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AT&T Announces HSPA 7.2 Upgrade Timeline, Revises LTE Plans

AT&T Announces HSPA 7.2 Upgrade Timeline, Revises LTE Plans

AT&T has officially announced plans to upgrade its 3G network from the current HSPA 3.6 implementation to HSPA 7.2 by the end of 2011. The upgrade will begin by doubling the amount of 850MHz spectrum now dedicated to its 3G network in most major cities, deploying 2,100 more cell sites across the country, deploying fiber […]

Verizon Launches MiFi 3G Router

Verizon Launches MiFi 3G Router

Following up on the launch of the HP Mini, Verizon has also launched the Novatel MiFi 2200. The device features a Wi-Fi radio, EVDO Rev A. modem and allows for up to five simultaneous users with support for additional security through WPA2-PSK, WEP, SPI Firewall support and GPS. A range of data plans are being […]

Verizon Launches HP Mini Netbook with International Data Access

Verizon Launches HP Mini Netbook with International Data Access

As expected, Verizon has launched its first subsidized netbook in the HP Mini. The netbook itself features Qualcomm’s GOBI tri-mode EVDO/UMTS/GSM/EDGE 3G modem with dual-band EVDO Rev. A, quadband GSM/EDGE and triband HSPA access with US 3G support. Major hardware specifications consist of a 10.1 inch display, 1.6GHz Atom processor, 1GB RAM expandable to 2GB, […]

FCC Approves Samsung i7500 Android Smartphone

The FCC has formally approved the Samsung i7500 smartphone powered by Android. The version approved is the same announced in April with a 3.2 inch 320×480 AMOLED widescreen touch display, quadband GSM/EDGE with quadband HSDPA support,including UMTS 1700 access for T-Mobile’s 3G network. The rest of the featureset consists of a 5.0 megapixel camera with […]

AT&T Launches Samsung A167 GoPhone Clamshell

AT&T Launches Samsung A167 GoPhone Clamshell

Following the Samsung A177 launch for GoPhone this week, AT&T has followed up with the Samsung A167 entry-level clamshell for the aforementioned service. The A167 features a VGA camera, dual-band GSM/EDGE, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, and speakerphone. The phone is now available for $69.99 with free shipping and activation when purchased online. Buy a […]