Sprint and Clearwire Rolling Out WiMax in San Francisco
Multiple reports have confirmed that Sprint and Clearwire are quietly rolling out WiMax service in San Francisco with speeds of 5 and 7 Mbps down and 1.2 Mbps up with full signal indoors and speeds between 2 and 4 Mbps outdoors around the localities of Potrero Hill and in San Francisco proper. Neither Sprint nor […]
Sprint and Clearwire Rollout WiMax in Orlando
Sprint and Clearwire have jointly announced the launch of WiMax service in Orlando FL following the launch of service in Nashville last week. The service extends to the suburbs of Lake Mary, Kissimmee, Waterford Lakes and Winter Garden. Clear is also running an online-only launch promotion where the provider is offering the first two months […]
Samsung Epic 4G Update Rolling Out, Enables Media Hub Support
Sprint has begun to rollout the latest update for the Samsung Epic 4G in version DI27, which enables access to the Samsung Media Hub service first introduced last evening during the manufacturer’s New York press event, but does not appear to address other issues.
Samsung Intercept, Unknown Kyocera Model Confirmed for Virgin Mobile
According to the internal staging site for Virgin Mobile’s handset lineup, the resurgent virtual operator will be launching an unknown Kyocera model and its own variant of the Samsung Intercept, which would make it the first Android device for the operator. The Samsung Intercept is currently being offered by Sprint as a mid-range offering below […]
Samsung Announces Tab for US Carriers
During its dedicated media event in New York tonight, Samsung confirmed that its Android 2.2 powered Samsung Tab will be offered by all four major carriers (AT&T/T-Mobile/Sprint/Verizon) as well as offering another version for retail with Wi-Fi only. Also confirmed, no WiMax support on the Sprint version despite being rumored as included. The Tab currently […]
Sprint Unable to Purchase of Remainder of Clearwire to Resolve Capital Issues
Sprint CFO Robert Brust has confirmed via Reuters that the carrier cannot complete the purchase of the remainder of Clearwire shares owned by the cable company partners when responding to analyst queries regarding the short-term direction of the company due to lack of capital. "The path that’s probably likely is that we’ll continue to infuse […]
Sprint Announces the Blackberry Curve 3G
Sprint has announced the release of the Blackberry Curve 3G. The Curve 3G will also be updated to BlackBerry 6 in the future. The Curve 3G adds several new and upgraded features for users such as: 512 MB Flash memory plus a MicroSD/SDHC slot for up to 32GB of media storage, 2GB card included Visual […]
Sprint Opens Dedicated FAQ Page for Forthcoming SERO Premium Plan
Sprint has opened a dedicated FAQ page for the forthcoming SERO Premium service plans, which we have previously covered in-depth. The page breaks down the most common questions related to the offering and the differences between SERO and the newer Everything Plus Referral Plan. The plan will consist of access to Android devices for an […]
Clearwire Soft Launches NYC and LA Markets
Clearwire has begun a soft launch early adopter program in the New York City and Los Angeles markets ahead of their official launch in the next month, with service plans and equipment available for purchase in select locations. Dedicated retail locations are in the process of being constructed as well as local employment listings confirming […]
Sprint Launches Incognito Successor in Innuendo
Sprint has quietly launched the successor to the Sanyo Incognito messaging device in the sleeker Innuendo. The Innuendo features a 2.8-inch internal display at QVGA resolution and a full QWERTY keyboard for messaging. Like the Incognito, the Innuendo also has a touch-sensitive external dialpad with haptic feedback and a proximity sensor that deactivates the […]