Report: LightSquared Signs 15 Year Deal with Sprint
Upstart network LightSquared has signed a 15 year agreement with Sprint in principle to deploy its nascent nationwide satellite-based LTE network according to a report by Bloomberg citing the letter of intent sent to LightSquare investors earlier today at the close of the deal. Financial terms were not disclosed other than the worth of the […]
Sprint Confirms Android Gingerbread Update for EVO Shift 4G
Sprint has confirmed availability of the latest update for the EVO Shift 4G in Android Gingerbread, with the manual update currently available via update check on the device, with the OTA beginning next week. The update adds improved download management and Swype keyboard support along with added multi-touch support on the stock Android keyboard and […]
Clear Now Selling Rover Pucks for $25 After New Agreement
Clearwire has found a novel way to rid themselves of Rover hardware overstock following the shutdown of the prepaid service earlier this year, by offering the hardware with Clear branded service for $25 after signing a new 2 year agreement with a free month of service and shipping included. However, what is not known at […]
New Samsung D600 Details Surface
More details have surfaced regarding the forthcoming Samsung D600 slated to launch on Sprint later this Summer. First, the branding for the phone will now be the Samsung Conquer 4G and the phone will slotted as a midrange 4G smartphone in the same range as the Evo Shift 4G with Android Gingerbread, sliding QWERTY keyboard […]
In-Depth: Motorola Triumph for Virgin Mobile
The Motorola Triumph for Virgin Mobile is a game-changer in many ways for the Sprint subsidiary. Since it was revealed in a customer survey earlier this year (with many thinking it was an HTC device based on the specifications given) the phone as announced today marks a watershed moment for prepaid devices and service in […]
Sprint to Increase Mobile WiMAX Upload Cap to 1.5Mbps Tomorrow
According to internal Sprint documentation, the carrier is preparing to increase the upload cap on its WiMax service to 1.5Mbps upload from its current 1.0Mbps cap. The increase is expected to go live tomorrow and is applicable to the entire mobile device lineup with no action necessary on the customer’s part. The fixed device lineup […]
Sprint/Motorola Press Event Announcements
During a press event in Manhattan, Sprint and Motorola have jointly announced the Photon 4G smartphone with a dual-core 1GHz Tegra 2 processor, 16GB on board memory, support for 32GB microSD cards, 1GB of RAM, 4.3-inch qHD display, kickstand, 8 megapixel camera main camera with HD video capture and front-facing camera for as well as […]
Sprint Launches BlackBerry PlayBook Wi-Fi
Sprint has launched the Wi-Fi version of the RIM PlayBook tablet ahead of the eventual launch of the 4G version later this summer. The version available through Sprint will be the 16GB version for $499.99. The PlayBook features a 3.0 megapixel high-definition forward-facing camera, 5.0 megapixel high-definition rear-facing camera, 1080p HD video playback; HDMI video […]
Lightyear Network Solutions Announces MVNO Deal With Sprint
Lightyear Network Solutions, parent company of Lightyear Wireless has announced that it has signed a new 5 year agreement with Sprint to resell services under its Lightyear Wireless brand as an MVNO. The agreement includes the development of prepaid and postpaid services under the new MVNO as well as access to newer devices in a […]
Sprint Announces EVO 3D and EVO View 4G for June 24th
Sprint has announced that it will launch two new HTC devices in the EVO 3D and EVO View 4G on June 24th. Pricing for the EVO 3D is set at $199.99 after instant rebate while the EVO View 4G tablet will be available for $399.99 also after instant rebate and new 2 year agreement. Sprint […]