Simple Mobile Now Offering microSIM and $25 15-Day Unlimited Talk/Text Plan
Lost in the wake of its new $60 unlimited 4G plan announced earlier this summer, Simple Mobile has launched another option for customers in the $25 15-day unlimited talk and text plan and has added support for microSIM cards.
AT&T to Roll Out 3G MicroCell Service Nationwide
After months of trials, AT&T has officially announced the forthcoming nationwide rollout of its 3G MicroCell service in mid-April for $149.99 and support for up to 4 active lines at a time, with AT&T allowing customers to register up to 10 numbers to access the MicroCell and the additional voice/data coverage it provides. The service […]
Clearwire Launches Service in 10 New Markets
Following up on a previous report, Clearwire has officially launched service in eight previously announced Texas markets along with Boise, Idaho and Bellingham Washington. Customers in Abilene, Amarillo, Corpus Christi, Killeen/Temple, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, Waco and Wichita Falls, Texas can now order service online and will be able to purchase service from dealers and retail locations […]
Clearwire Relaunches Service As Clear in Portland, Oregon (Updated)
The new Clearwire has relaunched its newly merged service thanks to the XOHM transaction as Clear™ in select areas of Portland, Oregon. The service consists of a USB modem for $50 or a desktop modem for $5 a month with service tiers delineated by dedicated Home, Mobile, or Combo access tiers with access starting from $20 […]
MetroPCS Adds New and Upcoming Markets, Nationwide Service
Regional flat-rate carrier MetroPCS has announced the addition of more service areas and a new plan offering in separate press releases today. Residents in the Flint, Lansing, Saginaw and Bay City, Michigan areas can now take advantage of MetroPCS products and services with one corporate location in Flint and one in Lansing, with 89 authorized dealers […]
Sprint Launches XOHM Service in Baltimore
In a press release this morning, Sprint has officially announced the launch of its long-awaited XOHM Mobile WiMax high-speed internet service in select parts of Baltimore after months of delays. To celebrate the launch, Sprint is offering the choice to purchase two pieces of hardware with a lifetime service discount in its “Pick Two for […]
T-Mobile Officially Launches 3G UMTS Service in Las Vegas
In a press release this morning, T-Mobile USA has announced the launch of W-CDMA 3G service in the Las Vegas market as well as the official debut of four previously launched handsets with 3G capability. W-CDMA 1700 capable phones such as the Samsung T639, Samsung T819, Nokia 3555, and the Nokia 6263 are now able […]
Sprint Launches Airave Indoor Cellsite Service Nationwide (Updated)
Sprint has officially launched its long awaited indoor femtocell solution designed to extend and facilitate coverage inside homes and buildings with poor reception. The Sprint Airave is a cellular basestation manufactured by Samsung that relies on an Ethernet connection leading to broadband internet access that splits available spectrum around the coverage radius of the device, […]
Alltel Launches Automatic Photo Archive Service
In a press release today, Alltel along with software solutions developer Ontela have announced the launch of a new type of real-time photo archiving service. The service, called PhotoCopter works by installing software on a compatible Motorola handset, and everytime a picture is taken with the camera, a copy of the picture is sent to […]