MetroPCS Launches LTE Portal, Service in Las Vegas
MetroPCS has opened a dedicated portal for its 4G LTE network as well as launching service in Las Vegas. The carrier has also named the additional markets slated for rollout this year in to the next, with email registration available for more information. The following markets will have LTE service rolled out by MetroPCS in […]
Sprint and Clearwire Rollout WiMax in Orlando
Sprint and Clearwire have jointly announced the launch of WiMax service in Orlando FL following the launch of service in Nashville last week. The service extends to the suburbs of Lake Mary, Kissimmee, Waterford Lakes and Winter Garden. Clear is also running an online-only launch promotion where the provider is offering the first two months […]
Verizon Opens 4G LTE Teaser Page
Ahead of the launch of its LTE network and service later this Fall, Verizon has opened up a teaser page with email alert subscription for interested customers to request more information from the carrier. The opening of the teaser page follows the confirmation of 30 markets launching this year earlier this week as well as […]
AT&T Preparing for 2011 LTE Launch, Trials Underway in Dallas and Baltimore
AT&T Operations CEO John Stankey has confirmed during a speaking engagement at the 2010 edition of the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2010 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference that the carrier is now planning a 2011 launch of its LTE network with trials currently underway in Dallas and Baltimore. The launch planned for next year […]
Verizon: LTE in 30 ’NFL’ Markets This Year, Complete Coverage by 2013
Senior federal sales executive Bernie McMonagle has stated that Verizon Wireless plans to launch its Long Term Evolution 4G network in 30 "National Football League Cities" by the end of 2010 during an IT conference in Baltimore Maryland on Wednesday with no word on specific markets. Verizon will also expand its LTE network to cover […]
Sprint Unable to Purchase of Remainder of Clearwire to Resolve Capital Issues
Sprint CFO Robert Brust has confirmed via Reuters that the carrier cannot complete the purchase of the remainder of Clearwire shares owned by the cable company partners when responding to analyst queries regarding the short-term direction of the company due to lack of capital. "The path that’s probably likely is that we’ll continue to infuse […]
Clearwire Soft Launches NYC and LA Markets
Clearwire has begun a soft launch early adopter program in the New York City and Los Angeles markets ahead of their official launch in the next month, with service plans and equipment available for purchase in select locations. Dedicated retail locations are in the process of being constructed as well as local employment listings confirming […]
Report: Sprint’s WiMax Initiative In Question
The Wall Street Journal has filed a report stating that Sprint’s board of directors is attempting to resolve its current WiMax deployment initiative in the wake of the current rollout being conducted by Clearwire.  Even though 54% of Clearwire is owned by Sprint, the broadband provider does not have the funding to complete its rollout […]
Sprint and Clearwire Expand WiMax Coverage
Sprint and Clearwire have jointly announced the expansion of WiMax coverage to three new markets in Boston, Daytona Beach, Fla., and Providence, R.I. Along with the launch of service, select products such as the EVO 4G, Overdrive and Samsung Epic 4G, along with Clearwire products such as the iSpot and prepaid Rover service will now […]
T-Mobile Expands HSPA+ Coverage
T-Mobile has announced in a short press notice that it has expanded its HSPA+ network overlay to more markets, with customers in Boston, MA; Erie, PA; Fresno, CA; Palm Springs, CA; San Diego, CA; Miami, FL; Richmond, VA; Spokane, WA; and Topeka, KS now able to take advantage of the faster 21Mbps network with appropriate […]