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Verizon touts progress on LTE network
Verizon Wireless, which is expected to be the first mover in the United States when it comes to deploying the next generation of mobile technology--Long Term Evolution (LTE)--said its network tests... Read more...
Verizon Wireless reduces ETFs for some devices
Verizon Wireless has reduced the number of smartphones and devices that are subject to $350 in early termination fees (ETFs). Eight devices have been dropped from the list, including five LG devices,... Read more...
Lawmakers target ETFs
Four senators, including Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), introduced legislation that would limit the amount that wireless carriers can charge in early termination fees (ETFs). The bill would put a cap... Read more...
Dell finally enters smartphone market
After more than a year of speculation, Dell has jumped into the smartphone market, introducing the Dell Mini 3 that is launching with China Mobile, the world's largest mobile operator, and Brazilian... Read more...
Airvana introduces enterprise femtocell
Airvana has introduced a 3G femtocell--otherwise known as a home base station--for the business market in a bid to improve voice coverage and data capacity in the enterprise. Known as the HubBub... Read more...
FCC begins net neutrality rule-making process
As expected, the FCC voted to move forward with a proposal to codify its four net neutrality principles and add non-discrimination and transparency rules to the regulations that will govern both... Read more...
Long-awaited Garmin nuvifone lands with AT&T
Garmin's long-awaited nuvifone has finally landed in North America (Video: Unboxing the Garmin nuviphone G60). AT&T Mobility announced it will launch the nuvifone G60 device next week, Oct. 4.... Read more...
Analyst: Apple moving away from exclusive iPhone deals
Apple is slowly transitioning away from its exclusive deals, said Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster, who predicts that within a year, Apple will add new iPhone operators in the United States beyond... Read more...
FCC looking into exclusive mobile deals
The United States Federal Communications Commission will launch a review of exclusive partnerships between handset makers and mobile providers, acting Chairman Michael J. Copps said yesterday. Copps... Read more...
The problem with jamming mobile phones
Signal jamming is not the solution when people use mobile phones where they are prohibited. This is the univocal position of the mobile industry. The CTIA recently got the FCC to reverse its decision... Read more...
