Verizon is announcing Hum today, a two-piece hardware system bundled with a phone app and monthly plan that give basically any old car (1996 or newer) OnStar-like capabilities, ranging from stolen vehicle tracking to Check Engine light remote diagnosis. One module, equipped with a CDMA radio and GPS, connects to your car's on-board diagnostic (OBD) port, while another clips to a visor and serves as a speakerphone with concierge and emergency service buttons.
The CAT S48c is another tough, waterproof, military-spec entry in the CAT Phone line and now it's available to you, in the U.S., on Sprint and Verizon
Verizon Wireless announced yesterday that it will be rolling out free spam and robocall protection to its subscribers, starting in March.
Never content to let Verizon flip the script, T-Mobile today announced that for a limited time its Unlimited prepaid plan will be discounted to $50 per month.