Verizon this week released its $80 prepaid unlimited wireless plan. The price tag and promise of “unlimited data, talk, and text” may seem tempting, however, the plan is rife with pitfalls. First, ...

Eli covered the latest in the ever-changing worlds of telecom, streaming and sports. He previously worked as a technology reporter at USA Today. Verizon completed its purchase of prepaid provider ...

There are five options to choose from with price points that range from $15 per month up to $60 per month. Scott Webster has spent the better part of his adult life playing with cell phones and ...

Verizon is spending $3.1 billion in cash and $3.1 billion in stock to acquire TracFone. In addition, Verizon will pay additional $650 million to America Movil, depending on the performance of TracFone ...

Verizon Wireless is a mobile phone service that offers annual contracts, month-to-month service and prepaid service. The latter of these options gives users the freedom to pay for minutes only when ...

The plans address ongoing demand for international connectivity as travel patterns evolve. While traditional destinations like Mexico, Canada, and the UK continue to attract American travelers, the ...

Michael is a born Texan and a former graphic designer. He's been covering technology in general and Android in particular since 2011. His interests include folk music, football, science fiction, and ...

Verizon Wireless joined a growing trend on Thursday by announcing prepaid data plans for most of the smartphones and feature phones it sells. Users of 15 smartphones and eight less-expensive handsets ...

Verizon Communications said Monday it will buy prepaid mobile phones provider Tracfone, a unit of Mexican telecoms giant America Movil, in a $6.25 billion cash and stock deal. Tracfone, which serves ...

Verizon today announced it has struck a deal to buy TracFone in a further consolidation of the US cellular industry. Verizon is one of three major carriers that operate nationwide wireless networks, ...

Verizon is now selling FiOS Internet, TV, and phone services on a prepaid basis, with new plans that don't require annual contracts, deposits, or credit checks. But prepaid service could be enticing ...

Verizon is paying as much as $7 billion to acquire 21 million new prepaid customers. The numbers suggest Verizon could come out way ahead. Verizon is spending $3.1 billion in cash and $3.1 billion in ...