Verizon Launches New 'Yahoo Mobile' Phone Service

Verizon has announced a new 'Yahoo Mobile' phone service that operates on its 4G LTE network.

It appears as though the company is hoping the recognizable Yahoo brand and a low cost unlimited plan will draw in new customers.

“We are constantly looking for new ways to drive product innovation and synergy that unlocks value for our consumers,” said Guru Gowrappan, CEO of Verizon Media. “With the launch of Yahoo Mobile, we are continuing to evolve our business by bringing a new, personalized Yahoo experience to the market that feeds our users’ passions, and also attracts new audiences. Combining the strengths of Verizon’s assets in wireless, technology, and media will enable us to deliver a valuable consumer offering and experiences that give people more of what they want.”




Yahoo Mobile will include:
● Unlimited text, talk and data
● Unlimited mobile hotspot for use with one connected device at a time
● Yahoo Mail Pro for ad-free email
● Account Pro for 24/7 Yahoo account customer service
● On Verizon’s 4G LTE network
● All for $39.99/month
● Yahoo Mobile builds upon Verizon Media’s diversification strategy and subscription model which launched membership programs with TechCrunch, HuffPost, Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance that drive more value for consumers. Yahoo Mobile showcases how Verizon and Verizon Media can partner and drive synergy to develop powerful and unique solutions for customers.

Yahoo Mobile subscribers will see their mobile hotspot speeds capped at 5 Mbps and data speeds throttled in times of peak traffic.

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