MetroPCS Expands LTE Coverage to Boston, New York City and Sacramento
Regional carrier MetroPCS has announced that it has expanded its nascent LTE data network to New York City, Boston and Sacramento following recent launches in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The launch of the network also includes the launch of the Samsung Craft for $299.99. MetroPCS will expand its lineup of LTE capable devices next […]
Clear iSpot Web-Based Jailbreak Now Available
A web-based jailbreak tool for the highly popular Clear iSpot is now available which allows the device to be used by non Apple devices with the ironic discovery that the latest revision of the iPad requires the jailbreak as the Wi-Fi hardware MAC address changes have not been propagated in firmware as of yet. This […]
Verizon Promises Fixes for LTE-EVDO Handoffs, Mac OS X Drivers
Verizon spokesperson Jeffery Nelson has confirmed that fixes for its LTE modems are in the works in order to address handoff issues related to moving from an LTE coverage area to an EVDO area, with users reporting handoffs taking up to 2-3 minutes to register on hardware. In other news, drivers for Mac OS X […]
Sprint Expands International WiMax Roaming
Sprint has announced an expansion of international WiMax roaming for customers traveling to Jamaica and Taiwan as it has signed roaming agreements with Digicel and Global Mobile respectively. Currently, the only devices compatible with the new agreements are the 250U by Sierra Wireless and the Franklin U600 USB Modem while the access will be allowed […]
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 […]
Verizon Offering LTE Without Contract At Identical Rates
Following up on yesterday’s LTE network announcement, Verizon has also confirmed that LTE service will also be offered at the same 5GB and 10GB LTE plans for $49.99 and $79.99 respectively without a contract, even with the same $10/GB overage rate. The LTE USB modem hardware will also be offered with no contract for $249.99 […]
Further LTE Details: No Throttling or Overage Cap, Nationwide By 2013
Following up Verizon has confirmed further details regarding its LTE network during its press conference. More LTE modems in the next few weeks, all modems will be dual-mode EVDO Rev A/LTE No throttling a la T-Mobile, but no cap on overages past monthly data allotment. 5-12Mbps down 2-5Mbps up is being claimed Independent confirmation that […]
Verizon LTE Network Details Revealed
As expected, Verizon has posted the first details on its forthcoming LTE data network, starting with the December 5th launch, 38 markets and 60 airports. The two USB modems from LG and Pantech previously reported on will run $99.99 after $50 mail-in rebate with plans running at $49.99 for 5GB and $79.99 for 10GB with […]
Verizon to Launch LTE This Sunday
Verizon internal employee documentation has confirmed that the carrier will launch its LTE network this Sunday before a wider retail launch of equipment on Monday. This comes ahead of the planned press conference scheduled for Noon EST later today detailing more specific information and plans. The first two devices on offer for the new network […]
Verizon Wireless Announcing LTE Plans Tomorrow
Verizon Wireless has announced in a press release that it will hold a press conference at 12PM EST/11AM CST/9AM PST regarding its LTE launch plans for the month. The carrier is currently running TV commercial teasers for the new data network and has confirmed its first markets in West Virginia. Chief tech officer Tony Melone […]