UMW190 USB Modem for Verizon Revealed
Image courtesy of PhoneArena The first images and information have surfaced regarding the Verizon Wireless UMW190 USB modem expected to be released later this quarter. The modem features dual-band EVDO Rev. A for domestic use and quadband GSM/EDGE/triband HSPA access on Vodafone partner networks for international roaming with the included SIM card along with an […]
AT&T Halts Nokia 6650 Sales Nationwide
Various AT&T reps have confirmed to PhoneNews.com that AT&T has ordered an immediate halt to sales of the Nokia 6650 clamshell nationwide due to a network enhancement being rolled out in South Florida causing the clamshell to suffer noticeably decreased battery life and even triggering constant phone resets. As the unnamed network enhancement is meant […]
CDG Announces New CDMA Standards
The 3GPP2 working group and CDG have announced two new CDMA standards for future CDMA devices and current networks. The first standard in CDMA 1x Advanced consists of a backend software and channel card upgrade that is claimed to nearly quadruple voice call capacity from current totals when all of the improvements such as base […]
Sprint Launches 4G Service in Three Clear Markets
Following up on its plans to mirror Clear service availability, Sprint has launched its bespoke 4G service in three current Clear markets today. Customers in Las Vegas, Atlanta and Portland will now be able to purchase Sprint 4G branded WiMax equipment which currently consists of the Sprint U300 3G/4G modem manufactured by Franklin at local […]
Verizon Completes LTE Tests in Boston and Seattle
Verizon has announced that it has completed live data calls over its LTE test networks in Boston and Seattle using commercial basestation equipment with prototype devices. Speeds achieved during the test were not revealed with speeds expected to range between 7-12 Mbps down and 3-5 Mbps up, making it comparable to current WiMax deployments. Verizon […]
Sprint Announces More WiMax Markets
Sprint has announced 17 more markets for its Sprint 4G launch this year. Customers will be able to purchase WiMax service from Sprint in the following markets: Abilene, Texas; Amarillo, Texas; Austin, Texas; Boise, Idaho; Bellingham, Wash.; Charlotte, N.C.; Corpus Christi, Texas; Greensboro, N.C.; Killeen-Temple, Texas; Lubbock, Texas; Maui, Hawaii; Midland-Odessa, Texas; Raleigh, N.C.; Salem, […]
Sprint Launches Tri-Mode EVDO/WiMax/Wi-Fi Routers from Cradlepoint
In a press release this morning, Sprint has announced the launch of two tri-mode EVDO/WiMax/Wi-Fi routers with one meant for consumers and one meant for businesses in the Sprint Personal Hotspot PHS300S and Cradlepoint MBR-1000 Broadband Router for business. The Sprint Personal Hotspot PHS300S supports up to four simultaneous Wi-Fi connections and the Cradlepoint MBR-1000 […]
Clearwire Launching 10 New Markets on September 1st
Following up on the leaked internal employee information slide from Sprint, Clearwire has announced that it will launch 10 new markets on September 1st with festivities and launch specials at retail stores. The below markets are also notable for being former Clearwire markets with pre WiMax equipment, owing to their launch ahead of larger markets […]
Sprint WiMax Launch Roadmap Leaks Out
An internal Sprint roadmap showcasing WiMax launch timeframes has been leaked and it demonstrates the timeframe that Clearwire is running under to launch as many markets as possible this year. As can be seen, a few markets have already been launched, with the remaining markets centered on the Southwest and Southeast with points inbetween the […]
Time Warner to Resell Clear WiMax in Dallas/Ft. Worth and Charlotte, N.C. This Fall
Following up on the confirmation of Comcast beginning Clear WiMax resale in Portland, Time Warner Cable CEO Glenn Britt has confirmed the cable company will do the same for the Dallas/Ft. Worth and Charlotte North Carolina markets this fall not long after Clear service launch. The service is expected to be bundled with its cable […]