MetroPCS and Kodiak Networks Jointly Introduce Clientless PTT Service
MetroPCS and Kodiak Networks have jointly solicited press releases today announcing the launch of a new type of push to talk service. Kodiak is well-known for its celluar-based push to talk solutions that serve AT&T, US Cellular, and Alltel as well as handset manufacturers. The new service completely dispenses with specialized hardware and software combinations […]
Photos & Details: Nokia, Nokia CDMA, Nokia WiMAX
We’re trying a new, booth-by-booth gallery approach to covering CTIA Wireless Expo. Please let us know what you think in the comments. Nokia has one of the largest booths at the show, but in terms of showing new technology… Nokia did not have much of substance to show in terms of new products for the […]
Metro PCS Launches AWS Service in Las Vegas
Regional carrier Metro PCS has announced in a press release today that it has launched service in the Las Vegas and surrounding Clark County area utilizing its new AWS spectrum it won in 2006 as a result of the AWS FCC auction. The carrier will begin offering three recently launched AWS 1700 compatible phones in […]
Buddy Beacon Now Available on More Carriers, iPhone
uLocate Communications, developers of the Buddy Beacon GPS tracking software first launched on Helio have announced wider availability of its flagship product. Buddy Beacon works by transmitting approximate coordinates using either the phone’s aGPS transceiver or self-reported location (the iPhone does not include GPS capabilities) to other people on a buddy list with the application […]
MetroPCS Launches ZTE C88
Regional carrier MetroPCS has launched the ZTE C88, the first handset from the Chinese wireless equipment manufacturer released in the US. The clamshell phone features Bluetooth, 1.3 megapixel camera, WAP browser, 60MB internal memory, and 1xRTT data access. The phone is now available online for $139. MetroPCS
MetroPCS to Upgrade and Launch New Markets with EVDO Service
In an investor conference call today, MetroPCS announced that three existing markets will be upgraded to 1xEVDO data services, and four new markets will be launched with the upgraded data service. Customers in Dallas, Detroit, and Los Angeles will be upgraded to 1xEVDO high speed service while Boston, Las Vegas, New York, and Philadelphia are […]
Leap Wireless Rejects MetroPCS Buyout Offer
Leap Wireless has decided to reject an unsolicited purchase offer from MetroPCS, citing a lack of detailed high-level discussions, or an integration plan from the aforementioned carrier. As we previously reported, Metro PCS made a prior offer of $5.12 billion in stock for Leap Wireless, known for their successful Cricket fixed rate local cellular service.
Metro PCS Testing Sony Ericsson T606
I’m getting unconfirmed reports that MetroPCS is currently testing the SonyEricsson T606. They go as far as to say that it will be an exclusive phone. That’s not good news, as MetroPCS has extremely spotty coverage, and currently no internet services (though they are CDMA2000 1x-RTT, so they may launch them with this phone).