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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Verizon to report earnings July 21, 2025
NEW YORK, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) will report second-quarter 2025 earnings on Monday, July 21, 2025. The company will present results on a webcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Second-quarter 2025 materials will be available at 7:00 a.m. ET on Verizon's Investor Relations website, These materials will include: Detailed information on Verizon's second quarter results; Verizon's earnings news release; and Financial tables. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) powers and empowers how its millions of customers live, work and play, delivering on their demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity and security. Headquartered in New York City, serving countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Verizon generated revenues of $134.8 billion in 2024. Verizon's world-class team never stops innovating to meet customers where they are today and equip them for the needs of tomorrow. For more, visit or find a retail location at VERIZON'S ONLINE MEDIA CENTER: News releases, stories, media contacts and other resources are available at News releases are also available through an RSS feed. To subscribe, visit Media contact: Adi in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Android Authority
5 hours ago
- Android Authority
This prepaid provider now supports cellular Pixel, Apple, and Galaxy Watch models
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Visible has expanded its cellular watch support to include the new Galaxy Watch 8 lineup, in addition to existing support for Pixel and Apple Watches. Officially, only the Galaxy Watch 8, 8 Classic, and Ultra are supported, but there are rumors that older Galaxy Watches may eventually be added. In addition to the Galaxy Watch 8, you'll also find support for Pixel Watch 2 or newer, as well as the Apple Watch Series 4 or newer. While prepaid carriers have typically lagged behind the big three when it comes to cellular watch support, that's become less true over the last year or so. Brands like US Mobile, Google Fi, and a few others have started to embrace cellular watch support, though usually for just one or two brands or specific models. If you're looking for the widest cellular watch support among prepaid carriers, there are few options better than Visible. While Visible initially only supported the Apple Watch, that changed just last month with the addition of Pixel Watch support. Now, the Verizon-owned prepaid brand is extending its support even further with the arrival of the Galaxy Watch 8. As first spotted by ilikewolves99 on the Visible subreddit, the latest Visible app update notes mention that Visible is now compatible with the Galaxy Watch 8, 8 Classic, and Ultra. For now, there's no way to activate an older Galaxy Watch, but several commenters in the original thread said customer service reps claimed that other models should eventually work, though they aren't in the system yet. Of course, this could just be a few lower-level customer service reps speaking out of turn, so take the promise of wider Galaxy Watch support with a grain of salt for now. If you need cellular watch support but don't want to buy the new Galaxy Watch 8, Visible also supports older Pixel Watches (back to the Pixel Watch 2) and Apple Watch Series 4 or later. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Digital Trends
6 hours ago
- Digital Trends
Wireless usage spikes in 2025, networks strain
Wireless customers continue to be glued to their devices, with usage jumping 40 minutes daily compared to early 2024, per the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Study—Volume 1. Over a third of Gen X and Gen Y users are on their phones for more than eight hours every two days, mostly streaming, gaming, or doom scrolling. But this surge comes at a cost: network problems rose to 11 per 100 uses (PP100) from 9 PP100. Verizon leads in four regions, tying with AT&T in the Southwest, while T-Mobile tops the Southeast and UScellular shines in the North Central region. This Is Important Because: The data highlights a growing dependency on wireless networks, especially among younger users, pushing carriers to their limits. As streaming becomes ubiquitous, networks face increased strain, leading to more dropped calls and slower load times. This study, based on 27,528 customer responses from July to December 2024, shows carriers must adapt to meet rising demands. We've previously noted 5G's role in reducing issues, but the latest data suggests even 5G struggles under heavy loads. Recommended Videos Why I Should Care? If you're streaming or gaming on the go, network hiccups could disrupt your experience. The increase in problems—two more per 100 uses—means you might face more buffering or dropped connections. Choosing a carrier like Verizon or T-Mobile, depending on your region, could improve reliability. OK, What's Next? Carriers need to bolster infrastructure, especially mid-band 5G, to handle data-heavy tasks. Consumers should monitor carrier performance in their region and consider switching if issues persist. For more, check J.D. Power's full report or Digital Trends' coverage on 5G advancements. FYI: A 2024 study from the Journal of Behavioral Addictions links heavy phone use—over six hours daily—to increased anxiety and depression, especially in Gen Z and Gen Y. Social media and gaming, key drivers of the 40-minute usage spike, correlate with reduced attention spans and sleep issues. The study, based on 5,000 young adults, suggests mindful usage and screen-time limits to mitigate risks as wireless dependency grows.
Business Wire
12 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Contrast Security Releases Software Under Siege 2025, Exposing What Traditional Reports Miss About Application-Layer Threats
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Contrast Security, the global leader in Application Detection and Response (ADR), today released Software Under Siege 2025: The Contrast Application Threat Report, exposing the growing crisis at the application layer as adversaries use AI to easily launch previously sophisticated attacks at scale. Recent reports from Verizon (DBIR 2025) and Google Mandiant (M-Trends 2025) confirm what many security leaders already suspect: components of the application layer are among the most targeted and least protected parts of the modern enterprise. This trend includes hackers' heightened focus on cloud environments, which heavily depend on application-layer services and interfaces, such as critical components like cloud-based single sign-on (SSO) web portals that store centralized authority. But those reports raised an even bigger question: What's actually happening inside the applications we build and run every day? The Software Under Siege 2025 report from Contrast Security provides the missing context, offering a detailed, data-driven view into the vulnerabilities, exploit patterns, and attacker behaviors that SOC and AppSec teams need to understand now. Built on 1.6 trillion runtime observations per day, the report provides a uniquely accurate picture of how applications and APIs are being targeted, and how defenders can regain control. 'We're seeing a fundamental shift in how applications are being attacked,' said Jeff Williams, CTO and Founder of Contrast Security. 'AI is making it easier than ever for adversaries to launch targeted, viable attacks at scale, while traditional tools like WAFs, SAST, and EDR remain blind to what's happening inside the application while it's running. This report exposes that gap with hard data. It shows where the real threats are, how fast they're moving, and why organizations need a new model for defense: one that starts with runtime visibility.' The report confirms that applications and APIs are the modern battleground of choice for attackers. Key findings include: Why attackers are winning: On average, apps contain 30 serious vulnerabilities. AI-generated code is exacerbating the problem, and third-party libraries are accelerating the risk. Why defenders can't keep up: Applications face an average of 17 new vulnerabilities per month, with developer teams remediating 6 per month, on average. Attackers exploit new vulnerabilities in just 5 days, but it takes 84 days on average to patch even the most critical flaws. Application attacks are more prolific than ever before, with the average application targeted by attackers once every 3 minutes. The average application is exposed to 81 confirmed, viable attacks each month that evade other defenses, primarily driven by untrusted deserialization, method tampering, OGNL injection, and similar attacks, which can vary by industry and technology stack. A small number of attack techniques, harder to execute before AI, account for the lion's share of risk. Why traditional tools fall short: WAFs and EDRs lack the runtime context to detect the growing threats. Many SOCs are flying blind. The new 'best practice': A small number of attack techniques account for the majority of risk. Focusing on what's exploitable now enables teams to regain control. To manage the growing risks, security teams are increasingly evolving their strategies to address the visibility gap at the application layer. That includes moving beyond traditional reactive defenses and adopting runtime protection models that can detect and stop attacks from within running applications. The report also highlights how shared telemetry across SecOps, AppSec, and development teams helps organizations focus on the threats and vulnerabilities that pose the greatest real-world risk. This unified, contextual approach enables faster response, more targeted remediation, and reduced alert fatigue across security workflows. Organizations adopting these practices are better positioned to improve their resilience against the rising tide of AI-assisted application-layer threats. To download the full report, visit Methodology The report combines proprietary data from the Contrast Runtime Security Platform with additional data from trusted third parties to help security leaders understand the scope and nature of application-layer threats. Contrast's data is collected from real-world running applications and application programming interfaces (APIs), using a lightweight sensor that allows full visibility into the complete runtime context. This 'inside-out' approach provides continuous visibility into how applications behave and are targeted in real-world production environments. About Contrast Security Contrast Security is the global leader in Application Detection and Response (ADR), empowering organizations to see and stop attacks on applications and APIs in real time. Contrast embeds patented threat sensors directly into the software, delivering unmatched visibility and protection. With continuous, real-time defense, Contrast uncovers hidden application-layer risks that traditional solutions miss. Contrast's powerful Runtime Security technology equips developers, AppSec teams and SecOps with one platform that proactively protects and defends applications and APIs against evolving threats.
Android Authority
12 hours ago
- Business
- Android Authority
Don't be duped: Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile's cheapest plans aren't worth it
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Recently, my cousin asked me whether Verizon's myPlan Unlimited Welcome was better than his legacy plan, prompted by a promotional email he received. At first glance, the new plan looked cheaper and similar in features. But upon closer examination, his legacy plan had notable advantages, especially higher-priority data and a few other perks. Truthfully, none of the entry-level postpaid plans from Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T offer great value in 2025. There are typically better alternatives, regardless of how appealing the carriers make these entry-level plans appear. Is an entry-level postpaid plan worth it in 2025? 0 votes Yes, it's still cheaper than other postpaid plans. NaN % No, it's better to go with a more expensive postpaid plan. NaN % No, it's better to go with prepaid. NaN % Undecided / Other (Tell us in comments) NaN % Historically, basic postpaid plans closely mirrored higher-tier plans, minus perks and sometimes data prioritization. Unfortunately, that's not so true anymore, and yet most customers don't really understand the differences until it's too late and they've switched off their existing plan. With that in mind, I wanted to take a closer look at what you'll be missing with an entry-level plan, as well as what you're alternatives are. What you'll miss out on with entry-level plans from the big three Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T all offer a fairly similar experience when it comes to their entry-level plans. You'll get unlimited talk, text, and data, but virtually nothing else beyond that, save for a few smaller perks like Verizon Access and T-Mobile Tuesdays. AT&T and T-Mobile also offer hotspot access, with the former providing 5GB of high-speed access and the latter providing unlimited 3G speeds. As for what you'll be missing out on compared to more expensive prepaid plans? There are actually a few things. For starters, you're not going to find international calling or roaming features, streaming perks, or really anything extra at this level. Promotions aren't nearly as impressive for entry-level plans, either. Free phone promotions do exist at this level for new lines, but only with a trade-in. Entry-level customers looking to upgrade will typically see much less impressive offers, like the current T-Mobile $300 off with trade-in promotion. Entry level plans have lower priority data and weaker promotions. In comparison, T-Mobile will give up to $830 for a trade-in if you are signed up for its Experience More or Experience Beyond plan. You'll even occasionally find totally free phone offers with no trade-in, especially for the highest tier plan. If that's not enough to sway you from an entry-level postpaid plan, you'll also get lower priority with every entry-level plan from the big three when compared to more expensive postpaid plans from all three. Simply put, all carriers use a Quality of Service Class Identifier (QCI) to break their traffic into various tiers, typically ranging from QCI6 to QCI9, though not every carrier uses these levels the same way. Here's how each of the main carriers breaks down their traffic: Verizon only uses QCI 8 and QCI 9 for its cellphone plans . The lower-numbered QCI is reserved for mid-range or higher postpaid plans and a few select partners like US Mobile and Spectrum Mobile. Verizon Unlimited Welcome uses QCI 9, alongside the vast majority of prepaid plans that utilize Verizon's network. . The lower-numbered QCI is reserved for mid-range or higher postpaid plans and a few select partners like US Mobile and Spectrum Mobile. Verizon Unlimited Welcome uses QCI 9, alongside the vast majority of prepaid plans that utilize Verizon's network. AT&T uses QCI 7, QCI 8, and QCI 9 for its cellphone plans. While QCI 7 is only available from AT&T through its Turbo plan, QCI 8 is used by its mid-range or higher plans, as well as some prepaid partners. At the lowest end, QCI 9 is used by AT&T Unlimited Starter, as well as many of the more budget-oriented prepaid plans. While QCI 7 is only available from AT&T through its Turbo plan, QCI 8 is used by its mid-range or higher plans, as well as some prepaid partners. At the lowest end, QCI 9 is used by AT&T Unlimited Starter, as well as many of the more budget-oriented prepaid plans. T-Mobile uses QCI 6 through QCI 9 for its cellphone plans. QCI 6 is reserved for mid-range T-Mobile postpaid or higher and Google Fi plans, while QCI 7 is used by Essentials and most prepaid carriers. QCI 8 is mostly for hotspot access, and finally, at the lowest end, you'll find QCI 9 for heavy data users. Despite Essentials' initially higher QCI, actual performance won't necessarily surpass other entry plans, as T-Mobile still prioritizes mid-tier postpaid and Google Fi above Essentials. This is exactly the same way as AT&T and Verizon do it, but the difference is that T-Mobile breaks things down even further by imposing a 50GB cap on Essentials before it gets even lower network priority. A prepaid plan will mostly scratch the same itches, and yet you'll save even more If you want higher-priority data and a few other perks missing from entry-level postpaid plans, prepaid options deserve serious consideration. Today's prepaid services often match or surpass entry-level postpaid, providing higher data priority, impressive device promotions, insurance, financing options, and international perks. There are a ton of options out there that compare reasonably well, though I'll start with just a few of my top recommendations. Cricket Wireless as an alternative to AT&T Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Cricket is owned by AT&T and offers a lot of similar advantages to postpaid as well as several things you won't find, including: Nationwide in-store customer support. Free or discounted device promotions. Insurance and third-party financing. Select plans with international calling and roaming (Mexico and Canada). Premium perks like Max with Ads and 150GB cloud storage on top-tier plans. Cricket's highest-tier plan ($60/month, or $32/month with five lines) offers superior priority data compared to entry-level postpaid plans, along with valuable perks. Although slightly more expensive, the difference is typically just $10-$15 per month, making it a strong value. Cricket also offers cheaper plans that lose priority data but otherwise still match or exceed AT&T's core entry-level service while offering potential savings depending on the number of lines. Cricket - plans starting at $30 a month Cricket - plans starting at $30 a month Looking for a postpaid alternative? Cricket Wireless feels a lot like one of the big carriers with free phone offers, multi-line discounts, and even streaming perks with select plans but with the potential to save big. See price at Cricket Wireless Google Fi as an alternative to T-Mobile Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Fi is an independent provider, but it has a fairly special relationship with T-Mobile that allows it access to the same priority level as you'd get with T-Mobile's mid-range or higher postpaid plans. There are several other advantages compared to entry-level postpaid, including: Attractive device promotions (particularly for new customers). Higher priority than entry-level postpaid, even on the cheapest unlimited plan ($35/month). Smartwatch connectivity and some tablet/laptop support on select plans. Robust international roaming on premium plans. Bonus features like 100GB Google One storage and YouTube Premium trial. Aside from its most expensive plan, Google Fi generally costs less than equivalent entry-level postpaid plans while offering superior features. Downsides include data caps (30-100GB) and a lack of physical store support. Google Fi - Unlimited plans starting at $50 a month Google Fi - Unlimited plans starting at $50 a month Google Fi Wireless offers flexible plans, superior coverage, and seamless device integration for a unique mobile experience. See price at Google Fi Visible as an alternative to Verizon Joe Maring / Android Authority Visible technically is a no-frills provider, and yet its most expensive plans actually offer several features that you won't find in an entry-level postpaid plan: Verizon's highest data priority is on Visible Plus and Pro plans ($30/month including taxes). Unlimited talk/text in Mexico and Canada, even on the cheapest unlimited plan ($20/month). Enhanced international calling features and smartwatch support included or available. Device financing and insurance options, though slightly less extensive than Verizon directly. Visible Plus costs anywhere from $30-$40 a month if you sign up now and lock in that price for three years, making it much cheaper than any of the postpaid entry-level plans, and yet you don't even need multiple lines to get that killer rate. Even better, you'll get truly unlimited data here. You'll also find insurance and device financing that's not quite as robust as Verizon's, but it's pretty close. What you won't get compared to entry-level prepaid is in-store support or the vast range of upgrade promotions, though there are sometimes great new customer device deals here. Visible - Plans starting at $25 a month for a limited time! Visible - Plans starting at $25 a month for a limited time! Aiming to simplify and reduce the costs of mobile connectivity, Visible by Verizon is a simplified carrier that offers limited plans, no hidden fees, and connectivity to the Verizon network. See price at Visible Save $5.00 Honorable mentions While the three above are some of my favorite recommendations for those wanting an alternative to entry-level postpaid, it's far from the only option worth considering. Here's a quick look at a few other options: US Mobile : Great pricing and device promos like Pixel 9 for $249, varying priority options (high priority available via Dark Star/Warp plans). : Great pricing and device promos like Pixel 9 for $249, varying priority options (high priority available via Dark Star/Warp plans). Metro by T-Mobile : Owned by T-Mobile, offering in-store support, device promotions, and streaming perks (but lower data priority). : Owned by T-Mobile, offering in-store support, device promotions, and streaming perks (but lower data priority). Total Wireless: Verizon-backed with perks similar to Visible, but best pricing requires multiple lines; includes some in-store support. Should you go with prepaid or stick to postpaid? I honestly don't think entry-level postpaid service makes sense for most users; it frequently disappoints and pushes people to upgrade anyway. For many, prepaid will deliver a comparable or superior experience at a lower cost. Network congestion can impact how much priority matters. If your area has low congestion, higher-priority plans might not deliver significant speed improvements. To find the best fit, testing each network beforehand—such as via US Mobile's free trial—is highly recommended. If prepaid isn't appealing, consider mid-tier postpaid plans. They offer stronger promotions, better priority, and more perks, striking a solid balance between cost and features.
