CES: Samsung Verizon Network Extender EV-DO Prototype Shown
Samsung isn’t normally too welcoming of photos at their booth. But, they did let us take a few of something… we’re not sure they realized it wasn’t on the market just yet. Titled as the “Combo FemtoCell”, the device is a CDMA2000 1x and EV-DO femtocell, and is clearly labeled with Both Verizon and Network […]
CTIA: Comsys Shows Us Phone-as-Aircard, ZTE Shows Us CDMA WiMAX Phones
Comsys and ZTE both had one mutual trick up their sleeves. The idea was inevitable: With WiMAX phones on the horizon, WiMAX phones should work easier than today’s phones as wireless modems for computers. The solution that Comsys appears to be embracing is the flip-out USB port model. The phone will carry a full USB […]
CTIA: Sprint Announces Sanyo SCP-2700 QWERTY Phone
Sprint has announced the Sanyo SCP-2700. The phone, which we previously reported, will launch May 10. The device is clearly built in the image of the Palm Centro and Treo 800w family of devices. The phone is a 1xRTT-only phone, aimed at an audience that wants basic text and picture messaging functionality. It will mirror […]
Nokia Announces 2135 for CDMA Networks
Nokia has announced the 2135 for CDMA networks. The update to the venerable low-end 2125 features a sleeker design with large keys, chrome accents, bright color display, and integrated speakerphone as well as 1xRTT data access. In keeping with the pattern set forth by Nokia’s CDMA division, the phone is branded and designed by Nokia, […]
Verizon Reveals Holiday Device Lineup
Verizon Wireless has unveiled its new lineup for the holiday shopping season, full of long awaited and innovative, feature-packed devices. Read More for all of the details.
Review: Sanyo SCP-6650 Katana II (Sprint)
We take a month-long look at the Katana II. With the market heating up in competition from cheaper RAZRs and thinner mid-range phones, does the Katana II have what it takes to keep up? Read more to find out. Buy a Katana II from LetsTalk.com (-$50.01 with New Service)
Verizon Breaks Up Data Pricing, Launches Treo 650, Confirms i730
Verizon Wireless today announced that it is breaking up its unlimited aircard plans. Previously, their unlimited $79.99 plan covered both EV-DO and 1xRTT access. Now, they will offer 1xRTT (or NationalAccess) for $59.99, while EV-DO (or BroadbandAccess) is now $79.99. In addition, Verizon will offer unlimited smart device plans for $49.99, and 10 MB for […]
Verizon: VCast With Some Intelligence
We haven’t reported on VCast since its launch, for multiple reasons. It’s a little long winded, takes some to task, but in the end is at least an informative read on how the media works, and how VCast works… you might even learn something when you’re done reading it.
SPI News Alert: Sprint To Go EV-DO
In a bit of a surprise turn of events, Sprint has chosed to implement a 1xEV-DO 3G data network. Similar to Verizon’s network, it will run at speeds of 300-500 kilobits and a peak burst rate of 2.4 megabits. Sprint expects to have inital service in select markets this quarter, with most major metropolitan markets […]
Yet Another Potential Sprint Video Phone
Motorola has been making remarks that they will bring the Motorola A890 video phone, supporting up to an hour of video capture to the United States. It’s not obvious that Sprint has been asking phone makers for Video 1xRTT phones, we have heard Sanyo has offered one, and Samsung’s A700 offering proved it (even though […]