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T-Mobile's USA proposed union with AT&T might have gone down in flames, but that isn't precluding the boss of parent company Deutsche Telekom, René Obermann, from exploring tie-ups in the future. He's now telling investors that the company won't "exclude any option" for its US carrier, up to and including mergers with others. Before you worry that your One S might lose its luster through an outside takeover, though, the CEO has said it's "unlikely" that DT will sell T-Mobile outright. There aren't any coded messages about possible merger targets, either, even if rumors of a MetroPCS deal have percolated elsewhere. Most of the present focus is simply on reworking and trimming the company to get it running at full efficiency in the face of some very stiff competition; Carly can keep wearing that T-Mobile magenta for awhile yet.

Deutsche Telekom chief says T-Mobile USA merger still an option, sweeps full sale off the table originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 May 2012 14:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dish Network might not start up its LTE-based 4G network until as late as 2016, but that hasn't stopped MetroPCS and T-Mobile from jointly telling the FCC that the would-be carrier needs to make some concessions for small carriers to rest easy. Both of the complaints have a common proposal that would see Dish give up 20MHz of its 40MHz space in the 2GHz range to prevent the satellite giant from using its abundant airwaves as part of a cash grab: MetroPCS and T-Mobile are worried Dish will just try for a "windfall" and sell the spectrum it doesn't need to AT&T or Verizon. While it's not asking for a sell-off, the Rural Cellular Association is still jittery about concentrations of power and wants the FCC to make Dish hit certain build-out targets, offer roaming at wholesale rates and require FCC approval for any roaming deal that would go to Big Blue or Big Red. The big carriers' advocacy group, the CTIA, is unsurprisingly against build-out demands as "unduly burdensome." FCC officials have been silent by comparison, although the agency has encouraged spreading spectrum around and proposed its own expansion requirements. You'll likely see smartphones with 2GHz frequencies at some point in the future -- it's just a matter of whether Dish or someone else slaps its logo on top.

MetroPCS and T-Mobile want Dish to give up half of its wireless spectrum, worry about AT&T and Verizon swooping in originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 May 2012 01:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Who knew that owning a ZTE Score M would mean living life on the edge? ZTE has confirmed that the MetroPCS phone has a backdoor vulnerability which could let a less-than-scrupulous hacker get root-level control over the Android 2.3 phone -- and because it's a unique app baked into the firmware, the login credentials won't change as long as the exploit survives. Other ZTE phones, like the Skate, supposedly face the same hole as well. The company says it should have a patch ready to push over the air in the "very near future," but it hasn't said why the app existed in the first place. Either way, if you currently pocket the Score M or one of ZTE's other recent Android devices, we'd keep watch for any suspicious goings-on until a fix is in place.

ZTE confirms the Score M has a backdoor, hopes to patch up soon originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 12:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So enthused with the Galaxy S III that you want to know exactly when in the summer Americans can buy one? You can follow us, of course, but Samsung has you covered with a sign-up page that will take your vitals with promises that you'll "get the latest on the Next Galaxy." We wouldn't read too much into seeing AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and others in the list of carriers to choose from, though. Samsung has run identical sign-up campaigns in the US before, and it focused the initial Galaxy S II launch on three major carriers rather than carpet bombing every network at once.

[Thanks, Michael]

Samsung Galaxy S III US sign-up page goes live originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 21:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Regional network MetroPCS has announced total revenues of approximately $1.3 billion for Q1 2012, up from $1.2 billion in the last quarter and up seven percent from the same period in 2011. Users on contract now total 9.5 million, with 16 percent of them making the move across to a smartphone. Net income has, however, dropped 63 percent since Q1 2011, with cost per user up 16 percent compared the same period last year. MetroPCS puts down to "retention expense" and the roll-out of its 4G network. The fifth biggest US carrier added over 131,000 new subscribers, but growth continues to slide -- it's down from 190,000 in Q4 2012. On the positive side, users are creeping onto the carrier's 4G network, with 580,000 LTE subscribers nowmaking up six percent of its total subscription base -- regardless of those creeping costs for unlimited data.

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MetroPCS announces Q1 2012 results: total revenues up, new subscriber growth shrinks originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Enjoying those quick, all-you-can-browse speeds on your LG Connect 4G? Well, it looks like soon you'll have to shell out a bit more cash to hold onto that beloved unlimited service. Earlier today, MetroPCS laid out the scheme to hike the pricing on its no-limits LTE offering, adding an extra $10 to the monthly fee. As for the others, the new $60 plan will now see a "soft" cap at 5GB of LTE data, while the lesser $50 and $40 deals are set at 2.5GB and 250MB, respectively. MetroPCS says you shouldn't worry, though, and that things "like Facebook, web surfing, etc., should continue to be solid." Good thing "solid" is unambiguous, right?

MetroPCS raises unlimited LTE data plan to $70, starts throttling others originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide: spring 2012 edition originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mobile Miscellany: week of March 19th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG's Optimus M has lingered around metroPCS' phone catalogue for over a year now and it looks like it's finally getting a similar-looking, but improved, replacement. Unfortunately, the Optimus M+ isn't quite enough to confer the title of carrier flagship. Incremental changes include a new 5-megapixel camera and a screen that's been boosted from 3.2 to 3.5 inches. According to Pocketnow, it's powered by a pretty meager 800MHz processor, which should be just about enough to handle the Gingerbread OS. Those middling numbers hopefully mean it shouldn't upset the ol' bank balance too much, but we'll have to wait for metroPCS' official nod for confirmation on pricing and availability.

LG Optimus M+ adds some minor hardware improvements, coming to metroPCS originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Mar 2012 07:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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FCC Fridays: March 16, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The Wall Street Journal reports that Sprint backed away from the deal earlier this week because the "timing wasn't right," and that there's no hard feelings between Mr. Hesse and the board for doing so.

Sprint almost bought MetroPCS for $8 billion, Hesse said yes, but the board said no (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The nation's fifth largest wireless provider -- MetroPCS -- has checked in with its Q4 2011 financials, and on the whole, the company looks to be doing quite well. Metro reported $1.2 billion in consolidated quarterly revenues and $362 million in earnings, an increase of 16% and 15% when compared to the fourth quarter of 2010. A few other positive vitals: average revenue per user (ARPU) was up $0.76, net income rose to $77 million and churn dropped 80 basis points from 4.5% in Q3 to 3.7% in Q4. Two small blemishes can be found in the net customer additions and cost per user (CPU) columns. While MetroPCS added well over 197,000 new customers in Q4, the rate at which it grew slowed dramatically -- down 34% when compared to the fourth quarter of 2010. The company's CPU also rose $1.17 during that same period -- which can be partially attributed to LTE network services, along with general expansion and operating costs. One other mildly unfortunate note was word that voice over LTE wouldn't be launching till the second half of the year, slightly later than we had been anticipating. Taking all that into consideration, it was still a strong quarterly showing from the value-centered wireless carrier.

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MetroPCS Q4 results are in: increased revenue, slowing growth originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Publicly, at least, AT&T is bursting at the seams as it runs out of space to put all of its customers. The failed $39 billion purchase of T-Mobile was all about trying to match (or better) Verizon's reserves of wireless spectrum. Given the FCC's blocking of LightSquared and stymieing of future spectrum auctions for the time being, AT&T needs to make some more acquisitions -- the $1.9 billion purchase of Qualcomm's small slice of the airwaves isn't enough. If the Wall Street Journal is to be believed, there's a whiteboard in Whitacre Tower with Dish, Leap and MetroPCS written all over it. Reportedly, a purchase of Leap is the nearest to fruition, with "under the table" talks already underway. However, the Cricket Wireless operator would only provide a short-term solution to Ma Bell's very long-term woes. The other big target is Dish Network's reserved spectrum, kept back for its own planned broadband network, but if it fails to get Government approval, it might look to offload it. Third on the roster and marked as "highly unlikely" is a purchase of MetroPCS. The carrier was bitterly opposed to the T-Mo merger and pouted at the idea of purchasing some of Big Blue's divested assets, so if those two met around a table, they'd have a lot of awkward apologizing to do.

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AT&T's hungry eyes turning toward Leap, Dish or MetroPCS? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Hands-on with Dyle Mobile TV, broadcasting live to a handset near you

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Hands-on with Dyle Mobile TV, broadcasting live to a handset near you (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atscatsc-mobileatsch-mhcesces 2012Ces2012digital tvDigitalTvdyledyle mobiledyle mobile appDyleMobileDyleMobileApphands-onhdpostcrossmcvmetro pcsMetroPcsmobile content venturemobile tvMobileContentVenturemobilepostcrossMobileTvotasavideoThu, 12 Jan 2012 14:02:00 EST<![CDATA[MetroPCS LG Connect 4G hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/metropcs-lg-connect-4g-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/metropcs-lg-connect-4g-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/metropcs-lg-connect-4g-hands-on-video/#comments MetroPCS has had LTE longer than any other carrier in the US, and it's still rolling. At this year's Pepcom Digital Experience, the regional service provider had a couple new devices, one of which being the LG Connect 4G. The second LG handset on MetroPCS to offer the next-gen service (after the Esteem), the Connect is certainly less bulky and much more light to hold, with a 4-inch NOVA display in tow. Clocking in at 1.2GHz, it's also the first handset on the carrier's lineup that contains a dual-core CPU. Amongst these specs, the Connect 4G also sports a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and 720p HD video capture, and has a VGA front-facing cam. As much as we begged and begged, the reps wouldn't budge on pricing or an exact date, but we do know that it's going to be coming out sometime in February. And if MetroPCS isn't for you -- or if don't live in one of their areas of coverage -- you'll see the Connect as the LG Viper on Sprint as well. Check out the full gallery of images below and a hands-on video after the break.

Gallery: MetroPCS LG Connect 4G hands-on

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MetroPCS LG Connect 4G hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3android 2.3.5Android2.3Android2.3.5cesces 2012Ces2012dual-coregooglehands-onlglg connect 4glg viperLgConnect4gLgVipermetropcsmobilepostcrossprepaidvideoMon, 09 Jan 2012 23:47:00 EST<![CDATA[MetroPCS' Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/metropcs-samsung-galaxy-attain-4g-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/metropcs-samsung-galaxy-attain-4g-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/metropcs-samsung-galaxy-attain-4g-hands-on/#comments Samsung launched a bevy of sets today, including the Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G which brings more LTE speed and, let's face it, pure cellular magic to the waves of MetroPCS. The device itself is quite small when compared to some of the 4.3-inch behemoths we've seen of late, but by eschewing some of the high end features Samsung manages to keep the price down. The Attain's 3.5-inch display is clear and easy to read, build quality -- we're rather fond of the textured back -- quite good and for only $199 after a $50 rebate, not a bad deal. Follow on to the gallery for some sparkly live shots.

Gallery: MetroPCS' Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G hands-on


Edgar Alvarez contributed to this report.

MetroPCS' Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gcesces 2012Ces2012hands-onltemetropcssamsungsamsung attainsamsung galaxy attain 4gSamsungAttainSamsungGalaxyAttain4gMon, 09 Jan 2012 23:15:00 EST<![CDATA[MetroPCS announces Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G, LG Connect 4G handsets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/metropcs-samsung-galaxy-attain-4g-lg-connect-4g/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/metropcs-samsung-galaxy-attain-4g-lg-connect-4g/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/metropcs-samsung-galaxy-attain-4g-lg-connect-4g/#comments MetroPCS whipped out a pair of new smartphones at CES today, with the Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G and the LG Connect 4G. Powered by a 1GHz CPU, the Gingerbread-coated Galaxy Attain (pictured at left) features a 3.5-inch display, 1.3-megapixel front-facing shooter, and a three megapixel camera 'round back, along with an LED flash. The latest addition to Samsung's growing Galaxy family is also the latest 4G LTE-enabled to hit MetroPCS's roster, and it'll be available "for a limited time only" at $200 (on a $50 or $60 plan). As for the Connect 4G, it becomes MetroPCS' first dual-core offering, on the strength of its 1.2GHz processor. The device also features a four-inch display accompanied by a Corning Gorilla Glass screen protector, boasts a five megapixel rear-camera and supports 720p HD video recording. No word yet on pricing, but MetroPCS plans to bring the Connect 4G to market sometime next month. For more details, check out the full press releases after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.2ghz1ghz3.5-inch4-inchandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3cesces 2012Ces2012displaydual coreDualCoregingerbreadlglg connect 4gLG MobileLgConnect4gLgMobilemetropcsmobilepostcrossmobilepostminioperating systemOperatingSystemOSprocessorsamsungsamsung galaxy attain 4gSamsungGalaxyAttain4gMon, 09 Jan 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile Miscellany: week of January 2, 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/mobile-miscellany-week-of-january-2-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/mobile-miscellany-week-of-january-2-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/mobile-miscellany-week-of-january-2-2012/#comments This week may not have been incredibly packed with news in the mobile world, but it was still easy to miss a few stories here and there. Here's some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of wireless for the week of January 2, 2012:

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Mobile Miscellany: week of January 2, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>galaxy nexusGalaxyNexuslg ls840lg vs840LgLs840LgVs840metropcsmiscellanymmmobile miscmobile miscellanyMobileMiscMobileMiscellanymobilepostminims840samsungsamsung galaxy nexusSamsungGalaxyNexusvs840Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[MetroPCS hooks up with the Mobile Content Venture for live TV on the go]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/metropcs-mobile-content-venture-tv-partnership/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/metropcs-mobile-content-venture-tv-partnership/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/metropcs-mobile-content-venture-tv-partnership/#comments The wireless-for-all carrier's been agreeing to all sorts of partnerships of late in an effort to keep its users content, the latest one being the tie-up with Mobile Content Venture that'll bring local broadcast TV live to your MetroPCS handset. The service, which is said to be coming later in the year, will be offered via a Dyle Mobile TV app, and the companies are guaranteeing that you'll be able to watch the content "right out of the box." There's 15 total broadcasters named in the deal, some of which are: FOX, ION Television, NBC, Telemundo and Univision (for all your novela needs). We've seen a plethora of mobile devices come and go since we first heard of the Mobile DTV promise, but they did say 2012 would be the year, and, well, here we are. A peek at the PR below tells us we'll see this in action next week at CES, so we'll let you know if it's as marvelous as it sounds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atscatsc-mobileatsch-mhcesces 2012Ces2012digital tvDigitalTvdyledyle mobiledyle mobile appDyleMobileDyleMobileAppmcvmetro pcsMetroPcsmobile content venturemobile tvMobileContentVenturemobilepostcrossMobileTvotasamsungWed, 04 Jan 2012 22:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Army of MetroPCS phones heading to Amazon's virtual shelves]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/27/army-of-metropcs-phones-heading-to-amazons-virtual-shelves/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/27/army-of-metropcs-phones-heading-to-amazons-virtual-shelves/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/27/army-of-metropcs-phones-heading-to-amazons-virtual-shelves/#commentsMetroPCS purports to bring the wireless to all, but it hasn't had the right showcase to fulfill that promise... until now. The carrier announced today that its arsenal of handsets is on the way to one of the biggest online retailers in the world. A quick perusal of the PR below reveals no handset exclusions, so it's safe to say that Amazon will offer every handset from the mobile provider's armory. We know that cash Santa stuffed in your stocking's burning a hole in your pocket, and right now seems like a good time to head on over to Bezos' favorite site to get your hands on one of those LTE devices we've introduced you to.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonamazon metro pcsamazon metropcsAmazonMetropcsmetro pcsMetroPCSmobilepostminiTue, 27 Dec 2011 22:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile Miscellany: week of November 21, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/26/mobile-miscellany-week-of-november-21-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/26/mobile-miscellany-week-of-november-21-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/26/mobile-miscellany-week-of-november-21-2011/#comments This week was packed with news on the mobile front, so it was easy to miss a few stories here and there. Here's some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of wireless for the week of November 21, 2011:
  • Bell Canada is getting a couple new LG devices: the entry-level LG Eclypse, coming December 2nd, is a QWERTY device with Gingerbread [PocketNow], and the high-end LG Optimus LTE, which offers a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, HD display, 1,830mAh battery, 8MP rear camera and 1.3MP front-facing cam, is available now. The Optimus LTE is available for $150 with a three-year commitment. [AndroidCentral]
  • MetroPCS announced the availability of the HTC Wildfire S sometime this week. You'll be able to grab one for $180 with no contract attached. [Unwired View]
  • T-Mobile is getting its Galaxy S II in white, so why not the Skyrocket on AT&T? A few press images of the device's new hue have leaked out. [PocketNow]
  • Verizon's message app just got a refresh which now offers support for SMS / MMS syncing between your phone and tablet. Both devices have to be attached to the same WiFi network, however. [AndroidCentral]
  • Verizon's rolling out LTE to another selection of cities on December 15. [PhoneScoop]
  • User Agent Profiles outed the Sony Ericsson Arc HD (previously known as the Nozomi), amongst other unknown devices. [Android Community]
  • It appears that the BlackBerry Bold 9900 may be coming to T-Mobile, according to leaked marketing materials. [PocketNow]
  • Cincinnati Bell just launched the BlackBerry Torch 9810 for $200 with a two-year commitment and after $50 mail-in rebate. [BusinessWire]

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Phones Tablets and peripherals

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1900 mhz1900Mhz850mhzashaasha 201Asha201attfccfcc fridayfcc fridaysFccFridayFccFridaysfffridayfridaysgalaxy nexusgalaxy tab 7.0 plusGalaxyNexusGalaxyTab7.0Pluslglg ms840LgMs840ltemetropcsminipostnexusnoki asha 201nokiaNokiAsha201omnia wOmniaWopenpadsamsung galaxy acesamsung galaxy nexussamsung omnia wSamsungGalaxyAceSamsungGalaxyNexusSamsungOmniaWtcltcl openpadTclOpenpadviewsonicviewsonic vs14406ViewsonicVs14406vs14406wave yWaveYztezte mf660ZteMf660Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Senate to vote on net neutrality repeal today, Obama counters with a veto threat (update: 52-46 vote in favor of net neutrality)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/10/senate-to-vote-on-net-neutrality-repeal-today-obama-counters-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/10/senate-to-vote-on-net-neutrality-repeal-today-obama-counters-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/10/senate-to-vote-on-net-neutrality-repeal-today-obama-counters-wi/#comments The US Senate is slated to vote on a repeal of the FCC's controversial net neutrality regulations today, just a few days before they're scheduled to go into effect. Today's vote, like most these days, is expected to be divided along party lines, with most Democrats standing in favor of the rules, and Republicans calling for them to be overturned. Texas Republican Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, who sponsored the resolution, claims that the FCC's regulations would obstruct innovation and investment by jeopardizing the openness upon which the web has thrived, thus far. "The internet and technology have produced more jobs in this country than just about any other sector," Hutchinson argued. "It has been the cradle of innovation, it does not have a problem, and it does not need fixing." Senate Republicans aren't the only ones taking issue with the rules, either. Both Verizon and MetroPCS have already publicly aired their grievances, with the former filing a formal appeal in late September.

But Senate Commerce Chairman Jay Rockefeller believes the GOP-led opposition won't be strong enough to overcome his Democratic majority. "There's still 53 of us, and if we stay together we'll win," Rockefeller said. "I think we're going to prevail." Even if they don't, they'll still have the backing of the White House, which has already threatened to veto the resolution, should it survive past the Senate floor. "It would be ill-advised to threaten the very foundations of innovation in the Internet economy and the democratic spirit that has made the Internet a force for social progress around the world," the White House said in a statement, adding that the FCC's rules provide an "effective but flexible" means of preserving the web's intrinsically wild, wild west nature. Rockefeller, however, certainly isn't banking on a presidential veto to bail his party out. "You can take the cheap way out and just say, 'What if we fail, then Obama will veto it,'" he explained. "But that speaks so badly of us." All told, it's shaping up to be another net neutrality showdown on the Hill, but we'll keep you updated on the latest developments.

Update: It wasn't an overwhelming victory, but the Senate today rejected the attempt to repeal the FCC's net neutrality rules in a 52 to 46 vote that fell largely along party lines.

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Continue reading Leap Wireless testing the LTE waters by end of 2011, diving in head-first next year

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The likelihood of a successful acquisition of T-Mobile by AT&T may largely depend on what the latter is willing to give up. The largest GSM carrier in the US may need to throw a few assets overboard in order to satisfy the Department of Justice, and has reportedly been Rethinking Possible by engaging in discussions with several parties interested in scooping up the leftovers. According to Bloomberg, MetroPCS appears to be the frontrunner in the talks, and plans to meet with the Justice Department (alongside AT&T, of course) in the next two weeks to determine if the strategy will appease the regulating body. No guarantees here, of course: it seems like a lot of assets would have to change hands for MetroPCS -- a regional carrier with roughly nine million subscribers -- to be considered a large enough competitor to assuage the government's concerns here. We can't imagine the Feds would be satisfied with any small offering, considering the Department's filed a lawsuit against Ma Bell to block the merger. We have a feeling this saga is just starting to get real interesting, so stay tuned.

MetroPCS may be top contender for AT&T's post-acquisition assets originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acquisitionassetsattatt acquisitionatt mergerAttAcquisitionAttMergerATTTdiscussionsleakleaksmergermetropcsmobilepostcrossrumorrumorst mobilet-mobiletalksTMobileThu, 20 Oct 2011 19:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Galaxy Nexus signup page includes seven US carriers, endless speculation]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/galaxy-nexus-signup-page-includes-seven-us-carriers-endless-spe/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/galaxy-nexus-signup-page-includes-seven-us-carriers-endless-spe/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/galaxy-nexus-signup-page-includes-seven-us-carriers-endless-spe/#comments Samsung and Google still haven't officially revealed which US carriers will be getting the Galaxy Nexus next month -- even though Verizon has been leaked, is shown in the official trailer (included after the break, look at 0:22), and there was a quickly-retracted Facebook confirmation earlier today. Now, the official signup page for release info on Samsung's site allows users to show their carrier preference between AT&T, Cellular South, Metro PCS, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and Verizon. It's hardly a confirmation this latest Android phone will ever be available on all of them, but even if you're not on Big Red, we won't kill your Ice Cream Sandwich dreams yet.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Galaxy Nexus signup page includes seven US carriers, endless speculation originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 4.0Android4.0attcarrierscellular southCellularSouthgalaxygalaxy nexusGalaxyNexusgoogleice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichmetro pcsMetroPcsmobilepostmininexussamsungsprintt-mobileus cellularUsCellularverizonvideoWed, 19 Oct 2011 22:11:00 EST<![CDATA[US leads global LTE adoption, rides Verizon's coattails]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/16/us-leads-global-lte-adoption-rides-verizons-coattails/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/16/us-leads-global-lte-adoption-rides-verizons-coattails/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/16/us-leads-global-lte-adoption-rides-verizons-coattails/#comments There's no doubt the demand for mobile broadband has skyrocketed worldwide, but the US is leading the LTE charge(s) -- plural, 'cause you know, battery life sucks on a... nevermind. According to Pyramid Research, by the end of the year, the United States will claim 47 percent of LTE subscriptions globally. This is thanks in large part to three mobile operators: Verizon, MetroPCS and AT&T have created seven million connections across the country. Combine that with the fact that 71 percent of all LTE handsets will be in the pockets of Yanks by year's end, and you've got a formula for domestic LTE domination. It comes as no surprise that VZW is the largest LTE operator in the US as it's been making money hand over fist lately -- which has allowed it to expand its high speed network at a dizzying pace. We salute you, Big Red, for carrying the banner for the ol' US of A, blazing the trail littered with dead batteries and over-worked phone chargers.

US leads global LTE adoption, rides Verizon's coattails originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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See that beauty up above? That, dear friends, is the Wilson Electronics AWS 70 signal booster. We know, it doesn't look like the standard-issue 50-cent sticker that you slap underneath your battery, right? This beefy guy is meant to be a thousand times more effective, aiming to amplify your office's poor AWS signal -- most notably T-Mobile, but any 1700 / 2100 AWS connection can benefit -- by a total gain of 70dB. The booster offers the ability to manually adjust the amount of gain for uplink and downlink separately, so you can optimize it however you deem fit. With a MSRP of $360, it's not for the weak-walleted -- you'll likely want to put it on the company tab. If you're interested in how this all goes down, check out the presser below.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1700mhz2100mhz70dbamplifierawsctiaea2011metropcsmobilepostcrosssignalsignal boosterSignalBoostert-mobilewilson electronicsWilsonElectronicsMon, 10 Oct 2011 21:07:00 EST<![CDATA[MetroPCS takes a good look in the mirror, unveils the LG Esteem]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/metropcs-takes-a-good-look-in-the-mirror-unveils-the-lg-esteem/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/metropcs-takes-a-good-look-in-the-mirror-unveils-the-lg-esteem/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/metropcs-takes-a-good-look-in-the-mirror-unveils-the-lg-esteem/#comments It's easy to get caught up in the wireless major leaguers legal kerfuffles, but let's not forget the little guy. MetroPCS is shipping out a "chic," second LTE handset to surf along its contractless radio waves -- LG's Esteem. Formerly codenamed Bryce, the phone is pretty much the carrier's repackaged version of Verizon's Revolution -- specs, and all that 4G jazz -- but let's not be the debbie downer at this network's party, the handset's packing some solid internals. In case you needed a refresher, the phone runs Android 2.3 with a sprinkling of LG's custom UI atop a single-core 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, and includes 512MB of RAM, 8GB of storage, a 1.3 megapixel front-facing / 5 megapixel rear shooter (capable of 720p video capture) and a micro-HDMI port. Your untethered hands can snatch this one up now for $250 after taxes and a mail-in rebate, of course, you still have to opt-in for one of those 4G LTE service plans. Official PR after the break.

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The LG Esteem has been spotted hanging out in several official-looking press shots accompanied by several pages of specification juice at LG's partner portal site. Previously seen under the guise Bryce, and seemingly identical to Verizon's LG Revolution, this metroPCS interpretation looks set to arrive very soon. A welcome upgrade to the network's previous LTE offering, the Esteem runs Gingerbread on a 4.3 inch screen and has some respectable mid-range credentials under the hood including a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 512MB of RAM and 8GB of storage expandable by microSD. There's also a five megapixel snapper on the back, embedded in a stylish metal strip similar to the dual-core T-Mobile G2x. Unlike LG's powerful flagship, though, MetroPCS will reportedly be offering up the Esteem off-contract for $349 -- a reasonable way to increase your LTE-connected self-worth

LG Esteem leaked, delivers more LTE respect to MetroPCS originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gAndroidandroid 2.3android 2.3 gingerbreadAndroid2.3Android2.3GingerbreadBryceesteemgingerbreadLGLG EsteemLG revolutionLgEsteemLgRevolutionLTEMetro PCSMetroPCSmobilemobilepostminirevolutionsmartphonesmartphonesFri, 23 Sep 2011 12:43:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T reportedly talking to rivals about asset sales in effort to save T-Mobile deal]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/atandt-reportedly-talking-to-rivals-about-asset-sales-in-effort-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/atandt-reportedly-talking-to-rivals-about-asset-sales-in-effort-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/atandt-reportedly-talking-to-rivals-about-asset-sales-in-effort-to/#comments It's far too early to be writing it off, of course, but AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile is facing some fairly significant hurdles that could throw a big wrench in the companies' plans -- not the least of which is a lawsuit from the US Department of Justice. Now, according to Blooomberg, AT&T is proactively talking to a number of smaller rivals about selling some of its assets (namely, "spectrum and subscribers") in an effort to save the deal. While talks are described as "preliminary," AT&T has reportedly already reached out to MetroPCS, Leap Wireless, Dish Network, CenturyLink and even Sprint, although Bloomberg notes that any such sell-off may still not be enough to please the DOJ. As you might expect, all of those companies are remaining mum on the matter.

AT&T reportedly talking to rivals about asset sales in effort to save T-Mobile deal originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While our choices are sometimes contentious, they're backed with experience that you can rely upon. If you're looking to make a quick decision without much effort, you can rest assured that our selections won't steer you wrong. Still, we encourage you to educate yourself before you decide on a smartphone that best fits your needs. Our Primed series is an excellent place to start, where you can learn about dual-core processors and mobile displays. As always, you're encouraged to share your own experience in the comments, and we hope you have fun listing your own favorites, too. Just remember that we have an $80 ceiling for our budget selections. Compared to our previous buyer's guide, Samsung has begun to lose ground, and while Android maintains dominance, it's found some unexpected competition. Curious to see how it played out? Read on, as we round up the best smartphones of the day.

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Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide: fall 2011 edition originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Didn't see any budget phones on our Back to School list that tempt you? Perhaps the Samsung Admire (aka the R720) on MetroPCS might make the grade. Launched today -- earlier than its expected September release, we might add -- the Gingerbread-laden handset is being offered for $130 with the carrier's $50 unlimited monthly plan. All in all, it's pretty decent underneath the hood; among the specs are an 800MHz CPU powering a 3.5-inch HVGA display, as well as a 3.2MP camera. It's also taking advantage of a respectable 1600mAh battery, though the battery life is rated at three hours of talk time. Head on over to the source link to do your homework on the new prepaid device.

Samsung Admire now on MetroPCS shelves, can be yours for $130 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Who needs clothes when you can ring in the new school year with a phone? That's the vision MetroPCS is aiming to instill in the hearts of parents everywhere, as the carrier has officially introduced the Samsung Admire as part of its Back to School promo. It packs some quality midrange specs, such as an 800MHz CPU, 3.5-inch HVGA display, 3.2 megapixel camera and Android 2.3 preloaded without a trace of TouchWiz UI. Hunting for the next superphone? Move along, nothing to see here -- first-time smartphone users and students are more likely to find the budget-friendly device right up their alley. No release date or pricing has been announced, though it's expected to hit shelves sometime next month in red and gray. Just remember, kids -- make sure it's put away when the teacher is looking, okay?

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MetroPCS intros the Samsung Admire to usher the young'uns back into school originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MetroPCS will begin transition to VoLTE early next year originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Images of the Samsung Admire for MetroPCS leaked. Also known as the SCH-R720, it may be the first device with Gingerbread on the prepaid carrier. It features a 3.5-inch HVGA display, 3G, 800MHz CPU, and 3.2 megapixel camera. [via UnwiredView]
  • Rogers introduced the HTC EVO 3D and LG Optimus 3D to its lineup, to be available sometime this summer. (thx Luke)
  • Speaking of Rogers, the Samsung Galaxy S Infuse 4G should be available on the Canadian carrier within the next few days, and will reportedly be yours for $150 with a three-year commitment. [via UnwiredView]
  • Spy shots of an unannounced Samsung Android device with Verizon branding, and full QWERTY keyboard were dug up (see the above image). Specs include Android 2.3.4 onboard and built-in 4G LTE connectivity. (thx Fayez) [via AndroidCentral]
  • The Nokia N900 was hacked, allowing you to boot up your choice of four operating systems: Maemo, Meego, NITDroid, and Kubuntu Mobile. [via LoveMyNokia]
  • The LG Optimus 3D appears to be popping up everywhere; it's currently available on Three UK. [via AndroidCentral]
  • A mystery device known as the HTC Hero 4G passed DLNA certification this week, causing speculation that this is the long-evasive and much-awaited HTC Kingdom. The phone's already passed through the FCC, which means we could see it show up on Sprint at any time. [via PhoneArena and PocketNow]
  • The Motorola Defy+ is rumored to be a mild refresh of the Defy, a popular Android device that came out last year. The new version would get a few minor boosts in specs and come in HSPA bands compatible with AT&T. [via TIMN]

Mobile Miscellany: week of July 18, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3 uk3Uk4gandroidandroid 2.3android 2.3.4android gingerbreadAndroid2.3Android2.3.4AndroidGingerbreadattbelldefydlnahackedhacksherohero 4gHero4ghtchtc hero 4ghtc kingdomHtcHero4gHtcKingdomkingdomkubuntuleakleakslglg optimus 3dLgOptimus3dltemaemomeegometropcsmiscmiscellaneousmiscellanymmmobilemobile miscellanyMobileMiscellanymotorolamotorola defymotorola defy+MotorolaDefyMotorolaDefy+mysteryn900NITdroidnokianokia n900NokiaN900optimus 3dOptimus3dquad bootquad-bootQuadBootqwertyrogersrounduprumorrumorssamsungsamsung admiresamsung r720SamsungAdmireSamsungR720slidersprintt-mobiletelusthreethree ukThreeUkverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwimaxSat, 23 Jul 2011 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon LTE: no roaming, even if you want to]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/verizon-lte-no-roaming-even-if-you-want-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/verizon-lte-no-roaming-even-if-you-want-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/verizon-lte-no-roaming-even-if-you-want-to/#comments Several companies are hopping on the LTE bandwagon, but it's turning out to be more isolating an experience than we hoped. According to PCMag, a Verizon spokesperson confirmed that its fourth-generation broadband network won't be compatible with other carriers in the US. As it turns out, Big Red and AT&T each own a separate block of 700MHz spectrum with only a fraction of overlap, leaving little room for phones on both networks to mingle with one another. There's not much hope for roaming on MetroPCS or LightSquared, either, as their waves of LTE run at 1700MHz and 1500MHz, respectively. This smattering of frequencies means it'll be near impossible to get roam on other companies' 4G networks nationally. What's worse, the ITU has approved twelve bands for LTE use around the world, so don't count on a wide selection of global devices -- and you thought sorting through international 3G was bad, didn't you? We're still a long way from learning our LTE roaming fate, but it appears the largest carrier in the US won't make the journey any easier on us.

Verizon LTE: no roaming, even if you want to originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1500mhz1700mhz4g700mhzattitulightsquaredlong term evolutionLongTermEvolutionltemetropcsroamroamingverizonverizon 4gverizon lteverizon wirelessVerizon4gVerizonLteVerizonWirelessvzwFri, 15 Jul 2011 08:40:00 EST<![CDATA[MetroPCS officially intros Huawei M835 Android for $80 sans contract]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/metropcs-officially-intros-huawei-m835-android-for-80-sans-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/metropcs-officially-intros-huawei-m835-android-for-80-sans-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/metropcs-officially-intros-huawei-m835-android-for-80-sans-cont/#commentsIf you've been vehemently opposed to purchasing a smartphone due to their high cost, you're running out of excuses. MetroPCS officially launched its latest Android device, the Huawei M835, for a promotional price of $80 without a contract (it'll normally retail for $130). The M835 -- also known as the Ideos -- is a petite handset that uses a 2.8-inch QVGA display, runs on Froyo and has a 3.2 megapixel camera with video capture. It also offers room for a 32GB microSD card, if needed. Obviously, we're not expecting the greatest performance here, but it's a viable option for first-time buyers and anyone who doesn't hunger for the latest and greatest phone specs. Between this and the Ascend II coming out this week, it's looking like the prepaid march is gaining serious steam.

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MetroPCS officially intros Huawei M835 Android for $80 sans contract originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MetroPCS is talkin' 'bout a Revolution of its own, and now -- thanks to FCC approval -- the LTE-wielding handset is clear for takeoff with the scrappy regional provider. Unlike Big Red's version, the MS910 (aka Bryce) features only 4GB of internal storage, but it's said to include a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, 4.3-inch WVGA display, and micro-HDMI port, along with the same 5 megapixel rear (and 1.3MP front-facing) cameras that are found on the Revolution. Additionally, users should expect Android 2.3.4 -- good thing, because while there's no official release date, early estimates suggest an October arrival. Of course, this also suggests the Bryce must contend with the same 512MB of RAM and middling battery life found on the Verizon model, but it's a welcome alternative to the network's current top banana.

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LG MS910 (Bryce) clears the FCC with MetroPCS in sight originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1ghz4gandroidandroid 2.3android 2.3.4Android2.3Android2.3.4brycefccgingerbreadgooglehdmileakleakedleakslglg brycelg ms910lg revolutionLgBryceLgMs910LgRevolutionltemetropcsmobilems910revolutionsmartphonesmartphoneswvgaThu, 14 Jul 2011 16:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon dominates 'Fastest Mobile Networks' testing, considers calling AT&T to brag]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/verizon-dominates-fastest-mobile-networks-testing-considers-c/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/verizon-dominates-fastest-mobile-networks-testing-considers-c/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/verizon-dominates-fastest-mobile-networks-testing-considers-c/#comments Not all wireless carriers are created equal, nor for that matter is all 4G -- anyone who's ever swapped networks or done any sort of traveling across the country can tell you that. And while it seems like we have fewer and fewer choices as the days go by, our increasing reliance on mobile devices makes the efficiency of our data delivery all the more important. PCMag invested some serious man / woman-hours for its annual "Fastest Mobile Networks" story, gathering mobile data in 21 cities -- running more than 140,000 tests in all. According to the results, Verizon's LTE rules supreme in pretty much every area tested, save for those "in-between" rural locations, where AT&T nabbed the top spot. Perhaps it's time to take old "Test Man" out of retirement for celebratory victory lap?

Verizon dominates 'Fastest Mobile Networks' testing, considers calling AT&T to brag originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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