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Verizon says strike could hurt current-quarter earnings

The company's first-quarter earnings largely matched expectations as it adds 640,000 wireless customers.

Yahoo's Q1 ever so slightly beats weak expectations

No one cares, because all eyes are on sale process.

Charges Fly Fast and Furiously as Verizon Strike Continues

Meanwhile, the two sides met on Friday, but union officials said talks ended after a half hour.

Ahead of New York Primary, Bernie Sanders Joins Verizon Picket Line

The Vermont senator is courting blue-collar and union workers.

Capital Gains: Valet Startup Luxe Lives to Raise Another Round, So Do Chatbots

Plus, Amazon invested in a Wi-Fi device maker.

Yahoo Gives Bidders Another Week, Moving Deadline to April 18

May the odds be forever in someone's favor. Anyone!?!

Verizon Buys More Mobile Video by Investing in DreamWorks' AwesomenessTV

The tween-centric video maker is now valued at $650 million.

Twitter Beats Amazon, Verizon for Global NFL Streaming Deal

The fact that Amazon didn't land the NFL games is somewhat surprising.

IBM Names Former AOL President Bob Lord as Chief Digital Officer

The former Razorfish CEO had been in contention to run AOL before it was sold to Verizon.

Watch Some Adorable Puppies Unbox LG's New Smartphone

Verizon brings furry cuteness to the nerdy world of unboxing videos.

What Does Spotify Want to Buy With a Billion Dollars?

Here's a guess: Videos.

Microsoft Tells Possible Yahoo Buyers It Would Consider Backing Bids With Big Bucks

The software giant once tried to buy it, so it might help others do so.

Latest iPad Pro Makes It Even Easier to Switch Wireless Carriers

The new iPad Pro has an embedded version of Apple's custom SIM card to support use on more than 100 networks worldwide.

Live, on Facebook, It's Something Like TV but Not Exactly TV

E! will stream a daily infotainment show in your feed, starting today.

AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile All Register to Bid in Upcoming Wireless Spectrum Auction

It's part of a two-step auction the FCC is holding for airwaves being ceded by TV broadcasters in exchange for a portion of the proceeds.

Nextbit Cancels Verizon and Sprint Versions of Its Smartphone

The company faced further delays in getting the Android phone approved for use on CDMA networks. Instead, it will offer refunds.

The FCC Is Auctioning Off Airwaves: Here's What That Could Mean for Your Mobile Phone Service

You have questions. We have answers.

Understanding the FCC's Move to Protect Broadband Users' Privacy

Tom Wheeler has proposed rules to require broadband providers to get consent from customers before making use of most types of data.

Verizon Settles With FCC Over Its Use of 'Supercookies' for Targeted Ads, Will Pay $1.3 Million Fine

Verizon will still be able to make use of the cookies on its own sites without getting customers explicit opt-in.

Facebook Wants to Pay for NFL Streaming Rights but Apple Doesn't

Amazon and Verizon are in the mix, too. We should get an answer this month.

Is Verizon Buying Yahoo? A Resounding ... Maybe.

CFO Fran Shammo says the company is also considering selling data centers.

Ericsson and Apple 'Need Each Other,' Says CEO Hans Vestberg

Though next-generation networks are still years off, CEO Hans Vestberg says the push for early testing is warranted.

Samsung Aims to Put Fast Cellular Connection Into Existing Cars

While Google and Apple focused on connecting with new cars, Samsung is looking to offer something for those that want to add wireless to existing vehicles.

Verizon's Hum Connected Car Gadget Is Now a Teen Driver's Worst Nightmare

You can still make out in the back seat.

Verizon's Venture Arm Backs Mobile Startup Jana, AOL's Tim Armstrong Joins Advisory Board

The telco now has a stake in the company selling mobile ads to the developing world.

T-Mobile to Start 5G Testing This Year, Too, but Says Don't Get Too Excited

The company says the real story is the gains it continues to make using today's network.

AT&T, Like Verizon, to Begin Testing 5G Wireless This Year, as U.S. Aims to Stay Ahead of the Pack

The technology will show up first as an option for home broadband in remote areas, before eventually making its way to cellphones later in the decade.

Yahoo Layoffs Have Begun, as Mayer Tries to Turn Around Her Turnaround

Also called circling the drain.

U.S. Waffles While India Stands Against Zero-Rated Services

Such services, which allow some content not to count toward data caps, are taking off in the U.S. just as they are being banned in India.

Why Verizon's Free Go90 Net Neutrality Argument Is Weak

Here's the problem: It doesn't have to cut itself a check, while rival video services do.

Verizon Betrays Net Neutrality, Excludes Its Video App From Data Caps

An end-run by the major carriers.

T-Mobile Squeaks Past Verizon for Title of Fastest LTE Network

AT&T and Sprint battled it out for third and fourth place, says OpenSignal.