Deal: Virgin Mobile MiFi with 1 GB $20/month Data Plan – $99
Walmart has an exclusive double-data offering on the Virgin Mobile MiFi. MiFi units sold from Walmart.com and Walmart retail stores have a different serial number range, which grants them 1 GB of data for $20/month, in addition to the $50/month unlimited plan. That’s double the data (500 MB) that Virgin Mobile offers on the standard […]
Verizon Droid Bionic to Launch on September 8th
Verizon’s long-delayed Droid Bionic Android smartphone is now set to launch on September 8th after being launched in January during CES according to new internal documentation. The Droid Bionic will be Motorola’s first 4G LTE Android smartphone with full Webtop support and HDMI mirror capability along with Android Gingerbread, 1GHz dual-core processor and desktop class […]
MetroPCS LG Esteem Pricing and Launch Date Confirmed
Internal MetroPCS documentation freely posted on HowardForums has confirmed that the forthcoming LG Esteem will be launched by the carrier for $379.99 when it is launched one week earlier than expected and is now set for a September 21st launch. The LG Esteem will be positioned as the latest high-end Android smart device for the […]
AT&T Announces LTE Data Pricing and Device Launch
Following AT&T’s initial announcement of its first two LTE devices last month, the carrier has confirmed pricing for LTE data service on its lineup of mobile broadband devices.
Sprint Cancels WiMax RIM PlayBook, RIM Responds by Touting LTE Model
In a statement to the Wall Street Journal, the president of Sprint’s business markets group Paget Alves has confirmed that the carrier will not release the initially planned 4G WiMax version of the RIM PlayBook, citing weak demand from business customers. Sprint has also confirmed that the cancellation of the tablet will not adversely affect […]
Clearwire Announces LTE Advanced for Wholesale Support, WiMax Service to Continue
Clearwire has announced that it intends to support LTE Advanced within its core network infrastructure by building on its recently concluded Phoenix, Arizona based trials and entering into new agreements with wholesale partners ahead of an eventual commercial launch within the next 18-24 months. The current WiMax cellsite network will be upgraded with LTE Advanced […]
Verizon Rolling Out LTE In More Markets on August 18th
Verizon has announced that it will roll out LTE to more markets next month on the 18th, following up on additional expansions this month. The new markets are Bakersfield, Salinas, and Monterey, Ca.; Collins, Co.; Council Bluffs, Iowa; Worcester, Mass.; Omaha, Neb.; Ithaca, N.Y.; Columbus, Ohio; Altoona and Johnstown, Pa.; and Provo/Orem, Utah. Verizon will […]
Verizon Announces LTE Expansion
Verizon Wireless has announced an expansion of LTE service in select markets while launching service in others.
LG Esteem for MetroPCS Now Set for September 26th Launch
Following the reveal of the LG Bryce as the LG Esteem for MetroPCS, the first solid details have surfaced on a launch date for the new flagship Android smartphone for the carrier.
AT&T Announces First LTE Devices and Markets
AT&T has announced the first LTE devices in the USBConnect Momentum 4G modem and the Elevate 4G mobile hotspot. The Momentum 4G (pictured right) will cost $49.99 with a new two-year contract and the Elevate 4G (pictured left) will cost $69.99 after the same terms. Both devices will support HSPA+ for coverage outside of LTE […]