T-Mobile Launches Samsung Gravity 2
T-Mobile has launched the successor to the venerable Samsung Gravity messaging phone in the Samsung Gravity 2. As previously reported, the phone features a redesigned bodyshell, updated QWERTY keyboard, 3G access, GPS support 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, microSDHC expansion slot, speakerphone and Bluetooth with stereo audio support. The phone is now available for […]
Clearwire Launching 10 New Markets on September 1st
Following up on the leaked internal employee information slide from Sprint, Clearwire has announced that it will launch 10 new markets on September 1st with festivities and launch specials at retail stores. The below markets are also notable for being former Clearwire markets with pre WiMax equipment, owing to their launch ahead of larger markets […]
T-Mobile Launches 3G Service in Columbus, GA
Following up, T-Mobile has confirmed via their Twitter feed that Columbus, Georgia is the latest city to receive 3G access. The coverage extends from the metro area around surrounding suburbs, enabling customers to take advantage of the much improved data speeds with compatible phones.
Sprint Announces Sprint 4G Launch Plans
Following up on Clearwire’s announcement, Sprint has followed up with its spate of announcements for its bespoke Sprint 4G WiMax service. The carrier has announced that the first markets it will launch with Sprint 4G will be Portland, Las Vegas and Atlanta, with specific details expected next month. Sprint is also touting the speed of […]
Clear Officially Announces Las Vegas Service Launch, Samsung Mondi Launch Date
Clearwire has offically announced the launch of its Clear Mobile WiMax service in Las Vegas after quietly rolling out service in a soft launch a few weeks prior. To that end, the provider has also announced the pending launch of the Clear 4G+ dual-mode 4G/3G modem for customers who travel outside of CLEAR 4G coverage […]
Highlights from T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Launch Event
This morning, T-Mobile and HTC held a launch event to promote the forthcoming T-Mobile myTouch 3G launch set for August 5th. First, the device is now available for pre-order for current customers with pricing dependent on upgrade eligibility, with the $199.99 pricepoint reserved for those who are eligible until July 28th. Click for full-size The […]
AT&T Launches Motorola Karma QA1 in Retail Stores
Followsing up on the online launch, AT&T has launched the Motorola Karma QA1 messaging phone in retail stores. The phone is a variant of the CDMA Hint and features a 2.5 inch QVGA resolution landscape display, quadband GSM/EDGE, dualband HSDPA access, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, messaging client with social networking access, […]
AT&T and Apple Issue iPhone 3G S Checklist for Friday
AT&T and Apple have issued an information checklist to ensure a smooth launch and sales of the iPhone 3G S. The iPhone 3G S will be available tomorrow morning from all 2,200 company-owned AT&T retail locations and all 211 US Apple retail stores. AT&T stores will be opening at 7AM to fulfill in-store pre-orders for […]
Washington D.C. to Launch MPH Mobile TV Standard
Local affiliates of CBS, NBC, PBS and Ion as well as one independent station owned by Fox from the Washington D.C. metro area will announce plans later today to launch the MPH mobile television standard beginning in late summer along with Samsung and LG as hardware partners. The standard is currently being tested in Raleigh, […]
Clearwire Announces Further Network Expansion and Dual-Mode Modem
In a press release announcing 4th quarter results today, Clearwire has announced the next round of network launches and the forthcoming availability of a dual mode EVDO/WiMax USB modem. The following markets are scheduled to launch this year: Atlanta Las Vegas Chicago Charlotte Dallas/Ft. Worth Honolulu Philadelphia Seattle The following markets are planned for a […]