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Verizon Wireless, along with Novatel Wireless have announced the immediate availability of the 4G LTE Broadband Router with Voice. Similar to older model LTE routers, this one will allow the user to share Verizon LTE connectivity throughout their home. This router, as the name implies, brings the additional voice support. And in this case, Verizon […]

Verizon Wireless is the first carrier in the U.S. to offer LG’s latest flagship smartphone in-stores. LG G2 is now available from Verizon’s online and retail stores across the country. Customers can purchase the smartphone for $199.99 with a two year contract. Those who don’t want to be tied down to a contract can go for the contract-free option, in that case the LG G2 from Verizon Wireless will cost $599.

LG’s latest smartphone is quite powerful, it touts a 2.2GHz quadcore Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, a 5.2 inch full 1080p HD IPS display, a 13 megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilization as well as a 3,000mAh battery. The unique aspect of this smartphone is that it contains the main controls, volume and power/sleep, at the back. Controls are positioned under the camera. Other U.S. carriers are already accepting online sales, but the official in-store launch is yet to take place. AT&T launches the G2 in its stores tomorrow, whereas T-Mobile customers will be able to pick up the new flagship device on September 18th at the carrier’s stores. The LG G2 is undoubtedly one of the most talked about smartphones out there right now, if you want to see how it stacks up against the competition, do stop by our detailed LG G2 review.

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Both T-Mobile and AT&T have already revealed the dates on which they release the LG G2 smartphone. Magenta has the released pegged on September 18th whereas AT&T will release the device on September 15th. Verizon Wireless customers can rejoice before they’re be able to get their hands on the G2 before customers of both of these carriers. The Big Red has announced today that it is going to release LG G2 on September 12th. It will cost $199.99 coupled with a two year contract.

It was actually rumored last month that LG G2 launch on Verizon would take place on September 12th, that rumor has turned out to be true. Only a few days ago LG had announced that its new flagship Android smartphone was ready to be released in the U.S. Today three of the largest carriers in the U.S. have finally confirmed the release date for their customers. LG G2 is the Korean manufacturer’s latest flagship. It has a 5.2 inch full HD IPS display, a quadcore Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, 13 megapixel camera with optical image stabilization and a 3,000mAh battery. One unique thing about the G2 is that it has the volume and power buttons at the back. We’ve talked about this quirk in detail in our LG G2 review.

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It was first rumored back in June that the largest U.S. carrier, Verizon Wireless, was interested into making an entry in Canada. It was said that the carrier was looking to purchase a small Canadian carrier before bidding for wireless spectrum that the country auctions off next year. Last month it was said that Verizon had decided against purchasing a small local carrier because it first wanted to see how it did in the auction. The carrier didn’t reveal its official position during the rumor cycle, but it is now said that it has no plans of going to Canada. In a phone interview, Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam said that the decision has to do with their view of the kind of value they can offer their shareholders. “If we thought it had a great value creation we would do it,” he said.

McAdam also said that speculation about Verizon entering to Canada was “way overblown.” Fran Shammo, Verizon’s CFO, said back in June that they were looking into this opportunity, that Verizon was just dipping its toe in the water. McAdam said that the press made more of the carrier’s interest in Canada than there was inside the company itself.

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Britain’s Vodafone Group Plc currently holds a 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless, the largest carrier in the U.S. Last week it was rumored that both parties were involved in discussions regarding a possible buyout of Vodafone’s stake, analysts believe such a deal might cost Verizon around $130 billion. Vodafone confirmed the talks a few days ago but an agreement has not been reached as of now. According to Reuters, boards of both Vodafone and Verizon have met over the weekend to approve the proposed transaction, a formal announcement is expected tomorrow.

According to the report, under the terms of this deal Verizon Wireless would buy Vodafone’s U.S. holding company, Vodafone Americas, which owns the 45 percent stake in the Big Red apart from several other assets. In order to reduce Vodafone’s tax bill, after acquiring Vodafone Americas, Verizon will sell back the holding company’s European assets to Vodafone. This move alone is expected to save the British telecommunications giant nearly $5 billion. Verizon will reportedly raise $65 billion through a combinations of bonds and bank loans whereas the difference is expected to be covered by Verizon shares. As per sources, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Barclays will aid Verizon in raising the $65 billion.

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