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Verizon, Amazon’s Project Kuiper Collaborate to Develop Connectivity Solutions

Verizon Communications Inc and Project Kuiper, an advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network from Amazon.com Inc, and Project Kuiper, an advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network from Amazon.com Inc collaborated to develop connectivity solutions for unserved and underserved communities. Project Kuiper and Verizon have begun developing technical specifications and defining preliminary commercial models for a…


Verizon Says 30,000 US Employees Must Meet Vaccination Deadline

WASHINGTON—Verizon Communications In said on Thursday that about 30,000 non-union U.S. employees must show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 by Dec. 8 under President Joe Biden’s federal contractor executive order. Verizon, a federal contractor, said it was in discussions with its unions about vaccination requirements. Verizon said retail employees and some other employees must be…


Verizon Recalls Mobile Hotspots Sold to Schools, in Stores

NEW YORK—Verizon is recalling 2.5 million mobile hotspots after some reports of overheating and two reports of minor burns. The 4G hotspots were used by schools and sold by stores. They are called Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots and were imported by Franklin Wireless in San Diego. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday that…