Boost Mobile Announces ZTE Warp for November 2nd at $249
Boost Mobile has announced its first ZTE handset in the Warp Android smartphone, which will be launched on November 2nd for $249.99. The phone features Android 2.3 Gingerbread, Â a 4.3 inch display, 5.0 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, 1GHz processor confirmed by Qualcomm to be the second generation Snapdragon core, and a microSD […]
Sprint Launches ZTE Global Hotspot
Along with the launch of the Kyocera Milano and Brio today, Sprint has launched its own version of the ZTE Global Hotspot for $249.99 after new 2 year agreement before additional $50 mail-in rebate and $150 instant rebate, bringing the total to $49.99. The Sprint version of the ZTE Global Hotspot features a display with […]
Virgin Mobile Launches ZTE Peel with Dedicated Plan
Virgin Mobile has quietly launched its version of the ZTE Peel 3G enabled sleeve for the second and third generation iPod Touch with pricing set at $100. Unlike the version sold on Sprint which is available with a 5GB monthly data plan, the version sold on Virgin Mobile is being sold with a paltry 500MB […]
Novatel Wireless Files Suit Against ZTE and Franklin Over MiFi Patents
Novatel Wireless, manufacturers of the MiFi personal hotspot as well as other mobile broadband equipment have filed suit in the Southern District of California against both Franklin and ZTE related to key patents concerning the MiFi functionality and architecture. CEO Peter Leparulo has prepared the following statement: “Novatel Wireless invented the MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot […]
Review: Sprint’s ZTE Peel Misses the Mark – On Pricing
Sprint’s Peel by ZTE was the perfect accessory for iPod touch. Unfortunately, it is undercut by Sprint’s own prepaid offerings, which offer unlimited data for iPod touch for only slightly more per month. It’s the usual debate of style versus substance. Do you get the ZTE Peel with 1 GB of MiFi data for $30/month, […]
Sprint Rejects Chinese Equipment Manufacturer Bids Due to Government Pressure
A report filed by the Wall Street Journal has confirmed that Sprint has eliminated preliminary bid winners ZTE and Huawei from a multi-hundred million dollar networking equipment contract due to concerns raised by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke regarding potential security issues and warning CEO Hesse about possible ties between the two companies and […]
ZTE Completes First CDMA 1x Advanced Call, Equipment in 2011
ZTE has announced in a press release that it has completed the first CDMA 1x Advanced voice call using its own prototype equipment while adhering to the standards set forth by the Third Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2). To that end, the Chinese equipment manufacturer has also stated that it will launch network equipment compatible […]
Verizon Announces ZTE Fivespot
Verizon has announced the Thursday launch of the ZTE Fivespot with GlobalAccess support. The modem features EVDO Rev A support for domestic access along with quadband GSM/EDGE and tri-band US HSPA support with built-in Wi-Fi radio for sharing the connection with up to 5 people. The unit will cost $199.99 after a new 2 year […]
MetroPCS Launches ZTE Agent
MetroPCS has launched the ZTE Agent candybar phone. The phone features a 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture, stereo Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, media player, microSD slot, and a 2.4-inch QVGA display. Pricing is set at $69.99 in-store and online. ZTE Agent – MetroPCS
Verizon Officially Announces ZTE Salute
Following up on last week’s reveal of ZTE’s first handset for Verizon Wireless in the Salute via third-party retailer Wirefly, the carrier has officially announced the phone for sale. As previously reported, the vertical slider features a 1.3 megapixel camera, support for VZ Navigator, Bluetooth, QVGA display and speakerphone. The phone is now available for […]