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Verizon iPhone loads Web pages fine

Verizon iPhone loads Web pages fine

The Verizon iPhone loads Web pages just as fast as AT&T’s version of the phone, even though Verizon’s network has lower data speeds, a phone testing firm reported.

Verizon Wireless started selling Apple Inc.’s phone in February, as the first carrier to do so in the U.S. after AT&T Inc.

Verizon uses an older network technology with data speeds lower than AT&T’s. Testing firm Metrico Wireless said Monday that data downloads on the Verizon iPhone turned out to be half as fast as those on AT&T’s network.

However, because Web pages load just as fast, users may not notice the difference, except when downloading large files.

Verizon Wireless is widely thought to have a more reliable network that AT&T, and Metrico’s testing bore that out. But the firm’s vice president of information products, Rich McNally, said the difference in terms of calls that dropped or didn’t go through weren’t big. He didn’t reveal the exact percentages.

Verizon Wireless is widely thought to have a more reliable network that AT&T, and Metrico’s testing bore that out. But the firm’s vice president of information products, Rich McNally, said the difference in terms of calls that dropped or didn’t go through weren’t big. He didn’t reveal the exact percentages.

Have you checked in lately? Foursquare revamps its app

Verizon Wireless is widely thought to have a more reliable network that AT&T, and Metrico’s testing bore that out. But the firm’s vice president of information products, Rich McNally, said the difference in terms of calls that dropped or didn’t go through weren’t big. He didn’t reveal the exact percentages.

Foursquare, the smart phone service that lets you “check in” to restaurants, bars and wherever else you want to tell friends you’re at, is trying to help you discover new places.

A new version of its application will include a new button, “explore,” which replaces the current “tips” section.

Foursquare co-founder Dennis Crowley said the idea is to find things near you, including the unexpected. So Foursquare might recommend a new burrito joint based on your check-in history, or on what your friends like. A new search function, meanwhile, lets you type in keywords such as “margaritas outside” or “date night” and get suggestions for where to go.

The update, available for iPhones and Android phones Wednesday, will also let businesses offer new types of incentives, or “specials.”

The update, available for iPhones and Android phones Wednesday, will also let businesses offer new types of incentives, or “specials.”

Schools to get $9M to support wireless off campus

The update, available for iPhones and Android phones Wednesday, will also let businesses offer new types of incentives, or “specials.”

Government officials are handing out $9 million to help schools extend wireless Internet connections beyond the classroom.

The Federal Communications Commission announced 20 pilot projects will receive government funding to pay for wireless broadband connections for laptops, smart phones and other mobile devices.

The money will go to projects in Colorado, Pennsylvania, New York, Florida, Ohio, Georgia, Texas, Michigan, North Carolina, Louisiana, Alabama, California, New Mexico and Iowa.

The money will go to projects in Colorado, Pennsylvania, New York, Florida, Ohio, Georgia, Texas, Michigan, North Carolina, Louisiana, Alabama, California, New Mexico and Iowa.

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