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Verizon Aims New Data Package at Global Travelers

Ina Fried in Mobile on April 18 at 9:00 am PT

The carrier is offering its customers the ability to get 100 megabytes of data in 120 countries for $25 a month.

FCC’s New Data Roaming Rule Leaves Some Happy, but Verizon and ATT–Not So Much

Ina Fried in Mobile on April 7, 2011 at 11:01 am PT

Verizon Wireless and AT&T lashed out against new Federal Communications Commission rules that require carriers to allow data roaming on their networks at prices set by the commission. Meanwhile, Sprint applauded the move.

HTC Shows Off First Tablet, Android Phone With Facebook Button and More

Ina Fried in Mobile on February 15, 2011 at 12:55 am PT

HTC became the latest company to “friend” Facebook, showing off a pair of Android phones that have a button for connecting directly to the social network. It also used Mobile World Congress to show off its first tablet and other Android devices.

Three Things to Watch For at Verizon iPhoneapalooza

Ina Fried in Mobile on January 11, 2011 at 6:06 am PT

Although there doesn’t seem to be much mystery about what will be unveiled on Tuesday, there are some important details not yet known about the inaugural Verizon iPhone. Mobilized takes a quick look at a few things to keep an eye out for as Verizon trots out its iPhone.

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FCC Wants Alerts on Wireless Overages

Amy Schatz, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal in News on May 11, 2010 at 11:27 am PT

Federal regulators are proposing new regulations on the wireless phone industry, which would require carriers to alert consumers if they’ve gone over their monthly data or text message allotments.

FCC Chairman Hopes to Bring iPhone, Pre to East Nowheresville

John Paczkowski in News on July 31, 2009 at 11:21 am PT

The Federal Communications Commission’s efforts to determine whether exclusive handset deals are promoting or hindering innovation in the wireless market are moving ahead with a focus on rural areas. That’s the word from agency Chairman Julius Genachowski, who says he’s concerned not just with the competitive ramifications of carrier-exclusivity deals but with their tendency to limit customer access to top smartphones.

Mossberg’s Mailbox

Walt Mossberg in Mossberg’s Mailbox on July 15, 2009 at 3:26 pm PT

Walter S. Mossberg answers questions about Apple laptops and taking a cellphone to Europe.