Verizon Announces XLTE

Verizon has announced its new XLTE, a beefed up version of its massive 4G LTE network that we told you was coming today. So what is XLTE? XLTE is basically how Verizon has taken the AWS (Band 4) LTE spectrum that they own and deployed it in cities to...

AT&T to Acquire DIRECTV for $48.5 Billion

Last week, a report surfaced suggesting that AT&T was on the verge of acquiring DIRECTV for close to $50 billion. Today, that deal became official for $48.5 billion. Together, AT&T thinks the companies can become a content distribution leader across...

Verizon XLTE Phones, Tablets, and Hotspots

With Verizon XLTE expected to be announced on May 19, we have had a number of readers ask about which phones will be able to take advantage of the upgraded speeds. As you may have guessed, most of Verizon's phones that have been released within the last year...