Report: Sprint’s WiMax Initiative In Question
The Wall Street Journal has filed a report stating that Sprint’s board of directors is attempting to resolve its current WiMax deployment initiative in the wake of the current rollout being conducted by Clearwire.  Even though 54% of Clearwire is owned by Sprint, the broadband provider does not have the funding to complete its rollout […]
MetroPCS Samsung Craft Specs and LTE Plans Leak
Ahead of the launch of the Craft next month, the draft document containing the specifications and plan pricing for the device has leaked. In terms of hardware, the Craft features a 3.2 inch WVGA (800×480) resolution AMOLED touch display, Wi-Fi radio, dual-mode CDMA EVDO/LTE support, microSDHC expansion slot, 3.2 megapixel camera with flash and video […]
Report: MetroPCS to Launch LTE Service Next Month
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, regional carrier MetroPCS has confirmed plans to launch LTE service in Las Vegas and the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex next month. This follows the leak of the first live photos of the Craft feature phone which will be the first LTE phone available in the country, launching […]
First Images of MetroPCS Samsung Craft Surface, America’s First LTE Phone?
The first images of the forthcoming Samsung dual-mode LTE/CDMA R900 Craft have surfaced. The Craft features a hardware QWERTY keyboard, 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, a touch display of unknown resolution and a SIM slot for authentication on the LTE network. Pricing has been confirmed by the tester who leaked the pictures in […]
Clearwire Announces Simultaneous LTE/WiMax Trials Later This Year in Arizona
Following up, Clearwire has also announced that it has set this Fall for the commencement of its LTE trials and simultaneous WiMax/LTE network operation trial in Arizona. The trial will then continue into 2011, which will test the frequency and time division variants of LTE on the same 2.5GHz spectrum currently licensed for WiMax, as […]
FCC Approves Samsung SCH-R900 LTE Smart Device for MetroPCS
The FCC has approved the first LTE smart device destined for MetroPCS. The SCH-R900 features a sliding QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, 802.11b/g WiFi radio, dual-band 1700/1900 dual-mode LTE/EVDO support and microSDHC expansion slot. Samsung had previously announced the R900 earlier this year during CTIA as part of MetroPCS’ LTE announcement while the […]
Nokia Siemens to Purchase Select Motorola Wireless Businesses
Motorola has announced that Nokia Siemens Networks has agreed to purchase some of Motorola’s network business units for $1.2 billion in cash. The deal includes the purchase of Motorola’s CDMA technology and patents along with business relationships with 50 other CDMA, GSM, WCDMA, WiMax and LTE vendors including China Mobile, Clearwire, KDDI, Sprint, Verizon Wireless […]
FCC Approves LG VL600 Dual-Mode LTE/CDMA Modem for Verizon
The FCC has approved the first LTE device for use in the US in the LG VL700 dual-mode LTE/CDMA USB modem. The modem features support for EVDO Rev. A on 800/1900Mhz and LTE on 700Mhz. The modem is expected to be released around the beginning of the LTE network rollout later this year, with testing […]
AT&T Announces Smartphone, iPhone, iPad Data Pricing Changes & Tethering
AT&T this evening announced that on June 7 it will be replacing the existing smartphone data plans (including iPhone and iPad plans) with new, metered data plans. The company also announced its first tethering support for iPhone. The company previously has offered unlimited data on smartphone, iPhone, and iPad for $30/month, with a voice plan […]
Clearwire Changes Agreement Terms with Intel, Opens Door for Transition to LTE
Clearwire has announced during its first quarter results conference call that its previous agreement with intel requiring the ISP to remain with WiMax until November 28th of 2011 has been amended to allow either party to exit the arrangement with just 30 days notice, effective immediately. With this change in place, it would allow either […]