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New test puts AT&T's 3G network on top
The results of PC World's latest 13-market 3G network performance test indicates AT&T's network has improved dramatically since the magazine, in conjunction with testing partner Navarum,... Read more...
Palm Pre and Pixi coming to Verizon Wireless
As expected, Palm announced a deal with Verizon Wireless that will see upgraded versions of the Pre and Pixi in Verizon stores and retailers. The news, along with AT&T Mobility's revelation that... Read more...
Verizon complains about Sprint's 3G claims
A national advertising group has recommended Sprint pull its "most dependable 3G network" advertising following a complaint on the topic by Verizon Wireless. The squabble comes on the heels of a... Read more...
Analyst: Blackberry Tour's trackball problems cause high return rates
Research In Motion's new BlackBerry Tour smartphone has abnormally high return rates at Sprint because of trackball problems, according to analyst Gerard Hallaren, director of research at Town Hall... Read more...
Palm dumps WinMo in favor of webOS
Palm revealed that it will no longer develop handsets based on Microsoft's Windows Mobile operating system. Rather, the handset maker will focus its smartphone efforts on its own webOS platform. "Due... Read more...
Sprint introduces WiMAX routers
Sprint has added two 4G/3G broadband routers that allow subscribers to connect multiple WiFi-enabled devices to Sprint's network, regardless of whether they are in a Sprint 3G market or a market... Read more...
After handing network to Ericsson, Sprint's next challenge is driving high-end users
Following months of speculation, Sprint finally announced a deal with Ericsson to outsource its wireless and wireline network operations. The seven-year deal that could reach $5 billion sees Ericsson... Read more...
Sprint may be readying enterprise femtocell
Sprint--the first operator to launch a consumer femtocell service--may be targeting a femtocell service at the enterprise. It is designed to extend service coverage indoors, especially where signals... Read more...
Palm Pre could arrive May 19th
The rumor mill is grinding again, and this time it involves the much anticipated Palm Pre. Initial speculations have pegged a release somewhere within the month of May, though Sprint was able to... Read more...
Android garners five percent of the U.S. smartphone market
Based on figures culled from AdMob's mobile advertising platform, Android now accounts for some five percent of the smartphone share in the United States. This is a very healthy increase from the... Read more...
