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Verizon joins with First Responder Foundation to expand services to public safety (Verizon)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Fri, 02/01/2019 - 13:56Verizon blames school text provider in dispute over “spam” fee
After being criticized for charging a new fee that could kill a free texting service for teachers and students, Verizon is trying to deflect blame. Now Verizon is offering to reverse the fee for K-12 users of the free Remind service. "Verizon will not charge Remind fees as long as they don't begin charging K-12 schools, educators, parents, and students using its free text message service," Verizon said.
Closing the opportunities divide in Europe: Internet access for all (Verizon)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 15:27Verizon and City of Boston expand plans to transform Boston into digital city of the future
Verizon and the City of Boston (MA) signed updated agreements to accelerate Boston’s plan to be one of the most technologically advanced cities in the nation. Building on the relationship formed in 2016, Verizon will expand its local wireless network, bring Fios Internet and TV to the city’s remaining neighborhoods not covered in the original franchise agreement, and collaborate with Boston on Smart Communities solutions.