Verizon Wireless
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Verizon Wireless is the biggest CDMA carrier in the United States. It was one of the first to offer a 3G network, and it recently launched the first mobile TV network for a carrier.
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After acquiring Alltel in January 2009, Verizon Wireless became the biggest wireless carrier in the United States. It was one ... Expand full review
Editors' note: Because evaluating wireless coverage requires experience with the network in a wide variety of physical locations, CNET does not rate wireless carriers. We can, however, tell you everything you need to know about the major carriers. We invite your feedback and ratings in our user opinions section--the more input we get from around the U.S., the better our users can evaluate coverage at a national level. For more carrier information, please see CNET's Quick Guide.
After acquiring Alltel in January 2009, Verizon Wireless became the biggest wireless carrier in the United States. It was one of the first to offer a 3G network, a music store and GPS services, and it launched the first mobile TV network for a carrier. A joint venture between Verizon Communications and Vodafone, Verizon Wireless was formed in 2000 through a merger between GTE Wireless and Bell Atlantic.
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As a senior managing editor for CNET, Kent German heads up the CNET Reviews team in San Francisco. Formerly a cell phone reviewer, he still blogs about wireless news and offers his take on the wireless industry. When not at work, he's planning his next trip to Australia, going for a run, or watching planes land at the airport (yes, really).
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"nearly unbeatable network coverage but other annoying issues" By swamijie
Pros extensive and excellent network
Cons limited and crippled bluetooth, phone and smartphone selection limited but growing, customer service can be great but often average or worse
Summary For the New York City/Long Island metro area market, that Verizon's network coverage is hard to top can't be denied. Their plans are on par but not necessarily more attractively priced than competitors, as is the case with services such as text/pic/video messaging or data. ... Expand full review
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