Carriers Archive

  • iPhone gets official government approval in South Korea

    iPhone gets official government approval in South Korea

    sk-iphone A little while back, we wrote about the Korea Communications Commission's decision to make an exception for the iPhone, essentially clearing the way for Apple to submit the phone for radio approval (a la FCC procedures in the States). Now, two months later, the KCC has officially approved Apple's iPhone for sale in South Korea.

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  • T-Mobile starts selling Sidekicks again, drops prices

    T-Mobile starts selling Sidekicks again, drops prices

    sidekicklx Data problems? What data problems? Oh right, those data problems. Well, its been about a month so, like with any sort of break up or troubled relationship, you've had your chance to grieve and be angry...now it's time to move on, folks. At least that seems to be T-Mobile's position. Thus, Big T has resumed selling both its older Sidekick and the newer Sidekick LX, each for slightly less than the pre-data loss prices nonetheless.

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  • But wait, there’s more: AT&T also adds LG Shine II to lineup

    But wait, there’s more: AT&T also adds LG Shine II to lineup

    lg-shine-iiExtra, extra! Read all about it. AT&T becomes exclusive carrier for the LG Shine II. Well, that was fun, wasn't it - making a big deal about yet another handset being launched on AT&T? Yes. Yes it was. All jokes aside, LG is launching its next-gen Shine, the LG Shine II, on AT&T whether you like it or not.

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  • AT&T adds BlackBerry Curve 8520 to its smartphone lineup

    AT&T adds BlackBerry Curve 8520 to its smartphone lineup

    blackberry_curve_8520Ah, BlackBerry Curve 8520. We've got pretty fond memories of your exclusive days over on T-Mobile. So what gives? Why the jump to AT&T all of a sudden? Oh right...increasing market share and giving consumers what they want - an inexpensive and relatively capable smartphone. Nice.

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  • Dell officially confirms its Mini 3 Android smartphones

    Dell officially confirms its Mini 3 Android smartphones

    Dell_CMCC_Smartphone Wow. Nice work, Dell. Way to drag the Mini 3 launch out for what feels like an eternity. First, the early '09 rumors (here and here). Then, the August 2009 leak. Next, China Mobile unofficially outed the smartie. And now, finally, an official confirmation straight from the horse's Dell's mouth. Dude China / Brazil, you're gettin a Dell!

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  • More pics and facts about the new DROID by Motorola

    More pics and facts about the new DROID by Motorola

    Today is the International Day of the DROID. Well, not really, but Verizon did follow through and officially announced its new flagship Motorola Android device – DROID. Along with the official presser, Motorola was also kind enough to provide some glistening press shots of the DROID, “A no-compromise supergenius” as they like to call it, along [...]

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  • Droid drops November 6 for $199 with contract

    Droid drops November 6 for $199 with contract

    Verizon just confirmed that the Moto Droid will arrive next week for $199 with a new, 2-year contract and $100 mail-in rebate. Customers will need a voice plan starting at $39 and a web and email plan for $29 per month. See our full Droid coverage here and look for a full hands-on later today.

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  • T-Mobile to launch the Sony Ericsson Equinox on Oct. 28th

    T-Mobile to launch the Sony Ericsson Equinox on Oct. 28th

    Earlier today, Sony Ericsson announced the launch of its newest flip phone, the Equinox. The new clamshell that “encourage[s] individualism through unique pulsating night effects that enable users to never miss a call or text message” will be available exclusively from T-Mobile. Among other things, the “unique” flipper features 3G and quad-band GSM/Edge radios, user-defined lighting [...]

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  • Sprint Nextel continues its buying spree with iPCS acquisition

    Sprint Nextel continues its buying spree with iPCS acquisition

    According to MarketWatch, Sprint Nextel, the number three US wireless carrier, has agreed to buyout yet another of its affiliates, iPCS. Having just recently finalized a deal to acquire Virgin Mobile USA, Sprint is looking to further shore up its customer base with the addition of iPCS’ 700,000 subscribers. Not to mention, the acquisition will [...]

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  • CrunchDeals: 25% off select Verizon QWERTY phones

    CrunchDeals: 25% off select Verizon QWERTY phones

    Verizon Wireless is offering 25% off a trio of its QWERTY-equipped phones: the Motorola Rival, LG enV3, and the Samsung Alias 2. For the mathematically challenged, that works out to to a recession-friendly price of $37.49 ($99.99 w/ 2yr agreement – $50 online discount – 25% off = $37.49) for either the Motorola Rival or the [...]

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  • AT&T to Colorado: Enjoy our fresh 850 Mhz Spectrum 3G upgrade!

    AT&T to Colorado: Enjoy our fresh 850 Mhz Spectrum 3G upgrade!

    Attention AT&T customers in Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, and along the Front Range…Christmas (Hanuka and/or Kwanza) has come early for you this year thanks to AT&T’s new and improved 850 Mhz Spectrum roll-out across Colorado! That’s right, Broncos/Rockies/Avalanche/Buffaloes (GO BUFFS!)/Rams/Rapids fans. AT&T has flipped the switch on its 3G network upgrade, (positively?) affecting [...]

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  • Rumor: T-Mobile working on secret ‘Project Dark’ strategy

    Rumor: T-Mobile working on secret ‘Project Dark’ strategy

    If you love irony, you’ve come to the right post. In one corner, we have Microsoft working on / killing off a secret scheme known as Project Pink. Now, in another corner, there is rumor of T-Mobile, the defenders of all things pink (well, magenta to be exact), working on its own secret strategy known [...]

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  • Samsung announces new Moment Android phone

    Samsung announces new Moment Android phone

    Hot off the presses! Samsung has announced a new Android-powered phone: the Moment. The new Android-powered Samsung Moment is the first Sprint phone to use Samsung’s new 3.2″ AMOLED touchscreen display and will feature a landscape sliding QWERTY keyboard. It also includes Wi-Fi, integrated GPS, a 3.2MP camera/camcorder, and stereo Bluetooth. Customers can order the Moment beginning [...]

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  • T-Mobile UK Pulse: Pay Now or Pay Later

    T-Mobile UK Pulse: Pay Now or Pay Later

    Announced almost exactly one month ago, the world’s first “affordable” Android phone, the Pulse, is now available via T-Mobile UK. The big news here is that T-Mo UK is offering the Pulse with two different payment options: pay-as-you-go or monthly charges. In other words, if you live in the UK and you’ve got an extra [...]

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  • Verizon to announce Moto Tao next week? Phone to drop Dec. 1?

    Verizon to announce Moto Tao next week? Phone to drop Dec. 1?

    First came the rumors. Then came the leaked images. And now, 3 all-knowing (conveniently unnamed) analysts have predicted that Verizon’s long awaited foray into Android will happen some time next week with the announcement of Motorola’s Sholes/Tao smartphone. The timing seems feasible, especially considering that Motorola is holding a MOTODEV Android-related press event next Tuesday, [...]

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