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The video conferencing segment has eased up with post-pandemic trends, which means platforms are winding up. News 

Pandemic Slump Leads to Decline in Competition for Zoom

Jim Hendler,

Verizon has announced that the basic and free trial versions of its Zoom rival BlueJeans app will be discontinued starting August 31 Members of the BlueJeans service have received an email stating that the app is “sunset,” reports 9To5Google. “Thank you for being a valued user of BlueJeans by Verizon services. We want to let you know that we have made the difficult decision to discontinue our BlueJeans product line. As a result, BlueJeans Basic and Free Trials will be discontinued effective August 31, 2023, and your access to the…

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The company is apparently talking with all of the major US carriers about a potential partnership. News 

Amazon May Be Offering Free Cell Phone Service to Prime Subscribers

Adriana Marais, , ,

Amazon is reportedly in discussions with several US-based carriers to provide a valuable benefit to its Prime subscribers: complimentary mobile phone service. Bloomberg reports that the company is exploring the possibility of offering low-cost or even free phone service, with a monthly fee of approximately $10, to its Prime customers. Amazon is said to be in talks with the three major US carriers, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, as well as the Dish Network. However, negotiations with AT&T appear to have stalled in recent weeks. It will likely take some time…

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That's about $6 cheaper then a regular subscription. News 

Verizon offers Netflix Premium and Paramount+ streaming package for $26

Adriana Marais,

Everything you want to watch is easy to access these days without a cable subscription — but subscription fees can add up quickly. On average, streaming services charge between $5 and $15 per month for on-demand libraries. However, if you’re a Verizon Wireless customer, you might be able to save a little with a new plan: Starting June 2, the company is offering Netflix Premium and Paramount+ on Showtime for $25.99 a month. The deal is available exclusively through Verizon’s play+ portal, which it introduced last year as a tool…

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Verizon's presentation is part of a larger campaign to get consumers and businesses to embrace 5G (REUTERS) News Reviews 

Verizon Partners With UPS To Deliver Packages With 5G Drones

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The company is working with United Parcel Service Inc. to test the use of 5G drones to deliver packages to a Florida retirement community, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg said at the event. Joined by NFL Hall of Fame member Deion Sanders and Commissioner Roger Goodell, Vestberg also said Verizon will equip 28 stadiums with 5G this year. Wireless technology will give fans additional camera angles and provide teams with communications services on the sidelines. Verizon’s presentation is part of a larger campaign to get consumers and businesses to embrace 5G,…

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