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As mobile operators continue to move toward the promised land known as "the future," it grows ever more important for them to make some room for it. AT&T announced today that it has started the process of refarming its 2G 1900MHz spectrum in New York City, which should alleviate some of the growing demand on the carrier's 3G and 4G networks within the city. AT&T isn't volunteering specific details on how long the transition will take, and it's only saying that the freed-up bandwidth will be used for high-speed services. There are still plenty of customers on 2G-only devices that will be affected by the transition -- they may still have service for now, but it will likely degrade as the process goes forward -- but the company is reaching out to them and offering alternative options, such as free 3G-capable phones. Let's just hope those don't come with fresh contracts attached. Drift your eyes below for the full press release.

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AT&T begins refarming 2G spectrum in New York City originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 May 2012 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AT&T's Glenn Lurie sees the end of WiFi-only tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 13:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"Hi guys, I'm moving to NYC next month and wanted to know if I should stick with Sprint or switch carriers. I'm aware Sprint's cheaper to AT&T and Verizon and I like unlimited plans. Thing is, coverage is spotty where I am right now, 3G is a joke (no 4G, either). Will this get better when I'm in the city or should I start shopping around for a new carrier? Thank you, Engadget!"

So, New York residing Engadgeteers, let's tear up the cellphone coverage maps and tell us which one you can really trust when you're wandering around mid-town. Chime in with your real-world experience down there in the comments section, where it's nice and warm.

Ask Engadget: best NYC wireless carrier? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Apr 2012 22:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hey, not everyone needs a bunch-of-core superphone tied down to a two-year contract, so it's always nice to have some solid prepaid options, right? If you shook your head yes to that, you'll be pleased to know that AT&T's just added the Android Gingerbread-loaded Huawei Fusion to its GoPhone lineup. The device features a 3.5-inch (320 x 480) display up front, while on back there's a 3.2-megapixel shooter. Other goodies include Bluetooth 2.1, FM radio functionality and support for up to 32GB of storage via MicroSD. If you're still nodding your noggin, the Fusion and its (essentially) utilitarian specs can be yours for the keeping, sans contractual commitment, for just $125. You'll find more info at the links below.

Update: Well, our mistake folks. It turns out this phone has been available on AT&T for quite some time now. Thanks to everyone in the comments for pointing this out.

Huawei Fusion hits AT&T's GoPhone lineup, prepaid Gingerbread for $125 (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The new iPad: are you buying one? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Apple announcement must have passed you by, but Tim Cook has put an end to this cycle of rumors, speculation and dreams with an actual product, at least for today. We don't expect the user experience of iOS to be anything else but smooth, but for those of us who care about what lingers beneath that 3.1 million pixel display, head on past the break as we delve into how the newest arrival to the Apple family matches up.

For more coverage of Apple's iPad event, visit our hub!

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The new iPad vs. iPad 2: what's changed? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For more coverage of Apple's iPad event, visit our hub!

New iPad has 'world ready' 3G, LTE for Verizon, Rogers, Bell, Telus and AT&T originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AT&T urging customers to upgrade to 3G, possibly killing off 2G originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Mar 2012 02:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony reveals new 3G/WiFi PS Vita bundles: free data, PSN games and memory cards for everyone originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The carrier's population coverage will increase from 230 million potential customers at present to 280 million. As a result of the deal with AT&T, coverage will be extended to many regions of America in which T-Mobile USA previously had neither its own high-speed mobile communications network nor the associated roaming agreements. As if that weren't enough, T-Mobile USA will also receive a large package of AWS mobile spectrum in 128 Cellular Market Areas (CMAs), including 12 of the top 20 markets (Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Washington, Boston, San Francisco, Phoenix, San Diego, Denver, Baltimore and Seattle). Oh, and Deutsche Telekom gets $3 billion in cash. #winning

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T-Mobile USA and AT&T's seven-year UMTS roaming agreement gets detailed originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The United States may not be getting the PS Vita at first, but that doesn't mean you can't be the first kid on your block to own one. Sony took to its US PlayStation Blog today, unveiling its First Edition bundle of the portable gaming powerhouse, which is up for pre-order now at "select retailers." US buyers will receive a 3G + WiFi Vita with a limited edition case, a 4GB memory card and a copy of Little Deviants for $350, while Canadian buyers will get the WiFi-only variant for $299 -- better yet, it'll arrive at your doorstep one week prior to the 02/22/2012 release date for North America. Sure, it may not have wishful goodies like pro bono AT&T 3G, but if you've just gotta have it, well, them's the breaks, y'all. You'll find more info at the source link below, or at Amazon where we've already spotted it.

Sony PS Vita First Edition Bundle up for pre-order, lets North American buyers snag it one week early originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well folks, the wait is over. Sony has announced that the PlayStation Vita will be hitting shelves February 22nd at retailers in the US, Canada, Latin America and Europe. In addition to all your favorite gaming titles and a pocket filled with 512MB of RAM, you'll be able to chat it up with your fellow assassins cross-game or via Facebook, Foursquare, Skype and Twitter. If that's not enough, the 5-inch OLED display, dual analog sticks, dual cameras, and front and rear touch panel should be enough get you amped for a Call of Duty campaign on the handheld device. Keep in mind: this bad boy will sport 3G from AT&T for $299 or you can snag the WiFi-only model for $249. If you're looking for more details, hit that source link below.

PlayStation Vita is coming February 22nd, start saving now originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AT&T's Ralph de la Vega: LTE phones to be leaner, retain charge longer originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Huawei Sonic reappears at the FCC, ditches AWS 3G and NFC functionality

Huawei Sonic reappears at the FCC, ditches AWS 3G and NFC functionality originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Anxious RIM fans tired of waiting for that app to download will be happy to know that AT&T has confirmed August 21st as the official launch date for its "4G" BlackBerry, the Torch 9810. Although the new QWERTY smartphone is powered by AT&T's 4G network of the HSPA+ variety, the release still marks an upgrade from the previous gen Torch 9800's 3G speeds. Running BlackBerry 7 OS, the 9810 will have a 1.2GHz processor, 3.2-inch touchscreen display, 8GB of onboard memory (with microSD expansion up to 32GB), and a 5 megapixel camera with 720p HD video capabilities. It'll ship for $49.99 after rebates and a two-year contract.

AT&T confirms $49.99 price tag, August 21st launch date for '4G' BlackBerry Torch 9810 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AT&T Google Nexus S on sale today, exclusive to Best Buy originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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Hello, meet the HTC Status. You may know it from such previous names as the ChaCha, ChaChaCha, or our personal favorite, "the Facebook phone that's not a Facebook phone." None of these titles made it through AT&T's gauntlet, however, and that's a-okay with us -- in fact, given its emphasis on social networking, the new name actually makes much more sense. The pictures above and below (the break) display the phone's AT&T branding, new Facebook button, and rearranged keyboard in the same fashion as the leaked press shot we saw earlier. If there was any doubt that you'll be seeing this device "in a relationship" with store shelves anytime soon, let this assuage your skepticism.

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HTC Status for AT&T finally gets its profile picture originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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

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Yesterday's revelation that Verizon may soon be enforcing usage-based data plans came as a slap in the face to many, but there may be at least one speck of sunlight shining through the dark clouds above. Screenshots appeared today, purportedly from employee communications, that would go a long way toward assuaging our worst nightmares: Verizon is indeed planning to mirror AT&T's policy of letting current customers hang onto their grandfathered data plans -- even when renewing contracts. It's probably best to keep your fingers crossed, but we understand if your hands are busy clutching those old plans as if your life depended on it.

Verizon's tiered data plans won't affect grandfathered customers after all? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It got its passport stamped by the FCC just a few days ago, but the HTC ChaCha has apparently donned its AT&T costume and already had a photo shoot to commemorate the occasion. The leaked press shot above shows the same cutesy phone with the logo of its future carrier on top, but look even closer and you'll see a few other minor changes when compared to the European version launched at MWC this year. First, the Facebook button at the bottom of the phone is slightly modified, though we're not sure if this means there'll be any different features or functions to go along with it. In addition, a few other keys have been renamed or rearranged, and the screenshot shows a date of July 17; this could be the planned launch date or mere coincidence, but it's difficult to discern at this point. Our skeptical minds aren't certain this is the real dance yet, but at least the song appears to be next up on the playlist.

HTC ChaCha seemingly confirmed for AT&T, courtesy of leaked press shot originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At the risk of toying with our ever-so-fragile hearts, the HTC Sensation took a second spin through the hallowed halls (or labs) of the FCC. This time, however, it went through with slightly different innards. The same PG58110 was spotted sneaking a visit to the nation's capital with AT&T frequencies -- 850 / 1900, to be specific -- in tow, rather than the T-Mobile AWS we saw in the first go-round. Now, before any Big Blue loyalists jump too far out of their chairs, know that this doesn't guarantee we'll see an AT&T-branded Sensation adorning the walls of retail stores, but at least there's a chance we'll see an unlocked version to purchase on our own at some point. It seems like a lot for a manufacturer to go through when it could've just included all of the US bands in one phone, but we digress. Follow the break for another FCC image.

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HTC Sensation goes to FCC for a second helping, flavored with AT&T bands originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 23:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's dual-screen S2 tablet hits the FCC, boasting AT&T-ready cellular frequencies originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Jun 2011 23:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Ever since we first saw it at CTIA, T-Mobile's been advertising its lovely G2x superphone as a quadband HSPA+ capable device. Based on the published specs in press releases and even on T-Mobile's own website, there wasn't any reason to believe that the G2x wasn't compatible with AT&T's 1900 / 850MHz 3G bands, in addition to supporting T-Mobile's 1700MHz "4G" (AWS) flavor and Europe / Asia's 2100MHz standard. This made perfect sense -- especially in light of AT&T's plans to acquire T-Mobile -- until people started purchasing and unlocking the handset. Reports quickly came trickling in that the G2x was unable to connect to AT&T's 3G network, something we verified after unlocking our review unit. That's when we decided that perhaps this was a restriction in the baseband software rather than a hardware limitation, so we reached out to T-Mobile for comment, and received the following statement:
The T-Mobile G2x fact sheet, attached [PDF link], contains accurate information. The T-Mobile website is incorrect and we're working to correct it. The G2x supports 850/900/1800/1900 MHz for 2G/GPRS only, and supports 3G/4G UMTS/HSPA+ bands I and IV. The G2x does not support AT&T's 3G bands. This banding is hardware based.
This is obviously unfortunate news, and is clearly a major faux pas on behalf of T-Mobile. It's particularly disturbing since we were so certain of the G2x's quadband 3G support when we discussed it in our last mobile podcast. Oh well, you live and learn, eh?

T-Mobile G2x lacks quadband HSPA+, shatters dreams originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Three years after unveiling the $5,000 aluminum phone you didn't ask for, TAG Heuer is working on another excessive creation. ModeLabs, which has brought you many a hideous and overpriced Versace handset, just filed an FCC test report for a smartphone bearing the Swiss watch maker's name. It's unclear how gaudy (or practical) the so-called TH02M will be, but the doc does reveal that it's built to run on the GSM 800MHz and 1900MHz bands and also supports HSPA+ connectivity. For the money, it also includes table-stakes features such as Bluetooth and 802.11n WiFI. No word yet on pricing, of course -- not that we think your phone budget has expanded that much since the recession.

TAG Heuer TH02M smartphone hits the FCC, is appalled by the service originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AT&T is discontinuing our Video Share service. As we look ahead to the next generation of live, mobile video calling services, we're evaluating new platforms and other ways we can evolve our mobile video calling offers. We've already begun to notify subscribers directly and will work with them to adjust their monthly charges accordingly. The service will be retired later this year.
Video Share was a technology launched by AT&T's in the summer of 2007 that allowed select 3G devices to stream live video while on a voice call, by taking advantage of simultaneous voice and data on AT&T's network. If you are one of the three people still using the service, please accept our condolences.

[Thanks, Justin]

AT&T kills Video Share for the few who care originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Apr 2011 06:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Steve]

Gallery: White Nexus S with AT&T 3G bands hands-on!

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White Nexus S with AT&T 3G bands hands-on! (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a long time in coming, but it looks like Google and Samsung's love child, the Nexus S -- a favorite around these parts -- is finally available with AT&T's 850 and 1900 MHz 3G bands from online retailer Negri Electronics, for $600 in your choice of black or white. It's not the first time we've seen the elusive Samsung GT-I9020A in the wild: it's already appeared both in the hands of the FCC and on the Bluetooth SIG's website. We've also seen pictures of a Nexus S with a white battery cover before. And here's more: we already knew the AWS version of the Nexus S was coming to Canada via Mobilicity, but according to MobileSyrup, you'll soon be able to pick up the Nexus S on Fido and Rogers for C$500 contract-free or C$100 with a three-year commitment, and these two carriers use the same 3G frequencies as AT&T in the US. So, until we hear something official from Samsung or Google, hit up our plethora of source links below.

Nexus S with AT&T bands available in white for $600, headed to Fido and Rogers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Galaxy S II wasn't the only Samsung to hit the FCC this week, though, as the SGH-i708 also dropped on by -- it appears to be a worldphone with 850 / 1900MHz GSM frequencies alongside CDMA, EV-DO, and the standard Bluetooth and 2.4GHz WiFi.

Samsung Galaxy S II hits the FCC, potentially ready for AT&T 3G originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AT&T will start selling Kindle 3G e-reader in its retail stores from March 6th originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AT&T and Verizon are the same bag of 3G hurt for iPhone owners, says T-Mobile (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Isabella Products' Mini USB stick connects unconnected digital photo frames originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gattcesces 2011Ces2011digiframedigital photo frameDigitalPhotoFrameflash driveFlashDriveisabellaisabella productsIsabellaProductsminiphoto sharingPhotoSharingsim cardSimCardusbusb flash driveusb keyUsbFlashDriveUsbKeyWed, 05 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Pandigital's Multimedia Novel gets AT&T 3G, still cheap]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/pandigitals-multimedia-novel-gets-atandt-3g-still-cheap/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/pandigitals-multimedia-novel-gets-atandt-3g-still-cheap/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/pandigitals-multimedia-novel-gets-atandt-3g-still-cheap/#comments Here are some facts we know about this subject:
  • This is a tablet called the Multimedia Novel, built by Pandigital.
  • It's very much like another Multimedia Novel tablet Pandigital sells at CVS for $214, except now it's $280 because there's a 3G radio inside.
  • We really disliked the 7-inch version.
  • It's on AT&T but it's contract free -- you pay as you go.
  • The 9-inch screen is resistive, which sucks even if there's contract free AT&T on it. That's just our opinion, though.
  • Android 2.0 is the OS.
  • Barnes & Noble's Nookbook Store is pre-loaded.
  • You can't access the Android Market by default.
  • There's an unspecified 800MHz ARM11 processor running everything. It's probably slow.
  • The 800 x 480 resolution will probably make your eyes bleed at this size.
  • But hey, it's cheap.

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Pandigital's Multimedia Novel gets AT&T 3G, still cheap originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gattbarnes and nobleBarnesAndNoblebncesces 2011ces2011nooknookbookpandigitalpandigital multimedia novelpandigital novelPandigitalMultimediaNovelPandigitalNovelTue, 04 Jan 2011 08:01:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile says it couldn't reach a 3G roaming deal with AT&T, AT&T says otherwise]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/t-mobile-says-it-couldnt-reach-a-3g-roaming-deal-with-atandt-atand/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/t-mobile-says-it-couldnt-reach-a-3g-roaming-deal-with-atandt-atand/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/t-mobile-says-it-couldnt-reach-a-3g-roaming-deal-with-atandt-atand/#comments There's a pretty hilarious conversation going on between execs at AT&T and T-Mobile USA's lawyers right now in arguments being made with the FCC as the commission debates data roaming policies -- we don't think it means much in practical terms, but it's a good read nonetheless. In brief, T-Mobile casts the first stone by saying that it "has not been able to achieve a 3G roaming agreement with AT&T" despite the fact that AT&T has established agreements with a number of foreign carriers. AT&T wastes no time firing back a response, saying that it isn't aware of any request to establish such an agreement... and here's where it gets good: they politely remind T-Mobile that the two carriers operate on incompatible 3G spectrum, and therefore AT&T doesn't "have a current desire" to set anything up, but if T-Mobile really wants something, they'll be more than happy to amend their current agreement as such. We suspect this is probably all a misunderstanding on several levels -- T-Mobile's initial argument was filed not by a T-Mobile employee, but by one of its lawyers, and it's entirely reasonable to think that the lawyer didn't realize they had no agreement simply because of the incompatibility (AT&T uses 850 / 1900MHz, T-Mobile uses AWS). Drama!

T-Mobile says it couldn't reach a 3G roaming deal with AT&T, AT&T says otherwise originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gattfccmobileroamroamingroaming agreementRoamingAgreementt-mobileThu, 04 Nov 2010 13:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Confirmed: Galaxy S unlock codes are stored in your phone, Vibrant capable of AT&T 3G]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/22/confirmed-galaxy-s-unlock-codes-are-stored-in-your-phone-vibra/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/22/confirmed-galaxy-s-unlock-codes-are-stored-in-your-phone-vibra/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/22/confirmed-galaxy-s-unlock-codes-are-stored-in-your-phone-vibra/#comments Sure, the Samsung Vibrant's a T-Mobile device and the Samsung Captivate belongs to AT&T, but there's no longer any reason you can't swap them around -- all you need is a simple script and a USB cable to completely unlock your phone. A cracker-jack team at XDA-Developers discovered that Galaxy S unlock codes aren't kept in a secure remote server, but merely stored in a .BAK file on the device itself, which you find with a hex editor and key right in when inserting a new SIM card of your choice. We tested it out on both Vibrant and Captivate and were up and running in less than five minutes each time, and wonder of wonders, the Vibrant gave us a 3G data connection (with 2Mbps down) using an AT&T SIM. Sadly, we can't say the inverse for the Captivate, which pulled down standard EDGE speeds on T-Mobile, but this is already far more than the hacking community could have hoped for. The best part? None of this requires you to actually root the phone, and if you're worried about warranty you can re-lock the handset with the very same code.

[Thanks, Brad]

Myriam Joire contributed to this report.

Confirmed: Galaxy S unlock codes are stored in your phone, Vibrant capable of AT&T 3G originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3GATTcaptivategalaxy sGalaxyShackhackedhackssamsungsamsung galaxy sSamsungGalaxyST-MobileunlockunlockedunlockingvibrantSun, 22 Aug 2010 18:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple discussed Verizon switch 'at least half a dozen times,' and other stories about its AT&T relationship]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/apple-discussed-verizon-switch-at-least-half-a-dozen-times-an/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/apple-discussed-verizon-switch-at-least-half-a-dozen-times-an/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/apple-discussed-verizon-switch-at-least-half-a-dozen-times-an/#comments "An iPhone, an iPhone, my carrier's reputation for an iPhone." Grab a cup of coffee and get yourself comfortable, fans of behind-the-scenes industry drama. Wired has published an exhaustive and fascinating expose on the "loveless celebrity marriage" that is Apple and AT&T -- all from sources familiar with the matters but who cannot (or will not) be named, of course. In other words, don't take this as gospel, but frankly, none of this sounds too crazy or outside the realm of what we've already surmised ourselves. In brief, the two companies have been contentious towards one another since just after the iPhone was unveiled. For AT&T's part, the carrier was reportedly taken aback when its requests (delivered by Senior VP Kris Rinne) to restrict YouTube's bandwidth usage (or make it WiFi-only) while the network infrastructure was built up fell on deaf ears in Cupertino. Word has it Apple also refused to allow its devices to be used in campaigns to combat Verizon's Map for That ads: "It was [effective] because of AT&T's network. We would have been letting them use the iPhone to put lipstick on a pig," remarked one anonymous Apple exec.

What's most interesting to us here is the ongoing reported discussion to drop AT&T in favor for Verizon. That chapter apparently begins just months after the original's launch, with an investigative team (including Scott Forstall) ultimately concluding that Qualcomm's CDMA (or CDMA / GSM hybrid) chips would require a complete redesign of the device, not to mention a nasty lawsuit with AT&T over its exclusive contract (perhaps a minor issue, knowing Apple). Back then, Verizon wasn't seen as a guaranteed improvement, and according to one executive privy to such meetings, the carrier switch has been discussed at least a half dozen times, with the general consensus always being that it would "cause as many problems as it solved." We can't imagine this is gonna help stem the perpetual VZW iPhone rumor mill.

Hit up the source link for the full tale, which does hit on a fundamental issue of the mobile industry going forward: as smartphone makers continue to push their devices' capabilities, bandwidth concerns will continue to grow and carriers are likely to take the majority of the blame. If you ask us, David Fincher has just found his ideal follow-up to The Social Network -- we'd especially love to see someone film the part where AT&T asks Steve Jobs to ditch the turtleneck and wear a suit when meeting with its board of directors.

Apple discussed Verizon switch 'at least half a dozen times,' and other stories about its AT&T relationship originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g3gsappleat and tAtAndTattbandwidthcdmagsmiphoneiphone 3giphone 3gsIphone3gIphone3gsjobskris rinneKrisRinnelawlawsuitlegalnetworkqualcommrinnerumorrumorssteve jobsSteveJobsverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwiredyou tubeYouTubeMon, 19 Jul 2010 19:25:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T identifies Alcatel-Lucent as slow upload culprit, fix in the works]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/07/atandt-identifies-alcatel-lucent-as-slow-upload-culprit-fix-in-th/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/07/atandt-identifies-alcatel-lucent-as-slow-upload-culprit-fix-in-th/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/07/atandt-identifies-alcatel-lucent-as-slow-upload-culprit-fix-in-th/#comments As we'd suspected, AT&T isn't intentionally limiting upload speeds on iPhone 4s in some markets where things suddenly got slow over the weekend. Or that's the company's claim, anyhow -- and seeing how they're actually calling out a supplier in the process, we tend to buy it. Specifically, AT&T says that some Alcatel-Lucent equipment (which isn't used in all markets) is causing uploads to fall back to non-HSUPA UMTS speeds "under certain conditions" affecting "less than two percent" of the company's customers, and that they're working on developing a fix. "Less than two percent" seems a bit optimistic, but regardless, at least it shouldn't be a permanent condition for anyone. Here's the full statement:
"AT&T and Alcatel-Lucent jointly identified a software defect -- triggered under certain conditions - that impacted uplink performance for Laptop Connect and smartphone customers using 3G HSUPA-capable wireless devices in markets with Alcatel-Lucent equipment. This impacts less than two percent of our wireless customer base. While Alcatel-Lucent develops the appropriate software fix, we are providing normal 3G uplink speeds and consistent performance for affected customers with HSUPA-capable devices."

AT&T identifies Alcatel-Lucent as slow upload culprit, fix in the works originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gAlcatelalcatel-lucentappleattbreaking newsBreakingNewsbugsHSUPAiphoneiphone 4Iphone4LucentproblemuploadWed, 07 Jul 2010 12:01:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T making tourists even more annoying with free Times Square WiFi]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/atandt-making-times-square-tourists-even-more-annoying-with-free-w/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/atandt-making-times-square-tourists-even-more-annoying-with-free-w/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/atandt-making-times-square-tourists-even-more-annoying-with-free-w/#comments AT&T's master plan to relieve 3G data congestion in New York City? Give the crush of upward-facing tourists in Times Square free WiFi. AT&T will announce its first ever free outdoor WiFi hotspot later today located at the north central part of Times Square, near 7th Avenue between 45th and 47th Street. Qualifying AT&T customers with smartphones like the iPhone will automatically switch from 3G data to WiFi when in range. Great, just what Times Square needs: smartphone wielding pedestrians enticed by fast data to be even more oblivious to the pace of busy New Yorkers. If successful, AT&T will add WiFi hotspots to other high-traffic areas... and hopefully help push through tourist-lane legislation that could solve NYC's real congestion problems.

[Photo courtesy of MarkArms]

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AT&T making tourists even more annoying with free Times Square WiFi originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 May 2010 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell Aero slips though the FCC, ready for Q2 launch originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 May 2010 07:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g3igaeroandroidattdellfccfoxconnmini 3imini 3igMini3iMini3igumtsusv01bwifiThu, 06 May 2010 07:11:00 EST<![CDATA[iPad 3G denies ABC player, downsamples iTunes store video previews over AT&T]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/30/ipad-3g-denies-abc-player-downsamples-itunes-store-video-previe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/30/ipad-3g-denies-abc-player-downsamples-itunes-store-video-previe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/30/ipad-3g-denies-abc-player-downsamples-itunes-store-video-previe/#comments Well ain't that a kick in the pants. Reports are coming in from newly-minted iPad 3G videophiles that iTunes store previews and Netflix streams are getting downsampled over AT&T's network. The folks at iLounge have been tinkering enough to confirm the iTunes issue (we're still waiting for FedEx to drop off our 3G tablets so we can corroborate ourselves) and, lo and behold, ABC player flat out refuses to work over AT&T's 3G network, instead displaying an oddly familiar message: "Please connect to a Wi-Fi network to use this application. Cellular networks are not supported at this time." Perhaps an update will ensue to fix such limits, but in the meantime, we're sure at least someone at Sling HQ is having an awkward chuckle.

iPad 3G denies ABC player, downsamples iTunes store video previews over AT&T originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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