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T-Mobile to sell 7,000 cell towers for approximately $2 billion

T-Mobile to sell 7,000 cell towers for approximately $2 billion
  • Posted August 1, 2012, 5:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • T-Mobile is reportedly close to finalizing a deal that would see them sell 7,000 cell towers for approximately $2 billion. As of writing, Crown Castle International is the leading bidder for the cell towers according to sources as reported by…

AT&T unveils Shared Data plans, launching late August

AT&T unveils Shared Data plans, launching late August
  • Posted July 18, 2012, 12:30 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • Following in Verizon Wireless’ footsteps, AT&T today unveiled new shared data plans that will let customers apply one data plan to up to 10 smartphones, tablets, and other Internet-connected devices. The plans will be available in late August and also…

US carrier AT&T slashes cost of Nokia Lumia 900 to $49.99

US carrier AT&T slashes cost of Nokia Lumia 900 to $49.99
  • Posted July 16, 2012, 11:00 AM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Industry News
  • Nokia and US mobile carrier AT&T have slashed in half the upfront purchase prices on contract for Nokia's flagship Lumia 900 smartphone. The move follows Microsoft's recent announcement that the handset would not be able to receive the upcoming Windows Phone…

Motorola makes the Atrix HD official on AT&T for only $99

Motorola makes the Atrix HD official on AT&T for only $99
  • Posted July 12, 2012, 8:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing With Video
  • Motorola has officially ousted the Atrix HD less than a week after the phone prematurely showed up on Motorola’s website before being hastily removed. We now know that the handset will be available on AT&T starting July 15 and eventually…

Former AT&T executive pleads guilty to insider trading charges

Former AT&T executive pleads guilty to insider trading charges
  • Posted June 19, 2012, 10:30 AM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Industry News
  • Former AT&T marketing executive Alnoor Ebrahim pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit wire and securities fraud on Monday, following a US government investigation into an insider-trading scheme in which he leaked sales information about iPhone and BlackBerry smartphones…

HTC confirms One X Wi-Fi connectivity issues

HTC confirms One X Wi-Fi connectivity issues
  • Posted June 18, 2012, 3:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • A small number of HTC One X users have been experiencing Wi-Fi connectivity issues since the phone’s launch. The company released a software update weeks ago that was supposed to help remedy the issue but the problem persisted for some.…

Virgin Mobile to offer prepaid iPhones for as little as $30 a month

Virgin Mobile to offer prepaid iPhones for as little as $30 a month
  • Posted June 7, 2012, 4:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Virgin Mobile has revealed that it will be the second US carrier to offer prepaid iPhones starting June 29. The news follows about one week after an announcement by Cricket Wireless, which will sell prepaid iPhones starting June 22. Both providers will sell Apple's handset contract-free...

AT&T CEO envisions data-only plans within two years

AT&T CEO envisions data-only plans within two years
  • Posted June 1, 2012, 3:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • With today’s advanced smartphones, it’s hard for some to believe that there was a time when a cell phone’s only function was to make phone calls. That function obviously still exists as part of handsets today but if AT&T CEO…

Cricket offers prepaid iPhone 4, 4S for $55 a month starting June 22

Cricket offers prepaid iPhone 4, 4S for $55 a month starting June 22
  • Posted May 31, 2012, 3:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Cricket Wireless (subsidiary of Leap Wireless) has announced the upcoming availability of the US' first prepaid iPhone. The offer will open on Friday, June 22 and gets you Apple's handset contract free for $55 a month. Naturally, that also means the devices aren't steeply discounted...

AT&T ready to introduce shared data plans "soon"

AT&T ready to introduce shared data plans "soon"
  • Posted May 9, 2012, 9:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • In a chat with CNET, AT&T Mobility CEO Ralph de la Vega all but confirmed plans to introduce a shared data package soon. It's been known for some time that the carrier is considering the option, but details of its roll out have remained foggy...

Samsung Focus 2 on its way to AT&T, hands-on

Samsung Focus 2 on its way to AT&T, hands-on
  • Posted May 8, 2012, 1:30 PM by Dan Seifert | Filed in Mobile Computing With Video
  • Samsung and AT&T have announced the Focus 2, the successor to the earlier Focus Windows Phone smartphones sold by the carrier. The Focus 2 features support for AT&T's LTE network - a first for a Windows Phone from Samsung -…

HTC One X for AT&T now available, sans unlocked bootloader

HTC One X for AT&T now available, sans unlocked bootloader
  • Posted May 7, 2012, 8:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing, Software
  • AT&T has released the HTC One X for purchase on their network but astute buyers have already noticed a glaring issue with the smartphone. It seems that HTC has locked the bootloader on their new flagship phone through AT&T, reneging…

AT&T earnings on the rise but new subscriber growth still weak

AT&T earnings on the rise but new subscriber growth still weak
  • Posted April 24, 2012, 1:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing, Industry News
  • AT&T has reported a first quarter net income of $3.6 billion, or $0.60 per share which is up from $3.4 billion in the same quarter a year earlier. Revenue increased nearly 2 percent to $31.8 billion as the company sold…

AT&T launching HTC One X on May 6 for $199

AT&T launching HTC One X on May 6 for $199
  • Posted April 19, 2012, 8:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • AT&T has announced that they will be offering the HTC One X handset to customers on May 6. The first phone to launch on AT&T’s network with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich will sell for $199.99 with a standard two-year…

Study: T-Mobile offers fastest 3G, AT&T has quickest 4G

Study: T-Mobile offers fastest 3G, AT&T has quickest 4G
  • Posted April 19, 2012, 7:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Wondering which wireless carrier has the fastest network? PCWorld set out to answer that question, testing several handsets indoors and outdoors across Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle,…

AT&T allowing customers to unlock their iPhone for international use

AT&T allowing customers to unlock their iPhone for international use
  • Posted April 9, 2012, 5:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • AT&T is now allowing users to unlock their iPhones through iTunes. Those wanting to unlock their iPhone through a legitimate process must first meet a number of requirements from the service provider.

Nokia Lumia 900 Review: Windows Phone's New Hero Device

Nokia Lumia 900 Review: Windows Phone
  • Posted April 8, 2012, 9:04 PM by Dan Seifert | Filed in TechSpot, Mobile Computing With Video
  • The Nokia Lumia 900 represents a number of firsts: it is the first high-end Windows Phone from Nokia to arrive in the U.S., it is the first 4G LTE smartphone from Nokia, and it is one of the first 4G LTE Windows Phones on the market.

    Like the Lumia 800 that preceded it, the Lumia 900 features stunning industrial design, great build quality, and a fantastic ClearBlack AMOLED display. Add in great network performance, solid battery life, and a fast and fluid user interface thanks to Windows Phone 7.5, and you start to see that Nokia really might have a winner on their hands.

How much do telecoms charge for mobile phone wiretapping?

How much do telecoms charge for mobile phone wiretapping?
  • Posted April 4, 2012, 12:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing, IT Security
  • The American Civil Liberties Union recently released a wealth of information obtained from over 200 police departments across the country. The data shows a history of tracking mobile phones and collecting call logs without warrants but perhaps the most disturbing…

AT&T: Nokia Lumia 900 to arrive April 8 for $99

AT&T: Nokia Lumia 900 to arrive April 8 for $99
  • Posted March 26, 2012, 10:30 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Mobile Computing With Video
  • AT&T has confirmed that Nokia's upcoming Windows Phone device for the U.S., the Lumia 900, will launch on April 8th for just $99.99 on contract. The handset will be one of the most affordable flagship devices AT&T has ever sold…

Republic Wireless will invite more beta users this summer

Republic Wireless will invite more beta users this summer
  • Posted March 23, 2012, 7:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Several months after shipping handsets to its first batch of beta testers, Republic Wireless has announced that it will invite a second wave of users sometime this summer. The cellular startup reports that its initial program is "going very well"…

AT&T bringing 4G LTE to 12 additional markets by the summer

AT&T bringing 4G LTE to 12 additional markets by the summer
  • Posted March 12, 2012, 12:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • AT&T has announced that they will be extending their 4G LTE coverage to an additional 12 cities starting in April. The telecom company hasn’t given an exact date on when each city will see the new service activated but we…

AT&T explains limits for 'unlimited' data plans

AT&T explains limits for
  • Posted March 2, 2012, 5:00 PM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Industry News
  • AT&T finally shared its stipulations for unlimited data plans Wednesday. We already knew the provider was restricting the top 5 percent of its data consumers, but this announcement marks the first time it has actually detailed what those restrictions are...

AT&T prepping systems for shared data plans

AT&T prepping systems for shared data plans
  • Posted February 13, 2012, 4:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing, Industry News
  • AT&T is preparing their systems for new data plans that will allow customers to share data across all of their wireless devices. The move comes just a few months after rival Verizon Wireless announced intentions to introduce family data plans…

Samsung Galaxy Note from AT&T launching on Feb 19 for $300

Samsung Galaxy Note from AT&T launching on Feb 19 for $300
  • Posted January 30, 2012, 2:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing With Video
  • AT&T has announced that the Samsung Galaxy Note will be available for purchase starting February 19. Available in carbon blue and ceramic white, the Note will set buyers back $299.99 when purchased with a two-year service agreement.

AT&T records $6.7 billion loss despite record smartphone sales

AT&T records $6.7 billion loss despite record smartphone sales
  • Posted January 26, 2012, 1:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing, Apple
  • AT&T posted financial results for the fourth quarter of 2011 today. Leading the way for AT&T was record-breaking sales of 9.4 million smartphones which is nearly twice as many sold in the previous quarter and doubles the company’s previous quarterly…

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