Cox to Launch MVNO with Sprint and 3G Network in 2009
Cox has announced in a press release (PDF)Â that it will launch its own wireless service in 2009, first utilizing Sprint’s network to bundle branded services together in a quadruple-play package similar to the failed Pivot initiative launched in 2005 and subsequent collapse in 2007 with the provider winning 700Mhz spectrum in last year’s FCC auction. […]
Verizon LG VX5500 Launch Information Surfaces
The first details on the replacement for the VX5400 clamshell have surfaced thanks to a leaked employee information slide. Image courtesy of PhoneArena. Click for full-size. The VX5500 is intended as a cosmetic update to the venerable VX5400, but is otherwise identical in specifications with an external display, large internal display, Bluetooth, GPS support through […]
Sprint Delays HTC Touch Pro Launch
Sprint is confirming that the long-awaited HTC Touch Pro smart device will be delayed from its original launch date of October 19th to a new window between the end of the month into early November. The reason given by representatives for the delay concerns issues with adequate supply to meet the expected high demand for […]
AT&T to Launch Pantech Matrix and Sony Ericsson W760a on Thursday
New information has surfaced on one Pantech model with the same dual keypad functionality as the Duo for a much more reasonable price, and the replacement for the Z750a in the W760a. Â Â The W760a is the defacto replacement for the Z750a, and features a QVGA display, quadband GSM/EDGE and triband UMTS/HSDPA access, MemoryStick M2 […]
BlackBerry Pearl Flip Pricing and Launch Information Surfaces
Pricing and launch information has surfaced on the long awaited BlackBerry 8220 Pearl Flip. The clamshell is expected to launch on October 15th through T-Mobile for $349.99 retail, $199.99 on a 2 year agreement and $249.99 on a 1 year agreement before an additional $50 mail-in rebate bringing the totals to $149.99 and $199.99 respectively, […]
Motorola Krave ZN4 for Verizon to Launch on October 14th
Information has surfaced on one of the most heralded devices in Motorola’s lineup that has not had an official US release. Image courtesy of Engadget Mobile The Motorola Krave is intended to be the North American variant of Motorola’s MING lineup of Linux-based smart devices sold primarily in Asia with a few key differences. The […]
Sprint Delays XOHM Launch to October
In an email sent out to selected customers today as well as a press announcement, Sprint has announced that it has delayed the launch of its long-awaited WiMax service to October 8th with a limited launch in the Baltimore area with other markets to be launched at a later date. The email sent to customers […]
Alltel to Launch MOTORAZR VE20 Thursday
Alltel has opened a placeholder page for the forthcoming release of its version of the MOTORAZR VE20 clamshell slated to launch tomorrow for $99.99 after new 2 year agreement and rebates. The version launching on Alltel will be identical to the version currently on Sprint with a 2.0 megapixel camera, external touch screen display, speakerphone, […]