Virgin Mobile Delays Beyond Talk Data Throttling to 2012
Ahead of the release of the HTC Wildfire and LG Optimus Slider later this month, Virgin Mobile has decided to delay the introduction of data throttling on Beyond Talk plans from its previous rollout date of today to sometime in 2012, citing the need for the extra time to properly implement the systems necessary in […]
Sprint’s iPhone 4S Has Unlocked SIM Slot, Verizon to Unlock After 60 Days (Updated)
In comments made to MacWorld, Sprint and Verizon have detailed their policies on the international roaming capability built-in to the forthcoming iPhone 4S, with Sprint keeping their current unlocked SIM slot policy in place, while Verizon will default to its current 60 day unlock rule, whereby the account must be in good standing for the […]
CTIA: Motorola Announces Revised LapDock for Atrix, Photon and Bionic
Motorola has announced the second generation of its LapDock accessory for its Atrix 2 4G and related Atrix variants in the Bionic and Photon 4G. The new LapDock 100 features a smaller 10-inch display and revised dock connector along with a new keyboard that includes Android specific keys. Like the previous LapDock, the accessory will […]
Sprint to Exclude iPhone from TEP At Launch, AppleCare+ or Third-Party Insurance Suggested
Internal Sprint documentation has revealed plans to exclude the iPhone from Total Equipment Protection service at launch and will instead institute a new specific replacement policy for the smartphones inline with current Apple policies. The iPhone 4 and 4S include AppleCare protection for 1 year at purchase, which includes repair in case of damage, while […]
Virgin Mobile Announces LG Optimus Slider and HTC Wildfire S for October
Virgin Mobile has officially announced pricing and launch details for two new Android smartphones in the previously revealed LG Optimus Slider and the HTC Wildfire S. The LG Optimus Slider is Virgin Mobile’s version of the LG Gelato Q which will be released next month on October 16th online for $199.99, in Sprint stores on October […]
Deal: 25% Off Virgin Mobile Smartphones
Virgin Mobile is currently offering a 25% discount on its entire smartphone lineup through its online portal, with the Motorola Triumph at $225, LG Optimus V at $112, BlackBerry Curve 8530 at $135 and Samsung Intercept at $97.50, all before tax and shipping. The coupon code BRB25 should be entered before completing the purchase. The […]
Boost Mobile Increasing Pay Per Use Voice, Text and Data Rates on October 6th
Boost Mobile has begun to send text messages to customers confirming that it will increase pay per use rates on voice, text and data access at the same time that it increases the monthly rate for new customers  that choose to purchase Android smartphones next month on October 6th. Boost Mobile will launch the Samsung […]
Virgin Mobile Optimus Slider Revealed By Best Buy
Best Buy has listed and revealed the first press images of the forthcoming LG Optimus Slider for Virgin Mobile for $199.99. The Virgin Mobile Slider is the virtual operator’s version of the forthcoming LG Gelato Q expected to launch next month on Sprint under different branding. The phone is nearly identical to the popular LG […]
TruConnect Debuts New Pay As You Go Mobile Broadband Option
A new MVNO by the name of TruConnect has signed an agreement with Sprint to offer a novel mobile broadband service option for those that use less than 5GB in a given month, but need more than the typical low bucket offerings by carriers. TruConnect is offering a flat 3.9 cent per megabyte rate for […]
Sprint to Cap PAM/Mobile Hotspot on October 2nd, Tablets Unaffected
Sprint internal documentation has confirmed that the carrier will enforce a new 5GB monthly cap on data for PAM and Mobile Hotspot  usage per month. The new cap will be retroactive to all accounts with the feature and unlimited data will not be grandfathered except for tablets with 3G, 4G and combination radios, which will […]