Verizon Wireless, is the the largest mobile telecommunications network in the U.S., based on a total of 93.2 million subscribers, as of the third quarter of 2010. Formerly known as Bell Atlantic Corporation, Verizon was incorporated in 1983 under the laws of the State of Delaware. Verizon began doing business as Verizon on June 30, 2000 following its merger with GTE Corporation. Verizon Communications owns a controlling 55% interest in Verizon Wireless, and Vodafone owns the remaining 45%. Verizon Wireless provides wireless voice and data services across one of the most extensive wireless networks in the U.S. and has the largest third generation (3G) network of any U.S. wireless service provider. In addition, Verizon have begun the deployment in our network of a 4G technology, LTE, which provides higher data throughput performance and improved network efficiencies. As of December 31, 2010, this 4G LTE network was deployed in 38 major metropolitan areas and more than 60 commercial airports in the United States. Verizon expect to deploy 4G LTE in an additional 140 markets by the end of 2011 and in virtually our entire current 3G network footprint by the end of 2013. On February 10, 2011, Verizon began selling Apple's iPhone, ending AT&T's reign as its exclusive carrier. Verizon's most popular selling devices include the iPhone 4, iPad 2, "Motorola Droid 2 and Droid X, BlackBerry Curve, Motorola Xoom, and the Samsung Fascinate. Source: SEC Filings

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Verizon elevates Motorola's Droid Bionic to Android Jelly Bean

Verizon Wireless is upgrading Motorola Mobility's Droid Bionic to Google's Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean mobile operating system. The operator will push out the over-the-air software update in phases, beginning today.

Verizon tightens handset upgrade policy

Verizon Wireless announced it will no longer allow customers to upgrade their handset at a subsidized price before the end of their 24-month contract. Previously, the carrier allowed some subscribers to upgrade their phones at a subsidized price after 20 months.

Analysts: BlackBerry's U.S. Z10 sales off to a weak start

BlackBerry's shares tumbled nearly 8 percent Thursday, the most in two weeks, as financial analysts questioned the strength of early sales of the Z10, the company's flagship smartphone running its new BlackBerry 10 platform.

Exclusive: Verizon to launch $35 prepaid plan with 500 minutes, unlimited mobile web and texting

Verizon Wireless confirmed that tomorrow the carrier will launch a prepaid plan that includes 500 minutes and unlimited mobile web and texting. The plan will go for $35 per month and will only be available on basic phones.

FCC to hold workshop on incentive auction spectrum band plan

The FCC said it will hold a workshop on May 3 to discuss the technical details of the proposed spectrum band plan that will result from its planned incentive auctions of 600 MHz broadcast TV spectrum, which are scheduled to start next year.

Verizon's McAdam leaves door open to dropping wireless contracts

Verizon Communications CEO Lowell McAdam said Verizon Wireless could easily drop wireless contracts in the wake of T-Mobile USA's decision to do so--if consumers start asking for it. His comments reiterate what other top industry executives have said: That they will be watching to see how the market reacts to T-Mobile's new model and will respond accordingly.

Vodafone breakup dismissed despite analysts' enthusiasm

Vodafone's shares slipped more than 3 per cent after the company and Verizon Communications denied a report about plans to break up the UK-based operator.

Verizon denies plans to bid for Vodafone - with or without AT&T

Verizon Communications quashed a report that it plans to make a bid for Vodafone's assets with AT&T in a deal valued at $245 billion. However, Verizon reiterated it still has an interest in buying Vodafone's 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless.

The 10 highest paid executives in wireless in 2012

During the past several weeks, publicly traded companies in the wireless industry revealed how much they pay their CEOs. The following lists the highest paid executives in wireless.

Verizon scoops up rural carrier Mohave Wireless

Verizon Wireless finalized the purchase of Mohave Wireless from Frontier Communications and Rio Virgin Telephone, which had been running the carrier. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.