Sprint Inventory List Leaks
A new Sprint inventory list has leaked and brings forth launch dates for the latest slate of phones and devices for the holidays and the first month of the new year. The LG Optimus S will launch on the 31st along with the Samsung M360 entry-level clamshell and the Dell Mini 10 with embedded dual-mode […]
LG Android Device with Verizon Branding Surfaces with LTE Support
The first image of one of the first LTE smartphones with Android has leaked, this one from LG for Verizon next year. The device features a mirror finish display in a nod to its former Shine series of high end phones as well as support for Wi-Fi, DLNA streaming support, a rear camera of unknown […]
Sprint Announces Dell Mini 10 and Inspiron 11z with Dual-Mode WiMax/EVDO Modems
Sprint has announced two new Dell netbooks with built-in dual-mode WiMax/EVDO modems in the Dell Mini 10 and the Dell Inspiron 11z. The Dell Mini 10 features the following specs: Processor: Intel® Atomâ„¢ Processor N450 1.66GHz, 512K cache Operating System: Windows® 7 Starter – 32 bit and Windows Liveâ„¢ Essentials Display: 10.1-inch 16:9 LCD […]
Motorola Announces USB-lte7110 Modem
Motorola has announced the forthcoming availability of the USB-lte7110 LTE modem. The modem is compatible with FDD-LTE based networks and supports speeds of up to 100Mbps download and 50Mbps upload with dual internal MIMO anteannae. Carrier support for the modem has yet to be announced.
MetroPCS Launches LTE Service in Detroit
Following up on the launches of LTE service in Dallas and Las Vegas last month, the regional carrier has launched service in the metro Detroit area. The launch also signals the availability of the Samsung Craft for $349.99 before an additional $50 rebate, bringing the total to $299.99.
Clearwire: 90Mbps LTE in Phoenix, Arizona Driving Tests
Speaking during the first full day of the 4G World conference on Tuesday, Clearwire Chief Commercial Officer Mike Sievert has confirmed that its LTE tests have yielded speeds of up to 90Mbps in multiple antennae configurations during driving tests. Special attention was paid to 10×10 MHz and 20×20 MHz MIMO network configurations with equipment provided […]
Sprint and Clearwire Confirm December 1st NYC/LA WiMax Launch, “Late December” for SF
Sprint and Clearwire have jointly confirmed a December 1st launch for its respective WiMax services after months of anticipation from customers and insiders. The San Francisco launch has been relegated to a “late December†launch timeframe. This follows reports of intermittent WiMax service in LA, San Francisco and New York City within the past month […]
CTIA: Verizon Wireless CEO Confirms 38 LTE Markets This Year, Devices in 1H2011
As expected during the CTIA Applications and Entertainment keynote this morning, newly installed CEO Lowell McAdam has announced and confirmed the first 38 cities and airports that will be rolled out with LTE service this year. McAdam also confirmed that speeds for the new service will fall between 5-12Mbps with upload speeds between 2-5Mbps. The […]
T-Mobile Expands HSPA Coverage
Following up, T-Mobile has expanded its HSPA+ coverage to more cities, with Biloxi and Gulfport, Miss.; Denver, Colo.; Huntsville, Ala.; Knoxville, Tenn.; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Norfolk, Va.; Omaha, Neb.; Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Salt Lake City, Utah; San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland and Sacramento, Calif.; and West Palm Beach, Fla. now covered under the faster […]
FCC Reveals Motorola i886
The FCC has revealed the unannounced Motorola i886 messaging oriented iDEN featurephone. The draft user manual confirms a dual-keypad layout with a 12 key dialpad and a sliding QWERTY keyboard along with a microSDHC expansion slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, media player and Bluetooth with stereo audio support. Neither Sprint […]