Ericsson Announces HD CDMA Voice Protocol
Network hardware manufacturer Ericsson has announced the completion of the first call using its new HD CDMA codec for voice calls over CDMA2000 networks. The call was completed utilizing hardware provided by Qualcomm in a lab setting and is claimed to reduce listening fatigue by encoding speech in the new Enhanced Variable Rate Codec Narrowband-Wideband […]
Sprint: LTE Decision in 4-6 Months, CDMA 1xAdvanced and ’Upgraded QChat’
Speaking during a roundtable at Mobile World Congress, Sprint executives have confirmed a few key moves for the carrier in the coming months. First, it has decided to wait 4-6 months to make a final decision on its 4G strategy, which will be dependent on the rate of customers moving from EVDO to WiMax before […]
Wirefly: Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Coming to Verizon Wireless
According to third-party online mobile phone retailer Wirefly, the recently confirmed Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Android gaming oriented smartphone will be launched on Verizon Wireless this year, after being confirmed for future sale by European carriers earlier this week. What makes the confirmation stand out is that Sony Ericsson has not developed CDMA phones for […]
Option Announces GTM601 and GTM609 Multi-Radio Module for Phones
Cell phone radio manufacturer Option, best known for its UMTS modems has announced its newest multi-radio modules in the GTM601 and GTM609. The GTM601 and GTM609 are being touted by the company as the smallest to support voice, GSM / HSPA, CDMA / EV-DO, GPS, and the new GLONASS navigation system. The modules will also […]
Sprint Details iDEN Network Sunset and Network Transition
Following up on a previous report, Sprint has revealed the first details regarding its planned sunset of the iDEN network and transition to multi-mode network hardware. The carrier has announced that the initiative will be dubbed Network Vision and will involve Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, and Samsung as its hardware partners in the transition. The aforementioned network […]
Sprint Rejects Chinese Equipment Manufacturer Bids Due to Government Pressure
A report filed by the Wall Street Journal has confirmed that Sprint has eliminated preliminary bid winners ZTE and Huawei from a multi-hundred million dollar networking equipment contract due to concerns raised by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke regarding potential security issues and warning CEO Hesse about possible ties between the two companies and […]
ZTE Completes First CDMA 1x Advanced Call, Equipment in 2011
ZTE has announced in a press release that it has completed the first CDMA 1x Advanced voice call using its own prototype equipment while adhering to the standards set forth by the Third Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2). To that end, the Chinese equipment manufacturer has also stated that it will launch network equipment compatible […]
MetroPCS LTE Network: The signup, details, and what you need to know…
We just burned a cool $50 to sign up for MetroPCS’s LTE network in Las Vegas. Clearly, MetroPCS launched LTE today to upstage Verizon’s VDC Conference. And, we bought the first Samsung Craft at the store a mile from Verizon’s conference. While some have unboxed the phone, we actually have it in an area where […]
MetroPCS Samsung Craft Specs and LTE Plans Leak
Ahead of the launch of the Craft next month, the draft document containing the specifications and plan pricing for the device has leaked. In terms of hardware, the Craft features a 3.2 inch WVGA (800×480) resolution AMOLED touch display, Wi-Fi radio, dual-mode CDMA EVDO/LTE support, microSDHC expansion slot, 3.2 megapixel camera with flash and video […]
Report: MetroPCS to Launch LTE Service Next Month
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, regional carrier MetroPCS has confirmed plans to launch LTE service in Las Vegas and the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex next month. This follows the leak of the first live photos of the Craft feature phone which will be the first LTE phone available in the country, launching […]