AT&T MediaFLO Launch Details, Changes to Data Plans Surface
Engadget Mobile has unveiled exclusive details on AT&T’s launch of MediaFLO mobile TV service now expected sometime later in the first quarter and changes to their current data plan structure to align more competitively with other carriers.
Apple Supports Sprint Data Cards
One feature left out of the Mac OS X 10.4.7 system update’s release notes has Sprint users dialing up more than ever before. Previously, Apple only supported Verizon EV-DO connection cards, forcing Sprint users to hack the Apple support in order to extend to Sprint cards. This process was difficult, as it required editing files […]
Sprint To Shake Up Plans, Data, Entry Phones Next Week
Sprint at the start of next week will execute several major changes to their plans structure and sales, as well as introduce up to four new Vision-class phones. As standard procedure for Sprint, these changes are expected to take place on Sunday, giving stores time to adjust to the measures. Read more for the details… […]
Sprint EV-DO PRL 20219 Released
Sprint has issued PRL 20219 for EV-DO devices. The update adds preliminary (free) data roaming support in some limited areas. These updates have been reflected already in PRL 10031 for non-EV-DO devices. Call *2 to be flagged for the update if you have an EV-DO phone.
Sprint: Sanyo 9000: Evolution In Data, Or Yawn-In-Motion?
Details of the Sanyo 9000, in addition to some very blurry pictures have begun to leak onto the web. The Sanyo 9000 will build on the MM-5600 with an improved camera, EV-DO, and other minor improvements such as Voice SMS. Sprint expects this device to be a mid-range EV-DO device, in-between the likes of the […]
Verizon: Verizon Simplifies Data, Matches Sprint
Verizon’s data offerings to phone customers could be summed up in one word: confusing. First, you have the airtime usage that cannot be easily tracked, then the monthly fee for the home page portal (which is poorly named Mobile Web… even though it doesn’t provide that service), and on top of it is Get-It-Now… Verizon […]
An Update On Tethering
Jeff Shafer has finally issued a new statement following on his last. He admits some error, but also makes a new public definition of Sprint’s allowance of tethering. Here it is in its entirety: “I have been following up on a few details here and wanted to make sure to provide one point of clarification […]
Enable Manual Vision Provisioning on Newer Samsungs
One of the biggest problems with newer Samsung phones (A600, A620, etc) is that they have not been able to do a manual (##3282) provisioning of Vision services, until it has been provisioned OTA. This has created a painful Catch-22 for many, as the most common problem with data services is the initial provisioning. The […]