Senators Want FCC to Revisit Handset Exclusivity Right
The relationship between some handset manufacturers and network carriers may soon suffer a set back if the motion being moved by the US senators is adopted. The Senators want the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review the exclusivity arrangements between handset manufacturers and network carriers and how they affect competition, as reported by Reuters. The [...]
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Microsoft Limits Reimbursement Plan to Employees with Windows Mobile-powered devices
Microsoft has announced that due to budget cuts, it will no longer reimburse employees for use of competing smartphone devices other than Windows Mobile-powered handsets. Microsoft’s cost-cutting measures drove it to lay off some five thousands of employees. As expected, it also led to some perks being discontinued for its remaining employees. This implies that [...]
Verizon and AT&T Fight Against Claim of Price Hike
AT&T and Verizon Wireless have stated quite plainly in their testimony that neither company colluded to raise prices as claimed by the U.S. lawmakers that they worked together to set artificially high prices for text messages. According to Reuters, The companies say that text message price hikes made last year affect only 1 percent of [...]
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Novatel Wireless USB1000 Global Modem Avalaible from Verizon Wireless
The Novatel Wireless USB1000 Global Modem, made available courtesy Verizon Wireless, is a high-speed 3G modem that plugs into a laptop’s USB port. This wireless modem USB1000 combines CDMA EVDO Rev A on 850/1900 MHz, HSDPA/HSUPA on 850/1900/2100 MHz, and GSM/EDGE on 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. This implies that it can access high-speed networks here and abroad; [...]
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RIM Launches BlackBerry Tour 9630 for Sprint, Verizon Wireless
Research In Motion (RIM) announced the new BlackBerry Tour 9630 smartphone would be available for Sprint and Verizon Wireless.The RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630 is a 3G-enabled world phone that supports EV-DO Rev as well. As far as design, the BlackBerry Tour is a blend of the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900 and the RIM BlackBerry Bold. [...]
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Motorola Unveils its new Endeavor HX1 Headset
Motorola has announced a new Bluetooth headset called the Endeavor HX1 that promises to allow the user to talk and be heard in even the most extreme environment. This device comes with stealth mode and uses bone conduction technology to eliminate background noise and amplify the user’s voice. Motorola uses its CrystalTalk noise cancellation technology [...]
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T-Mobile Shadow Smartphone Now Available
The T-Mobile Shadow offers a fresh take on Windows Mobile smartphones, with a sleek slider design and interface. This new Smartphone strikes a unique balance of design and functionality so you can easily share life’s fun moments with those who matter most. It sports dimensions of 4 inches tall by 2 inches wide by 0.6 [...]
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AT&T Announces Samsung Jack i637
With the Samsung Jack i637 released by AT&T, you sure can have your own personal assistant. This slim, ergonomically designed device will assist you in every aspect of your life – personal and professional. The Jack gives you a full, thumb-friendly QWERTY keyboard with Turbo Scroll, so you can scroll line-by-line or page-by-page. Either way, [...]
LG Xenon available from AT&T
Released for AT&T, the LG Xenon is a sleek, tactile phone with easy access to the latest wireless features. It has an attractive touch-screen display, a great slide out QWERTY keyboard through which users can quickly send text messages and emails. Measuring 4.16 inches long by 2.11 inches wide by 0.62 inch thick, the Xenon [...]
Samsung Alias 2 (U750) Released from Verizon Wireless
The Samsung Alias 2 (U750) released for Verizon Wireless is an inventive update to Samsung’s previous. The new Samsung Alias 2 U750 is larger and slightly heavier than the original, but that is a good thing. Where the original Alias felt cheap and flimsy, the Alias 2 feels sturdy and durable. The color is also [...]
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