Editorial: Why Palm’s Giving Away the (App) Store
A million to developers, half off all apps, what’s Palm up to? Edicts from HP, that’s what. Read more.
Clearwire to Release Own Variant of Samsung Galaxy S, Offering Mac OS X Compatible Modem
PhoneNews.com has learned that Clearwire will be releasing its own variant of the WiMax-enabled Samsung Galaxy S, following the leak of the Sprint Galaxy S PRO version this past week with a target launch slated for the end of the year. This follows along with word that Sprint will offer both versions of the device […]
Sprint Updates Overdrive to Fix Bugs, Improve Performance
Sprint today issued version 2.06.06 for the 3G/4G Overdrive mobile hotspot. The firmware update makes several improvements, listed after the read more link below. The update is available for manual installation, as well as a new toolkit for network administrators to disable the built-in microSD card slot. Sprint reccomends all users update via sprint.com/downloads. Read […]
EVO 4G Mobile Hotspot Loophole Discovered, Being Patched in July
According to the leaked EVO 4G launch day guide for Sprint retailers, the long awaited mobile hotspot service features a loophole whereby the service can be used without additional charge provided 4G WiMax service is available where the device is purchased. To address the issue, Sprint will update the mobile hotspot application in early July […]
Editorial: Sprint is Overcharging for 4G Tethering
Sprint wants $29.99 to tether your phone over 4G. Considering 3G tethering is free, and Clearwire wants the same $30/month for no-contract 4G, things aren’t adding up here. Read more to see why Sprint is doing this, and why you shouldn’t buy into it for now.
Sprint Internal Documentation Confirms Paid 4G Hotspot Option, Device-Specific Plans
Sprint internal training documentation has confirmed that the 4G hotspot option announced for the Evo 4G earlier this year will require a plan code with an additional charge for usage and the creation of new service plans created specifically for the device owing to its dual-mode capability, potentially locking it out of current plans. Further […]
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 […]
Sprint and Clearwire Announce Summer WiMax Expansion
Following the rollout of WiMax service in Pennsylvania this week, Sprint and Clearwire have jointly announced the further expansion of service to more markets in the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and California during this summer. Residents in n Nashville, TN.; Daytona, Orlando and Tampa, FL.; Rochester and Syracuse, N.Y.; Merced, Modesto, Stockton, and Visalia, […]
Clearwire Launches in Pennsylvania, Sprint Follows Suit
Clearwire has announced that its Clear branded WiMax 4G service is now available to residents of Harrisburg, Reading, Lancaster and York along with surrounding suburbs, covering 740,000 people in 271 square miles. Sprint has also followed suit, launching its Sprint 4G service simultaneously with Clear in the same service area.
Sprint Giving Away Free iPad Carrying Case with Overdrive Modem Purchase from Best Buy
In an attempt to shamelessly promote its WiMax service, Sprint has taken it upon itself to give away an iPad carrying case with a separate pouch for its Overdrive 3G/4G modem router. The 4G Case by Sprint is now available for free with the purchase of the Overdrive from participating Best Buy stores.