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Verizon sells 3.2 million iPhones, earns $3.91 billion in Q1, 2012

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Apr 19, 2012 a 9:42 am

Verizon has reported it's first quarter, 2012 income and it includes the sale of 3.2 million iPhones, and $3.91 billion in net revenue. Their wireless business, which includes the iPhone and iPad, was up 7.7% in services, 8.9% in retail year-over-year. They added almost 3/4 of a million net new retail customers, almost half a million of which were postpaid. That makes their total reach now 93 million, of which 88 million are postpaid.

How to replace the speaker assembly in a Verizon or Sprint iPhone 4

By Allyson Kazmucha, Wednesday, Apr 18, 2012 a 5:41 pm

If you've got a blown or distorted loud speaker or the bottom mic isn't working in your Verizon or Sprint iPhone 4, you may need to DIY replace the speaker assembly. Luckily, this is one of the easier repairs to perform on your own. It's also a lot cheaper than paying for a replacement if you're out of warranty.

Verizon expands LTE coverage through New York state, Georgia, and elsewhere

By Simon Sage, Tuesday, Apr 17, 2012 a 11:40 am

Verizon has just announced that they're expanding their LTE network to a bunch of new areas across the U.S. In New York, the Buffalo-Niagara area has 28 new LTE towers, while Cattaraugus-Alleghany counties are getting their first taste of 4G on Thursday.

Celebrity iPhone 4S Siri commercials hit the air with Samuel L. Jackson, Zooey Deschanel

By Rene Ritchie, Monday, Apr 16, 2012 a 9:32 pm

For the first time in... forever, iPhone 4S commercials are hitting the air with celebrities.... talking to Siri. The Avengers' Samuel L. Jackson is in one spot that finishes with Verizon branding and The New Girl's Zooey Deschanel is in another with the Sprint logo at the end.

Verizon ups upgrade fee to $30

By Rene Ritchie, Wednesday, Apr 11, 2012 a 2:13 pm

Verizon is increasing the fee they charge customers who upgrade to a new, subsidized iPhone -- or other mobile device -- as part of a 2-year contract renewal. The new fee will be $30 and takes effect on April 22.

This fee will help us continue to provide customers with the level of service and support they have come to expect which includes Wireless Workshops, online educational tools, and consultations with experts who provide advice and guidance on devices that are more sophisticated than ever.

Verizon offers their eco-friendly trade-in program as a way to hedge against the costs.

U.S. carriers band together to form database of stolen phones

By Simon Sage, Tuesday, Apr 10, 2012 a 3:16 pm

AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint have agreed to create a shared database of stolen cellphones in order to lock them down and reduce resale value. Once a phone is identified as stolen, carriers would be able to block it from getting service from any of the service providers.

How to fix a cracked or broken screen on the Verizon or Sprint iPhone 4

By Allyson Kazmucha, Wednesday, Apr 4, 2012 a 3:26 pm

If you've accidentally cracked the screen on your Verizon or Sprint iPhone 4, or it's just stopped responding, and you don't want to pony up the money for a new CDMA iPhone just yet, you can DIY repair it. If you feel pretty confident that, with a little ninja daring, we can walk you through how to do an iPhone 4 screen replacement all on your own.

Best Buy sells almost as many iPhones as Apple store, AT&T and Verizon sell way more than both

By Simon Sage, Friday, Mar 23, 2012 a 10:38 am

A survey of iPhone shoppers from December last year through February, reveals that 13% had bought their iPhones from Best Buy, while 15% had purchased theirs directly from Apple. Of course, carriers brought in the lion's share of sales; AT&T sold to 32% of those surveyed, Verizon claimed 30%, and Sprint a less-than-impressive 7%. The survey, conducted by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, also showed that online stores only accounted for 24% of sales, with regular brick-and-mortar establishments taking up the remaining 76%.

AT&T vs Verizon: Which 4G LTE new iPad should you get?

By Leanna Lofte, Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 a 7:20 pm

Now that you've decided to get the 4G LTE flavor of the new iPad in the US, the question becomes -- AT&T or Verizon, which carrier should you choose? For most of us, the decision will come down to two factors - coverage and pricing.

Here's how it breaks down.