Nokia Announces CDMA 2608 for Non-US Markets
Nokia has announced a new CDMA clamshell in the 2608 which is meant for markets outside of the US. The phone features modem access, voice recorder, flashlight, FM radio, LED indicator for an incoming call or message, and an option to send a business card or calendar appointment via SMS. While Nokia CDMA phones have a […]
Virgin Mobile to Reboot Helio… as Helio
Virgin Mobile has announced plans to retain and return the Helio brand, as a sub-brand of Virgin Mobile. The two companies announced intentions to merge, following EarthLink’s withdrawl from the Helio venture (a joint project of EarthLink and SK Telecom). Both Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) operate using the Sprint network. Helio also signed a […]
Review: Nokia 6205 (Verizon Wireless)
Nokia used to have some of the best CDMA phones out there. Now that they are going the ODM route (outsourcing EV-DO phone manufacturing), have they kept that track record? Read more to find out. Phone Encyclopedia: Nokia 6205 Buy a 6205 from Verizon Wireless
Report Confirms Palm Planning to Release CDMA Treo Pro
The English edition of the Chinese Economic News Service has filed a report regarding Palm’s recent contract sale to HTC for the manufacturing of the newest Palm Windows Mobile device in the Treo Pro 850. The report also states that Palm is planning to offer a CDMA version of the device to be offered to […]
Editorial: The Case for Re-naming QChat as Direct Connect 3G
Getting rid of the Direct Connect name was a bad idea. Calling Sprint’s new QChat technology by the same name is even worse. Read more to hear the case for why Sprint should tack a 3G at the end of the new Direct Connect.
Nokia 6205 Press Images Surface
The first official images of the midrange Nokia 6205 clamshell have surfaced. The Nokia designed and manufactured phone is expected to launch on Verizon sometime this quarter and will feature external media player controls, microSD expansion slot, Bluetooth, 1.3 megapixel camera with flash, and unconfirmed reports state that it also features EVDO data access, though […]
What would you ask Nokia CDMA?
We’ll be interviewing Larry Paulson, Vice President at Nokia for CDMA. With Nokia returning to CDMA handset development and production, we thought it would be a good time to ask him the tough questions affecting CDMA users who are interested in Nokia’s return. And, as we always do, we want to hear what you’d like […]
Photos & Details: Nokia, Nokia CDMA, Nokia WiMAX
We’re trying a new, booth-by-booth gallery approach to covering CTIA Wireless Expo. Please let us know what you think in the comments. Nokia has one of the largest booths at the show, but in terms of showing new technology… Nokia did not have much of substance to show in terms of new products for the […]
CTIA: Nokia Announces New CDMA handsets with AWS Support
In a press release during CTIA, Nokia USA has announced the pending launch of two new CDMA clamshells, the 1606 and the 3606. The 1606 features dualband CDMA 800/1900 support along with AWS support on the new 1700 Mhz band, large display and keypad, speakerphone and flashlight which can be used even if the phone […]
CTIA: Kyocera Announces GSM Handset Development, Revitalized CDMA Phones and Development
Kyocera has emerged as one of the industry’s most revitalized manufacturers this year at CTIA. Starting with the announcement that the Japanese parent company has completed its acquisition of Sanyo’s US mobile phone division, the one time manufacturer of entry-level basic phones for small carriers has evolved into a potential player in the general wireless […]