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Broadband in telecommunications refers to a signaling method that includes or handles a relatively wide range (or band) of frequencies, which may be divided into channels or frequency bins.

Broadband in data can refer to broadband networks or broadband Internet and may have the same meaning as above, so that data transmission over a fiber optic cable would be referred to as broadband as compared to a telephone modem operating at 56,000 bits per second.

Verizon Makes Over $6 Billion Deal To Buy TracFone

The deal will bring the well-known prepaid brand under the umbrella of the biggest wireless provider in the U.S.

Verizon Launch 5G WiFi Hotspot For A Remote World

The 5G MiFi M2100 mixes 5G and 4G connections and is aimed at aiding the many employees and students stuck at home.

Verizon Hopes You’ll Buy A Streaming Box Without Netflix

Verizon has launched its own dedicated streaming box, but despite its bells and whistles, its missing one critical feature.

Netflix will be facing tougher competition from rivals including Disney+ which is set to launch November 12

Verizon Deals Ups Disney+ Subscriber Forecast

Analysts have changed their predictions for Disney+ subscriber numbers in the wake of Verizon's new free-year offer.

Warren Seeks To Speed Up Internet Throughout US

Much of rural America struggles to get high speed internet, a problem a potential Elizabeth Warren administration would hope to solve.

Verizon Beats Quarterly Estimates As Subscriptions Jump

Verizon Communications Inc (VZ.N) reported better-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue on Tuesday as the No. 1 U.S. wireless carrier attracted more subscribers with unlimited data plans, sending shares higher in premarket trading.

Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+: Where To Preorder

Here’s everything you need to know if you are planning to preorder Samsung’s Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+.

Frontier Has Reportedly Been Overcharging Customers By Hundreds Of Dollars

After purchasing networks from Verizon, Frontier Communications has reportedly been overcharging its customers by hundreds of dollars.

Could Your Internet Price Double Soon? Wall Street Bets On 'Yes'

Research given to Wall Street investors suggest broadband internet prices could double as Comcast and Charter look to increase costs.

Yahoo Breach Exposed 3 Billion Users — Three Times As Many As Previously Reported

The 2013 hack of Yahoo was far worse than originally feared, compromising the usernames and passwords of billions of consumers. In some cases telephone numbers and dates of birth were also disclosed.

Possible Verizon Outage Causing Text And Call Issues Among Customers

Some Verizon customers, especially those along the East Coast were experiencing issues making calls and sending messages Tuesday.

Verizon Will Throttle Video Streaming For Its Customers

Verizon's new streaming policy will feature two performance tiers depending on your plan.

Americans Tell FCC Mobile Internet Can't Replace Broadband

More than 300 comments opposing a suggestion by the FCC that mobile internet could be a suitable replacement for broadband have been left on the FCC website.

Verizon Was Limiting Video Streaming For Its Netflix Customers?

Verizon was accused of limiting video streaming performance for its customers.

More Than 14 Million Verizon Customer Records Exposed In Leak

More than 14 million Verizon customer records, including security PIN numbers, were exposed in an unsecured database belonging to Nice Systems.

Verizon Kicks High Data Users In Rural Areas Off Network

Verizon is kicking heavy data users off its partner networks in rural areas despite the customers being subscribed to unlimited data plans.

Cable Companies Argue States Can't Investigate Slow Internet Speeds

Lobbying groups representing cable companies are citing net neutrality rules to argue states shouldn't be allowed to investigate reports of slow broadband connections.