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Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

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Refresh Roundup: week of May 14th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 May 2012 18:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's tough being the new kid in town -- ask Voyager Mobile, an up and coming MVNO that had its launch delayed by a "malicious network attack" last week. The tenacious firm may have missed its planned May 15th launch, but managed to pull things together in time for the weekend, piggybacking unlimited talk, text and data off of Sprint's CDMA and WiMAX network for $40 a month. A basic unlimited voice plan is also available to the tune of $20, without data allowances, of course. Phones are available too, albeit without subsidies -- Samsung's Epic 4G Touch or Galaxy S II will each set you back $550, though an assortment of more affordable devices can be had from $120 and up. Tempted to jump ship? Check out the source link below and let all your MVNO dreams come true.

Voyager Mobile shakes off network issues, launches a few days behind schedule originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 May 2012 16:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Launch aborted. Wireless newbie Voyager Mobile has opted to delay its unveiling today to a "time and date in the very near future." A mysterious "malicious network attack" is to blame for the interruption, though that appears to be the extent of the explanation. The company also reinforced its commitment to bettering our planet, one $19 monthly unlimited plan at a time.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Voyager Mobile endures 'malicious network attack,' delays launch to the 'very near future' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 May 2012 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Competition among US cellular carriers is about to get a bit fiercer with a fresh national network that will actively encourage using your phone rather than setting hard limits. Newcomer (and MVNO on Sprint's network) Voyager Mobile is teasing a "frequent talker program" that will give all kinds of perks for the more talkative among us: call your Aunt Ruth a lot and you'll get phone upgrades, free months of service and smaller nice-to-haves like air mileage and gift cards. That's helped by Voyager starting off at $19 a month for unlimited voice, although picking a smartphone in the early catalog will hike that to a still rather thrifty $39 for all-unlimited voice, text and WiMAX data. If you're tempted by the price and don't mind an early phone roster that focuses on mostly Android-based carryovers like the LG Optimus S, Motorola XPRT or Samsung's Conquer 4G and Epic 4G Touch, Voyager will swing the virtual doors open for some states (with more to follow) when its countdown expires on May 15th.

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New carrier Voyager Mobile starts May 15th, promises rewards for chatting it up originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 May 2012 15:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Life, Liberty and the pursuit of free WiMAX? According to FreedomPop, yeah, that seems to be the deal. The outfit, started by one of Skype's co-founders, is peddling $99 WiMAX-equipped iPhone cases that share up to 500MB of free data per month via an embedded WiFi module. The case also extends battery life by six hours and enables FaceTime everywhere you go. FreedomPop Sleeve rumors have been circling the net since December, but now the company is taking things to the next level by officially accepting pre-orders for a launch some time after July 1st. It seems that the company intends to get you hooked on free data in the hopes of selling you premium features later on, such as a VoIP tool and a $0.01 charge per megabyte over the monthly data limit. There's a video of the device in action after the break.

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FreedomPop Sleeve wants to spread 'free' WiMAX love in the form of a $99 iPhone case originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 02:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you've been on the hunt for Sprint LTE devices that won't yet function on the carrier's latest 4G network (that, ahem, isn't even scheduled to go live until this summer), May 18th seems to be the day to call in sick. The company's first LTE/WiMAX/3G hotspot will be making its way from the Sierra Wireless manufacturing line to your door for the princely sum of $99.99 (after a $50 rebate and a two-year service agreement) on that date. Data plans range in price from $35 for 3GB to $80 for 12 gigs, on whichever network happens to be available in your area. There's a 3,600 mAh battery on board, which will reportedly keep you online for up to eight hours, along with an Overdrive Pro-like info screen for displaying key stats, like remaining power and your wireless key. You'll find a hearty list of suggested usage scenarios in the press release just past the break, if for some reason you need a PR push to discover just how such a device will fit into your life.

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Sprint Tri-Fi hotspot boasts LTE, WiMAX and 3G connectivity, set to ship on May 18th originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 11:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We managed to catch not one, but two of Sprint's execs yesterday at CTIA Wireless 2012: Director of Product Marketing John Tudhope and VP of Product David Owens. While our discussion was centered primarily around the company's announcements at the show -- Sprint Guardian, HTC's EVO V 4G for Virgin Mobile and HTC's EVO Design 4G for Boost Mobile -- we were able to ask a few questions about the state of Sprint's LTE deployment and the associated value proposition. Want to find out more? Take a look at our video interview.

Joseph Volpe contributed to this report

The Engadget interview: Sprint product execs John Tudhope and David Owens at CTIA 2012 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 06:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No, your eyes aren't deceiving you -- that's the very same EVO Design 4G we reviewed late last winter when it bowed on Sprint's lineup. Surfing along the carrier's increasingly antiquated 4G WiMAX network, this handset's getting a new berth on Boost Mobile priced at an affordable $299 for pre-paid customers. Much like its girthier Android cousin the EVO V 4G, the physical construction and internal specifications of this device have remained unchanged. It's still packing a 4-inch 960 x 540 qHD display, single-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon S2, 1.3-megapixel front-facing / rear 5-megapixel cameras and 4GB of internal storage. So, for the price the prepaid carrier's asking, it's not a bad deal.

The phone is still just as pleasant to hold in hand, owing to a soft touch plastic back that's broken up by a smooth piece of aluminum plating. Again, if you've seen its earlier incarnation, you know what you're getting into, but there is a distinct difference here -- a combo of Sense 3.6 and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Luckily for prepaid consumers, the phone's set to launch sometime this June with that software combo pre-loaded; a sweet perk given its place on the lower end of the consumer spectrum. Hit up the gallery below for a further peek at this re-badged handset, or head here to see the phone in action.

Gallery: EVO Design 4G hands-on

Myriam Joire contributed to this report.

HTC EVO Design 4G for Boost Mobile hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 May 2012 16:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not exactly groundbreaking news here -- Clearwire's impending LTE TDD network is happening, regardless -- but it's always good to have the weight of a mainstay like Qualcomm behind you. Particularly when you're pushing uphill, into the wind, against far more established 4G networks from AT&T and Verizon Wireless. Qually has announced that it'll soon add support for the aforesaid waves, including Clearwire in its list of partners ready to ingest those multi-mode LTE chipsets that are so vital to our future enjoyment. The key here is support for 3GPP's Band 41 (B41) radio frequency, and we're told that the outfit plans to make chipsets supporting that band available "later this year." You're cool to wait, right?

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Qualcomm gets on the Band 41 bandwagon, pledges support for Clearwire's upcoming LTE TDD network originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 May 2012 15:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In sync with Sprint's plans to get its sub-brands on 4G using its legacy WiMAX network, both Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile have trotted out their initial 4G lineups. The early Virgin mix includes retreads of two Sprint data-only devices -- a Broadband2Go-badged version of the Sierra Wireless Overdrive Pro 3G/4G hotspot and a matching version of the Franklin U600 previously seen at Clear. Virgin's real star, however, is the HTC EVO V 4G: though it's ultimately the EVO 3D with a slightly more 2D name, it's shipping with Android 4.0 from the start and has HTC's Frankenstein-like Sense 3.6 rather than the 4.0 of the One series. The network upgrade and all three new devices swing into action on May 31, and while your $35 minimum monthly plan will stay in effect even with unlimited on-device 4G, you'll need to spend $300 (contract-free) to take home an EVO V 4G, $150 on the Overdrive Pro or $100 on the U600 stick.

Boost Mobile is also going the Sprint rebadge route through the HTC EVO Design 4G. As with its bigger brother over at Virgin, the single-core EVO Design 4G is identical in hardware to its Sprint equivalent but slaps Android 4.0 and Sense 3.6 on top to keep the software fresh. The update does mark the first time a Boost phone gets Visual Voicemail, so you can feel slightly less guilty when you miss a call. HTC's phone will oddly cost the same $300 off-contract as the more advanced EVO V 4G, although Boost is likely counting on customers sticking around long enough for an all-inclusive unlimited plan to drop to $40 per month and make it worthwhile.

Gallery: Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile 4G devices

Continue reading Virgin Mobile USA and Boost take WiMAX live, ship HTC EVO V 4G and EVO Design 4G on May 31

Virgin Mobile USA and Boost take WiMAX live, ship HTC EVO V 4G and EVO Design 4G on May 31 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 May 2012 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you're like us and really want to know what's going on, then you've come to the right place. This past week, we learned that ZTE intends to release a phablet of its own, and Samsung unseated Nokia as the world's largest supplier of mobile phones. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore the "best of the rest" for this week of April 23rd, 2012.

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Mobile Miscellany: week of April 23rd, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you were thinking "how wonderful, but..." when you learned that Boost was getting a new 4G handset, hold that thought. If reports from Technobuffalo are to be believed, both Boost and Virgin Mobile will be renewing their vows with host provider Sprint and getting access to its 4G spread. Surprisingly, this apparently only extends to the existing WiMAX, not LTE infrastructure. While WiMAX isn't Sprint's favorite 4G flavor, it has at least committed to keeping it going for a while yet, enough time for you to upgrade once more at least.

Virgin and Boost to go 4G, makes Sprint's WiMAX feel wanted originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Boost customers might soon be able to bite off another bit of Android, according to Pocket Now. It's reporting that the HTC Evo Design 4G will be landing on the prepay network before the end of this quarter. It was running Gingerbread when we first got our hands on it, but will apparently be landing with Ice Cream Sandwich squeezed into its 1.2GHz single-core configuration. It's been a while since a new smartphone was offered up to the Boost faithful, so when the EVO 4G turns up it should be king of the pile, though we're not sure if it'll be asking an equally regal ransom when it does so.

HTC EVO Design 4G coming to Boost Mobile 'end of this quarter' originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ooh, what do we have here? Japanese site Sumahon!! (a play on the word for "smartphone" in good, old Nihon) reports that HTC posted details about a new WiMAX-capable phone for KDDI to join the carrier's WiMAX Samsung Galaxy S II -- the HTC J ISW13HT. The company apparently jumped the gun, though, as the page has since been unceremoniously pulled -- but not before the aforementioned site grabbed some screenshots. According to the tale of the tape, er, phone, from the site, the ISW13HT rocks Android 4.0 with a coating of Sense 4.0, a Snapdragon S4 chip, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage plus a microSD slot. One screen grab also states that the phone has a 4.3-inch qHD display. Sizewise, the handset is 66mm wide, 132mm tall and 10mm thick. Weight is listed at about 142 grams. A visit to the official ISW13HT page reveals a "page not found error" but that likely won't be the case for long -- that "Spring 2012" grab probably wasn't created for kicks.

UPDATE: The site for the ISW13HT is active again so hit the source link for more details -- in Japanese, of course.

HTC's J ISW13HT WiMAX smartphone slips out for KDDI, quickly takes cover originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Sprint tries the subsidized netbook thing again with WiMAX-infused IdeaPad S205s

Sprint tries the subsidized netbook thing again with WiMAX-infused IdeaPad S205s originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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To all the broken-hearted owners of the Nexus S 4G waiting for their chance to play with an official build of Ice Cream Sandwich: wait no longer. Sprint announced in a forum post (and subsequently on Twitter) that it's finally ready to unleash Android 4.0.4 to the anxious masses -- not just the adventurous souls willing to try out the leaked version last weekend. If you own this phone, we're guessing you're no longer reading this post. But, if you are, go check to see if your update is available. Do it.

[Thanks, Brent]

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Sprint announces ICS for the Nexus S 4G, official download now available originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 4.0Android4.0googleice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichmobilepostcrossnexus snexus s 4gNexusSNexusS4gsamsungsamsung nexus ssamsung nexus s 4gSamsungNexusSSamsungNexusS4gsprintupdateupdatesupgradeupgradeswimaxThu, 05 Apr 2012 17:06:00 EST<![CDATA[FreedomPop plans to give away mobile internet, still make money somehow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/29/how-freedompop-makes-money/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/29/how-freedompop-makes-money/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/29/how-freedompop-makes-money/#comments Image"Freemium" mobile broadband outfit FreedomPop has pulled back the curtain on how it plans to make money while giving away 4G internet. In an interview with GigaOm, Marketing VP Tony Miller revealed that once it has got enough consumers hooked on the gratis data, his company will start selling premium features, potentially including a VoIP solution for the network, now supplied by Clearwire after the collapse of LightSquared. The company will also charge a penny for every megabyte used over the free monthly allowance (currently pegged at 1GB) and build a social network where more data can be earned and traded between friends. Alongside the WiMAX shell for the iPhone, we can also expect to see an iPod Touch edition, USB dongle and mobile hotspot arrive before the network's launch. The company doesn't have too long to iron out the kinks in the business plan however, as it'll go live in the third quarter of 2012.

FreedomPop plans to give away mobile internet, still make money somehow originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4GClearwireFree InternetFreedomPopFreeInternetLightSquaredmobilepostminiNiklas ZennstromNiklasZennstromSkypeSocial NetworkSocialNetworkTony MillerTonyMillerVoIPWiMAXThu, 29 Mar 2012 15:23:00 EST<![CDATA[FreedomPop rumored to introduce iPhone case with free WiMAX service]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/21/freedompop-rumor-iphone-case-with-free-wimax/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/21/freedompop-rumor-iphone-case-with-free-wimax/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/21/freedompop-rumor-iphone-case-with-free-wimax/#comments FreedomPop rumored to introduce iPhone case with free WiMAX serviceLending a bit of credence to the notion that it'll have life beyond LightSquared, an insider at FreedomPop is now suggesting that it'll debut a case for the iPhone 4 / 4S that features a WiMAX radio, hotspot capabilities and delivers a free (albeit, limited) data service. This rumored accessory would complement the company's two previously known devices, which include a USB dongle and a dedicated hotspot. For those unfamiliar, FreedomPop aims to take on a role similar to NetZero -- it's said the company will offer each customer 1GB of free data per month, where each megabyte consumed beyond that limit will cost one penny. That's not to suggest that everything is free, however: the insider also states that customers will need to front a $100 deposit for this alleged case, although that money can be retrieved at any point, so long as the product is returned in good condition. Naturally, the utility of FreedomPop's service will be sorely limited if it's only available via WiMAX networks, but we've got a hunch that a few iPod Touch owners might find it quite useful in their attempt to skirt the carriers.

FreedomPop rumored to introduce iPhone case with free WiMAX service originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gapplefreefreedompophotspotiosiphone 4iphone 4sIphone4Iphone4sipod touchIpodTouchmifimobilepostcrosswifiwimaxWed, 21 Mar 2012 04:55:00 EST<![CDATA[NetZero launches '4G' wireless service, we go hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/19/netzero-launches-4g-wireless-service-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/19/netzero-launches-4g-wireless-service-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/19/netzero-launches-4g-wireless-service-we-go-hands-on/#comments NetZero launches '4G' wireless service, we go hands-onRemember NetZero? Today the company announced that it's launching NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband, a wireless service rolling out in 80 US cities and offering value-priced monthly data plans without activation fees, contracts, commitments or overage charges. Customers can chose between two levels of service -- Lightspeed (up to 1Mbps down / 384Kbps up) to conserve data and Warpspeed (up to 10Mbps down / 1.5Mbps up) for maximum performance -- and can switch back and forth by simply logging into NetZero's website (this can take up to 15 minutes). Five monthly data plans are available:
  • Free, $0, 200MB (limited to Lightspeed and limited to one year)
  • Basic, $9.95, 500MB (limited to Lightspeed)
  • Plus, $19.95, 1GB
  • Pro, $34.95, 2GB
  • Platinum, $49.95, 4GB
Two devices are offered -- the NetZero 4G Stick ($49.95 + shipping) is a Windows and OS X-compatible USB modem and the NetZero 4G Hotspot ($99.95 + shipping) is an eight device-capable WiFi hotspot with an LCD and a 2,200mAh battery.

So far, so good -- NetZero is becoming an MVNO. Yet strangely, there's no mention in any of the PR as to which network the company is using. We test drove NetZero's new wireless service over the weekend using the WiFi hotspot and figured out that it's using Clearwire's WiMAX network. In fact NetZero's 4G Stick is identical to the Clear 4G Mobile USB modem (manufactured by Ubee), and its 4G Hotspot is the same as the Clear Spot Apollo (a rather bulky unit made by Gemtek)-- see the FCC links below and read on for our impressions after the break.

Gallery: NetZero 4G Hotspot hands-on

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NetZero launches '4G' wireless service, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CLEARClearwirecontract freeContractFreedata planDataPlanhands-onlaunchmobilepostcrossMVNONetZeroNetZero 4G HotspotNetZero 4G Mobile BroadbandNetZero 4G StickNetzero4gHotspotNetzero4gMobileBroadbandNetzero4gStickpre-paidUnited OnlineUnitedOnlineUSB modemUsbModemWiFi hotspotWifiHotspotWiMAXwireless serviceWirelessServiceMon, 19 Mar 2012 07:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Google plans to sell off stake in Clearwire at a steep loss]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/24/google-plans-to-sell-off-stake-in-clearwire-at-a-steep-loss/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/24/google-plans-to-sell-off-stake-in-clearwire-at-a-steep-loss/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/24/google-plans-to-sell-off-stake-in-clearwire-at-a-steep-loss/#commentsIt was just under four years ago that Sprint and Clearwire brought together an impressive group of companies as part of a multi-billion dollar partnership to back the WiMAX service provider, but it's safe to say that things haven't quite worked out as planned in the years since. While Clearwire is of course still up and running, its WiMAX-based network has faced an uphill battle against other carriers' LTE-based networks, which even Sprint and Clearwire itself have been switching to. Now one of those partners, Google, has decided to offload its stake in Clearwire at a steep loss. According to an SEC filing, Google will be selling off its shares at a price of $1.60 each, or just over $47 million in all -- that's compared to the $500 million it spent to invest in the company. Not surprisingly, that has caused Clearwire's stock to take a bit of a tumble. As of this writing, shares in the Washington-based company were down almost six percent.

Google plans to sell off stake in Clearwire at a steep loss originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>clearclearwiregoogleltemobilepostcrosssprintwimaxFri, 24 Feb 2012 11:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Clearwire says it plans on launching TD-LTE network by June 2013]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/clearwire-plans-to-launch-lte-network-in-june-2013/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/clearwire-plans-to-launch-lte-network-in-june-2013/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/clearwire-plans-to-launch-lte-network-in-june-2013/#comments Clearwire says it plans on launching TD-LTE network by June 2013
Clearwire's been promising us that speedy LTE network for quite some time now. The good news is, we may have a clearer view of when to expect the waves to start flowing. During yesterday's Q4 earnings call, CEO Erik Prusch said his company plans on rolling out its LTE tides by June of next year, with the help of 5,000 wave sites around the US and a "longer-term" plan of adding about 3,000 more. The 2.5GHz spectrum will take over the WiMAX regime you've grown to love, and while we're still many handsets and slates away from testing it out, it's something all you Now Network users can happily look forward to.

Clearwire says it plans on launching TD-LTE network by June 2013 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g wimax4gWimaxclearClear 4gClear4gclearwireclearwire lteclearwire td-lteClearwireLteClearwireTd-ltemobilepostcrossnetworksprinttd-ltetd-lte networkTd-lteNetworkwimaxThu, 16 Feb 2012 17:33:00 EST<![CDATA[H2O Bolt promises unlimited 4G internet for $50, pretends it's never heard of Clear]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/h2o-bolt-unlimited-4g-internet/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/h2o-bolt-unlimited-4g-internet/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/h2o-bolt-unlimited-4g-internet/#comments H2O Bolt promises unlimited 4G internet for $50, pretends it's never heard of ClearIt's not everyday that an MVNO decides to offer up unlimited data courtesy of Clearwire's WiMAX network, but H2O's latest entrant known as Bolt makes us wish the practice were far less frequent. The $50 no-contract service essentially replicates Clear's own offering at the very same price point that's been available to customers for years. Furthermore, both companies share Best Buy as their most significant retail channel. Now, for whatever reason, H2O's Bolt Flash (the $100 USB modem) and Bolt Spider (the $150 mobile hotspot) will sit side-by-side Clear's own offerings at the big box retailer, where it'll be up to those in Smurf shirts to explain the difference -- there's none. You'll find the PR after the break, but if you're living in Detroit, Phoenix, Indianapolis, Louisville, New Orleans, Memphis or Albuquerque, none of this even remotely matters. Frustrating, isn't it?

Continue reading H2O Bolt promises unlimited 4G internet for $50, pretends it's never heard of Clear

H2O Bolt promises unlimited 4G internet for $50, pretends it's never heard of Clear originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Clue's in the title, really. If you head on over to Sprint's website, you'll find a page explaining the forthcoming changes to the service for legacy iDEN customers. Nextel users can enter in their zip code to find out which cellphone towers will be decommissioned and the due dates for each one. The program's beginning in New Orleans this month as the towers are thinned out to a reasonable number. Whilst it isn't (yet) the death-knell for the standard, given the network's push-to-talk service now works over CDMA and, you know, LTE, we'd start looking at replacement phones pretty soon.

Sprint shows you where and when it's disabling Nextel's iDEN legacy network originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CDMADecommissiondecommissioningDirect ConnectDirectConnectiDENiDEN ShutdownIdenShutdownLTEmobilepostcrossNew OrleansNewOrleansNextelPush to TalkPushToTalkShutdownSprintSprint Direct ConnectSprint Nextel Corp.SprintDirectConnectSprintNextelCorp.WiMAXMon, 06 Feb 2012 13:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Tucows launches Ting, a contract-free mobile service on Sprint's network]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/02/tucows-launches-ting-a-contract-free-mobile-service-on-sprints/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/02/tucows-launches-ting-a-contract-free-mobile-service-on-sprints/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/02/tucows-launches-ting-a-contract-free-mobile-service-on-sprints/#comments Tucows launches Ting, a contract-free mobile service on Sprint's networkHarken back to the days of Windows 95, and you may remember downloading a few shareware titles to your Compaq or Packard Bell courtesy of Tucows and its network of mirror sites. While the company is no longer of much relevance in the software arena, it's recently launched a mobile service called Ting that operates on Sprint's network, and like many of its competitors (think Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile), no contract is needed. That's not to suggest everything is the same, however, as unlike other carriers, Ting offers to reimburse you for your unused voice, text and data allotments -- think of it as rollover to your wallet. Curious to know more? We've laid out and explained the full spread of Ting's phones and plans after the break.

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Tucows launches Ting, a contract-free mobile service on Sprint's network originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Clearwire's impending LTE rollout isn't going to happen overnight, so why not continue to milk the proverbial cow that is their existing WiMax network? That's exactly what the wireless provider is doing today, with a fresh duo of hotspots. The first, the Clear Hub Express, is a $99 WiFi router-mobile hotspot combo which is destined for home or office duty. The second is the Clear Spot Voyager, which for $124 will hawk WiMax to eight devices for up to six hours of continuous use off its internal rechargeable battery. Those are identical specs to last year's model, the Clear Spot 4G Apollo, albeit sans-screen and in a thinner package. They're available today from Clearwire, and either can be kitted with "unlimited 4G" plans that start at $35 a month. Get acquainted with them in the PR after the break.

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Clearwire unveils $99 Clear Hub Express and $129 Clear Spot Voyager hotspots originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic Japan's quirky range of chunky Let's Note laptops has swelled by a factor of two, thanks to a pair of 12.1-inch units ousted today. The stock models come with a 1280 x 800 display (extra cash will get you a 16:9 1600 x 900 screen with a built-in 720p webcam). By default, you'll get an Intel Core i5 2450M chip, USB 3.0, WiFi (and WiMax!), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, HDMI-out and on the SX edition, an optical drive. Build-to-order options include swapping in an SSD and a battery pack that promises an unbelievable (i.e. we don't) twelve seventeen hours of life on the road. There's no mention of when they'll be available beyond "Spring," nor any indication of the cost, so instead let's think about that crazy circular track-pad, eh?

Panasonic intros a pair of 12.1-inch Let's Note Laptops originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Clearwire Q4: revenues up, costs down, LTE expensive originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BusinessClearwireEarningsEarnings ReportEarningsReportfinancialsLTEmobilepostcrossQ4SprintWiMaxTue, 24 Jan 2012 19:53:00 EST<![CDATA[KDDI gets WiMax Galaxy S II, isn't your grandfather's Epic 4G Touch]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/16/kddi-gets-wimax-galaxy-s-ii-isnt-your-grandfathers-epic-4g-to/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/16/kddi-gets-wimax-galaxy-s-ii-isnt-your-grandfathers-epic-4g-to/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/16/kddi-gets-wimax-galaxy-s-ii-isnt-your-grandfathers-epic-4g-to/#comments
Can't keep track of all the different variants of Samsung's Galaxy S II? Tough, because here comes Sammy with another one. Japan's KDDI will soon have a GSII to call its own, boasting the all too memorable model number of ISW11SC -- or rather a Galaxy S II rocking WiMax. That's different than Sprint's Epic 4G Touch, the SPH-D710, which also sports that radio, but not its higher resolution 1280 x 720 4.7-inch display. Rounding out the package are an unspecified 1.4GHz dual core processor, an 8 megapixel rear shooter capable of 1080p video recording, a 2 megapixel front facing cam, microSD and support for NFC -- making it pretty darn close to its Korean and AT&T permutations. You'll find a video demo of it in all its glory at the source below.

KDDI gets WiMax Galaxy S II, isn't your grandfather's Epic 4G Touch originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sprint remains tepid on Windows Phone at CES, confirms no new WiMAX phones are planned originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gcesces 2012Ces2012david owensDavidOwenslois faganLoisFaganltemicrosoftmobilepostcrosssprintwimaxwindows phonewindows phone 7windows phone 7.5WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7WindowsPhone7.5wpwp7Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint merging consumer and business sales / marketing units, giving four execs the boot]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/sprint-merging-consumer-business-sales-marketing/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/sprint-merging-consumer-business-sales-marketing/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/sprint-merging-consumer-business-sales-marketing/#comments According to a brief report that just went live at Reuters, Sprint is "merging its sales and marketing operations for its business and consumer operations in a streamlining that includes the departure of four top executives." Reportedly, that news was delivered by none other than CEO Dan Hesse himself, who has been in the news a fair amount since 2012 began. Reportedly, the carrier is aiming to "gain efficiencies" in a market where hordes of customers snap up services as individuals, but actually use services tied to "employer-related contractual discounts." Hesse's exact words? "As the wireless market has evolved, the lines between consumers and businesses have blurred." Evidently, they've blurred enough to oust four unnamed bigwigs, too.

Sprint merging consumer and business sales / marketing units, giving four execs the boot originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gadvertiseadvertisingbusinesscdmaclearwireconsumerdan hesseDanHesseindustryltemarketingmobilepostcrosspromotionalsprintwimaxFri, 06 Jan 2012 15:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint reportedly confirms data throttling for 'top one percent' of abusers (update: Sprint confirms no throttling)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/sprint-confirms-top-data-users-thottling-dan-hesse/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/sprint-confirms-top-data-users-thottling-dan-hesse/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/sprint-confirms-top-data-users-thottling-dan-hesse/#comments So, wait -- is unlimited just unlimited, or is it "unlimited?" Let's ask the man who spent a solid 30 seconds (and countless millions) explaining precisely that back in March of last year... oh, wait. Despite Sprint's claims of keeping its "unlimited" plans "truly unlimited," it seems that there is a special asterisk reserved for those who really attempt to push the boundaries. No real surprise, honestly, but CEO Dan Hesse was quoted earlier today as saying the following in regard to heavy data users: "For those that want to abuse it, we can knock them off." Moreover, he affirmed that throttling can be implemented for "about one percent of users," but did continue to say that there were no immediate plans for The Now Network to follow its contemporaries into the deep, dark world of tiered data. Of course, this is also the man who told us that "nothing is guaranteed forever," so make of it what you will -- particularly with an LTE network going live in around six months.

Update: TechCrunch says that Hesse was misquoted, and that the quips only apply to people "while roaming." That'd sure make a lot more sense, but don't go overboard just to find out, okay?

Update 2: Sure enough, Sprint has confirmed there is no throttling going on.

Sprint reportedly confirms data throttling for 'top one percent' of abusers (update: Sprint confirms no throttling) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g4g4g lte4gLtedan hesseDanHessedatadata planDataPlanltemobilepostcrosssprinttiertiered dataTieredDataunlimitedunlimited dataUnlimitedDatawimaxwwanThu, 05 Jan 2012 18:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint encroaches on AT&T markets for first LTE upgrades: Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/sprint-first-lte-markets-2012-atlanta-houston-dallas-san-antonio/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/sprint-first-lte-markets-2012-atlanta-houston-dallas-san-antonio/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/sprint-first-lte-markets-2012-atlanta-houston-dallas-san-antonio/#comments We knew good and well that Sprint was placing its future network bets on LTE, but up until now, we had no idea who would get first dibs. Sprint's own Dan Hesse just cleared up a quip that he gave to us back in July of 2011, noting that Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio would be first to get "4G LTE and 3G network upgrades by mid-2012," just in time for the first Sprint LTE phones to take advantage. If you're thinking those cities sound familiar, you're right; AT&T Mobility is headquartered in the ATL, and all three of those Texas communities were high on AT&T's list of launch markets, too. Here's hoping we hear of a few more markets in the run-up to Mobile World Congress in February....

Update: Sprint has just issued a proper release on the news (it's embedded after the break), with the key snippet as follows: "The launch of these metropolitan areas marks the next step in the company's overall network strategy, also known as Network Vision. Sprint customers can expect to enjoy ultra-fast data speeds, improved 3G voice and data quality, and stronger in-building signal penetration providing a more reliable wireless experience."

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Sprint encroaches on AT&T markets for first LTE upgrades: Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g4g lte4gLteatlantabreaking newsdallasgeorgiahoustonltemobilepostcrosssan antonioSanAntoniotexaswimaxThu, 05 Jan 2012 16:11:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC EVO Design 4G review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/08/htc-evo-design-4g-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/08/htc-evo-design-4g-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/08/htc-evo-design-4g-review/#comments It's no secret that we were downright smitten when HTC dropped 2010's proverbial bombshell: the EVO 4G. A knockout device that served not only as WiMAX's ambassador, but also catapulted us into expansive "superphone" territory with what was then a gargantuan 4.3-inch screen. Since then, however, subsequent EVOs haven't exactly been what we'd call up to snuff. The EVO 3D, while "good," made gimmicky trade-offs that kept it from being the home-run we'd hoped for. And others, like Samsung, who were once an Android wallflower have seriously stepped up their game -- so much so, even Google's repeatedly taken notice.

Where does that leave us with this year's EVO Design 4G? With middling single-core specs and a mid-range $100 on-contract price, things aren't exactly looking up for a device tasked with wielding a torch branded with the EVO's name. Does it pass muster as a device worthy of its ancestry? Or will the GSM and qHD add-ons keep it from diluting its predecessors good name? Well, frankly, there's only one way to find out, and that's to join us as we explore its intricacies past the break.

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HTC EVO Design 4G review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CDMAevo design 4gEvoDesign4gGSMhtchtc evo design 4gHtcEvoDesign4gmobilepostcrossqHDreviewsmartphoneSprintvideowimaxworld phoneWorldPhoneThu, 08 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint LTE phones to arrive 'in the second half' of 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/sprint-lte-phones-to-arrive-in-the-second-half-of-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/sprint-lte-phones-to-arrive-in-the-second-half-of-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/sprint-lte-phones-to-arrive-in-the-second-half-of-2012/#comments Sprint CFO Joe Euteneuer has spilled the 4G beans on the carrier's plans to introduce LTE devices, narrowing it down to the third quarter or the beginning of the fourth quarter next year. Compared to what we've already heard, Sprint looks to be stepping up its game: "We're talking about covering 120 million [people] by the end of 2012 -- we've accelerated this because we believe LTE is really key to our future." The Now Network will offer up "a number of different models" on the next generation network, and hopes to reach 250 million potential customers by the end of 2013.

The company also added that it will be paying $350million to ClearWire spread over two years, "if they meet targets in delivering LTE to sites where traffic is heaviest." But what does the future hold for those less fortunate WiMAX users? Stay calm: the Sprint CFO reiterated that the other 4G network will continue to be supported until 2015.

Sprint LTE phones to arrive 'in the second half' of 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g4g lte4gLteclearwireJoe EuteneuerJoeEuteneuerltelte advancedlte-advancedLteAdvancedmobilepostcrossnetworknow networkNowNetworksprintwimaxTue, 06 Dec 2011 06:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon scores new spectrum from Comcast, Time Warner and Bright House for $3.6 billion (update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/verizon-scores-new-spectrum-from-comcast-time-warner-and-bright/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/verizon-scores-new-spectrum-from-comcast-time-warner-and-bright/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/verizon-scores-new-spectrum-from-comcast-time-warner-and-bright/#comments Verizon Verizon has a pretty serious head start in the LTE race. To make sure it stays at the front of the pack, Big Red has entered an agreement with SpectrumCo (a joint venture between Comcast, Time Warner and Bright House) that sees 122 AWS spectrum licenses transferred to the carrier for $3.6 billion and some commercial agreements. The deal will allow the companies to become authorized retailers for each others products, eventually giving the cable companies the ability to offer Verizon Wireless service as wholesalers. For its part, the House that Droid Built scores a boat load of new spectrum that may become crucial in expanding its network and ensuring that speeds don't drop off significantly as more customers transition to 4G. Check out the full PR after the break.

Update: Wondering how this impending love affair affects Comcast and Time Warner's existing deals reselling Clear's mobile broadband? Per CNET, not great, as the duo will gradually shift those using the WiMax provider to alternatives in the next six months.

Continue reading Verizon scores new spectrum from Comcast, Time Warner and Bright House for $3.6 billion (update)

Verizon scores new spectrum from Comcast, Time Warner and Bright House for $3.6 billion (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gawsbright houseBrightHouseclearcomcastFrequencyOfSexhdpostcrossltemobilepostcrossspectrumcotime warnertime warner cableTimeWarnerTimeWarnerCableverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelesswimaxFri, 02 Dec 2011 09:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint gives Clearwire $1.6 billion golden parachute, lovers of WiMAX rejoice]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/sprint-gives-clearwire-1-6-billion-golden-parachute-lovers-of/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/sprint-gives-clearwire-1-6-billion-golden-parachute-lovers-of/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/sprint-gives-clearwire-1-6-billion-golden-parachute-lovers-of/#comments LTE may be Sprint's future network of choice, but WiMAX will be with us for a while longer. Clearwire provides the Now Network's waves of WiMAX, but it's had recent financial troubles that it claimed could prevent it from making a required $237 million interest payment due today. However, Sprint has come to Clearwire's rescue by agreeing to pay $926 million to keep the WiMAX network running through 2015. It also pledged to kick in $350 million to help fund the firm's shift to LTE, plus another $347 million in equity funding if Clearwire can raise more than $400 million on its own. Why buy the cow, when you can get the milk for free $1.6 billion, right Mr. Hesse?

Sprint gives Clearwire $1.6 billion golden parachute, lovers of WiMAX rejoice originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>clearwireltemobilepostminisprintwimaxThu, 01 Dec 2011 14:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia Siemens Networks looks to unload WiMax division onto NewNet Communication]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/30/nokia-siemens-networks-looks-to-unload-wimax-division-onto-newne/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/30/nokia-siemens-networks-looks-to-unload-wimax-division-onto-newne/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/30/nokia-siemens-networks-looks-to-unload-wimax-division-onto-newne/#commentsWiMax expansion isn't exactly all the rage as of late, and so it comes as no surprise that Nokia Siemens Networks is shedding itself of the extraneous baggage. Following its recent whopping round of layoffs, the move is a continuation of the company's efforts to bring stability to its bottom line. NewNet Communication Technologies has agreed to bring the castoff WiMax technologies into its fold, along with approximately 300 NSN employees -- all for an undisclosed price -- in a deal that's expected to be finalized before year's end. A full press release follows the break.

Continue reading Nokia Siemens Networks looks to unload WiMax division onto NewNet Communication

Nokia Siemens Networks looks to unload WiMax division onto NewNet Communication originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acquisitionacquisitionsbuyoutbuyoutsmobilepostmininewnetnewnet communicationnewnet communication technologiesNewnetCommunicationNewnetCommunicationTechnologiesnokiaNokia SiemensNokia Siemens NetworksNokiaSiemensNokiaSiemensNetworksnsnsiemenswimaxWed, 30 Nov 2011 18:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: smartphones]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-smartphones/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-smartphones/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-smartphones/#commentsWelcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.


Jack Frost nipping at your phone and you need a new one? We know it can be difficult to decide on a smartphone to add to your holiday wish list, but if you're going to be hitting up all of the New Year's Eve parties, you don't want to be using something that's too embarrassing to take out of your pocket. This season offers a lot of tempting options: Ice Cream Sandwich, Windows Phone Mango and iPhone 4S are all worth drinking a lot of eggnog over. Unfortunately, there are so many tantalizing possibilities that we aren't able to include every single handset, but we've whittled it down to a mere nine devices that we think even Old Man Winter would enjoy. Join us after the break to help ring in the holiday cheer.

Note: Prices are subject to change. Amazon, for instance, is holding a week-long holiday sale (from November 21st to 28th) in which almost every smartphone is a penny.

Continue reading Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: smartphones

Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: smartphones originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gappleatrix 2Atrix2attconquerconquer 4gConquer4ggalaxyhgghgg2011holiday gift guideHolidayGiftGuidehspa+htc radarhtc vividhtc wildfire sHtcRadarHtcVividHtcWildfireSiphoneiphone 4sIphone4slg optimus sliderLgOptimusSliderltemobilepostcrossmotorola atrix 2MotorolaAtrix2nexusoptimus sliderOptimusSliderradarradar 4gRadar4gsamsung conquersamsung epic 4g touchsamsung galaxy nexusSamsungConquerSamsungEpic4gTouchSamsungGalaxyNexussmartphonessprintt-mobileverizonvirgin mobileVirginMobilevividvzwwildfire sWildfireSwimaxTue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint's LTE getting Advanced in 2013, WiMAX's inferiority complex intensifies]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/25/sprints-lte-getting-advanced-in-2013-wimaxs-inferiority-compl/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/25/sprints-lte-getting-advanced-in-2013-wimaxs-inferiority-compl/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/25/sprints-lte-getting-advanced-in-2013-wimaxs-inferiority-compl/#commentsSprint just started building out its LTE network, but being the eager beavers that they are, the folks in Overland Park are already talking about taking the Now Network to the next level. Iyad Tarazi, Sprint's VP of network development and engineering, said that Sprint will be rolling out an LTE-Advanced network in the first half of 2013. (As a brief refresher, LTE-Advanced is a true 4G technology that can make regular LTE speeds look positively pedestrian in comparison.) Tarazi added that we would see 12 LTE devices in 2012 and that over 250 million people will have access to Sprint-flavored LTE by the end of 2013 -- with voice over LTE service coming in the first quarter of that year. For those (hundreds?) of you worried about the fate of of WiMAX, well, don't. Apparently, the out-of-favor 4G network will continue to be supported for several more years due to Sprint's agreement with Clearwire. So, it appears Sprint's really making a run at Verizon's LTE hegemony. Good luck Mr. Hesse, you're probably going to need it.

Sprint's LTE getting Advanced in 2013, WiMAX's inferiority complex intensifies originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g4g lte4gLteclearwiredan hesseDanHesseiyad taraziIyadTaraziltelte advancedlte-advancedLteAdvancedmobilepostcrossnetworknow networkNowNetworksprinttaraziwimaxTue, 25 Oct 2011 23:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint unleashes the HTC EVO Design 4G, available October 23rd for $100]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/sprint-unleashes-the-htc-evo-design-4g-available-october-23rd-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/sprint-unleashes-the-htc-evo-design-4g-available-october-23rd-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/sprint-unleashes-the-htc-evo-design-4g-available-october-23rd-f/#comments That HTC EVO Design 4G leaked a couple months ago? Oh, it's real -- and Sprint's finally ready to share its story with the world. The tale of the EVO Design 4G is simple enough: for a penny under $100, you can have a WiMAX-capable device with GSM roaming that features a 4-inch qHD (960 x 540) display, 1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8655 CPU, Android 2.3 with HTC Sense UI, Mobile Hotspot, a 5MP rear camera with HD video recording (720p, we presume) and a 1.3MP front-facing cam. In summary, the Design 4G is basically the Hero S with WiMAX and global roaming capabilities. Look for this device to show up online and in stores on October 23rd, and look after the break for the press release.

Continue reading Sprint unleashes the HTC EVO Design 4G, available October 23rd for $100

Sprint unleashes the HTC EVO Design 4G, available October 23rd for $100 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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