Samsung Releasing 3G UbiCell with EVDO Support
Samsung has announced a new version of its UbiCell femtocell that supports EVDO data access and will be released next year which will be marketed as the 3G Ubicell. The original Ubicell was marketed by Verizon Wireless as the Network Extender released in January and Sprint as the Airave, which was launched last July respectively […]
Sprint and Clearwire Launch WiMax in Austin and San Antonio
This morning, Sprint has announced the launch of WiMax services under the Sprint 4G brand in Austin and San Antonio TX, following the Dallas launch earlier this month. Sprint is also confirming service launches for Salem, Oregon and Seattle Washington at the end of the year along with previously confirmed launches in Honolulu and Maui […]
FCC Unveils Motorola i680 Rugged Clamshell
The FCC has revealed the currently unannounced Motorola i680 rugged clamshell. The phone features multimedia functionality such as a media player, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder and flash, microSDHC expansion slot, Bluetooth, Push to X functionality, GPS and speakerphone. The phone’s bodyshell is also M810F certified against shock, vibration and dust. Neither Sprint nor […]
AT&T and Verizon Introduce One Voice Standard for Voice/SMS Over LTE
Not long after the introduction of the VoLGA voice over LTE standard in September, AT&T and Verizon along with other telecom companies have introduced their own standards-based proposal known as One Voice. If adopted by the 3GPP, One Voice would utilize the IMS (Internet Multimedia Subsystem) network overlay to send voice calls and SMS over […]
Sprint Rolls Out WiMax in Dallas/Ft.Worth and North Carolina
Sprint has announced in a series of press releases that it has launched Sprint 4G service in North Carolina and the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex in Texas. New markets in North Carolina include Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Durham, Chapel Hill and Cary, with Austin and San Antonio following the D/FW launch this month. It should be […]
Sony Ericsson Announces US 3G Aino Launch at $599.99 Unlocked
Following up, Sony Ericsson has announced the forthcoming US launch of the Aino multimedia handset. The Aino features quadband GSM/EDGE, triband 850/1900/2100 HSPA support, Remote Play, Media Home, and Media Go support for streaming media from the Playstation 3 console or over a network via DLNA, Wi-Fi radio, 3 inch 432×240 resolution widescreen touch display, […]
Sprint and Verizon MiFi Get Firmware Update
The Novatel MiFi wireless router/modem combo device has a new firmware update available to address a sleep issue when plugged into AC power as well as improved compatibility with the Nintendo DS handheld console and BlackBerry Curve. The firmware update process is detailed in full for the Sprint and Verizon version courtesy of EVDOinfo.
Comcast Updates High-Speed2Go WiMax Sales Portal
Following up on the Clearwire announcement, Comcast has updated its dedicated portal for the forthcoming High-Speed2Go service expansion which will mirror Clearwire’s current rollout schedule starting in November.
Clearwire to Roll Out More Clear Markets Next Month
Clearwire has announced in a press release that it will roll out Clear service in additional markets beginning next month. Clearwire and Sprint will jointly launch 4G service in Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh, North Carolina; Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth and San Antonio, Texas in November. Honolulu and Maui, Hawaii will be launching in December, previously confirmed […]
Time Warner to Resell WiMax as Road Runner Mobile on December 1st
Time Warner Cable has confirmed that it will begin resale of Clear’s WiMax service in the Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh-Durham markets beginning on December 1st under the Road Runner Mobile brand name soon after Clear’s official launch. Time Warner representatives further confirmed Road Runner Mobile launches for the Dallas/Ft.Worth metroplex by the end of the […]