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Verizon to kill unlimited plans for existing users

Verizon to kill unlimited plans for existing users

Company exec says Verizon is killing its unlimited data plan for "grandfathered" customers and will force existing and new customers to sign up for a new tiered "data-share" plan on its 4G LTE network.
Verizon plans price hikes for Fios, wireless users

May 16, 2012 11:00 AM PDT

Solar eclipse to blaze 'ring of fire' on Sunday

Solar eclipse to blaze 'ring of fire' on Sunday

For the first time in 18 years, millions of people can watch the moon pass in front of the sun, exposing a brilliant scorching halo for up to 4.5 minutes in an annular solar eclipse.

May 16, 2012 6:39 PM PDT

Saverin: I'm a 'global citizen,' not a tax dodger

Saverin: I'm a 'global citizen,' not a tax dodger

Facebook co-founder who, it was recently revealed, renounced his U.S. citizenship says the decision had nothing to do with the blockbuster IPO and taxes.
A Facebook backlash? Already?
Facebook's huge valuation draws scrutiny
Roundup: Facebook IPO

May 16, 2012 4:25 PM PDT

CNET Update
Google adds factoids to search results
Verizon kills off unlimited data plan stragglers, expect the iPhone 5 to have a larger screen, and Google search adds fact boxes for smarter search results.
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  1. Verizon to kill unlimited data plans for existing subscribers

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    At an investor conference, an exec says the carrier is killing the plan for "grandfathered" customers and will force existing and new customers to sign up for a tiered "data share" plan on its 4G LTE network.

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