Sprint Updates Mac OS X EV-DO Card Drivers, Adds GPS
Sprint has issued new Mac drivers for their Novatel EV-DO Rev A products. This update adds compatibility with Mac OS X Leopard, and its WWAN framework. The update brings the Sprint EV-DO support to version 2.0. The update also adds Sprint location support to Mac OS, so that you can use your Sprint mobile broadband […]
MetroPCS to Upgrade and Launch New Markets with EVDO Service
In an investor conference call today, MetroPCS announced that three existing markets will be upgraded to 1xEVDO data services, and four new markets will be launched with the upgraded data service. Customers in Dallas, Detroit, and Los Angeles will be upgraded to 1xEVDO high speed service while Boston, Las Vegas, New York, and Philadelphia are […]
Verizon Releases Kyocera KPC680 Rev A ExpressCard
Earlier today, Verizon Wireless and Kyocera Wireless Corporation released the KPC680 ExpressCard with CDMA2000 1x EV-DO Rev.A technology. It features a revamped detachable, corkscrew flip-up antenna design, dual external antenna ports enabling better reception and performance, a dual color LED service status indicator and a smaller compact design measuring in at 4.49" (H) x 1.34" […]
Amazon Kindle eBook Reader Offers Free Sprint EV-DO
Amazon today announced Kindle, their first-party eBook offering. Unlike past eBook Readers, Kindle is the first to combine an eBook store, wireless eBook downloads, and news access in one device. Kindle will not only offer eBooks to download, but will also offer news and other wireless content. Kindle users will pay for content alone, unlike […]
Verizon Settles Probe Into “Unlimited” BroadbandAccess Service in New York
Verizon has settled a nine-month investigation into deceptive business practices by the office of New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. Under the agreement, Verizon will pay $150,000 in fines and penalties, while reimbursing 13,000 affected customers for purchased laptop aircards and tethered handsets that had services terminated at an estimated total of $1,000,000. Verizon […]
Verizon Launches UTStarcom UM150 USB Modem
Verizon has also launched the Verizon Wireless UM150 USB Modem from UTStarcom. Like the recently launched USB727 modem from Novatel Wireless, the UM150 features a microSD slot with support for 4GB cards, as well as a retractable antenna and Y cable extension for increased reception. The modem is now available online for $129.99 with a […]
Virgin Mobile Wild Card Arrives in Stores
While not yet available directly from Virgin Mobile, the Wildcard has arrived in stores. The phone is Virgin Mobile’s first EV-DO offering, and is based on the Kyocera M1000, which we first covered back at CTIA earlier this year. The Wildcard, inside a Target store The Wildcard will replace the Switch_Back in Virgin Mobile’s lineup, […]
Verizon Reveals Holiday Device Lineup
Verizon Wireless has unveiled its new lineup for the holiday shopping season, full of long awaited and innovative, feature-packed devices. Read More for all of the details.
Sprint Announces Novatel USB727 Modem with Mac OS X, Linux Support
Following up on Verizon’s launch of the Novatel USB727 USB modem, Sprint has announced the pending launch of its version this morning in a press release. Sprint’s version, which is otherwise identical will support both Mac OS X and Linux operating systems with embedded firmware to automatically install drivers without the need for additional software […]