Sprint Launches i856 Debut for Nextel
Following up on the launch of the Debut for Boost Mobile last month, Sprint has launched the slider for its Nextel service. Like the Boost version, the phone features a 1.3MP camera with video recorder, external media controls and Bluetooth with stereo audio support along with threaded messaging and speakerphone. The phone is now available […]
Verizon Now Planning LTE Deployment as Overlay to Existing Network
Verizon Wireless CTO Tony Melone has confirmed new key details in the carrier’s plans for the launch of its new LTE network scheduled for launch late next year. The LTE network will now function as an overlay to the existing native CDMA network, right down to the use of many existing cellsites and backhaul equipment. […]
Sony Ericsson T717 Equinox on October 28th for T-Mobile
Internal employee slides have confirmed that the successor to the venerable Sony Ericsson TM506 3G clamshell for T-Mobile will be released as the Sony Ericsson T717 Equinox on October 28th. The Equoinox features a 2.2 inch internal QVGA display, 3.2 megapixel camera with video recorder, microSDHC expansion slot, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, A-GPS support, […]
Clear, MetroPCS, Sprint in Talks with Deutsche Telekom Regarding 4G Access
According to Bloomberg, Deutsche Telecom is in preliminary talks with Clearwire and MetroPCS regarding access to 4G spectrum and network owned by both companies in order to expand T-Mobile USA’s network footprint following the US subsidiary announcing its first deployment of HSPA+ services last Friday in Philadelphia. Bloomberg is citing unamed sources that state Sprint, […]
Voice Over LTE Spec Completed by VoLGA Forum
The VoLGA Forum has officially released its completed technical specifications for Voice Over Long Term Evolution, clearing the biggest hurdle for the IP-based standard. The standard also includes a provision for enabling SMS and MMS over LTE with Alcatel-Lucent, Deutsche Telekom, Ditech Networks, GENBAND, HTC, Huawei, Kineto Wireless, LG Electronics, Mavenir, Motorola, Nortel, Samsung, Sonus, […]
Android 1.6 SDK Now Available
Google has announced the availability of the Android 1.6 SDK for developers. Android 1.6, coloquially codenamed “Donut” will be the first Android release with full support for CDMA devices, with the Sprint HTC Hero being the first device that includes 1.6. Changes to Android 1.6 include Quick Search Box for Android for users to search […]
MetroPCS to Launch Dual-Mode Samsung CDMA/LTE Handset, Selects Ericsson as Network Partner
MetroPCS has announced that it has selected Samsung to supply its first dual-mode CDMA/LTE handset (a smartphone) along with Ericsson as its networtk infrastructure partner for its forthcoming LTE network, with the metropolitan market launch for the new network and handset expected in late 2010.
Motorola Announces i856 Debut for Boost Mobile
Motorola has announced the availability of the i856 Debut slider for Boost Mobile. The phone features a 1.3MP camera with video recorder, external media controls and Bluetooth with stereo audio support along with threaded messaging and speakerphone. The phone is now available online from Boost Mobile for $169.99.
Clearwire Launches Service in 10 New Markets
Following up on a previous report, Clearwire has officially launched service in eight previously announced Texas markets along with Boise, Idaho and Bellingham Washington. Customers in Abilene, Amarillo, Corpus Christi, Killeen/Temple, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, Waco and Wichita Falls, Texas can now order service online and will be able to purchase service from dealers and retail locations […]
