Stan Sigman Retires from AT&T Mobility
AT&T has announced the immediate retirement of AT&T Mobility CEO Stan Sigman in a press release today. He will be replaced by Ralph de la Vega, who set in motion 3G deployment, iPhone planning and development, as well as the merger and integration of the Cingular and AT&T Wireless networks and businesses. Sigman will assist […]
Video: AT&T’s Wireless Launch Ad (HD)
It’s official, Cingular is no more. Cingular’s web site is headed on over to att.com/wireless and AT&T feels the need to advertise. Watch their latest wave of impressive HDTV ads at the links below. AT&T’s Wireless Launch Ad – High Definition (720p), MPEG-4 (35.33 MB) AT&T’s Wireless Launch Ad – Standard Definition, H.264 (7.52 MB) […]
Video: Colbert Report Roasts AT&T, Cingular
Three years ago, we predicted AT&T’s merger/acquisition of Cingular’s shareholders, resulting in AT&T Wireless becoming Cingular, finally becoming AT&T once again. Last night Steven Colbert on “The Colbert Report” explained this process to his audience. While tearing into U.S. regulatory processes, he also outlined the entire history of AT&T’s wireless venture. However, in doing so, […]
Treo 680 This Week, Cingular 8525 Launches
Cingular internal documents have leaked onto the web this week. They confirm that the Treo 680 will launch at the end of this week, on November 5. The GSM/EDGE low-end Treo will retail for as low as $174.99 with all available contract and rebate offers. Cingular will promote the device at $279.99 after rebate with […]
Cingular Music Store Coming Soon?
Samsung Korea has announced the Samsung A707. The A707 is the replacement to Samsung ZX20 in Cingular’s lineup, and adds several new features, such as A2DP Headphone support, color external Caller ID display, and PlaysForSure support. Based on the addition of PFS on the device, some are reporting that this may indicate that Cingular will […]
Palm Treo 750, 680 Confirmed for Cingular
Palm product briefings for the Treo 750 and Treo 680 have leaked onto the web. The Treo 750 is indeed headed to Cingular, but the Treo 680 also confirmed Cingular’s plans to launch a lower-end Treo. Images care of Engadget Mobile The Treo 680 is an enhanced version of the Treo 650, retaining the Palm […]
Cingular 8525 Hermes Revealed
The first renderings of the Cingular 8525 have been posted on the internet. The confidential HTC drawings represent the HTC Hermes device. However, it is clear from the drawing that Cingular and HTC have modified the device from the reference HTC Hermes design. The most apparent change is the removal of the front-facing camera. Click […]
Cingular Charges Postpaid, Rewards Prepaid TDMA Customers
Cingular beginning next month will insert an administrative charge of $5 per month for customers who have not migrated to Cingular’s GSM network. The fee is to encourage migration, and reduce the remaining TDMA customer base. In internal memos obtained by PCS Intel, Cingular will attempt to leverage this charge in order to push forward […]
PCS Intel Quarterly Report – Cingular Q3 2006
Every Cingular phone being prepared for release. We pick up our coverage of the carriers, thirteen phones in total. Note: Some phones may not be released, some phones may be radically different than the projections stated here when they near launch. PCS Intel is not a rumor site, but news in this article is not […]
Let the Numbers Game Begin
Verizon Wireless today announced their 2nd Quarter customer growth of 1.8 million new customers. Bringing VZW up to a total of 54.8 million customers. While this is not unusual for VZW, considering this is the 8th consecutive Quarter with more than 1.5 million added customers. This statement in the press release leads me to believe […]