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IBM, Verizon to compete for $10 billion in government cloud work

The U.S. Department of the Interior plans to close or consolidate 400 data centers in its move to the cloud

By Joab Jackson

Aug 15, 2013 3 mins

IBM Managed Cloud Services Verizon

Verizon worker thankful 911 operator could hear him now

Police say man locked technician inside telecommunications vault

By Paul McNamara

Aug 7, 2013 2 mins

Networking Telecommunications Industry Verizon

Goodbye PSTN, Verizon pushes flawed Voice Link service

Major carriers such as Verizon and AT&T want to be done with copper infrastructure so Verizon pushes pathetic replacement

Aug 2, 2013 4 mins

Data Center Verizon

Senators want permanent ban on Internet access taxes

A new bill would extend a ban on Internet-only taxes in place since 1998

Aug 1, 2013 2 mins

IPv6 Internet Service Providers Manufacturing Industry

Wireless may replace phone lines in Sandy-ravaged areas of N.Y., N.J.

Carrier says copper replacement isn't feasible for some Fire Island, N.Y., and Mantoloking, N.J., customers; critics complain to FCC.

By Matt Hamblen

Jul 23, 2013 7 mins

Cellular Networks Mobile Device Management Small and Medium Business

Church, advocacy groups sue NSA over surveillance

The agency's phone records collection violates the First, Fourth and Fifth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the groups say

Jul 16, 2013 3 mins

Cybercrime Government Telecommunications Industry

Here comes half a billion dollars’ worth of Moto X Android phone ads

Yes, already, Google Android lovers. Plus, HTC being a tool but actually coming up with sensible device names, Verizon's big plans, new Google Maps and – oh, yeah – CRAZY TAXI!

Jul 11, 2013 4 mins

Android Mobile Apps Smartphones

Feds asked to sit out Defcon hacking conference this year

Some hackers don't like the idea of socializing with government agents at Defcon following recent US surveillance revelations

By Lucian Constantin

Jul 11, 2013 3 mins

Cybercrime Government IT Verizon

Is Google getting ready to take the handcuffs off of Motorola?

The rebranding and the apparent battalions of upcoming releases could suggest a change in the air for Motorola – or not. Plus, Google Edition everything, Verizon bumbles HTC One launch, and glitzy promotions galore.

Jun 28, 2013 4 mins

Android Verizon Wi-Fi

FBI director defends phone surveillance program

Senators question the FBI's collection of U.S. phone records

Jun 19, 2013 4 mins

Cybercrime Government Telecommunications Industry