The deadline for carriers to comply with the CTIA's consumer code regarding cellphone unlocking has arrived. In December 2013, thanks to pressure from the FCC, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon Wireless agreed to adopt a voluntary set of six principles for unlocking of consumers’ mobile phones and tablets. Starting today, in accordance with that … [Read more...] about FCC-Mandated Cellphone Unlocking Requirement Deadline is Today
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Verizon Acquires Vodafone's 45% Interest in Verizon Wireless for $130 Billion
Verizon has announced that it's reached an agreement to acquire Vodafone's 45% interest in Verizon Wireless for $130 billion. The transaction was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of Verizon and Vodafone, and is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and the approval of both companies’ shareholders. The transaction is expected to … [Read more...] about Verizon Acquires Vodafone's 45% Interest in Verizon Wireless for $130 Billion