Verizon is taking steps to speed up its 5G network in rural areas. The company said it plans to extend its C-band 5G network across a larger suburban and rural footprint, meaning faster speeds for customers in those areas. CEO Hans Vestberg said during an earnings call that 5G coverage has been deployed to just 70 out of 406 available markets.
Share:
More In Business
With Wicked concluded, should we leave two part movies behind?
As “Wicked: For Good,” the second part of last year’s phenomenon simply known as “Wicked,” makes all the money in the world, should we stop?
Surviving the Thanksgiving Travel Stampede: What to Expect This Week
Thanksgiving travel is set to smash records as millions fly, drive, and ride despite FAA disruptions and economic uncertainty. Here’s what you need to know.
How Sharplink Is Reinventing Itself: Earnings, Ethereum, and the Future of Gaming
Joseph Chalom breaks down Sharplink’s latest earnings and why the company is pivoting from gaming to an Ethereum-powered future built on transparency.
From AI Discovery to BNPL: The Tools Transforming Holiday Spending in 2025
AI, BNPL and new digital tools are reshaping holiday shopping. PayPal’s Michelle Gill shares survey insights, tech trends, and tips for smarter spending in 2025
HBO’s Corporate Conspiracy Comedy: Lake Bell Reveals the Genius Behind ‘The Chair Company'
'The Chair Company' blends sharp satire with workplace conspiracy. Lake Bell joins us to talk its corporate themes, quirky characters, and why viewers love it!
Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety
It's a tough time for the job market. Amid wider economic uncertainty, some analysts have said that businesses are at a “no-hire, no fire” standstill. At the same time, some sizeable layoffs have continued to pile up — raising worker anxieties across sectors. Some companies have pointed to rising operational costs due to U.S.'s new tariffs, while others have redirected money to artificial intelligence investments. Workers in the public sector have also been hit hard. Federal jobs were cut by the thousands earlier this year. And many workers are now going without pay as the U.S. government shutdown has now dragged on for more than a month.
Big Business This Week: “Probably about a 45% chance of recession.”
With prices up, trade down, and only 32% of Americans feeling confident about the economy, what comes next?
Have Bob Iger’s acquisitions kneecapped Disney’s future?
Disney CEO Bob Iger can’t stop buying companies. But is it always strategic for him to do so?
Nvidia Shatters Earnings Records — So Why Did the Stock Drop the Next Morning?
Nvidia smashes earnings with record-breaking revenue and soaring Blackwell demand as shares slip this morning, Barron’s senior writer Adam Levine unpacks it all
