Verizon’s Free Calls to Haiti Hit Unexpected Billing System Issues
Recently, reports had begun to surface that Verizon Wireless had been charging soldiers and other personnel involved with the rescue and recovery effort in Haiti for phone calls received in and made from the country. With Verizon Wireless having previously announced free calling to/from Haiti, the situation was initially seen as a PR blunder by […]
Verizon Launches Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus
As expected, Verizon Wireless have launched the Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus smart devices. The Palm Pre Plus features an increase in internal flash memory from 8GB found on the GSM and Sprint versions to 16 GB along with the debut of Verizon’s 3G Mobile Hot Spot tethering add-on for both the Pre and […]
PCD Releases Verizon XV6900 Windows Mobile 6.1 Update
Following up our early offering of the ROM update before its official release, PCD is now offering the XV6900 Windows Mobile 6.1 update on its support website. Even if you were one of the thousands to update using the version we offered, we strongly suggest you run this version of the update as it ensures […]
Sprint Announces Wireless Infrastructure Sale to TowerCo.
In a press release this morning, Sprint has announced the sale of 3,300 CDMA, WiMax, and iDEN cellsites to TowerCo. for $670 million in cash with a secondary long-term leasing arrangement whereby TowerCo will provide the infrastructure necessary for Sprint to operate its wireless service operations while also handling maintenance and other logistical functions unrelated […]
NextWave Wireless to Potentially Sell AWS, EBS, BRS Spectrum Holdings
Wireless equipment provider and solutions developer NexWave Wireless has announced in a press release that it has retained the services of banking firms UBS and Deutsche Bank to explore possible scenarios for selling its sizeable wireless spectrum holdings in the AWS band (1700/2100Mhz), Wireless Connection Service band (2.3Ghz), and the Broadband Radio Spectrum/Educational Broadband Serices […]
Deal: $20 Off Phones from Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless is offering a rare $20 off coupon for use on all phone sales with new 2-year agreement, over $199.99. To use this coupon, simple head to Verizon’s online store using this special link. Then, when checking out, enter coupon code 20dol to receive the discount. Keep in mind that you do need to […]
AT&T Acquires Edge Wireless
AT&T today announced that they will be acquiring regional affiliate Edge Wireless. Edge helped Cingular provide coverage in key rural areas, including Northern California, while catering to their customers with a diverse range of devices. Edge is one of the only carriers besides T-Mobile to have sold the Sidekick (under the hiptop brand) as well […]
Video: AT&T’s Wireless Launch Ad (HD)
It’s official, Cingular is no more. Cingular’s web site is headed on over to att.com/wireless and AT&T feels the need to advertise. Watch their latest wave of impressive HDTV ads at the links below. AT&T’s Wireless Launch Ad – High Definition (720p), MPEG-4 (35.33 MB) AT&T’s Wireless Launch Ad – Standard Definition, H.264 (7.52 MB) […]
CTIA Wireless IT Expo 2005
Earth shattering? No, not really, but read more to see what happened.
Sprint Begins Testing Phonecell SX5T
Sprint has begun testing in a handfull of cities a new device from Telular, the Phonecell SX5T. The idea is to use a cellular modem to create a wireless phone jack. Unlike any previous device of this conception, this device will work with any dial-tone device (including data devices such as a Tivo, or a […]