Sony Ericsson Z525a for Cingular Released
Cingular has fully launched the Sony Ericsson Z525a. The update to the popular flip-phone is minor, adding only Push-To-Talk. The Z520a, its predecessor, was originally planned to include Push-To-Talk, however, software issues prevented it from being added in time for release. This is the third time Sony Ericsson has attempted to add PTT to a […]
Cingular Against Net Neutrality for Consumers
While Cingular announced support for video calling, Cingular has also expressed willingness to embrace VoIP. This includes third-party VoIP providers. However, Cingular followed up by stating that they needed to support VoIP with a business model that allowed for them to charge for it. Considering existing data plans for Cingular are now under $20/month, this […]
Cingular Launches UMTS In New York, Plays Numbers Game
Cingular today launched UMTS BroadbandConnect service in New York, with planned coverage in Newark, and Jersey City. The Samsung ZX10 is now fully launched in the greater metropolitan area. In related news, Cingular is attempting to inflate the amount of UMTS coverage they claim to have. The new version of their UMTS Coverage Page lists […]
Cingular to Launch Video Calling in 2007
Cingular Wireless has announced that they will finally enable video calling on their UMTS phones and network. UMTS video calling has been promised by Cingular since 2003, with the release of UMTS video phones from AT&T Wireless. Now, customers will be able to use the un-tapped feature in their devices. However, customers will have to […]
Cingular UMTS in New York Nearing Launch
Readers report that Cingular is now selling the Samsung ZX10, Cingular’s only current UMTS device, in New York. The device is also available online in New York area zip codes. This indicates that Cingular will launch UMTS in New York in the very near future. Earlier this month, Cingular announced they would no longer sell […]
Cingular Gets Smart, Musical (Updated)
Engadget Mobile has grabbed a copy of a Cingular device roadmap. On it, Cingular shows plans to launch the HTC Hermes, the first UMTS/HSDPA smart device in the United States. They also show plans to launch the HP iPAQ hw6925/6920, and HTC’s Start Trek. The Star Trek is a Windows Mobile 5 flip-phone with a […]
Cingular Launches Nokia 6102i
Cingular late last week launched the Nokia 6102i. The unit is identical to the T-Mobile version (the 6103), only re-branded for Cingular. The 6102i is a mid-range Series 40 3rd Edition device with tri-band GSM/EDGE, Bluetooth, IR, FM radio, and built-in instant messenger. It also features a speakerphone, and VGA camera. Cingular has launched the […]
Cingular Ogo Outage Leaves Supported Users In Darkness
Cingular Ogo owners have been suffering from an outage that apparently has rendered their instant messaging devices partially useless for days, with no sign the outage will end any time soon. The device, which was discontinued months after the merger with AT&T Wireless, requires communication with a central server to be able to use Instant […]
Cingular Expands Nokia 9300 Offering
Cingular today has begun to offer the Nokia 9300 via consumer sales channels. The Symbian 7.0 Series 80 device is a smaller version of the 9500 without WiFi or a camera, but maintains EDGE and Bluetooth, IR, and USB connectivity. The device retails at $299.99 after rebate with two-year agreement.Cingular Nokia 9300 Product Page Nokia […]
Cingular Launches LG CG300
Cingular today launched the LG CG300. The CG300 is a basic camera phone with two color displays, and adds support for Cingular PTT. The phone is $49.99 after rebate with two-year agreement. Cingular CG300 Product Page