Verizon Launches Novatel USB727 Modem with microSD Slot
Verizon has launched the Novatel Wireless USB727 EVDO Rev. A USB modem. Meant to replace the U720, this is the first modem from Verizon to include a microSD slot which turns the modem into a mass storage device. The modem is currently available from Verizon Wireless online for $199.99 with 2 year agreement and $50 […]
Verizon to Align with Vodafone Under Common 4G Network
According to a Reuters report, Vodafone chief Arun Sarin has confirmed that both Verizon and Vodafone would use the same cellular standard, with the caveat that it would be at least 2015 before complete integration occurs between both companies. Verizon has been known to support Qualcomm’s UMB (EVDO Rev. C) standard, although during the Goldman […]
Review: Motorola L7c SLVR (Sprint)
Hard to find, the Motorola L7c SLVR is exclusively sold in Best Buy stores. Verizon however is planning to put the same phone in their stores next week. But, is this phone the hidden gem in Sprint’s lineup? Read more to find out.
Sprint Turns EV-DO Rev A On… In One City
Sprint today launched the first city with EV-DO Revision A. San Diego, CA is the first city in America to receive the new network. With upload speeds reaching 1.8 mbps, and downlink speeds spiking at 3.1 mbps, EV-DO Rev A promises to usher in new applications for EV-DO technology. Specifically, Sprint has plans to tap […]
Sprint Announces EV-DO Update for BlackBerry 7250
Following on the heels of our BlackBerry coverage of the launch of Sprint’s 7130e, Sprint this morning announced that they will offer EV-DO on the existing 7250. BlackBerry 7250 units shipping today will be EV-DO enabled, and existing devices that do not yet have EV-DO will be upgradeable. While Sprint announced the EV-DO update for […]
UTStarcom, Sprint Change Tune, Cancel PPC-6600 EV-DO
Until this week, both Sprint and UTStarcom were confirming to PCS Intel directly that the PPC-6600 would be updated to support EV-DO. However, that has now changed. Katie Wasserman, the Vice President for Marketing of UTStarcom’s Personal Communications division confirmed directly to PCS Intel this week that the PPC-6600 would not be updated to support […]
Sprint Re-Affirms Plans To Update PPC-6600
Despite missing a planned timeframe to release an EV-DO update for the PPC-6600 by the end of January, Sprint today confirmed to PCS Intel that the update is still planned for release. Sprint now plans to release the update by the end of the first quarter of this year. The PPC-6601 continues to be Sprint’s […]
Verizon Starts Phone-As-Modem EV-DO Offerings
Verizon made waves with offering the first minutes-only 3G access with their NationalAccess network (using 1xRTT). Now, Verizon will offer EV-DO pricing that matches their aircard plans. Verizon has turned on similar tracking technology that is used in Sprint phones, and will deny EV-DO tethering to users that do not have the $60/unlimited plan on […]
Sprint: PRL 20218 Released
Sprint has issued PRL 20218 for EV-DO phones. It is not known what this update changes at this time. Call data support to request the update for your phone.
Sprint: PRL 10030 Released
Sprint has released PRL 10030 for non-EV-DO phones. It is not known what this PRL update changes, but does follow the release of PRL 20217 for EV-DO devices. Call data support to request the update.