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It's a good time to be in business. And by "business," we mean, "in the wireless business." Apple and Samsung seem to be selling every smartphone they make, and Qualcomm seems to be outfitting those very devices with quite a few components. After a record-setting Q1, Qually has just revealed that its Q2 2012 earnings made for "another quarter of record revenues and earnings per share." The driving force? "Strong demand for 3G- and 4G-enabled devices across both developed and emerging regions," according to Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, the outfit's chairman and CEO. Mobile device usage isn't apt to start contracting anytime soon, which has pushed the company to increase operating expenses to "facilitate additional 28 nanometer supply."

Getting down to brass tacks, we're told that Q2 revenues reached $4.94 billion, representing a 28 percent uptick year-over-year, while operating income hit $1.9 billion -- a 15 percent increase year-over-year. Net income was reported at $1.76 billion (a 21 percent improvement over Q2 2011), but it's important to note that these figures included $761 million, net of income taxes, for discontinued operations as a result of a $1.2 billion gain associated with the sale of "substantially all of its 700 MHz spectrum." Those looking for more figures can hit the source link; those looking to improve Qualcomm's bottom line can just buy another phone.

Qualcomm breaks records with Q2 2012 earnings, thanks 'strong demand' for 3G- and 4G-enabled devices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"We only have dial-up here. You'd be shocked at the speeds. [Laughs.] But it's okay -- as long as I can send and reply to email, I'm fine with it."

Those were the words spoken to me just weeks ago by the absolutely precious owner of Litia Sini Beach Resort on the extreme southeastern tip of Upolu. For those unaware, that's Samoa's most populous island (~135,000 people) -- a sliver of lush, mountainous land dropped almost perfectly in the center of the Pacific Ocean. I chuckled a bit upon hearing it, immediately realizing that I had a connection in the palm of my hand that was 20, 30, perhaps even 40 times quicker than what this business owner was relying on. She paused, as if to collect her thoughts before going into a familiar spiel about the resort's amenities, and then drew my attention to the display of her laptop.

"It's still a draft for now, but this is the new tsunami evacuation plan that we're working on. Soon, we'll have this in each fale. It's taking a bit of time to get right, as the drawings are actually done in New Zealand."

I nodded my head in understanding, immediately thinking that this must be in reaction to the catastrophic tsunami of September 2009, caused by a magnitude 8.1 submarine earthquake that hit barely 100 miles from the very spot I was sitting. It was the largest quake of 2009. The entire resort was leveled. Dozens upon dozens were killed. And here we were, over two full years later, and the evacuation schematics are still in "draft."

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Bringing wireless to the disconnected: internet tales from the South Pacific originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft outlines Windows 8 wireless improvements originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon Wireless is releasing a pair of worldwide mobile hotspots from ZTE and Novatel Wireless, both called the Jetpack. Not confusing at all, eh? At any rate, the Novatel-sourced MiFi 4620L is the larger of the two (3.76- x 2.36- x 0.53-inches; shown after the break), supporting quad-band EDGE and HSPA technology. It's capable of sharing 4G LTE and 3G with up to ten WiFi-enabled devices, and it also touts an OLED display that allows customers to scroll through menu options, check security settings, view battery life and manage connected devices at any given time. Customers in the US can expect download rates between 5Mbps and 12Mbps when located in an LTE zone, and the "global" aspect allows 'em to enjoy wireless data service in more than 205 countries, including more than 125 with 3G speeds (for a princely sum, naturally). Over on the ZTE side, the cube-styled EuFi890 (3.49- x 3.49- x 0.70-inches; pictured after the break) also offers an OLED display, and there's an interactive keypad to help manage connections and settings and to display data usage alerts. Regrettably, we've no pricing details to share, but the new LTE duo should hit VZW stores "in the coming weeks."

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Verizon introduces two Jetpack 'global ready' 4G LTE mobile hotspots originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

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"Rather than revising our fair use policy, we've decided not to have one at all. There will simply be no thresholds, and no risk of losing service. We're doing away with all of that to keep all of the focus instead on where it really belongs: Creating a new wireless future together. A future that is simple to understand, unfettered to use, and an amazing value for all. That's what we started down this path to do. That's where the power of this vibrant community, dynamic WiFi ecosystem and revolutionary technology should be invested."

In a world filled with GoDaddys, PayPals, SOPAs and CarrierIQs, it's downright incredible to see a 180 in this direction. And yes, as part of that legal amendment, everyone who has purchased or purchases a phone during beta will be guaranteed the opportunity to enjoy unlimited service, without fear of cancellation, until the end of beta. The only snippet you should know about is the "unacceptable use" clauses, which state that you can't resell Republic's service or leave the phone "always on" as a conduit for other uses obviously beyond what would be normal for a personal smartphone; wildly enough, the outfit has promised to "reevaluate those provisions, too." Three cheers for listening skills, eh?

Republic Wireless changes stance: unlimited will be truly unlimited, 'no thresholds' or asterisks originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, anonymous]

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AT&T's 4G LTE network is live in San Francisco originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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H2O Wireless brings no-contract wireless broadband with international roaming to Best Buy, prices it into oblivion originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Acer Iconia Tab A501 for AT&T review

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Acer Iconia Tab A501 for AT&T review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10-inch tablet10-inchTablet10.1 inch10.1-inch10.1InchAcerAcer Iconia TabAcer Iconia Tab A501AcerIconiaTabAcerIconiaTabA501AndroidAndroid 3.0Android HoneycombAndroid tabletAndroid tabletsAndroid3.0AndroidHoneycombAndroidTabletAndroidTabletsATTbluetoothcamerafeatureGoogleHoneycombHoneycomb tabletHoneycomb tabletsHoneycombTabletHoneycombTabletshspa+Iconia Tab A501IconiaTabA501reviewreviewedreviewsvideowifiwwanFri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot bringing OLED display, HSPA+ connectivity this October]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/26/t-mobile-sonic-4g-mobile-hotspot-bringing-oled-display-hspa-co/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/26/t-mobile-sonic-4g-mobile-hotspot-bringing-oled-display-hspa-co/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/26/t-mobile-sonic-4g-mobile-hotspot-bringing-oled-display-hspa-co/#commentsIt feels like just yesterday that we saw T-Mobile's original 4G Mobile HotSpot at CTIA (our review is here), and already the purgatory-presiding US carrier is ushering out a successor. Alongside the Galaxy S II and Amaze 4G, the Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot is being revealed at Mobilize, and it's hailed as the carrier's fastest ever in the category. Predictably, it'll enable five WiFi devices to hop onto T-Mob's HSPA+ 42 network, and there's a microSD card slot for handling file transfers. The wow factor comes courtesy of the embedded OLED indicator display, which shows signal strength, number of devices connected, number of unread text messages, connectivity to the internet, battery level and network connection type. Lips are zipped on pricing, but it'll be available at your nearest Magenta retailer next month.

Keep up with our Mobilize 2011 coverage here!

T-Mobile Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot bringing OLED display, HSPA+ connectivity this October originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon starts 'optimizing' (read: throttling) network for the most data hungry users originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Xcom Global opens LAX service center, the jetset get data without borders originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember the prototype MacBook Pro on eBay that included a SIM card slot and retractable antenna? Bids for the laptop had reached an eye-watering $70,000 before, inevitably, Apple blocked the auction. Now the seller has posted more images of the device, revealing the antenna was held in place with two magnets -- a MagSafe-like connection that would come away if it was knocked or caught. No news as to what the seller intends to do with the machine now, maybe clutch it to their chest and cry themselves to sleep having missed out on a small fortune. Past the break you can stare mournfully at another new image of the prototype - free of charge.

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3G MacBook Pro auction pulled, MagSafe antenna detailed originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Prototype MacBook Pro with SIM slot surfaces on eBay, unicorns actually exist originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3Gappleapple macbook proAppleMacbookProcollectiblemacbook promacbook pro prototypeMacbookProMacbookProPrototypeprototyperareUMTSunicornunicornswireless dataWirelessDataWWANMon, 15 Aug 2011 01:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Xcom Global's Euro SIM solves your European data conundrum: $13 per day, works in 40 countries]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/xcom-globals-euro-sim-solves-your-european-data-conundrum-13/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/xcom-globals-euro-sim-solves-your-european-data-conundrum-13/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/xcom-globals-euro-sim-solves-your-european-data-conundrum-13/#comments Say it with us: Hallelujah! It's a problem that BMW European Delivery owners (not to mention gap-year backpackers and generic business travelers) have had for eons, and while the EU seems to have the whole "one currency" thing under control, the lack of a "one data plan" has continued to break the backs of connected travelers. No more. Xcom Global -- the company that revolutionized the art of staying connected abroad -- has just done the same thing for those planning their next Eurotrip. The newly-launched Euro SIM enables US-based jetsetters to rent a single device that'll provide unlimited data access in a staggering 40 nations across the pond. Everywhere from Iceland to San Marino is covered, including 20 extra countries that weren't covered even last week. Folks can pick up a MiFi for $14.95 per day (and yeah, that covers all 40 countries!) or a USB WWAN model for $12.95 a day, and if you happen to scoot over to a locale in Europe that isn't covered, you'll still be able to get online at a cost of one cent per KB. Hit the source link to find out more, and ping your best friend's travel agent to set those long-backburnered plans in motion.

Continue reading Xcom Global's Euro SIM solves your European data conundrum: $13 per day, works in 40 countries

Xcom Global's Euro SIM solves your European data conundrum: $13 per day, works in 40 countries originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gcoveragedataeuro simeuropeEuroSimexpansionhotspotinternationalinternational roamingInternationalRoaminginternetmifimifi rentalMifiRentalmobile datamobile hotspotMobileDataMobileHotspotoverseasrentalroamingsimwwanxcomXcom GlobalXcomGlobalMon, 01 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T launches USBConnect Force 4G USB modem, offers it for zilch on contract]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/08/atandt-launches-usbconnect-force-4g-usb-modem-offers-for-zilch-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/08/atandt-launches-usbconnect-force-4g-usb-modem-offers-for-zilch-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/08/atandt-launches-usbconnect-force-4g-usb-modem-offers-for-zilch-on/#comments You'd better be darn sure AT&T's data service is solid in your neck of the woods before making the leap, but if you've managed to survive this long sans a USB WWAN dongle... well, here's your chance to grow that much more connected to your inbox. Ma Bell has just issued its latest USB modem, the USBConnect Force 4G. Priced at a downright delicious $0.00 with a two-year contract (or $89.99 straight-up), the Huawei-built stick supports the carrier's "4G" (read: HSPA+) services and offers a microSD slot for good measure. Interestingly, AT&T's allowing users to buy this with post-paid and prepaid options, and of course, data roaming's available in over 200 nations for those insane enough to pay for it. If you're going post-paid, you'll get 5GB of data for $50 / month, while prepaid buyers can select 100MB for $15 (day package), 300MB for $30 (weekly package) or 1GB for $50 (month package). It'll operate with both Mac and PC platforms, and should be on store shelves by July 17th.

Continue reading AT&T launches USBConnect Force 4G USB modem, offers it for zilch on contract

AT&T launches USBConnect Force 4G USB modem, offers it for zilch on contract originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading OnLive CEO reveals 'entirely new approach' to wireless, credits Rearden for toppling Shannon's Law

OnLive CEO reveals 'entirely new approach' to wireless, credits Rearden for toppling Shannon's Law originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>700mhzcapacitycolumbiacongestioninfrastructureinterferenceonlivereardenRearden CompaniesReardenCompaniesshannons lawShannonsLawspectrumspectrum crunchSpectrumCrunchSteve PerlmanStevePerlmanuniversityvideowirelesswwanWed, 29 Jun 2011 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos intros 80 G9 and 101 G9 Android 3.1 tablets: 1.5GHz CPU, 250GB HDD, 3G-ready (hands-on)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/archos-intros-80-gb-and-101-g9-android-3-1-tablets-1-5ghz-cpu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/archos-intros-80-gb-and-101-g9-android-3-1-tablets-1-5ghz-cpu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/archos-intros-80-gb-and-101-g9-android-3-1-tablets-1-5ghz-cpu/#comments Angling for a new Android 3.1 tablet, are ya? If so, Archos has a new pair emerging from Paris today, the 80 G9 and 101 G9. Predictably, the biggest differentiator between the two is the screen size, with the former offering an 8-inch panel with a 1024 x 768 screen resolution and the latter stepping up to a 10.1-incher (1280 x 800). Both of 'em are proudly using Seagate's 7mm Momentus Thin in order to scale to 250GB, but of course, only time will tell how a power-hungry HDD will do in tablet form factor.

Under the hood, you'll find a dual-core OMAP 4 processor (1.5GHz ARM Cortex A9), support for Flash, access to the Android Market and a full-size USB port -- one that's good for accepting the outfit's new G9 3G WWAN stick ($49). You'll also get an HDMI output, support for 1080p playback and a pay-as-you-go option with the aforesaid 3G dongle. The duo is scheduled to go on sale at the end of September (you know, just a month or two before Ice Cream Sandwich makes Honeycomb look like old hat), with the 80 G9 going for $279 and the 101 G9 for $349. Don't ever say Archos' accountants didn't look out for you.

Update: We snagged a gallery's worth of hands-on shots from Archos' reveal today in Paris. We're running back for more as we type, so hang tight!

Update 2: A reader over at Engadget Spanish noticed that the ES specifications link for the new G9 tablets mentions a 16GB + microSD arrangement for those who aren't feeling a 250GB HDD. Interesting!

Gallery: Archos 80 G9 and Archos 101 G9 press images


Gallery: Archos G9 series tablet hands-on gallery!

Continue reading Archos intros 80 G9 and 101 G9 Android 3.1 tablets: 1.5GHz CPU, 250GB HDD, 3G-ready (hands-on)

Archos intros 80 G9 and 101 G9 Android 3.1 tablets: 1.5GHz CPU, 250GB HDD, 3G-ready (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g stick3gStickandroid 3.1Android3.1archosarchos 101ARCHOS 101 G9archos 80archos 80 g9archos 90archos g9Archos101Archos101G9Archos80Archos80G9Archos90ArchosG9armbreaking newscortex a9CortexA9g9g9 3g stickG93gStickhands-onhoneycombomapomap 4Omap4slatetablettablet pcTabletPctexas instrumentsTexasInstrumentstiwwanThu, 23 Jun 2011 12:46:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile baking fresh prepaid plans May 22, adds more 4G data for flavor]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/14/t-mobile-baking-fresh-prepaid-plans-may-22-adds-more-4g-data-fo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/14/t-mobile-baking-fresh-prepaid-plans-may-22-adds-more-4g-data-fo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/14/t-mobile-baking-fresh-prepaid-plans-may-22-adds-more-4g-data-fo/#comments Consumers are flocking to prepaid about as fast as children to an ice cream truck, and T-Mobile is welcoming them with open arms. Pushing out a competitive and timely response to Verizon's Unleashed plans is vital -- especially given T-Mobile's paltry first-quarter results -- and the company will be ready to match wits with the country's number-one carrier on May 22. The official site is already saying as much, proclaiming to its prepaid customers that their monthly packages will become even tastier at that time. What it's missing, though, is a name, and TmoNews has uncovered evidence suggesting 'T-Mobile Monthly 4G' will be the re-branded title. So what will these new enhancements bring to customers?

Monthly rates will stay exactly the same as before, with additional 4G data supplying an extra oomph to the offerings. The top-of-the-line plan goes for $70 and will offer unlimited minutes, text, and web (a jump up from the 2GB currently in use); the $50 choice is identical in minutes and text, but will only allow 100MB before data gets throttled. This idea of cutting down internet use is a definite upgrade to the current plan, since at present time it gives out the same 100MB but cuts data use completely off as soon as that point is reached. We're also noticing that international and BlackBerry services are available a la carte for an extra $10, as well as a noteworthy day pass that bestows 24 hours of unlimited 4G data for $1.49. Color us impressed; all of the latest revamps to T-Mobile's prepaid options are a refreshing contrast to its competitors mandating more and more restrictions to their monthly data plans.

Continue reading T-Mobile baking fresh prepaid plans May 22, adds more 4G data for flavor

T-Mobile baking fresh prepaid plans May 22, adds more 4G data for flavor originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 May 2011 00:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4G data4gDatadatadata planDataPlanleakleakedprepaidprepaid dataprepaid data planPrepaidDataPrepaidDataPlant mobilet-mobileTMobiletmobile prepaidTmobilePrepaidunlimitedwwanSat, 14 May 2011 00:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Xcom Global's international MiFi rentals getting cheaper, Eurotrips making a comeback]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/29/xcom-globals-international-mifi-rentals-getting-cheaper-eurotr/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/29/xcom-globals-international-mifi-rentals-getting-cheaper-eurotr/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/29/xcom-globals-international-mifi-rentals-getting-cheaper-eurotr/#comments No sense in beating around the proverbial bush -- we're huge fans of Xcom Global's business model, and frankly, we're saddened that every single nation in the world isn't yet included in its list of supported countries. For those hearing the name for the first time, you'll be doing yourself a solid by catching up with our review of the service, which enables jetsetters to rent MiFis or USB WWAN devices for international destinations before taking off. The end result is an always-on data connection for a reasonable fee (read: no roaming), and it looks as if those fees are about to shrink in the coming months.

The company has informed us that it'll be previewing "membership pricing" starting next month, giving consumers the ability to pick up a MiFi for $14.95 per day or a USB WWAN dongle for $12.95 per day. The real story, however, is this: second MiFis for two-country itineraries will no longer incur an additional fee, and if you're setting out on a bona fide Eurotrip, every MiFi beyond that will ring up as a flat $30 fee regardless of trip length. We're told that the pricing scheme will be fully revealed in June, and that it's a permanent endeavor as opposed to a trial run. Membership itself will also be free, and while we're still holding out hope that Xcom can nail down a global MiFi solution, these pricing tweaks will certainly make it easy to nation-hop while across the pond.

Xcom Global's international MiFi rentals getting cheaper, Eurotrips making a comeback originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>broadbandexclusiveinternetmifimifi rentalMifiRentalmobile broadbandmobile internetMobileBroadbandMobileInternetpricepricingroamingwwanXcom GlobalXcomGlobalFri, 29 Apr 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[IEEE approves next generation WiMAX standard, invites you to meet 802.16m]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/01/ieee-approves-next-generation-wimax-standard-invites-you-to-mee/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/01/ieee-approves-next-generation-wimax-standard-invites-you-to-mee/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/01/ieee-approves-next-generation-wimax-standard-invites-you-to-mee/#commentsIt's a term (and a technology) that has been bandied about for around four years now, but after waiting far too long for the next next best thing, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers has just given its oh-so-coveted stamp of approval to 802.16m. For those unfamiliar with such a term, that's the standard for next generation WiMAX, which may end up being capable of handling downstream rates of over 300Mbps. 'Course, those that were around during CEATEC last year know that Samsung already hit that in testing, but we're starting to feel as if that 1Gbps theoretical maximum that we were teased with in 2007 (and again last year) won't ever breach reality. It's tough to say what this approval means on the consumer front -- over the past four years, a tremendous amount of carriers have switched their allegiance to LTE, and even if WiMAX 2.0 finds itself ready for public consumption in the near future, it'll take a serious operator commitment before you'll ever enjoy the spoils. So Sprint, you feeling froggy?

Continue reading IEEE approves next generation WiMAX standard, invites you to meet 802.16m

IEEE approves next generation WiMAX standard, invites you to meet 802.16m originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g802.16mieeemobile broadbandMobileBroadbandprotocolstandardwimaxWiMax-2wireless broadbandWirelessBroadbandWirelessMAN-Advanced Air InterfaceWirelessman-advancedAirInterfacewwanFri, 01 Apr 2011 11:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Best Buy Connect takes the 4G leap, now stocking over 20 WiMAX products]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/best-buy-connect-takes-the-4g-leap-now-stocking-over-20-wimax-p/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/best-buy-connect-takes-the-4g-leap-now-stocking-over-20-wimax-p/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/best-buy-connect-takes-the-4g-leap-now-stocking-over-20-wimax-p/#comments Took 'em long enough! Nearly a full year has elapsed between the time that Best Buy announced that its 'Connect' program would support 4G and the time that it actually started stocked 4G gear. In fact, the company actually took the time to sign up for LightSquared's wholesale LTE service a full week prior to making good on its commitment to Clearwire, which may or may not say anything about the future viability of WiMAX. At any rate, those who'd prefer to sift through mounds of peripherals (and be hounded at the exit by employees attempting to hawk product protection plans) in order to buy their 4G service can now do just that. BB Connect stores in the US will offer unlimited 4G service for $45 per month with a month-to-month or two-year contract, and if you choose the latter, the $35 activation fee will be waived and a hardware subsidy ("up to $150") will be yours. So, you digging in, or feeling the tug of Long-Term Evolution?

Continue reading Best Buy Connect takes the 4G leap, now stocking over 20 WiMAX products

Best Buy Connect takes the 4G leap, now stocking over 20 WiMAX products originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gavailablebest buybest buy connectBestBuyBestBuyConnectclearclearwireMobile Broadbandmobile wwanMobileBroadbandMobileWwannow availableNowAvailableon saleOnSaleretailwimaxwwanWed, 30 Mar 2011 16:04:00 EST<![CDATA[iPad 2 sliced up again, this time in the name of radio science]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/ipad-2-sliced-up-again-this-time-in-the-name-of-radio-science/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/ipad-2-sliced-up-again-this-time-in-the-name-of-radio-science/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/ipad-2-sliced-up-again-this-time-in-the-name-of-radio-science/#comments By now you've probably watched iFixit's recent iPad 2 teardown video several times while drooling profusely, but we just know you're itching to find out what's different with the innards of the WiFi-only, GSM, and CDMA versions. Well once again, iFixit's got you covered -- via an "exceptionally cool" user-contributed post, this time. A grand total of three iPad 2s were sacrificed in this round, revealing variations in case design, antenna count, WWAN board layout, radio chipset choices, and headphone jack assemblies. Besides clearly visible changes like the black antenna window on the 3G models and the microSIM slot on the GSM version, it's interesting to note that Apple made the same design choices with the iPad 2 and the iPhone 4. The CDMA model features an additional antenna over its GSM sibling, and uses a Qualcomm Gobi dual-mode radio which supports both CDMA and GSM -- the latter being unused -- along with an integrated GPS receiver, just like the iPhone 4 for Verizon. The GSM version, meanwhile, uses an Infineon chipset for GSM and a separate Broadcom module for GPS, just like the global iPhone 4. Follow the source link below for more sordid details plus high-resolution pictures.

iPad 2 sliced up again, this time in the name of radio science originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile Jet 2.0 HSPA+ modem lifts off March 23rd? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>21mbps4GdongleHSPAHSPA+JetJet 2Jet 2.0Jet2Jet2.0modemT-MobileTMobileUSBUSB modemUsbModemWWANWed, 16 Mar 2011 04:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Russia's major mobile operators join hands for unified LTE rollout]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/05/russias-major-mobile-operators-join-hands-for-unified-lte-rollo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/05/russias-major-mobile-operators-join-hands-for-unified-lte-rollo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/05/russias-major-mobile-operators-join-hands-for-unified-lte-rollo/#comments Ringo and co. said it best, and now Beeline, Megafon, MTS and Rostelekom are getting a little help from their friends. Er, friend. Or maybe it's the other way around? At any rate, the first four have just signed a deal with Yota to build out a nationwide LTE network that'll work across the board. Rather than forcing each operator to do their own thing, the four in question will now have the option to buy 25 percent stakes in Yota; according to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, this unified effort will enable Russia's economy to reap the benefits of a widespread 4G network while other nations (ahem, America) fight to see whether it'll be WiMAX or LTE taking the lead. If you'll recall, Yota was actually one of the first carriers on the planet to serve up commercial 4G, but last year it decided to make the switch from WiMAX to the suddenly popular LTE. The goal here is to have LTE in 180 cities with a total population of more than 70 million citizens by 2014, and we're told that those situated on Little Diomede may actually be the first to get LTE in Alaska. Kidding. Maybe.

Continue reading Russia's major mobile operators join hands for unified LTE rollout

Russia's major mobile operators join hands for unified LTE rollout originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 Mar 2011 01:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, David]

AT&T to allow grandfathered unlimited iPad data plans on iPad 2, your weekend rave to continue originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Moving right along, Canada's own Telus will be offering yet another new one from Sierra Wireless this March: the AirCard 319U USB modem, a device we recently spotted in the FCC's database. This one promises download speeds of up to 42Mbps and upload speeds approaching 5.76Mbps, with a swiveling design that allows the body of the modem to be tucked up against the side of the notebook and protects it from being damaged by accidental bumps. The LTE-friendly AirCard 320U is the USB version of the 754S hotspot shown above, with an articulating and pivoting hinge that works with the widest possible variety of USB port placements, and if all goes well, it'll ship during Q2 2011 for an undisclosed rate. Sierra plans on having Mac and PC support for the whole lot, and we'll be digging for details surrounding price and availability.

Gallery: Sierra Wireless AirCard 753S and 754S

Sierra Wireless intros dual-carrier HSPA+ / LTE AirCard 753S and 754S, with 319U and 320U in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Next up are the MDM9625 and MDM9225 chipsets, which are designed to support LTE data rates as high as 150Mbps within mobile broadband devices. These guys are fabricated using the 28nm technology node, and are backwards compatible with previous generations of LTE and other wireless broadband standards, giving consumers using USB modems powered by the MDM9625 or MDM9225 chipsets an uninterrupted broadband data connection on nearly any network around the world. These are being launched alongside the MDM9615 and MDM8215, which are similar chips designed to support multi-mode LTE and dual-carrier HSPA+, respectively. As for the MDM8225? That's being released today to support HSPA+ Release 9 (the latest version, obviously), which will support 84Mbps on the downslope (not to mention dual-carrier HSUPA operation) and should fit into at least a couple of T-Mobile USA devices by 2012. Finally, Qualcomm has nailed down a deal that'll enable all future Snapdragon-powered Android devices to "have access to instant streaming of TV shows and movies from Netflix." Just sounds like a pre-loaded installation to us, but hey, we'll take all the optimization we can get when it comes to streaming video on the mobile.

Qualcomm ships dual-mode Gobi3000 WWAN chip, intros LTE / HSPA+ chipsets galore originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.5g3g4gandroidchipsetdual-carriergobigobi 3000Gobi3000googlegoogle androidGoogleAndroidhspahspa +hspa plusHspa+HspaPlusLTEMDM8215MDM8225MDM9225MDM9615MDM9625mobile broadbandmobile internetmobile world congressmobile world congress 2011MobileBroadbandMobileInternetMobileWorldCongressMobileWorldCongress2011multi-mode lteMulti-modeLtemwcmwc 2011Mwc2011NetflixNetflix on androidNetflixOnAndroidqualcommwwanMon, 14 Feb 2011 07:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Elaborate Arduino tutorial explains the nuts and bolts of communicating over GSM]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/06/elaborate-arduino-tutorial-explains-the-nuts-and-bolts-of-commun/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/06/elaborate-arduino-tutorial-explains-the-nuts-and-bolts-of-commun/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/06/elaborate-arduino-tutorial-explains-the-nuts-and-bolts-of-commun/#commentsIf you're looking to make yourself somewhat more productive on this lazy weekend, and you've got an Arduino or two collecting dust, we've got just the thing to add line after line to your dwindling to-do list. Tronixstuff has a borderline insane tutorial series going, and as of now, 27 chapters have been published. It's essentially the Arduino Bible, but the two most recent additions in particular have piqued our interest. With the explosion in mobile broadband, even hackers are looking to get their creations online. If you've mastered the art of Arduino, but haven't yet been brave enough to toss in a bit of GSM communication, the how-to guides linked below definitely deserve your attention. Just be careful how you write that code -- one wrong line with a SIM card installed could lead to text overages that'll take two lifetimes to pay off.

Elaborate Arduino tutorial explains the nuts and bolts of communicating over GSM originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Feb 2011 11:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google's Cr-48 netbook now surfing on AT&T's GSM network (after a gentle hack) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 Feb 2011 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attchrome osChromeOscr 48cr-48Cr48gobigooglegsmhackhackedmobile broadbandmobile internetMobileBroadbandMobileInternetmodnetbookqualcommwwanSat, 05 Feb 2011 13:58:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile's upcoming HSPA+ WWAN offerings get leaked, comical codenames revealed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/t-mobiles-upcoming-hspa-wwan-offerings-get-leaked-comical-cod/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/t-mobiles-upcoming-hspa-wwan-offerings-get-leaked-comical-cod/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/t-mobiles-upcoming-hspa-wwan-offerings-get-leaked-comical-cod/#comments It's been a hot minute since the folks at T-Mobile have introduced a new USB WWAN modem, but if the document above is to be believed, that could be changing in short order. As the Jet ages, it looks like a few others -- codenamed Kitty Hawk, Washington and Wayne -- could be swooping in to take things from here. The former is rumored to hit shelves in March, offering HSPA+ speeds of 21Mbps and the ability to solve most of the world's problems. As for Washington? That'll be T-Mob's first USB modem to offer HSPA+ speeds approaching 42Mbps, and if all goes well, this guy will also splash down next month. Moving on, there's a pair of Waynes that'll serve as the carrier's first mobile hotspots, enabling five WiFi-enabled devices to mooch off of a 21Mbps (Lil' Wayne) or 42Mbps (Big Wayne) connection. Here's hoping T-Mobile does the smart thing and sticks with the codenames -- the marketing exec in us just knows it's the right thing to do.

T-Mobile's upcoming HSPA+ WWAN offerings get leaked, comical codenames revealed originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>14Rdellhspahspa plushspa+HspaPlusjetkitty hawkKittyHawkleakleakedmifimobile broadbandmobile broadband routermobile hotspotmobile internetMobile RouterMobileBroadbandMobileBroadbandRouterMobileHotspotMobileInternetMobileRoutert-mobileusbusb modemusb stickUsbModemUsbStickWashingtonwaynewwanwwan stickWwanStickFri, 04 Feb 2011 18:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon can now throttle top five percent of bandwidth hogs, downres multimedia transfers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/03/verizon-can-now-throttle-top-five-percent-of-bandwidth-hogs-down/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/03/verizon-can-now-throttle-top-five-percent-of-bandwidth-hogs-down/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/03/verizon-can-now-throttle-top-five-percent-of-bandwidth-hogs-down/#comments Nice timing, Verizon. Just as thousands -- possibly zillions -- of smartphone users are pondering the switch to Big Red for Apple's iPhone 4, the carrier has slipped in two critical policy changes that are apparently effective immediately. Tucked within loads of fine print in a new PDF that surfaced on the company's site, there's this:
"Verizon Wireless strives to provide customers the best experience when using our network, a shared resource among tens of millions of customers. To help achieve this, if you use an extraordinary amount of data and fall within the top 5 percent of Verizon Wireless data users we may reduce your data throughput speeds periodically for the remainder of your then current and immediately following billing cycle to ensure high quality network performance for other users at locations and times of peak demand. Our proactive management of the Verizon Wireless network is designed to ensure that the remaining 95 percent of data customers aren't negatively affected by the inordinate data consumption of just a few users."
To our knowledge, this is the first time that VZW has taken a notable position on throttling, and the link to its stance on net neutrality (as it applies to wireless, anyway) is fairly obvious. What's most interesting to us is the five percent of data users figure; the top one or two percent isn't a huge amount, and there's a good chance that bandwidth abusers are up in that echelon. But we're guessing that quite a few business travelers will fall within this particular range, and given that VZW now holds the right to throttle data for your existing billing cycle and the next one... well, good luck gritting your teeth and lasting through that two-year contract.

In related news, the company is also implementing optimization and transcoding technologies in its network, which is a politically correct way of explaining that it can downres any multimedia you try to send through Verizon's pipes. Head on past the break for the full quote.

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Verizon can now throttle top five percent of bandwidth hogs, downres multimedia transfers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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O2 plans free and open WiFi network across the UK, Sky picks up The Cloud originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Lake]

Hack brings USB tethering to HTC Windows Phone 7 devices, Dell Venue Pro originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delldell venue proDellVenueProdfrouterhackhd2internetinternet tetheringInternetTetheringmicrosoftmobile broadbandmobile internetmobile OSMobileBroadbandMobileInternetMobileOsmodtethertetheringusbvenue proVenueProwindows phone 7WindowsPhone7wp7wwanWed, 26 Jan 2011 15:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubiquisys unveils Attocell: personal femtocell designed to work internationally, make dreams come true]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/26/ubiquisys-unveils-attocell-personal-femtocell-designed-to-work/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/26/ubiquisys-unveils-attocell-personal-femtocell-designed-to-work/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/26/ubiquisys-unveils-attocell-personal-femtocell-designed-to-work/#commentsIt's definitely one of the first things we thought of trying with AT&T's 3G MicroCell back in 2009, but our dreams were quickly dashed after finding that said device was hard-wired to only operate when receiving a GPS lock within the United States of America. Thankfully, it looks as if at least a few engineers at Ubiquisys are riding our same train of thought, and come Mobile World Congress, it'll be debuting the device of our dreams. The Attocell is described as a personal femtocell for use with 3G smartphones, and best of all, it's designed for use internationally. In essence, this would allow a smartphone from one country to use their international web connection to tunnel a cell call through -- presumably free of charge -- and definitely bypassing those nasty roaming fees that are incurred when ringing through an overseas cellular network. The company admits that it has been tested with the iPhone, BlackBerry handsets, a few Nokia phones and a gaggle of Android handsets, and we're guessing that Windows Phone 7 and webOS users won't have any issues, either.

The idea is fairly simple: connect the Attocell to your laptop via USB, which provides power and an internet connection. From there, it'll analyze the IP address and radio environment to determine which country it is in, and sets its 3G radio power accordingly to below the licensed level. In some countries its range will be just five millimeters, in other countries, it could cover a whole room. For those in the former, you'll need to place your phone atop the dongle and use a Bluetooth headset to make a call, but hey, it's still better than paying AT&T two arms and the vast majority of a leg just to phone home from wherever you may be. Crazier still, Ubiquisys thinks that the device's low power output -- coupled with its ability to "continuously monitor its radio environment to ensure that there is zero impact on existing mobile networks" -- will make the Attocell exempt from regulatory controls and the requirement for type approval. Here's hoping it flies through just as the company hopes, and we'll be hitting the floor in Barcelona to pry out a price point, release date any carrier deals they've managed to land.

Ubiquisys unveils Attocell: personal femtocell designed to work internationally, make dreams come true originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Still not believing that Verizon Wireless will introduce a CDMA'd iPhone for its network tomorrow? We can't say we're completely sold either, but it's getting harder and harder to fight off the emotions pointing to "yes." The Wall Street Journal has followed up on its earlier reports by suggesting that not only will VZW soon carry Apple's iPhone 4, but that it will make no changes to its data plans once that happens. Of course, it's not like anyone actually expected Big Red to do such a thing, but it's definitely one more reason for heavy users to consider Verizon Wireless over AT&T. Grandfathered customers notwithstanding, AT&T users who buy a new iPhone 4 are hit with a few tiered data plan options, with the largest ($25 / month) being capped at 2GB. With Verizon, $29.99 per month nets you "unlimited" data, though you could run into issues if you routinely suck down more than 5GB -- a rather typical 'gotcha' in the American cellular space. The real question, however, is this: will the Verizon iPhone be compatible with Verizon's $14.99 / month (150MB) plan, and moreover, will it ever be upgradable to handle the LTE network we heard oh-so-much about just days ago? Bookmark our liveblog and tune in tomorrow to find out!

Verizon reportedly ready to offer unlimited data plans on iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Myriam Joire contributed to this report.

Gallery: Verizon's 4G LTE line: Samsung and Novatel MiFi, 4G Galaxy Tab, netbooks (hands-on)

Verizon's 4G LTE line: Samsung and Novatel MiFi, 4G Galaxy Tab, netbooks (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Live from Verizon's CES 2011 4G LTE press conference originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Fonera SIMPL router now on sale for $49, moving quickly to telcos

Fonera SIMPL router now on sale for $49, moving quickly to telcos originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11neuropeFonFonerafonera SIMPLFoneraSimplhotspotinternetmobile hotspotMobileHotspotrouterSIMPLwifiwwanMon, 29 Nov 2010 15:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon launching LTE network in December 2010 (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/verizon-launching-lte-network-in-december-2010-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/verizon-launching-lte-network-in-december-2010-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/verizon-launching-lte-network-in-december-2010-video/#comments Verizon's been talking details on LTE deployment for some time now, but even at CTIA earlier in the year, the carrier insisted that it would be the first half of 2011 before the next-gen network was active in the US of A. Now, it looks as if the engineers have been working triple-time in order to get Long Term Evolution live in the States under Big Red's branding, as a new VZW commercial (embedded after the break) has affirmed that the first LTE waves will go public here in December 2010. Yeah, next month. Granted, there's no information beyond the date, but at least we shouldn't have to ponder long which devices will be first out of the gate. Here's hoping Santa's wish list has room for one more thing.

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Verizon launching LTE network in December 2010 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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