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The CarrierCompare app shows the signal strength for AT&T, Verizon and Sprint users. (Credit: Ian Bush)

Looking For The Best Cell Phone Signal Where You Are? There’s An App For That

The free app checks signal strength, download speed and Internet response time. Each test is recorded and sent back to their servers, and it’s that crowdsourced info that shows you whether Verizon, Sprint, or AT&T works best.

2012/04/17

(Philadelphia city councilman James Kenney. Photo from City of Phila. TV)

Philadelphia Councilman Thinks Verizon May Be Foot-Dragging On FiOS Construction

Calling for the hearing is councilman Jim Kenney, who says he has information that Verizon is not honoring its Fios buildout plan agreed upon three years ago with City Council.

2012/04/12

BLOG: Verizon To Charge $30 Upgrade Fee

By Jim Donovan. If you’re a Verizon Wireless customer and you were planning to upgrade your phone in the near future, you may want to do that sooner rather than later. Real soon in fact! […]

2012/04/12

New Smartphone Plan Promises Service For Under $20 A Month

The plan offered by Republic Wireless costs $19 a month.

2011/11/08

Stigall Show Log 8.17.11

Chris analyzes the early missteps of Rick Perry’s Presidential Campaign and Verizon’s ad campaign against their striking workers. He also talks to Phillies Play-by-Play Announcer Tom McCarthy about the unveiling of the Harry Kalas Statue last night at Citizens Bank Park.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2011/08/17

Stigall Show Log 8.16.11

Chris responds to Warren Buffett’s call for higher taxes on the rich. He talks to Conservative Columnist Mark Steyn about his new book, After America and to Christine O’Donnell about her new book, Trouble Maker.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2011/08/16

Verizon Gets Injunction Against New Jersey Picketers

Verizon has been granted an injunction to limit picketing by striking union workers in New Jersey.

2011/08/12

Verizon workers strike outside the Verizon building on Race Street. (Credit: Jim Melwert)

Local Workers Picket Outside Verizon Building In Chinatown

The collective bargaining agreement between Verizon and its communications workers expired Saturday at midnight.

2011/08/08

Stigall Show Log 8.8.11

Chris analyzes the Standard and Poors downgrade of the U.S. credit rating with Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup and he talks to Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel about their big series against the Giants over the weekend.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2011/08/08

Philadelphia Official Fired For Accepting Unauthorized Gifts From Vendor

Joseph James, the city’s deputy chief information officer, has been fired for allegedly accepting gifts, meals, and $48,000 worth of items through a Verizon rewards program.

2011/07/20

BLOG:Carriers Offer Free Calls/Text To Japan

By Jim Donovan: To help unite families and friends in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, many phone and cable companies are temporarily waiving fees. Here is a breakdown: AT&T: From […]

2011/03/16