & a Global Race to Connect – Mobile Internet Highlights (Sept 4–5, 2025)
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5G Power Plays, Outages & a Global Race to Connect – Mobile Internet Highlights (Sept 4–5, 2025)

Pakistan approved its first 5G spectrum auction for December 2025, ending years of delays. Turkey set October 2025 for its own 5G tender. AT&T agreed to buy $23 billion in 5G spectrum from EchoStar, marking a record U.S. private spectrum sale. A Verizon outage on August 30 left customers nationwide with emergency-only service for hours.
September 5, 2025
2025’s Best Mobile Internet in the USA – The Ultimate Showdown of Speed, Coverage & Value
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2025’s Best Mobile Internet in the USA – The Ultimate Showdown of Speed, Coverage & Value

AT&T was named overall network winner in late 2024 by RootMetrics, while T-Mobile led in 5G speed and coverage, reaching about 325 million people. T-Mobile posted median download speeds near 189 Mbps, roughly double those of AT&T and Verizon. Verizon excelled in some 5G reliability and video metrics. All three carriers maintain strong LTE coverage in rural areas, with AT&T and Verizon slightly ahead outside cities.
September 1, 2025