Verizon Wireless and HTC have announced that the ThunderBolt by HTC, exclusively from Verizon Wireless, will be available on March 17 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online for $249.99 with a new two-year customer agreement. Powered by Android 2.2, the ThunderBolt by HTC is the first smartphone to take advantage of Verizon Wireless’ 4G […]
Mar 15 2011 | Posted in
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AT&T, in an effort to build on its 2010 record of network accomplishments, has announced network improvement plans designed to enable 4G speeds and enhanced reliability to Portland and surrounding communities in 2011. The wireless network enhancement plans are part of AT&T’s planned overall $19-billion investment in its wireless and wireline networks and other capital […]
Mar 15 2011 | Posted in
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Intel has released a statement that it has acquired the majority of Cairo-based SySDSoft. This grows Intel’s ranks of engineers and scientists by a 100 or so. SySDSoft makes IP solutions in the software stack and physical layer domain along with RF/analog circuits for embedded mobile platforms. The investment will accelerate Intel Mobile Communications’ 4G […]
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AT&T has announced network improvement plans designed to enable 4G speeds and enhanced reliability to Seattle and surrounding communities in 2011. The wireless network enhancement plans are part of AT&T’s planned $19-billion investment in its wireless and wireline networks and other capital projects in 2011. Dan Youmans, president of AT&T Washington, says AT&T plans the following […]
Mar 4 2011 | Posted in
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Rogers today committed itself to launching its LTE network this year in Canada. It didn’t have the exact timing, device mix or locations. As a GSM carrier, it’s unlikely to use the same phones as Verizon since those still need CDMA for voice. This sets them apart from Bell, Telus and Wind Mobile who have promised […]
Feb 16 2011 | Posted in
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T-Mobile’s has provided fuller details of the Galaxy S 4G. Samsung’s upgraded phone is now known to have an Ericsson M5720 chipset that gives it the 21Mbps HSPA+ access behind the new name. The faster speed will supply both video chat through a custom Qik app and HD video streaming through T-Mobile TV that will […]
Feb 2 2011 | Posted in
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AT&T has announced that they will be adding the HTC Aspire 4G to their hadnset offerings. The HTC Inspire 4G will be the first 4G smartphone in AT&T stores and will have the largest screen of any AT&T smartphone, with a 4.3-inch super LCD display, and will offer an 8-megapixel camera with HD video recording. […]
Feb 1 2011 | Posted in
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Nokia Siemens Networks and T-Mobile USA today outlined early plans for an extremely fast 3G format that could let them and any other provider get better-than-4G speeds. Long Term HSPA Evolution (LTHE) would boost performance from the 42Mbps of HSPA+ today to 650Mbps. The speeds would fall short of the theoretical 1Gbps peak of LTE […]
Dec 15 2010 | Posted in
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2011 promises to be a big year for 4G, as operators scramble to roll out network upgrades, new devices hit the street and marketing for next-generation services reaches fever pitch. But while many players are eager for 4G to stir excitement, few will reap 4G revenue in 2011. In a new report, “Yankee Group’s 2011 […]
Dec 7 2010 | Posted in
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Clear today shipped its Clear Modem with Wi-Fi. The unit allows users link their Wi-Fi devices to Clear’s 4G network for an area like a home or office, offering wireless download speeds of between 3 and 6Mbps. Local connections are shared over 802.11n Wi-Fi, although Clear hasn’t said how many devices can sign on at […]
Dec 2 2010 | Posted in
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