Puerto Rico Archive

  • AT&T data down across the Southeast, Puerto Rico? (update: should be back to normal)

    AT&T data down across the Southeast, Puerto Rico? (update: should be back to normal)

    Posted on June 11, 2010 | No Comments
    This hasn't exactly been a banner week for wireless uptime; Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon have all seen some trouble over the course of the past few days, and now we're getting tipped that AT&T data services are down once again in the Southeast. Last time, the problems seemed limited to Florida, but now we're hearing that customers spanning from Atlanta to Louisiana are having trouble -- and even Puerto Rico has apparently been pulled into the mess. What's everyone seeing out there?

    [Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

    Update: Everything should've been back online as of roughly midnight ET last night. Here's the statement we've received from AT&T:
    "Due to an earlier equipment issue caused by a fiber cut, some customers in the Southeast region experienced issues with their 3G data service. AT&T technicians quickly worked to resolve the issue, and all service should be up and running. We apologize for any inconvenience to our customers."

    AT&T data down across the Southeast, Puerto Rico? (update: should be back to normal) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Layar Launches Store for Augmented Reality Layers

    Layar Launches Store for Augmented Reality Layers

    Posted on April 29, 2010 | No Comments
    Augmented reality is being touted as the new hotness. I'm sure most of you have heard of the augmented reality browser, Layar. Basically, Layar offers a window through which to view the world, where handy hints and information are displayed over the top in real-time. The Amsterdam-based company released Layar last year for both Android and iPhone, and a number of interesting "layers" have already made their way into the application. The layers mentioned in that post were created by interested developers, but today, Layar opened up a store for selling layers.

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  • CrunchDeals: Garmin nuvi 260W for $120

    CrunchDeals: Garmin nuvi 260W for $120

    Posted on December 18, 2009 | No Comments
    I’ve been eying these GPS deals pretty closely lately, as someone on my Christmas list is getting a nice shiny portable navigation device this year. This Garmin nuvi 260W is going for $120, today only, from Amazon. Best Buy has it for $140 and a handful of other places have it for $150 and up.

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  • Playing with Fire: A new MVNO, Simple Mobile, has entered the arena

    Playing with Fire: A new MVNO, Simple Mobile, has entered the arena

    Posted on November 16, 2009 | No Comments
    Screen shot 2009-11-16 at [ November 16 ] 12.31.50 PM What do you mean, US MVNOs are generally doomed from the start? Sure, Helio went under. Yeah yeah, so did Disney Mobile. And Mobile ESPN. And Amp'd, Voce, and Sonopia. Thats only what, a billion dollars or so thrown down the drain? Don't be such a naysayer. The MVNO game is one hell of a risky business, but it seems like no one told the folks at Simple Mobile that. Earlier this morning, this fledgling MVNO opened its doors to all major US markets, plus Puerto Rico.

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  • AT&T closes Centennial Wireless deal

    AT&T closes Centennial Wireless deal

    Posted on November 6, 2009 | No Comments

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    Wireless acquisitions tend not to be the most straightforward, easy-to-finalize business dealings in the world, and indeed, it's been almost a year to the day since AT&T announced that it intended to scoop up regional carrier Centennial to the tune of $944 million. Since then, thousands of pounds of red tape have been slashed and the deal has finally been sealed, meaning that Centennial stores will be fully rebranded in 100 US locations by January of next year, while the company's service in Puerto Rico will continue to carry the legacy brand through to mid-2010. For its part, AT&T plans to deploy 3G at "more than 100" Centennial cell sites and expand 3G coverage at 100 others, so it's a mutually beneficial relationship -- though we'll have to wait for feedback from old Centennial customers bearing the brunt of the transition before we start high-fiving.

    [Thanks, Zachary]

    AT&T closes Centennial Wireless deal originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • AT&T launching Genus satellite smartphone with TerreStar

    AT&T launching Genus satellite smartphone with TerreStar

    Posted on September 30, 2009 | No Comments
    AT&T announced today that they are teaming up with Terrestar to release a smartphone with satellite capabilities. Previously, satellite phones were limited to just voice calls, or the occasional tethering (that didn't work very well).

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  • Magellan embiggens GPS line with new 7-inch RoadMate 1700

    Magellan embiggens GPS line with new 7-inch RoadMate 1700

    Posted on September 17, 2009 | No Comments
    Giant-fingered technology enthusiasts, lift up your hearts! Magellan has a 7-inch GPS system on the way: the $299 RoadMate 1700. The touchscreen has a resolution of 800x480 and there’s a video input jack so you can hook up your iPod or DVD player. Sounds safe!

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  • The Shack now carrying the T-Mobile myTouch 3G

    The Shack now carrying the T-Mobile myTouch 3G

    Posted on August 19, 2009 | No Comments
    Just a quick heads up that over 4000 Shacks aka Radio Shack locations in the US and Puerto Rico are now carrying the T-Mobile myTouch 3G with Google. That is all. Good day. Crunch Network: CrunchBase the free database of technology companies, people, and investors

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