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Massive benchmark shows AT&T fastest mobile network, Verizon most reliable

Massive benchmark shows AT&T fastest mobile network, Verizon most reliable
  • Posted June 17, 2013, 6:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Mobile Computing, Industry News
  • If you've ever questioned the claims made by big cellular network operators like "America's fastest network", then here's an article just for you. After driving more than 20,000 miles and surveying mobile data speeds across the U.S, PCMag's data shows AT&T…

Sprint announces Vital, a $100 Android smartphone with some power

Sprint announces Vital, a $100 Android smartphone with some power
  • Posted June 10, 2013, 11:15 AM by Dave LeClair | Filed in Mobile Computing, Hardware
  • Right now, the Galaxy S 4 and HTC One are the two Android devices most buyers are running out to their local carrier and buying. In terms of pure power and features offered, it's difficult for any other phone to…

FreedomPop to debut free voice, data, unlimited texts on Sprint Network

FreedomPop to debut free voice, data, unlimited texts on Sprint Network
  • Posted June 5, 2013, 4:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing With Video
  • FreedomPop announced today the first ever "completely free" cellular service to deliver free voice, free data and free texting. The company's offering leverages Sprint's cellular network to bring subscribers access to EV-DO and Wi-Max; however, actual 4G LTE remains out…

Galaxy S4 preorders open, carrier availability and pricing revealed

Galaxy S4 preorders open, carrier availability and pricing revealed
  • Posted April 17, 2013, 3:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • With more than a month having passed since the Galaxy S4's grand unveiling, Samsung and its partners are gearing up for the device's availability next week by sharing launch information for the US. By the end of next month, the Galaxy S3's successor should be available through...

Dish makes offer for Sprint, Verizon interested in Clearwire spectrum

Dish makes offer for Sprint, Verizon interested in Clearwire spectrum
  • Posted April 15, 2013, 1:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News Breaking News
  • The situation between Sprint and Clearwire may soon be getting a bit more complicated. That’s because Verizon Wireless has entered the conversation with hopes of obtaining spectrum from Clearwire according to people familiar with the situation as first reported by…

AT&T adds six 4G LTE markets, 77 more planned this summer

AT&T adds six 4G LTE markets, 77 more planned this summer
  • Posted April 10, 2013, 6:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News
  • AT&T announced today (pdf) the welcome addition of six new areas covered by its 4G LTE network. The carrier also reminded us that 77 more markets are slated to receive some 4G love as soon as this summer.

Sprint begins offering debranded Android phones to prepaid partners

Sprint begins offering debranded Android phones to prepaid partners
  • Posted March 20, 2013, 12:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Sprint is hoping to give their prepaid partners a boost with the introduction of their Custom Branded Device Program. The initiative, which in summary will allow MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) partners like Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile to gain…

T-Mobile to launch 4G LTE network later this month

T-Mobile to launch 4G LTE network later this month
  • Posted March 18, 2013, 10:06 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • T-Mobile subscribers have something to be excited about today as the wireless provider has announced they will launch their long-awaited 4G LTE network by the end of this month. Despite the fact that T-Mobile is the last of the nation’s…

Sprint turns on LTE in areas of San Francisco, New York City and DC

Sprint turns on LTE in areas of San Francisco, New York City and DC
  • Posted February 19, 2013, 9:00 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing, Industry News
  • A spokesperson for Sprint has revealed the carrier has turned on 4G LTE service in parts of San Francisco, New York City and Washington, DC. The company started flipping the switch in San Francisco about a month ago although coverage…

Verizon debuts $60 prepaid plan for 3G smartphones

Verizon debuts $60 prepaid plan for 3G smartphones
  • Posted February 1, 2013, 3:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • Verizon announced today the introduction of two prepaid plans which bundle together unlimited voice and texts exclusively for 3G smartphone owners. The company's $60 option includes a rather slim 500MB of data, but its $70 plan offers a more bountiful…

Sprint and T-Mobile issue OTA updates to address Exynos vulnerability

Sprint and T-Mobile issue OTA updates to address Exynos vulnerability
  • Posted January 17, 2013, 3:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in IT Security, Mobile Computing
  • Two major wireless carriers in the US are now rolling out a patch to fix a security hole in select smartphones and tablets powered by Samsung’s Exynos mobile processor. The exploit is said to create opportunities for attackers to introduce…

Sprint to launch prepaid service with four handsets on January 25

Sprint to launch prepaid service with four handsets on January 25
  • Posted January 3, 2013, 11:00 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • Sprint is preparing to launch a prepaid service called Sprint As You Go later this month for individuals that aren’t keen on signing a two-year service agreement. The wireless provider will have four participating handsets available when the new service…

T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, AT&T all expand 4G-LTE coverage

T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, AT&T all expand 4G-LTE coverage
  • Posted December 20, 2012, 3:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • 'Tis the season to expand your network coverage. December is apparently the month to announce 4G-LTE network expansion plans, the most recent announcement made today by T-Mobile. The value-focused carrier said it'll be increasing its 4G coverage to 14 new…

Sprint is interested in partnering with Dish Network on spectrum deal

Sprint is interested in partnering with Dish Network on spectrum deal
  • Posted December 10, 2012, 8:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • Sprint is reportedly interested in striking a deal with satellite television provider Dish. The agreement would benefit both parties as the wireless carrier would gain access to Dish’s unused mobile spectrum while the television provider would be permitted to sell…

Survey names Verizon the best US carrier, AT&T the worst

Survey names Verizon the best US carrier, AT&T the worst
  • Posted November 29, 2012, 4:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing, Industry News
  • Consumer Reports has released its annual cellular service report with findings that are similar to last year's results. After surveying 63,253 cellular subscribers across 23 metropolitan markets, Consumer Reports determined Verizon Wireless to be the highest-rated provider...

Sprint buys PCS spectrum, half a million customers from U.S. Cellular

Sprint buys PCS spectrum, half a million customers from U.S. Cellular
  • Posted November 8, 2012, 8:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • Sprint has agreed to purchase spectrum and more than half a million customer accounts from US Cellular as part of a $480 million cash deal. Select customers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio are included in the transfer according…

Sprint buys controlling stake in Clearwire following Softbank deal

Sprint buys controlling stake in Clearwire following Softbank deal
  • Posted October 18, 2012, 1:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • Sprint has reached an agreement with Craig McCaw’s holding company to purchase roughly 31 million Clearwire Class A Common shares and 2.7 million Class B Common shares. It’s a significant deal as it will give the wireless carrier controlling ownership…

Galaxy Note II coming to Sprint on October 25, $300 on contract

Galaxy Note II coming to Sprint on October 25, $300 on contract
  • Posted October 17, 2012, 9:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware, Mobile Computing
  • One of the biggest smartphone releases of the year (no pun intended) now has a solid release date for US residents. Sprint will be launching the Samsung Galaxy Note II on October 25 for $299.99 with a new line of…

Japanese wireless provider SoftBank in talks to acquire Sprint Nextel

Japanese wireless provider SoftBank in talks to acquire Sprint Nextel
  • Posted October 11, 2012, 11:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • Japanese telecommunications and Internet corporation SoftBank is reportedly in advanced talks to purchase Sprint Nextel. The deal, said to be valued at nearly $13 billion, could be just what the struggling wireless provider needs to help finance what the NY…

Galaxy Note II confirmed for mid-November on all major US carriers

Galaxy Note II confirmed for mid-November on all major US carriers
  • Posted September 19, 2012, 1:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Samsung has announced the gargantuan Galaxy Note II smartphone will be heading to all major wireless carriers in the US in time for the holidays. The company points out that individual pricing and retail availability will be announced by each…

Sprint plans 4G LTE rollout for 100 cities in "coming months"

Sprint plans 4G LTE rollout for 100 cities in "coming months"
  • Posted September 10, 2012, 3:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • Although it was the first to offer "4G" under its WiMax service, Sprint has fallen dreadfully behind likes of Verizon, AT&T and others as the industry's collective efforts began to pave the way for nationwide LTE proliferation. …

Quad-core Galaxy Note 2 coming to all major carriers in the US

Quad-core Galaxy Note 2 coming to all major carriers in the US
  • Posted September 10, 2012, 1:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware, Mobile Computing
  • A new report claims Samsung’s Galaxy Note 2 is destined for every major wireless carrier in the US. Furthermore, the phone is expected to ship with the same quad-core processor highlighted in the global version unveiled late last month at…

T-Mobile flips the switch on unlimited 4G data in the US

T-Mobile flips the switch on unlimited 4G data in the US
  • Posted September 6, 2012, 7:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • T-Mobile has made good on their promise last month to deliver unlimited 4G data plans free of throttling, overage fees and bandwidth caps. In celebration of their 10th anniversary in the US, the fourth largest telecom is also dishing up…

Walmart and TruConnect offer prepaid mobile broadband from $10

Walmart and TruConnect offer prepaid mobile broadband from $10
  • Posted June 21, 2012, 7:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Walmart and TruConnect Mobile have announced a partnership to provide a prepaid mobile broadband service. Meant for casual users, Internet on the Go will offer blocks of data for set rates without a monthly commitment. Rates start as low as…

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...

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