Tag: Verizon

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What could US carriers’ price wars mean for mobile marketing?

Published: January 22, 2010

With competition between the Big Four carriers in the United States reaching a fever pitch, the ensuing price wars could have a significant impact on mobile marketing.

Red Cross SMS appeal for Haiti raises $8M in 2 days

Published: January 15, 2010

Mobile giving has reached new heights with consumers donating more than $8 million via their handsets to aid the disaster relief efforts in Haiti.

Best Buy, Verizon, Ubisoft, Gameloft partner to promote mobile game

Published: January 4, 2010

Mobile game developer and publisher Gameloft ran a marketing campaign with Best Buy, Verizon Wireless and Ubisoft for the launch of Assassins’ Creed 2.

NHL, Verizon partner for live mobile content distribution

Published: December 31, 2009

The National Hockey League and Verizon Wireless are partnering to provide live and exclusive mobile content on the carrier's V Cast service.

AT&T iPhone fiasco: Appetite for data taking toll on carriers

Published: December 30, 2009

New York consumers can again buy iPhones on AT&T’s Web site after being blocked from buying the Apple smartphone for much of the holiday season. But is this a sign of more serious issues to come?

Verizon defends early termination fee practice in 77-page reply to FCC

Published: December 21, 2009

Verizon Wireless vigorously defended its positions on early termination fees and access to Verizon Mobile Web in a 77-page response to the Federal Communications Commission.

When wireless carriers sneeze, mobile marketing catches a cold

Published: December 14, 2009

Verizon Wireless’ blocking and reactivation of 4Info’s flagship short code and AT&T’s unhappiness about data consumption from a tiny slice of its customer base are cause for a chill in mobile marketing.

Verizon Wireless restores 4Info short code

Published: December 11, 2009

Verizon Wireless has reversed its decision to block 4Info’s flagship common short code after the SMS search and alert service resolved issues surrounding industry guidelines.

Verizon Wireless blocks 4Info flagship SMS short code

Published: December 7, 2009

Verizon Wireless’ decision to block SMS search and alert service 4Info’s flagship common short code on Friday, Dec. 4 was allegedly due to a dust-up over following industry guidelines.

FCC questions Verizon Wireless over early termination fees, mobile Web access

Published: December 7, 2009

The FCC has sent a letter to Verizon Wireless, seeking more information on the carrier’s early termination fees for advanced devices and access charges for Verizon Mobile Web.