Sprint Plans To Update PPC-6600
Sprint has confirmed that they plan to update the PPC-6600 Series to support EV-DO. While the update is not expected before the end of the year, and must be approved by Sprint, it will enable EV-DO status similar to the Verizon version of the device.
Verizon: New EV-DO PRL
Late this week Verizon issued a new PRL for their EV-DO enabled phones. PRL 50363 adds support for planned future network deployments (though many markets are still at the older 50316). If you have a VCast phone, dial *22899 to get updated.
Sprint: PPC-6700 – A $649 Software Update? + EV-DO In August? (Updated)
Update: Many are pointing to DSL Reports mobile speed test results which was the first indication of the PPC-6700. A Sprint branded version of the device has been reporting results in testing there for almost a month, and it does indicate based on Pocket Internet Explorer versions that it is running 4.01, and not the […]
Sprint: EV-DO Launches Today
Sprint today has launched, in addition to their plan changes, and as previously reported, EV-DO for data card customers. The breaking news of today is that EV-DO will launch today in 34 cities and major metropolitan areas (most of which we broke news of launch dates in-line with the current launch). For a complete listing, […]
The Disney MVNO
Disney today finally announced they were partnering with Sprint for an MVNO. No announcements of phones, plans, or offerings other than an expectation that they will leverage Sprint’s EV-DO data network (probably to deliver Disney content over 3GPP via Sprint TV). One of Disney’s companies, ESPN, has already announced plans for their own Sprint MVNO, […]
Sprint: Novatel Merlin S620 Data Card
Novatel is returning to the Sprint lineup with a new EV-DO card, the S620. The expected launch price is $249. The data card will be EV-DO enabled and is expected to support SMS like its Verizon variant, the V620 currently does. The C201, which was the first Novatel data card for Sprint was noted for […]
Sprint Launches EV-DO Coverage Map Site (Updated Again)
Update 2: Sprint has returned the EV-DO coverage checker, you can access it at the original link at the bottom of this article. Updated: Sprint appears to have removed this portion of their web site… Following our breaking coverage of Sprint’s EV-DO layout plans, Sprint has posted on their business site an EV-DO coverage status […]
Sprint: EV-DO Launch Schedule (Updated)
Update: Since the release of this list, many much more detailed lists have been posted from a variety of sources. We did not post a detailed list of smaller markets because they are likely to change and are in a much more fluid state of deployment. The cities posted below are much more likely to […]
Verizon Breaks Up Data Pricing, Launches Treo 650, Confirms i730
Verizon Wireless today announced that it is breaking up its unlimited aircard plans. Previously, their unlimited $79.99 plan covered both EV-DO and 1xRTT access. Now, they will offer 1xRTT (or NationalAccess) for $59.99, while EV-DO (or BroadbandAccess) is now $79.99. In addition, Verizon will offer unlimited smart device plans for $49.99, and 10 MB for […]