http://news.softpedia.com Softpedia News - Operators Softpedia News en-us 2001 - 2012 Softpedia. All rights reserved. Tue, 29 May 2012 01:06:58 GMT Tue, 29 May 2012 01:06:58 GMT News http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 10 http://news.softpedia.com/base_img/softpedia_logo.gif http://news.softpedia.com http://news.softpedia.com/news/Verizon-Brings-Global-4G-LTE-to-Four-New-Handsets-270944.shtml Verizon is providing more of its users with the possibility to enjoy global roaming. The carrier has just announced that four of its handsets have been recently approved for the task.

Three smartphones coming from Motorola have been enhanced with the new feature, along with a device from Taiwanese mobile phone maker HTC Corporation... (read more)]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:21:02 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Verizon-Brings-Global-4G-LTE-to-Four-New-Handsets-270944.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Verizon-Brings-Global-4G-LTE-to-Four-New-Handsets-270944.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/TELUS-Discontinues-Galaxy-Nexus-Magenta-Lumia-800-Next-270655.shtml Canadian mobile phone carrier TELUS has discontinued the latest Google phone out there, none other than the Galaxy Nexus.

No official announcement on the matter was made, but a leaked document that emerged over at MobileSyrup shows that the operator already made the move.

Coming from Samsung, the Galaxy Nexus was... (read more)]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 11:01:01 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/TELUS-Discontinues-Galaxy-Nexus-Magenta-Lumia-800-Next-270655.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/TELUS-Discontinues-Galaxy-Nexus-Magenta-Lumia-800-Next-270655.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/T-Mobile-Goes-Official-with-Magenta-Deal-Days-270118.shtml
On May 18th, the company is kicking off a promotion that will last for 10 days, enabling users to get a second, free smartphone when purchasing a select 4G T-Mobile handset.

The second device has to be of equal or lesser value, and it requires the signing of a contract agreement with the wireless carrier, while... (read more)]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 11:41:01 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/T-Mobile-Goes-Official-with-Magenta-Deal-Days-270118.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/T-Mobile-Goes-Official-with-Magenta-Deal-Days-270118.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Orange-UK-Will-Have-Galaxy-S-III-for-Free-on-36-Mo-Plans-269843.shtml
The wireless carrier has already placed the device on a coming soon page on its website, offering users the possibility to register for updates on its availability.

Moreover, the company confirmed that the new mobile phone will be launched with no upfront cost attached to it, as long as users commit to a 24-month contract on a &p... (read more)]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 13:41:02 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Orange-UK-Will-Have-Galaxy-S-III-for-Free-on-36-Mo-Plans-269843.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Orange-UK-Will-Have-Galaxy-S-III-for-Free-on-36-Mo-Plans-269843.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/NTT-DOCOMO-Announces-16-Android-4-0-Smartphones-Galaxy-S-III-Included-269760.shtml Japanese wireless carrier NTT DOCOMO has just unveiled plans to launch no less than 19 new devices this summer, 16 of which are smartphones, all running under Google’s Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform.

The lineup will also include a new mobile phone “designed for kids,” along with a mobi... (read more)]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 05:37:00 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/NTT-DOCOMO-Announces-16-Android-4-0-Smartphones-Galaxy-S-III-Included-269760.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/NTT-DOCOMO-Announces-16-Android-4-0-Smartphones-Galaxy-S-III-Included-269760.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Motorola-DROID-RAZR-MAXX-Now-Only-199-99-at-Verizon-269289.shtml Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has just cut the price tag of its Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX smartphone by $100.

The carrier has been rumored recently to plan reducing the cost for this device, and it appears that it has done so today.

A banner on the main Verizon Wireless website shows the new offer, and clicki... (read more)]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 12:41:01 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Motorola-DROID-RAZR-MAXX-Now-Only-199-99-at-Verizon-269289.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Motorola-DROID-RAZR-MAXX-Now-Only-199-99-at-Verizon-269289.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sprint-to-Offer-25-Google-Wallet-Credit-to-Viper-4G-LTE-and-Optimus-Elite-Buyers-268679.shtml Mobile phone carrier Sprint is reportedly preparing a promo deal to accompany its LG Viper 4G LTE and LG Optimus Elite handsets, in the form of free Google Wallet credit.

Apparently, the wireless operator is set to provide users with $25 Google Wallet credit upon the purchase of any of the two handse... (read more)]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 12:41:01 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sprint-to-Offer-25-Google-Wallet-Credit-to-Viper-4G-LTE-and-Optimus-Elite-Buyers-268679.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sprint-to-Offer-25-Google-Wallet-Credit-to-Viper-4G-LTE-and-Optimus-Elite-Buyers-268679.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sprint-to-Join-the-Windows-Phone-8-Launch-Party-268417.shtml This fall, Microsoft is expected to launch a new flavor of its Windows Phone operating system, and Sprint is one of the wireless carriers which might add devices powered by it to its offering.

This is not the first time when the carrier is said to have such plans, although nothing was specifically announced on the matter.

read more)]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 07:06:00 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sprint-to-Join-the-Windows-Phone-8-Launch-Party-268417.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sprint-to-Join-the-Windows-Phone-8-Launch-Party-268417.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/T-Mobile-Details-4G-Network-Enhancements-Plans-268184.shtml Wireless carrier T-Mobile has unveiled plans to bring enhancements to its 4G network, including the expansion of the current HSPA+ coverage in the 1900 MHz band, as well as upgrades to LTE.

The company has teamed with infrastructure leaders such as Ericsson and Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) to support its $4 billion 4G network evolution... (read more)]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 10:31:01 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/T-Mobile-Details-4G-Network-Enhancements-Plans-268184.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/T-Mobile-Details-4G-Network-Enhancements-Plans-268184.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Verizon-to-Bet-Big-on-Windows-Phone-Moving-Forth-265526.shtml Verizon Wireless is expected to add to its lineup some more Windows Phone devices in the not too distant future, the latest reports on the matter suggest.

The wireless carrier has already had Windows Phones available for its users, but it appears that it plans on making far more of them available for purchase.

In fact,... (read more)]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:01:02 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Verizon-to-Bet-Big-on-Windows-Phone-Moving-Forth-265526.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Verizon-to-Bet-Big-on-Windows-Phone-Moving-Forth-265526.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Galaxy-Nexus-to-Land-on-AT-T-s-LTE-Network-263485.shtml Mobile phone carrier AT&T is gearing up for the release of its own flavor of Galaxy Nexus, the latest reports on the matter suggest.

The smartphone is currently available in the United States with support for Verizon Wireless’ LTE network, and should become available at Sprint soon, also with 4G capabilities.

On top of... (read more)]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 09:18:00 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Galaxy-Nexus-to-Land-on-AT-T-s-LTE-Network-263485.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Galaxy-Nexus-to-Land-on-AT-T-s-LTE-Network-263485.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/AT-T-Releases-New-Video-Ad-for-Nokia-Lumia-900-24-Hour-Hands-on-262977.shtml
Packing support for the carrier’s LTE network, Nokia Lumia 900 is bound to change the game for Nokia and Microsoft on the United States market.

The handset has been long touted to be capable of delivering great connectivity and performance, while boasting the same ease-of-usage that all Windows Phones include.

In the advertisemen... (read more)]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 13:51:01 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/AT-T-Releases-New-Video-Ad-for-Nokia-Lumia-900-24-Hour-Hands-on-262977.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/AT-T-Releases-New-Video-Ad-for-Nokia-Lumia-900-24-Hour-Hands-on-262977.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/T-Mobile-Kicks-Off-Magenta-Deal-Days-Promo-Offers-Big-Discounts-on-All-4G-Devices-259910.shtml To celebrate the end of the winter US-based carrier T-Mobile has just announced the opening of a spring sale which includes great deals on all its 4G handsets.

Moreover, the carrier announced that the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G, as well as the Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet will be included i... (read more)]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:01:02 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/T-Mobile-Kicks-Off-Magenta-Deal-Days-Promo-Offers-Big-Discounts-on-All-4G-Devices-259910.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/T-Mobile-Kicks-Off-Magenta-Deal-Days-Promo-Offers-Big-Discounts-on-All-4G-Devices-259910.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Cosmin Vasile) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Photo-of-MetroPCS-Optimus-M-Emerges-259899.shtml US wireless carrier MetroPCS is expected to release a successor for the LG Optimus M smartphone that arrived on shelves last year.

Said to appear as the LG Optimus M+, this device will deliver a wide range of improvements, though it will retain the affordable price tag.

MetroPCS’ LG Optimus M+ should pack a 3.5-inch touchscr... (read more)]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:31:02 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Photo-of-MetroPCS-Optimus-M-Emerges-259899.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Photo-of-MetroPCS-Optimus-M-Emerges-259899.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/White-Galaxy-Note-Coming-Soon-at-Orange-UK-259909.shtml UK wireless carrier Orange is gearing up for the release of a white flavor of the world’s largest Android mobile phone, the Galaxy Note.

The smartphone has been available for purchase in the country via other wireless carriers, such as Three, and will soon make it to Orange’s airwaves.

The white flavor of the ha... (read more)]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:49:00 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/White-Galaxy-Note-Coming-Soon-at-Orange-UK-259909.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/White-Galaxy-Note-Coming-Soon-at-Orange-UK-259909.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-Now-Available-at-T-Mobile-259661.shtml UK mobile phone users now have the possibility to purchase a new device on the airwaves of wireless carrier T-Mobile, namely the Xperia S.

The handset was made available in the country a few weeks ago, and carriers such as Orange, O2 or Three have already added it to their lineup.

Xperia S can now be seen listed on T-Mobile&rs... (read more)]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:17:00 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-Now-Available-at-T-Mobile-259661.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-Now-Available-at-T-Mobile-259661.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lumia-900-Pre-Orders-Now-Live-at-Rogers-259334.shtml Canadian wireless carrier Rogers has just gone live with the pre-orders for Nokia’s third smartphone powered by the Windows Phone operating system, namely Lumia 900.

Today, mobile phone users in Canada can head over to the wireless carrier’s website and pre-order one Lumia 900 for when the device becomes available for purchase. ... (read more)]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:01:01 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lumia-900-Pre-Orders-Now-Live-at-Rogers-259334.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lumia-900-Pre-Orders-Now-Live-at-Rogers-259334.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/AT-T-and-Verizon-Start-Selling-Apple-s-New-iPad-259101.shtml Today, Apple’s new iPad became available for purchase in the United States and in other countries around the world.

The new tablet PC was released both via Apple’s own retailer channels, as well as through partner carriers in these countries, including AT&T and Verizon in the US.

At these carriers, the new ... (read more)]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:57:00 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/AT-T-and-Verizon-Start-Selling-Apple-s-New-iPad-259101.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/AT-T-and-Verizon-Start-Selling-Apple-s-New-iPad-259101.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/T-Mobile-and-Vodafone-Announce-Their-Plans-for-the-New-iPad-259024.shtml Today, mobile phone users in the UK can purchase Apple’s new iPad on the airwaves of various wireless carriers in the country, including T-Mobil and Vodafone.

Both of these wireless carriers announced their monthly plans and pricing for the new device only today, when they also added the tablet PC to their offering... (read more)]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:28:00 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/T-Mobile-and-Vodafone-Announce-Their-Plans-for-the-New-iPad-259024.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/T-Mobile-and-Vodafone-Announce-Their-Plans-for-the-New-iPad-259024.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/O2-UK-Launches-Nokia-Asha-300-Preps-Asha-201-and-302-for-April-258043.shtml Mobile phone carrier O2 UK is getting ready to release some new Nokia Asha devices next month, after recently making one such new phone available for purchase.

Currently, UK mobile phone users can head to the wireless carrier to purchase the new Nokia Asha 300 smartphone on both Pay Monthly and Pay As You Go basis. read more)]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:11:01 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/O2-UK-Launches-Nokia-Asha-300-Preps-Asha-201-and-302-for-April-258043.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/O2-UK-Launches-Nokia-Asha-300-Preps-Asha-201-and-302-for-April-258043.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Verizon-Cuts-Prices-for-Four-DROIDs-HTC-Rhyme-257530.shtml Users interested in the purchase of a new mobile phone on the airwaves of Verizon Wireless can now take advantage of a special promotion that the carrier is running for five of its Android handsets.

As part of this promotion, four of the company’s DROID smartphones are available for only $9.99 each and will remain so until March... (read more)]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 15:16:00 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Verizon-Cuts-Prices-for-Four-DROIDs-HTC-Rhyme-257530.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Verizon-Cuts-Prices-for-Four-DROIDs-HTC-Rhyme-257530.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Verizon-Expands-4G-LTE-to-Columbus-Mississippi-257029.shtml Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has just expanded its LTE network to more markets in the United States, the latest of which is Columbus, Mississippi.

The carrier is offering users in the area the possibility to take advantage of the reliability and speed that its 4G network has to offer to them.

The wireless carrier n... (read more)]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 20:21:01 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Verizon-Expands-4G-LTE-to-Columbus-Mississippi-257029.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Verizon-Expands-4G-LTE-to-Columbus-Mississippi-257029.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Three-UK-Announces-HSPA-4G-Upgrade-Plans-255793.shtml Wireless services provider Three UK has just announced plans to upgrade its 3G network to offer enhanced data transfer speeds to its customers.

The company launched UK’s first solely 3G network back in 2003, and is determined to continue investing in it and improve it through new, appealing technology. The carrier notes that its focu... (read more)]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:21:02 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Three-UK-Announces-HSPA-4G-Upgrade-Plans-255793.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Three-UK-Announces-HSPA-4G-Upgrade-Plans-255793.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Verizon-to-Launch-Galaxy-Tab-7-7-on-March-1st-255734.shtml Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has made official plans to add a new tablet PC coming from Samsung to its offering, the Galaxy Tab 7.7.

As of March 1st, 2012, Verizon customers will be able to take advantage of the capabilities of this device on the wireless carrier’s 4G LTE network.

With a Super AMOLED Plus ... (read more)]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:01:01 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Verizon-to-Launch-Galaxy-Tab-7-7-on-March-1st-255734.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Verizon-to-Launch-Galaxy-Tab-7-7-on-March-1st-255734.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/MWC-2012-HTC-One-X-Will-Be-AT-T-Exclusive-255130.shtml At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Taiwanese mobile phone maker HTC Corporation unveiled its first handset that packs HTC Sense 4.0 and Beats Audio, the HTC One X.

The new device will arrive on shelves in the United States on the airwaves of wireless carrier AT&T in the coming months, running under the latest flavor of Goog... (read more)]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:14:00 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/MWC-2012-HTC-One-X-Will-Be-AT-T-Exclusive-255130.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/MWC-2012-HTC-One-X-Will-Be-AT-T-Exclusive-255130.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/White-Galaxy-Note-at-Three-UK-254607.shtml Three UK has just announced that the white version of Galaxy Note is coming to its network, providing users with more options when it comes to the purchase of a new, highly appealing device.

Galaxy Note is the largest Android-powered smartphone in the world, featuring an impressive 5.3-inch touchscreen display.

Based on the increased in... (read more)]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:11:01 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/White-Galaxy-Note-at-Three-UK-254607.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/White-Galaxy-Note-at-Three-UK-254607.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/No-Galaxy-Ace-2-Mini-2-or-LG-L-Style-Phones-for-Vodafone-UK-254465.shtml Vodafone UK won’t bring to its network some of the latest Android-based smartphones from South Korean handset vendors Samsung and LG.

The mobile phone carrier has just confirmed that it does not plan to range any of these, although other operators in the country have already confirmed that they will be selling them.... (read more)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:55:00 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/No-Galaxy-Ace-2-Mini-2-or-LG-L-Style-Phones-for-Vodafone-UK-254465.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/No-Galaxy-Ace-2-Mini-2-or-LG-L-Style-Phones-for-Vodafone-UK-254465.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-Blaze-4G-at-T-Mobile-in-March-254248.shtml Today, wireless carrier T-Mobile and Samsung Electronics announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G, a device exclusive on T-Mobile’s airwaves.

This is the latest smartphone that T-Mobile adds to its offering with support for its 4G (HSPA+42) network, and should hit the shelves in March.

T... (read more)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:21:02 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-Blaze-4G-at-T-Mobile-in-March-254248.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-Blaze-4G-at-T-Mobile-in-March-254248.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Motorola-XOOM-2-Arrives-at-Telstra-in-Australia-254000.shtml Mobile phone maker Motorola Mobility has just made available for purchase in Australia a new Tablet PC running under Google’s Android operating system, none other than the Motorola XOOM 2.

The new device is available on the airwaves of wireless carrier Telstra with a 1.2GHz dual core application processor inside and with a lar... (read more)]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:31:01 GMT Softpedia News - Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Motorola-XOOM-2-Arrives-at-Telstra-in-Australia-254000.shtml Operators http://news.softpedia.com/news/Motorola-XOOM-2-Arrives-at-Telstra-in-Australia-254000.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Nokia-Asha-201-Now-Available-at-Vodafone-UK-251633.shtml Vodafone UK has just made available for purchase on its airwaves a new affordable device from Nokia, none other than the Nokia Asha 201 that was made official in October last year.

Vodafone has the smartphone exclusively available on its network, and sells it for free on contracts that start at £45 ($71 / 53 Euros) per month.
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