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2009

Exclusive: Sprint 2009 Roadmap

Exclusive: Sprint 2009 Roadmap

By Humberto Saabedra on March 16, 2009

Images removed at the request of Sprint. While numerous legal precedents allow us to post such information without fear of reprisal, we work to balance our coverage with a good relationship with all wireless providers and manufacturers. We have already adjusted our internal policies to ensure future reporting does not prompt us to take this […]

Posted in CDMA2000, EDGE, EV-DO, GSM, HSPA, iDEN, Sprint, UMTS, Wi-Fi | Tagged 2009, Roadmap, sprint | 56 Responses

Clear to Launch in Chicago by Year End 2009

By Humberto Saabedra on January 4, 2009

In a report filed by the Chicago Tribune, Sprint representatives have made statements to the effect that Chicago will be the next city to go live with the rebranded Clear WiMax service after Portland relaunches with the capability to activate any WiMax device, which is expected to be announced during CES. The timeline for the […]

Posted in Clearwire, Sprint, WiMAX | Tagged 2009, chicago, clear, WiMAX | 1 Response

Garmin to Launch Android Devices in 2009 (Updated)

By Humberto Saabedra on December 22, 2008

Update: Garmin has issued a press release refuting the financial and Android release details of the DigiTimes article, but did confirm the development of future Android devices with no details on a timeframe.  The company will update sales figures during its 4th quarter earnings conference call on February 25th, 2009.

Posted in Android, AT&T, Manufacturers, Navigation | Tagged 2009, garmin, Google Android (OHA), launch | 2 Responses

Verizon Targeting LTE Deployment in Late 2009

By Humberto Saabedra on December 10, 2008

Verizon has elaborated on its plans to deploy LTE with some surprising details Dick Lynch, executive vice president and chief technology officer speaking on behalf of the carrier at the Cisco Systems C-Scape telecommunications conference, has stated that Verizon plans to have LTE deployed in many areas by this time next year in preparation for […]

Posted in LTE, Verizon, Wi-Fi | Tagged 2009, Deployment, LTE, Targeting, Verizon | 1 Response

Cox to Launch MVNO with Sprint and 3G Network in 2009

By Humberto Saabedra on October 29, 2008

Cox has announced in a press release (PDF) that it will launch its own wireless service in 2009, first utilizing Sprint’s network to bundle branded services together in a quadruple-play package similar to the failed Pivot initiative launched in 2005 and subsequent collapse in 2007 with the provider winning 700Mhz spectrum in last year’s FCC auction. […]

Posted in Conglomerates, General News, Sprint | Tagged 2009, 3g, cox, launch, network, Virtual Operators (MVNOs) | 5 Responses

Android Marketplace Now Available, No Paid Apps Until 2009

Android Marketplace Now Available, No Paid Apps Until 2009

By Humberto Saabedra on October 22, 2008

In a post on the Android Developers Blog, Eric Chu has outlined the specifics for aspiring developers looking to develop applications for the Android platform as well as announcing general availability of the service beginning today. The service will start accepting applications next Monday, October 27 and anyone interested in submitting applications will have to […]

Posted in Android, Google | Tagged 2009, Android, Apps, Available, Marketplace, No, Now, Paid, Until | 1 Response

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