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Verizon revenue beats as promotions help attract postpaid users

The largest U.S. wireless service provider has been facing stiff competition from companies such as T-Mobile US Inc and Sprint Corp, who have been offering massive discounts on call and data plans. Apple launched the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus in September, triggering heavy promotional activity in the telecoms industry towards the end of the third quarter. Verizon shares rose about 2 percent in premarket trading on Tuesday.