A new survey conducted by Current Analysis and commissioned by the Competitive Carriers Association found that rural customers are actively shopping for the latest mobile devices and corresponding higher rate …
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So, there we have it. Apple’s annual nose-thumbing to all of those that can’t get enough Apple is in the bag and yet again no one comes away happy. (Or at least no one that has access to and the time to post their opinion on the Internet.)
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Microsoft shares are down about 2% this morning, after sliding 6% yesterday on news that the software giant will buy Nokia’s mobile phone business. CEO Steven Ballmer said yesterday that …
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Verizon Wireless reportedly set to entice unlimited data customers with ‘Max’ offer
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerVerizon Wireless is reportedly looking to lure customers currently signed up for unlimited data packages through a new offering tied to its recently unveiled Edge upgrade program. Over the weekend, …
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The world is beginning to lather over Apple’s planned unveiling of its latest iPhone iteration, expected to happen on Sept. 10. Rumors are swirling around faster than a hippie-pit at a Phish show,
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Earlier this month, BlackBerry announced that it was considering a number of strategic options including selling the company. My first reaction was sadness – similar to the time when I heard that
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The wireless industry is known for many things: tremendous growth; an insatiable appetite from consumers; and boring, boring, boring executives.
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Reality Check: The pros and cons of building kill switches into smartphones
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerThe Secure Our Smartphones Initiative that was announced in June has sparked a huge debate between law enforcement, political officials, carriers, smartphone manufacturers and consumers regarding “kill switches,”
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Search engine giant Google is hoping that an individualized, hands-free, voice-responsive Moto X will attract high-end U.S. smartphone users. The Google-owned Motorola Mobility revealed the much-awaited smartphone on Aug. 1 …
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Perhaps looking to gain back some marketing headlines, T-Mobile US announced it has doubled the “brand presence” of MetroPCS across the country and added the service to 15 new markets, …
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Following up on its pre-release of select second quarter results last month, AT&T continued to show robust growth across its wireless operations thanks to industry-leading additions from tablet devices and …
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Reality Check: Smartphones and rate plan announcements – do any make sense?
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerBefore digging into the pricing and phone plan changes announced by each of the four largest carriers over the past month, let’s get a quick “health check” of the industry through the eyes of Verizon Communications. On Thursday, the telecommunications giant
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AT&T Mobility bolsters Mobile Share plans; to offer Windows Phone for GoPhone
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerAT&T Mobility is set to further enhance its Mobile Share plans, announcing it was set to unveil a 300 megabyte and two gigabyte option later this week. The carrier’s Mobile …
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The advanced wireless services (1.7/2.1 GHz) spectrum band auction in Peru is scheduled for July 22. ProInversión announced that four carriers have qualified to bid in the auction that will …
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Verizon Wireless adds 1M subscribers, customer base tops 100M; unveils Edge device upgrade plan
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerVerizon Wireless set the results bar high for its rivals, announcing second quarter numbers showing continued strong growth in the lucrative postpaid space as well as increased revenues. Verizon Wireless …
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They say you are not a leader until someone follows you, which now grants T-Mobile US leadership status in the device financing game as today AT&T Mobility rolled out its …
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MetroPCS’ continued integration into T-Mobile US continued today as the carrier said it has begun offering a version of Samsung’s Galaxy S4 smartphone compatible with T-Mobile US’ HSPA/LTE-based network and …
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Reality Check: LTE is making wireless performance a differentiator again for handsets
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerIn the 90s, companies like Nokia and RIM/BlackBerry built their businesses and reputations on their wireless and RF engineering prowess, with thousands of engineers dedicated to designing products that delivered
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For a growing number of Americans, owning the latest mobile device is more than just keeping up with the Jones’ – smartphones and tablets are critical work tools and their primary way to
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AT&T Mobility is set to join the growing move towards offering LTE services to no-contract customers, announcing that beginning June 21 it will open its growing next-generation network to its …
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To the surprise of few and the delight of many, Clearwire’s “special committee” nearly depleted the world’s exasperation supply this week by throwing its support behind Dish Network’s attempt to
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On Feb. 11, 2011, Nokia CEO Steven Elop announced that the company would abandon the Symbian operating system. At the same time, he also announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft. The two would share
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AT&T Mobility followed rival Verizon Wireless in altering its device upgrade program, announcing this weekend that customers will now have to wait 24 months in order to receive a new …
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AT&T provided a preview of how the current second quarter is progressing, reporting that its wireless operations were on track to post 500,000 postpaid net additions for the quarter. That …
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FreedomPop continues to make waves through its “free” service offerings, this week pushing its boldest offer yet. The company said it will offer “completely free” mobile services, including voice, messaging …