Removing channels from a TV lineup over carriage disputes is common in the pay-TV business. That legacy has found its way into the streaming TV business, but the blackouts are now about apps, with Roku removing the Charter Spectrum app…
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Mobile News App, Broadband Usage, Jump During 2020 Election
The controversial and made-for-media nature of the 2020 presidential election clearly has driven broadband consumption and mobile app usage to new heights, according to broadband usage data from OpenVault and 2020 election mobile news app usage data from Flurry. On…
T‑Mobile Launches New Small Business Plans with Microsoft 365
Bellevue, Washington — September 21, 2020 — As the most important National Small Business Week of the last decade begins today, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is doubling down on its commitment to this vital community. The Un-carrier is launching new Magenta…
ZenKey Goes Live, Targeting Website and App Security
A new network-based identity solution from ZenKey has gone live on several major apps and websites. ZenKey is a joint venture of the three major U.S .wireless providers that was initially announced nearly a year ago, as reported by Telecompetitor….
Verizon Says Go Ahead and Grocery Shop While Checking Your Yahoo Mail
Verizon’s Yahoo Mail unit aims to make it easier to make purchases online with a new capability that lets Yahoo Mail users fill Walmart shopping carts directly from their inboxes. Applications like this may be more important than as an…
Report: Mobile VPN App Downloads Exceed 31 Million in First Five Months of 2020
Thirty-one million mobile virtual private network (VPN) apps were installed during the first five months of 2020 and generated $23 million in revenue on Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, according to data about mobile VPN app downloads…
Verizon Launches Verizon Visa Card
NEW YORK – On June 26, Verizon will bring customers more of our best, from unique rewards to monthly discounts on your wireless bill, with the introduction of the Verizon Visa Card – the first credit card designed with the savvy,…
Consolidated Communications Launches Cloud-based ProConnect Unified Communications to Businesses in Northern New England
PORTLAND, Maine – April 16, 2020 – Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL), a leading broadband and business communications provider, today announced its ProConnect Unified Communications (UC) and collaboration solution is now available to businesses throughout Northern New England. ProConnect provides advanced communication and collaboration tools that…
Charter Collaborates with Hiya to Protect Spectrum Mobile™ Customers From Spam Calls
APRIL 08, 2020 — STAMFORD, Conn. – Charter Communications, Inc. today announced a collaboration with Hiya, the global leader in spam call protection, to promote Hiya’s free anti-spam app for interested customers to help protect them against fraud and nuisance…
Sandvine Mobile Video Report: Video is 62% of Mobile Traffic
Video is dominating mobile Internet use, according to a new Sandvine mobile video report. Video is 60% of downstream traffic and 62% of traffic overall, according to the report, titled Sandvine Mobile Internet Phenomena Report. Sandvine dug into the details…
Verizon Partners for Esports as It Continues to Highlight and Promote 5G Use Cases
In another example of the complementary nature of 5G and esports, Verizon, Verizon 5G Labs and Dignitas are working together to identify and develop ways the carrier’s 5G ultra wideband can enhance participants’ performance and interactions with fans. The goals…
Verizon Media OneSearch Aims to Protect Search Data
Verizon Media’s OneSearch, which was announced today, will enable search without tracking, storing or sharing personal information or search data with advertisers, according to Verizon. The desktop or mobile app is free to consumers. Businesses can integrate OneSearch into their…
