MVNO Zer01 Mobile Touts Unlimited Flat-Rate Calling and Data Over Own Data Network
A new MVNO out of Conneticut is touting unlimited 3G data and voice access over its own data network without contracts and a lineup of Windows Mobile devices. Zer01 Mobile is currently ramping up for a debut at CTIA next April, and has launched a website that promotes their forthcoming service and closed beta invitation. […]
Alltel Lists LG Banter
Alltel has listed its successor to the LG Scoop in the LG Banter. The LG Banter is identical to the recently announced Rumor 2 with a QVGA display, expanded QWERTY keyboard, microSDHC expansion slot, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, media player, 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder, and speakerphone. No pricing or availability information is […]
Virgin Mobile Launches Jax and X-TC Handsets from Kyocera
Virgin Mobile has posted two new Kyocera handsets in its lineup for future release. The X-TC features a 2.4 inch QVGA widescreen display, sliding QWERTY keyboard, EVDO data. Bluetooth with stereo audio support, microSDHC expansion slot, media player, 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder, and speakerphone. The JAX is a rebranded Kyocera Melo S1300 bar […]
Nokia Announces New Music Oriented Handsets
Nokia has announced three new handsets that emphasize music playback along with its renowned multimedia functionality. The Nokia 5030 features an FM radio with an internal antenna, which negates the need for a headset as well as side-mounted channel selection keys, but is otherwise a basic entry level model meant for emerging markets powered by […]
Samsung A877 to Launch on March 29 for AT&T
The first image for an as yet unannounced Samsung messaging device has surfaced for AT&T. The Samsung SGH-A877 features a 3.2 inch WQVGA AMOLED touchscreen display similar to the recently unveiled Omnia HD. The complete featureset for the device consists of quadband GSM/EDGE, dualband HSDPA access, sliding QWERTY keyboard, microSDHC expansion slot, 3.0 megapixel camera […]
MetroPCS Launches BlackBerry Curve 8330 via Best Buy (Updated)
Following up on our pre-release coverage, MetroPCS has launched the BlackBerry Curve 8330 in the Greater Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Detroit, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Sacramento markets via Best Buy locations. The phone is identical to versions sold on other carriers with a QVGA landscape display, full QWERTY keyboard, trackball navigation […]
Exclusive: MetroPCS BlackBerry Curve Image and New Plan Details (Updated)
Following up on our initial report regarding the forthcoming release of the BlackBerry Curve on MetroPCS, the first image and confirmation has leaked from internal documents along with confirmed plan information. The BlackBerry plan on MetroPCS will cost $50 per month and bundle BIS service along with unlimited voice and messaging, with an additional $10 […]
Clearwire Announces Further Network Expansion and Dual-Mode Modem
In a press release announcing 4th quarter results today, Clearwire has announced the next round of network launches and the forthcoming availability of a dual mode EVDO/WiMax USB modem. The following markets are scheduled to launch this year: Atlanta Las Vegas Chicago Charlotte Dallas/Ft. Worth Honolulu Philadelphia Seattle The following markets are planned for a […]