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U.S. Cellular Launches Samsung’s SCH-LC11 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot

U.S. Cellular and Samsung have teamed to offer the customers the SCH-LC11 Mobile Hotspot device. The lightweight device provides customers with high-speed connectivity on U.S. Cellular’s 4G LTE network and enables them to share Internet to up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Samsung SCH-LC11 Mobile Hotspot is...

18 May 2012
15:01 GMT

T-Mobile Goes Official with Magenta Deal Days

Wireless services provider T-Mobile has officially announced plans to provide its customers with the possibility to get two smartphones for the price of one. 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-...

17 May 2012
07:41 GMT

T-Mobile Details 4G Network Enhancements Plans

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 ...

8 May 2012
06:31 GMT

LG Lucid 4G Goes on Sale at Verizon for 80 USD (60 EUR) on Contract

Officially unveiled two days ago, LG Lucid has just hit shelves at Verizon Wireless. The 4G-enabled smartphone is now available for purchase online and at all Verizon retail stores. Customers who don’t mind committing to a long-term contract can get the LG Lucid for only 79.99 USD (60 EUR) after a 50 USD onlin...

29 March 2012
14:01 GMT

Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G Available at T-Mobile USA (Sort of)

As expected, Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G has just hit shelves in the United States via T-Mobile. Well, sort of, as the smartphone is only available for purchase at some of the carrier’s retail locations. For the time being, there’s no telling which locations are currently selling the 4G-enabled smartphone,...

22 March 2012
14:01 GMT

AT&T Expands Its 4G LTE Network to 12 New Locations

Major carrier AT&T has just announced it will roll out 4G LTE services to 12 additional locations in the following months. Customers living in St. Louis will be among the first to benefit from the new 4G LTE services. With Internet speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G, LTE is the next-generation technology preferred...

12 March 2012
18:11 GMT

T-Mobile’s LTE Network to Be Rolled Out Starting Next Year

Wireless services provider T-Mobile USA might begin the roll-out of its LTE network as soon as next year.In a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter of the last year, the company said that it would begin the deployment after receiving AWS spectrum from AT&T. The transaction with AT&T is...

23 February 2012
11:51 GMT

AT&T Launches LTE in 11 More Markets

Wireless services provider AT&T has just announced that its LTE network is available in a number of 11 new markets around the United States.Aording to hothardware, the new areas that benefit from AT&T LTE connectivity include: New York City metro area, Austin, Chapel Hill, Los Angeles, Oakland, Orlando, Phoenix, Rale...

7 January 2012
07:45 GMT

TELUS Expands 4G Network in Manitoba

Canadian carrier TELUS announced earlier this year that it would invest around $22 million (around 17 million EUR) in Manitoba, in order to expand its 4G network coverage for consumers, businesses and healthcare providers. True to its promise, the carrier has just announced that its dual-cell towers are now turn...

16 December 2011
19:01 GMT

Orange and T-Mobile UK to Fire Up 4G Network Soon

Orange and T-Mobile UK, which have joined forces in a single entity since last year, called Everything Everywhere, plan on deploying 4G networks in the country in the near future.The biggest communications company in the UK announced plans to invest no less than £1.5bn+ over the next three years to further int...

9 December 2011
11:19 GMT

T-Mobile SpringBoard Available Starting with November 16th

In addition to announcing the release of a new Android-based tablet PC on its airwaves, namely the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, wireless carrier T-Mobile also unveiled that the T-Mobile SpringBoard tablet will be release on November 16th.Featuring a great 7-inch HD touch screen, the new device will be added to the wi...

8 November 2011
11:09 GMT

T-Mobile's New Video Commercial Promises a 4G Wonderland

T-Mobile has already accustomed us with great, colored commercials that promote the company's 4G network or some of the handsets that connect to it, and the latest promo video from the wireless carrier is not far from that. T-Mobile's beautiful spokesperson Carly is present in the new video as well, all d...

2 November 2011
09:01 GMT

Brightstar to Supply LightSquared's Partners

One of the largest distributors of wireless devices and services, Brighstar has just announce it will be the preferred supply chain services provider for LightSquared's partners.After announcing it has signed several muti-year wholesale agreements, LightSquared is now offering its partners the possibility to sup...

24 October 2011
15:01 GMT

T-Mobile and Walmart Launch New $30 Unlimited Prepaid Plan

T-Mobile has just announced a partnership with Walmart through which the carrier's customers will benefit from a new, $30 unlimited web and text monthly 4G prepaid service plan, available exclusively via more than 2,200 Walmart stores around the country, as well as online at both companies. The new plan is ...

3 October 2011
18:41 GMT

HTC Radar 4G with Windows Phone Mango Arrives at T-Mobile

T-Mobile has just announced that it will carry the HTC Radar 4G, one of the first HTC smartphones to be delivered with Windows Phone 7.5 Mango on board.Although the carrier has yet to unveil any details regarding the phone's exact release date and price tag, HTC Radar 4G is expected to hit shelves “just in...

28 September 2011
14:01 GMT

AT&T Unveils Impulse 4G Android Phone, Priced at $30

AT&T has just revealed a new 4G-enabled Android smartphone, which is expected to hit shelves on September 18, the Impulse 4G.Manufactured by Huawei, Impulse 4G will be available for just $29.99 with a new two-year contract at all AT&T stores, online, as well as select national retailers.The carrier recommends custome...

7 September 2011
15:01 GMT

Samsung Launches Galaxy S II LTE with 4.5-inch Display and 1.5GHz Dual-Core CPU

With just a few days left until IFA 2011 kicks-off, Samsung has unveiled the LTE version of its popular Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone.Aside LTE support, the new Samsung Galaxy S II LTE comes with several improvements that turns it into a flagship device, at least until the Korean handset manufacturer reveals somethi...

28 August 2011
13:18 GMT

4G BlackBerry Bold 9900 at T-Mobile on August 31st

T-Mobile is yet another wireless carrier in the United States set to include in its offering a new BlackBerry smartphone from Research In Motion before the end of the ongoing month. The company has just announced that the BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone will become the first 4G BlackBerry device available on its HSP...

17 August 2011
02:28 GMT

Clearwire Announces Plans to Add LTE Technology to Its 4G Network

After months of speculations Clearwire has just announced plans to add LTE technology to its current 4G network. The company also stated that it will continue to support WiMAX 4G network technology, which will be gradually replaced by the new standard. Clearwire's statement follows the company’s successf...

4 August 2011
12:31 GMT

Sprint Is the First to Offer 4G Products to Wholesale Customers

Major carrier Sprint has just announced that it will be the first to offer 4G products to resellers starting this week. Sprint's 4G network coverage is available in more than 70 markets in the United States, including but not limited to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Ne...

3 August 2011
14:01 GMT

T-Mobile Fires Up HSPA+ 42 in 56 New Markets

Wireless services provider T-Mobile has just announced the availability of faster 4G services for its customers in a number of 56 additional markets in the United States, offering coverage for a number of more than 170 million people in 152 markets. With the new network enhancement, T-Mobile users in these areas ...

13 July 2011
02:22 GMT

Cincinnati Bell Fires Up HSPA+ Network

A new HSPA+ network is now available in the United States, operated by Cincinnati Bell Inc., and capable of providing users with 4G services that are three times faster than the carrier's 3G network, also faster that what other carriers in the country have to offer. The wireless carrier touts its new networ...

11 July 2011
07:21 GMT

Cincinnati Bell Announces Its 4G Network and Debuts Huawei Ascend X 4G Smartphone

One of the minor carriers based in United States, Cincinnati Bell has just announced the availability of its 4G wireless network, as well as the introduction of a new Android smartphone that supports the new HSPA+ data speeds, Huawei Ascend X 4G. According to the carrier, the 4G network speeds are twice as fast as...

6 July 2011
13:31 GMT

BlackBerry Torch 2 (4G) at AT&T in August

Mobile phone carrier AT&T is expected to bring to the market new high-end handsets as soon as August is here, some of the latest reports on the matter suggest. Among them, we can count the yet-unreleased BlackBerry Torch 2 smartphone from Canadian maker Research In Motion. The new device was already rumored ...

6 July 2011
05:33 GMT

Ericsson Demonstrates LTE Advanced, 10 Times Faster than 4G Speeds

It seems that the higher data transfer speeds of the LTE are not enough anymore, as Ericsson has just demoed the LTE Advanced technology, the next step of the 4G standard. Amazing, to say the least, but during the demonstration, which was held in Kista, Sweden, Ericsson managed to attain speeds more than 10 times ...

28 June 2011
12:31 GMT

T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide Now Official, Arrives in July

Wireless services provider T-Mobile has just announced the launch of myTouch 4G Slide, the latest 4G smartphone included in the carrier's myTouch series of devices. The new myTouch 4G Slide runs under Google's Android operating system, features a sliding design and what the carrier says to be the most ad...

28 June 2011
02:00 GMT

Bell to Launch 4G Network and Services in Saskatchewan on June 27th

Bell Mobility has recently announced that it will activate HSPA device in the Saskatchewan region, but has yet to release any further details regarding the exact date.However, the Canadian major carrier stated vaguley that it will introduce its 4G wireless broadband network to Saskatchewan customers next week.Once th...

23 June 2011
10:17 GMT

LightSquared Finds Solution to Roll Out Its 4G LTE Network on Schedule

LightSquared, one of the major providers of integrated wireless broadband and satellite network, has just announced that it has found a solution to the problem of interference with Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers. For those who don't know, LightSquared's proposed broadband network in the L-Band sp...

23 June 2011
09:36 GMT

T-Mobile Brings HSPA+ 42Mbps in 47 New Markets

Mobile phone carrier T-Mobile has just announced the availability of 42Mbps speeds in 47 additional markets where the carrier's HSPA+ network is available. With the launch of the new enhanced speeds in these markets, the wireless carrier is proud to be offering HSPA+ 42Mbps to users in 102 areas around the U...

16 June 2011
12:31 GMT

SaskTel Extends 4G Network Coverage to 15 More Locations

Regional carrier SaskTel, the only remaining Crown corporation in the Canadian telecom industry has just announced that it has expanded its 4G wireless network to 15 more locations across the province of Saskatchewan.According to the small carrier, the 4G network upgrade will provide increased bandwidth with download...

10 June 2011
13:31 GMT

Motorola PHOTON 4G Arrives at Sprint This Summer

On Thursday, mobile phone maker Motorola Mobility and wireless carrier Sprint announced the launch of a new Android-based 4G smartphone, the Motorola PHOTON 4G, a powerful handset set to land on shelves at Sprint later in summer. The new mobile phone comes with an NVIDIA Tegra 2 application processor inside, wit...

10 June 2011
00:43 GMT

Next iPhone to Support AT&T's 4G Network, Not Verizon's

Another day, another reports on the future iPhone model that Apple is currently preparing for launch. This time around, rumors has it that the said device would come only with support for AT&T's 4G network, leaving Verizon's customers out. This means that AT&T's customers would once again benefit from...

3 June 2011
05:00 GMT

T-Mobile Intros New 4G Prepaid Plans

Mobile phone carrier T-Mobile USA has launched new No Annual Contract, unlimited Monthly4G plans for its customers, offering them increased choice and value on its 4G HSPA+ network. The new plans start at $50 per month, and enable users take advantage of the wireless carrier's portfolio of Android-powered, Wind...

1 June 2011
12:51 GMT

T-Mobile Fires Up 42Mbps in 50 Markets

T-Mobile USA has just announced a new enhancement brought to its 4G network in a number of 50 markets around the United States, with doubling the available speed to up to 42Mbps. With the new network enhancement, T-Mobile customers in a number of 55 markets would be able to enjoy faster download speeds, Internet b...

24 May 2011
11:41 GMT

Ericsson to Manage Clearwire's 4G Network for the Next 7 Years

Clearwire and Ericsson have just announced a surprisingly long seven-year partnership that will transfer the everyday management of Clearwire's 4G network to Ericsson. In addition, approximately 700 Clearwire employees are expected to begin performing their network functions as Ericsson employees in locations...

19 May 2011
13:31 GMT

TeliaSonera Has a New Brand Identity

Swedish carrier TeliaSonera has recently announced that it will unify all its brand under a new unique identity.One of the most important carriers in Nordic and Baltic countries, TeliaSonera decided to mark this occasion by launching an attractive offering for mobile data roaming for its customers.“Today we low...

18 May 2011
12:31 GMT

T-Mobile USA Debuts Trade-In Program

Introduced by major retailers, the trade-in program has become an attractive marketing tool for carriers as well. T-Mobile USA is the latest operator that debuts its own trade-in program that is meant to allow customers to save on new device purchase. Simply dubbed as the Trade-In program, the carrier provides ...

18 May 2011
03:41 GMT

Sprint Pays Clearwire $1 Billion After Wholesale Pricing Agreement

Sprint Nextel and Clearwire have recently announced that they have amended their long-term agreement for wireless wholesale services. This puts an end to a dispute that's been dragging on for several months, while leaving a dent in the revenues of Clearwire. The main issue was the level of payment Sprint was off...

20 April 2011
16:11 GMT

T-Mobile Upgrades Network to 42 Mbps, Unveils G-Slate Pricing

At the CTIA Wireless expo, wireless carrier T-Mobile has announced a new upgrade for its network, which is now capable of delivering theoretical download speeds of up to 42 Mbps.T-Mobile's users in Las Vegas, New York and Orlando, Fla., are those to enjoy the new speeds first, with Chicago to follow closely, an...

22 March 2011
07:21 GMT

SaskTel's HSPA+ Network Becomes 4G

SaskTel is yet another wireless carrier in Canada to have its network classified as 4G. Following Bell and TELUS, which got their airwaves called 4G not too long ago, the wireless carrier has just announced that its entire HSPA+ wireless network is now seen as 4G.The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) netw...

11 March 2011
14:11 GMT

T-Mobile Expands HSPA+ 4G Network to Five New Markets

Mobile phone carrier T-Mobile USA has just announced a network expansion, through which is HSPA+ airwaves, rated as 4G, offer connectivity to users in five new markets in the country, including Des Moines, Iowa; Gainesville and Panama City, Florida; Monterey, California; and Savannah, Georgia. The company was alread...

11 March 2011
08:39 GMT

Samsung Galaxy S 4G Debuts at T-Mobile USA, Priced at $199.99

Officially confirmed last week, the improved version of the original Galaxy S, the Galaxy S 4G is now available from T-Mobile USA. The smartphone can be purchased for as low as $199.99 with a new two-year contract and a $50 mail in rebate. The smartphone gets a lot more expensive if acquired without a contract, as...

23 February 2011
08:56 GMT

Samsung Galaxy S 4G Now Official at T-Mobile USA

Mobile phone carrier T-Mobile USA has just announced the upcoming availability of a new Samsung smartphone on its airwaves, the Galaxy S 4G, which will be released exclusively on its network. The new Samsung Galaxy S 4G is set to become the fastest smartphone running on its 4G network, T-Mobile says. The new mobile ...

21 January 2011
02:38 GMT

iPhone 4 is Slow on Both AT&T and Verizon, T-Mobile Says

Only a few days after Verizon Wireless announced officially the upcoming availability of the iPhone 4 on its airwaves, T-Mobile came up with a new video ad for its 4G network, aimed at showing that both wireless carriers have slow 3G networks and that the iPhone 4 won't be used at its true value at these operat...

13 January 2011
11:51 GMT

Dell Launches Streak 7 on T-Mobile's 4G Network

Computer maker Dell and wireless carrier T-Mobile USA announced officially at the 2011 International CES in Las Vegas the release of a new device with support for the operator's 4G network, the Dell Streak 7, the first 4G capable tablet for both companies. The new device is expected to offer a great new experie...

7 January 2011
04:33 GMT

AT&T Commits to 4G Network with HSPA+ and LTE

On Wednesday, mobile phone carrier AT&T announced officially plans to start upgrading its network to 4G, with the deployment of HSPA+ and LTE during the ongoing year, so as to offer its customers the possibility to enjoy faster services than before. According to the wireless carrier, it aims at accelerating the buil...

6 January 2011
06:27 GMT

Rumor Mill: Verizon's First LTE Handset to Be the iPhone

Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has just fired up its LTE (Long Term Evolution) network around the United States, offering 4G services to a great deal of customers out there, but it seems that it is not done for this year. While the official announcement pinned the arrival of the first LTE phones at Verizon fo...

14 December 2010
07:08 GMT

TeliaSonera Debuts 4G Services in Denmark

TeliaSonera, the joint-venture between the Telia and Sonera telecom companies, has recently announced the availability of the first commercial 4G services in Denmark. Currently the services will be available in four Danish cities: Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense and Aalborg.However, the company stated that the rollout of ...

13 December 2010
12:31 GMT

TeliaSonera Announces First 4G Services in Finland

TeliaSonera, the joint-venture between the Telia and Sonera telecom companies, has recently announced the availability of the first commercial 4G services in Finland. TeliaSonera is the second largest network operator in Finland, after Elisa.Finland is the third country to get LTE (Long Term Evolution) services from ...

1 December 2010
13:31 GMT

“Xi” Is Japan's First LTE Service, 4G Network Scheduled for December

NTT DoCoMo, one of the major Japanese carriers, has just announced the launch of the “Xi” service based on LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology, which is set to be available starting December 24th.“Xi” (read “Crossy”) is Japan’s first wireless connectivity service based on th...

8 November 2010
13:31 GMT


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