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Tests show AT&T's LTE network is fastest, T-Mobile's HSPA+ "faster" than Sprint's LTE 36
Every year, PCMag drives all around the country to test the wireless carrier networks in 30 different...
AT&T begins national rollout of FaceTime over cellular 2
While AT&T has not made any specific announcement, some Apple iPhone wielding customers of the carrier...
Sprint adds 22 new cities to its LTE roster 37
The nation's third largest mobile carrier, Sprint, has expanded the size of its LTE service by adding...
Google launching Project Loon – balloons that provide Wi-Fi connectivity for rural areas 14
Google has launched 30 test balloons in New Zealand to examine the feasibility of providing internet...
US government used spectrum to be opened up for consumer purposes 6
On Friday, a memorandum was issued by the White House to federal agencies establishing new measure...
AT&T's pre-paid GoPhone to have 4G LTE handset on June 21st 15 Jun 2013, 04:18 15
If you're a subscriber to AT&T's pre-paid GoPhone service, we have some great news for you; starting...
Migration of MetroPCS customers to T-Mobile is ahead of schedule 14 Jun 2013, 19:09
On Friday, T-Mobile announced that it has started migrating MetroPCS customers onto its network just...
MetroPCS starts its BYOD service today 12 Jun 2013, 11:37 5
As we told you earlier this month that it would, MetroPCS has launched its own Bring Your Own Device...
AT&T lights up LTE and expands it in several markets 12 Jun 2013, 02:20
AT&T continues its rapid deployment and expansion of LTE service in several markets including...
Vodafone turns on 4G LTE pipeline in Australia, promises speeds up to 100Mbps 12 Jun 2013, 01:07 5
Vodafone Australia turned on its 4G LTE pipeline on Tuesday; customers in cities such as Sydney, Melbourne,...
AT&T offers Push-to-Talk app for the Apple iPhone 10 Jun 2013, 12:55 5
AT&T has launched an app that allows Apple iPhone owners to use its Enhanced Push-to-Talk feature on...
Genachowski: U.S. can't afford to sit back and relax when it comes to LTE 10 Jun 2013, 00:03
Former FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski might no longer be the top man on the totem pole at the Federal...
U.S. stopped terror atack planned for New York City's subway in 2009 thanks to NSA phone program 08 Jun 2013, 03:08 42
With civil libertarians and some congressmen complaining that the NSA's PRISM program is too broad and...
New MVNO offers mobile service for the visually impaired 07 Jun 2013, 12:50 1
Even with screen sizes as big as 6.3 inches, those who are visually impaired might have difficulties...
T- Mobile expanding its LTE footprint, trying to meet self-imposed goal 06 Jun 2013, 16:23 17
From Dayton, Ohio to Boston, Massachusetts, back to San Diego and Anaheim, California, T-Mobile customers...
Does Apple limit data speeds on some U.S. carriers? 06 Jun 2013, 03:00 24
According to a person who provides hacks for the Apple iPhone, a code was found on iOS that effectively...
Push To Walk: Sprint's iDEN service set to pass away on June 30th 05 Jun 2013, 22:18 11
Over a year ago, Sprint said that it could close down it's iDEN push-to-talk network on June 30th; sure...
Free smartphone plan with 200 minutes and 500MB of data incoming, courtesy of FreedomPop 05 Jun 2013, 06:20 8
Having proper wireless service – with data, calls and text messages included – can be a costly affair,...
Canadians finally free from three-year contracts, data overages capped at $50 03 Jun 2013, 09:36 11
Starting December 2, 2013, Canadian carrier customers will be able to break it up after two instead of...
Want to use Wi-Fi calling on your T-Mobile HTC 8X? 02 Jun 2013, 02:18 3
The HTC 8X is no longer available at T-Mobile, but that doesn't mean that you can't use a little trick...
AT&T plans on keeping its customers in Alabama and elsewhere, connected this Hurricane Season 01 Jun 2013, 03:17 5
With the calendar turning to June, it is that time of the year that many in North America dread, Hurricane...
Cisco's Chambers sees mobile data prices plunging 30 May 2013, 19:08 8
Did you know that if you bought 1000 shares of Cisco back in 1990, today you'd have more money than Paul...
Dish raises its offer for Clearwire, topping Sprint's offer by 29% 29 May 2013, 22:16 6
Just when it seemed that Sprint's deal to buy the shares of network wholesaler Clearwire that it didn't...
Disney shows off MagicBand wearable device for park guests 29 May 2013, 16:16 5
With all of the talk about wearable devices like Google Glass and smartwatches becoming a $6 billion...
Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S4 first handset to work with Big Red's next-gen LTE 28 May 2013, 17:29 41
Great news for the owners of the new Verizon branded Samsung Galaxy S4; with a simple wave of the magic...
NYC T-Mobile customers, are you seeing 4G LTE pop up? 27 May 2013, 23:50 13
Over the past few weeks, we have been seeing blips on the radar indicating that T-Mobile’s LTE network...
C Spire adds 4G LTE coverage in Alabama and Florida 25 May 2013, 02:04
Regional carrier C Spire is adding 4G LTE coverage to Alabama and Florida which will enable 21 more cities...
Foxconn wants to diversify, may bid for 4G spectrum in Taiwan 23 May 2013, 22:59 2
If the new rumors are true, Foxconn is making a push to diversify. Foxconn doesn't just want to be the...
Straight Talk is one of the best-kept secrets in wireless, says Walmart executive 23 May 2013, 12:10 18
'Shhh. Don't tell anyone, but according to Walmart's global head of mobile, Gibu Thomas, the Straight...
Viva Móvil by Jennifer Lopez is a new premium Verizon retailer focusing on Latino consumers 22 May 2013, 14:44 63
Today, at Big Red’s CTIA press event, a new partnership was announced in collaboration with Brightstar,...
Sprint raises its bid to buy Clearwire, seeks to thwart Dish 21 May 2013, 11:52 4
On Tuesday, Sprint raised its bid to buy Clearwire to $3.40 a share which surpasses the offer made by...
Dish CEO Ergen turns his attention toward LightSquared's spectrum 21 May 2013, 00:58 4
Dish Network CEO Charles Ergen, currently involved in two acquisition attempts, is said to be offering...
By the end of 2013, any mobile video chat app will work over cellular on AT&T 20 May 2013, 23:33 9
You got to admit, AT&T has managed to allow this issue to remain a festering sore spot with its...
T-Mobile to launch Samsung Galaxy Exhibit May 29th, Samsung Galaxy S III LTE on June 5th? 20 May 2013, 10:58 4
A leaked internal T-Mobile memo gives us a launch date for the LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy S III...
Verizon increasing data caps on pre-paid plans 19 May 2013, 19:05 22
Starting now for existing customers and June 6th for new customers, Verizon has raised the data cap on...
Sprint buys spectrum and customers from U.S. Cellular 17 May 2013, 14:45 26
The nation's third largest carrier, Sprint, has agreed to purchase some PCS spectrum and a large number...
Pilot blames Apple iPhone for in-flight navigation error from 2011 15 May 2013, 19:33 42
A commercial airliner back in 2011 was sent off-course thanks to interference from an Apple iPhone, which...
MetroPCS to broaden its reach thanks to T-Mobile deal 15 May 2013, 15:04 4
Now that T-Mobile has absorbed MetroPCS, what does the nation's fourth largest carrier do with the fifth...
Samsung announces 2020 goal for 5G, hits 1Gbps in tests 12 May 2013, 13:38 69
Tech firms are always looking ahead and while 4G LTE is all the rage these days, Korean giant Samsung...
AT&T planning Voice-over-LTE launch this year 11 May 2013, 02:24 14
While AT&T keeps up a feverish pace to roll out LTE service across its network, the carrier seem intent...
FCC proposes faster in-flight Wi-Fi speeds 10 May 2013, 13:25 5
The FCC this week proposed some new rules that would increase in-flight Wi-Fi speeds as currently, not...
ESPN wants to pay for the data you use while viewing its sites 10 May 2013, 02:28 6
According to a published report, Disney owned sports network ESPN has been in touch with at least one...
AT&T introduces new Aio Wireless pre-paid service with plans starting as low as $40 a month 09 May 2013, 21:52 23
AT&T has introduced Aio Wireless, a pre-paid carrier with plans starting as low as $40; currently being...
Verizon CEO Mead wants success for BlackBerry and Windows Phone 08 May 2013, 13:19 25
Dan Mead, of Verizon Wireless, said on Wednesday that there is an important place in the industry's...
T-Mobile ad attacks AT&T for having slow pipes 07 May 2013, 12:57 78
T-Mobile's latest commercial might not mention AT&T by name, but considering that the carrier has recently...
AT&T to launch Beam 4G LTE USB modem on May 10 07 May 2013, 07:23 1
4G LTE connectivity isn't just for smartphones and tablets, you know. Most computers can get some of...
Clearwire to remain faithful to Sprint 06 May 2013, 08:54 3
Clearwire has issued a message to its stockholders, urging them to vote in favor of the acquisition by...
AT&T expands LTE in 9 regions, adds 17 new regions of coverage 30 Apr 2013, 10:50 13
AT&T has been working hard to not only make its LTE network the fastest in the US, but to expand its...
Stayin' Alive: T-Mobile's pre-paid operator GoSmart to continue operating after merger with MetroPCS closes 27 Apr 2013, 04:56
T-Mobile plans on keeping its GoSmart prepaid plan active even after the nation's fourth largest carrier...
And they're off: AT&T improves Churchill Downs connectivity for the Kentucky Derby 25 Apr 2013, 11:13
With the running of the Kentucky Derby scheduled for May 4th, crowds of 150,000 or more can fill up Churchill...









