CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment Expo 2008 Photo Gallery
A week after the show… we looked back to see if there was anything more really worth reporting. The answer? Not much, but that’s not that atypical. Read more to see what was at the show. Â
CTIA: All the Windows Mobile Phones in HD
We have photos of all the upcoming Windows Mobile phones, and all in high definition. Click read more to see in more detail than anywhere else.
UTStarcom Releases Windows Mobile 6.1 Update for XV6800
Following up on yesterday’s release of the AT&T Tilt Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrade, the same upgrade has been released for the XV6800 which is maintained by HTC’s US development partner UTStarcom. The update adds all of the functionality expected in Windows Mobile 6.1 and does address a bug with the answer key present in past […]
Verizon Wireless Launches UTStarcom Blitz
Verizon Wireless today launched the Blitz. Once again, Verizon has hidden the true manufacturer of the phone, UTStarcom, from any marketing and promotion materials. Verizon continues to brand both UTStarcom as well as HTC devices under their own brand name. The Blitz is a mid-range phone with a unique design. Reminiscent of the XV6600 (et […]
First Details and Images of Verizon Blitz Surface
The first images of the UTStarcom TXT8010 have surfaced thanks to a leaked Equipment Guide featuring Verizon branding on the device. Image courtesy of Engadget Mobile The messaging and multimedia device is expected to be launched first through Wal-Mart as the Verizon Blitz on August 8th under the inPulse prepaid lineup and will feature a […]
Verizon Launches Casio Boulder Online
Verizon has launched the second EVDO Rev. A capable PTT handset in their planned arsenal to compete with Sprint in the imminent battle between both providers for the highly lucrative Push to Talk market. Like the Motorola Adventure, the Boulder features a MilSpec bodyshell that is shock, dust, and water resistant and features EVDO Rev. […]
Virgin Mobile Launches Arc Clamshell
Virgin Mobile has launched another clamshell in their rapidly growing Bluetooth enabled lineup. The Arc which is manufactured by UTStarcom features a VGA camera, speakerphone located on the front flip, VGA camera, and voice dialing along with full support for telecoil access for hard of hearing individuals. The phone is now available from Virgin Mobile […]
UTStarcom Sells Off Personal Communications Division to Investors
In a press release today, UTStarcom has announced the sale of its Personal Communications manufacturing and mobile phone development division to an investment group controlled by AIG while retaining the current executive leadership for a total of $240 million in cash which is subject to market adjustments. The newly formed company will also have an […]
Alltel Announces Pending EVDO Rev. A Upgrade
In a press release today, regional wireless carrier Alltel has announced its plans to further upgrade its network by deploying EVDO Rev. A access in 18 markets covering hundreds of cities including Charlotte, New Orleans, Phoenix and Tampa in the next six months, with the carrier launching the Huawei EC228 USB and UTStarcom UM 150 […]
Cricket to Launch Oklahoma City as First AWS Market on April 8th
Leap Wireless, the parent company of the Cricket brand of flat-rate unlimited wireless service has announced that Oklahoma City will be the first of its new AWS markets. The regional carrier specializing in unlimited flat-rate service will be utilizing its new spectrum holdings acquired as a result of the 2006 FCC AWS spectrum auction The […]