Rural Telecom Group Files FCC Appeal to Block AT&T Spectrum Purchase
The Rural Telecommunications Group has filed an appeal with the FCC to intervene in the the purchase of 700MHz spectrum assests from regional telecom services provider Windstream by AT&T and is asking the regulator to block the transaction. Six blocks of 700MHz C block spectrum are being purchased by AT&T, with the group fearing that […]
MetroPCS Samsung Indulge Set For Release on February 23rd for $399.99
According to the latest information available the MetroPCS Samsung R910 Indulge will be launched on February 23rd, with pricing set at $399.99. This will place the launch of the Indulge around the same time as the highly anticipated Thunderbolt 4G for Verizon, also expected late next month and plays into the regional carrier’s goal to […]
Best Buy to Exclusively Carry HTC Thunderbolt In Lieu of Verizon iPhone Sales
According to a report, Best Buy has secured the exclusive retail sales rights to Verizon’s forthcoming HTC Thunderbolt LTE smartphone as a consequence of being unable to sell the Verizon iPhone due its current agreement to sell the AT&T version and the retailer’s decision to push Verizon’s LTE network. The HTC Thunderbolt will be one […]
T-Mobile Confirms Sidekick 4G, Asset Sale and Future LTE Plans
T-Mobile has confirmed its future plans during an investor conference this morning in which the carrier has confirmed a revival of the Sidekick line with the announcement of the Sidekick 4G, which will be powered by Android and support its new HSPA+ data service. In related news, they have also confirmed that along with its […]
MetroPCS Complaints Filed for Net Neutrality Violations Due to New LTE Plans (Updated)
The Media Access Project, Free Press, Center for Media Justice, New America Foundation’s Open Technology Initiative, and Presente.org have filed a fomal complaint against MetroPCS for violating net neutrality principles as a result of its recent service plan changes for its 4G LTE network. The interest groups allege that by forcing a 1GB cap for access […]
Samsung Indulge Revealed for MetroPCS: LTE and Android with QWERTY Keyboard
The first images and specifications have been revealed for the forthcoming Samsung SCH-R910, now known as the Indulge for MetroPCS. When launched next month, the smartphone will be the first in the US to be launched with both Android and LTE support, beating Verizon Wireless to the LTE smartphone market.
Motorola Announces Bionic LTE Android Smartphone for Verizon
Following up, Motorola has also announced the Bionic LTE smartphone for Verizon. The phone packs a dual-core processor with each core running at 1GHz, a 4.3-inch quarter HD screen, 512MB of RAM, a front-facing VGA camera, an 8-megapixel on the rear, HDMI out, and a Mirror Mode that will allow simultaneous streaming of video to […]
Motorola Announces Xoom Android Honeycomb Tablet for Q1 with 4G LTE Update in Q2
Motorola has officially unveiled the long rumored Android Honeycomb tablet destined for Verizon in the Motorola Xoom, launching in the first quarter. The Xoom features 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 processor 10.1-inch capacitive display at 1280×800, while 4G connectivity will be made available as an update in Q2. Other specs include a 5.0 megapixel camera, 720p […]
AT&T Launching 12 Android Devices and 20 LTE Devices This Year
AT&T has announced plans to launch a total of 12 Android devices throughout the year including the previously announced HTC Inspire 4G, Motorola Atrix 4G, and Samsung Infuse 4G along with other yet to be announced devices. In related news, the carrier has also announced that it plans to launch 20 4G devices throughout the […]
MetroPCS Adjusts Pricing on LTE, Adds Caps
MetroPCS has introduced two new service plans for its 4G LTE service today designed to get more customers interested in the service. Starting with the $40 plan, it includes unlimited voice and data access along with access to YouTube, while stepping up to the $50 plan adds 1GB of “data access” along with unlimited web […]