MetroPCS Launching LG Esteem in October
What you are looking at are the first images of the first high-end LG Android smartphone for MetroPCS in the LG Esteem with the model number MS910. The phone is expected to be released in mid-October and is based off of the Verizon LG Revolution with the following adjustments made for MetroPCS: 4.3 inch display, […]
LightSquared Files Report, Squarely Blames GPS Industry
LightSquared, the planned satellite-based LTE network meant for wholesale access has filed its expected report to the FCC on the results of its interference testing after missing its initial deadline at the beginning of the month. The results of the report are unsurprising to those with experience with satellite-based communications, but LightSquared’s position on the […]
Internal AT&T Slides Confirm July LTE Launch, Possible LTE iPad 3
The infamous hacker collective known as LulzSec has provided a parting gift in its data dump torrent by leaking AT&T’s internal LTE planning deck. The deck details AT&T’s LTE network testing procedures, network architecture and its timeline for testing and commercial rollout on top of other details related to marketing and internal testing. One of […]
Report: LightSquared Signs 15 Year Deal with Sprint
Upstart network LightSquared has signed a 15 year agreement with Sprint in principle to deploy its nascent nationwide satellite-based LTE network according to a report by Bloomberg citing the letter of intent sent to LightSquare investors earlier today at the close of the deal. Financial terms were not disclosed other than the worth of the […]
Verizon Expands LTE Network to More Markets
Verizon has announced that it has expanded its LTE network to more markets this morning with the addition of the following markets to the network footprint along with network expansion in San Francisco and Detroit: Fresno and Sacramento, Calif., Hartford, Conn., Boise, Idaho, Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, Ind., Flint, Grand Rapids and Lansing, Mich., Dayton, […]
Verizon Further Extends Complimentary Mobile Hotspot Access to July 6th
In an internal memo to employees, Verizon has confirmed that it has further extended the complimentary Mobile Hotspot service first offered on the HTC Thunderbolt 4G and now extended to the LG Revolution and Samsung Droid Charge to July 6th. On the 6th, an update will be pushed out that will disable complimentary access and […]
SouthernLINC Announces i420 and i475 with FM Radio
Regional carrier SouthernLINC has announced the launch of the i475 and i420 which include an FM radio, voice-activated dialing, Bluetooth, VGA camera, GPS, and Java support. The i475 is a candy bar QWERTY phone and the i420 is a clamshell. Pricing for each is set at 69.99 after new 2 year agreement before an additional […]
New Samsung D600 Details Surface
More details have surfaced regarding the forthcoming Samsung D600 slated to launch on Sprint later this Summer. First, the branding for the phone will now be the Samsung Conquer 4G and the phone will slotted as a midrange 4G smartphone in the same range as the Evo Shift 4G with Android Gingerbread, sliding QWERTY keyboard […]
Sprint to Increase Mobile WiMAX Upload Cap to 1.5Mbps Tomorrow
According to internal Sprint documentation, the carrier is preparing to increase the upload cap on its WiMax service to 1.5Mbps upload from its current 1.0Mbps cap. The increase is expected to go live tomorrow and is applicable to the entire mobile device lineup with no action necessary on the customer’s part. The fixed device lineup […]
Motorola Contacting Xoom 4G Owners for 4G Upgrades
Motorola is currently contacting owners of the the Xoom 4G Tablet via email on the exact process to retrofit the tablets with the long-promised LTE module upgrade when purchasing the tablet earlier this year. The email, posted below details how the shipping and order process will work: Thank you for submitting your Motorola Xoom for […]