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T-Mobile delays shutdown of Sprint 3G CDMA network
Folks using Sprint’s legacy 3G CDMA network have just won a slight reprieve as T-Mobile pushes back the date for sunsetting the network by another two months.
You want the 3G? You can’t handle the 3G! North Korea pulls foreigner access [UPDATE: Temporarily]
We hope foreign journalists didn't get too comfortable - North Korea already pulled their 3G access.
Audi upgrading existing 3G service with speedier in-car LTE data chip
Audi offers high-speed LTE wireless connectivity through Gemalto.
AT&T update to enable FaceTime over cellular with no extra charge
AT&T has announced that it will be rolling out an update regarding the use of FaceTime over 3G cellular networks.
Are new unlimited data plans from T-Mobile and MetroPCS a good deal?
T-Mobile and MetroPCS have joined Sprint in offering truly unlimited data plans: no data caps in sight. Should AT&T and Verizon customers disgruntled by rate changes make the jump? Maybe, but make sure to read the fine print.
German court: Motorola can’t enforce standards patents against Apple
Motorola's string of luck against Apple in Germany may be ending: A German court has ruled Motorala can't enforce an injunction against Apple for use of patent in 3G technology standards.
Skype plans on providing free Wi-Fi in NYC on New Year’s Eve
With millions of Americans planning New Years celebrations across the country, Skype is reaching out to anyone celebrating in New York City with the gift of free Wi-Fi for the holiday.
Sony PlayStation Vita sales fall sharply after Japanese launch
While Sony did a good job of quickly responding to technical issues of the PlayStation Vita, sales of the device have gone into a freefall after the strong launch in Japan.
Verizon 4G LTE back up and running, for now
Verizon says it has fixed the third major outage of 4G services, which affected millions of users across the United States.
Verizon users hit with third data outage in December
While many cellular providers added new customers over the holiday weekend due to smartphone gifts, Verizon is continuing to have issues with the 4G LTE network.
Tablet owners are shunning 3G and loving Wi-Fi
With many consumers purchasing tablets as gifts this year during the holiday shopping season, a recent study points to Wi-Fi usage as the clear winner when mobile tablet users want to connect to the Internet.
AT&T starts throttling high data users down to 2G speeds
While AT&T continues to struggle with both customer satisfaction and the proposed T-Mobile merger, high data users on the AT&T data network are going to get a nasty surprise this holiday season.
Verizon 4G LTE flickers for a day, but should be working again
Verizon's 4G network experienced some trouble yesterday, but should be back up and running, according to the carrier.
Sprint eliminates some unlimited data plans for current subscribers
Sprint will begin limiting 4G data usage for users of tablets, netbooks, mobile hotspots, and USB modems in November.
Sprint: The iPhone 4S will have unlimited data plan
One day after announced it will be the third mobile network to carry the iPhone, Sprint clarifies unlimited data will be available for the handset... for now.
Motorola and Verizon finally offer Xoom owners promised 4G LTE upgrade
Motorola is finally offering its promised 4G upgrade for Xoom owners. Emails are going out today with details.
Amazon Kindle Touch unveiling and hands-on photos
Photos from Amazon's Kindle Touch press conference and hands-on pictures with the new Kindles.
HTC Rhyme unveiled: a classy Verizon phone for the ladies
HTC has unveiled the Rhyme, a 3G Verizon phone that aims to attract women by being pretty upfront about its intentions: it's a purple phone with a glowing charm and matching accessories. Will it work?
SkyNET has arrived to crack your Wi-Fi network from above
The growth of portable, remote controlled flying transports that hack into Wi-Fi networks seems to be explosive as of late. A group of researchers has created SkyNET and possibly doomed all mankind unless Sarah Connor shows up soon.
British ISP giving 3G coverage to rural areas for free
The plan highlights the difficulty in bringing broadband to rural areas.
InterDigital launches new patent battle with Nokia, Huawei, and ZTE
InterDigital has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission seeking to block imports of 3G wireless gear that allegedly violate its patents.
One third of iPhone owners believe they already have 4G service
Cellular service speeds are confusing for a portion of smartphone owners, likely due to a lack of clarity on the differences in 3G and 4G speeds.
AT&T announces 4G USB modem for free under contract
Do you need online service for your Mac or PC laptop when Wi-Fi is unavailable? AT&T is jumping into 4G download speed with the release of the USBConnect Force 4G modem.
Verizon unlimited data plans will carry over to LTE 4G
Verizon confirmed via an official Twitter account that unlimited 3G data plans can be transferred to 4G LTE as customers adopt new phones capable of the faster standard.
Motorola Droid 3 now available on Verizon for $199
Motorola has quietly released the Droid 3 on Verizon today. The phone is now available online for $199.99.
New legislation aims to better define 4G
The Next Generation Wireless Disclosure Act wants consumers to know what 4G is and what they should expect from it.
Amazon announces ad-supported Kindle 3G
Hours after Barnes & Noble unveiled its new e-reader, e-commerce giant Amazon has hit back with the release of an ad-supported Kindle 3G.