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Prepaid world, you're getting called out. Offering what appears to be the lowest unlimited everything plan we've seen thus far, Republic Wireless -- a division of Bandwidth.com -- is ready to roll out its game-changing service next Tuesday. The carrier will be doling out all-you-can-eat talk, text and data for $19 per month. We're still slim on the nitty gritty details, but we know the new network is so inexpensive because it plans to utilize hybrid Android devices that rely mainly on UMA (the same WiFi-calling tech employed by T-Mobile) and will drop back to cellular roaming on Sprint when you're not in range of a hotspot. The company's main site offers nothing more than a teaser for now, but promises that we'll know all of its secrets no later than November 8th. If you're pulling your hair out wanting to find out more, we guess the teaser was a success.

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Republic Wireless to offer unlimited calls, SMS and data for $19 per month originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hotspotmobilepostminiprepaidrepublicrepublic wirelessRepublicWirelessroamingsprintumaunlimitedunlimited callsunlimited dataUnlimitedCallsUnlimitedDatavoipwifiwifi callingWifiCallingThu, 03 Nov 2011 04:56:00 EST<![CDATA[RIM launches new BlackBerry Curve (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/23/rim-launches-new-blackberry-curve-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/23/rim-launches-new-blackberry-curve-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/23/rim-launches-new-blackberry-curve-video/#comments Want to get your BBM on in style without spending a fortune on RIM's latest trio? Say hello to the new 11mm (0.43 inch) thin BlackBerry Curve, now official in 3 variants -- the dual-mode GSM / CDMA 9370, the GSM / UMTS 9360 and the CDMA-only 9350. These long rumored handsets feature an 800MHz CPU, 512MB RAM, a tiny 2.44-inch HVGA+ (480×360 pixel) display, a five megapixel EDoF camera (with LED flash and VGA video recording), Bluetooth, WiFi b/g/n with UMA, GPS / aGPS and NFC. While there's no sign of that new-fangled touch screen technology, you'll find BlackBerry 7 under the hood, along with a 1000mAh battery to keep it ticking all day long, 512MB of built-in storage (1GB on the 9370) and microSD card support (up to 32GB). RIM is still mum on pricing, but the new BlackBerry Curve is "expected to be available from carriers in Canada this month and from other carriers around the world beginning in September" -- including Vodafone, based on the video (and PR) after the break. We'll have a hands-on later today so stay tuned for more.

Update: It's official, the BlackBerry Curve 9350 will be coming to Sprint on September 9th for a perfectly reasonable $80 -- provided you're willing to sign a two year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate. We've tacked on the PR after the break.

Gallery: BlackBerry Curve 9350/9360/9370

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RIM launches new BlackBerry Curve (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5 megapixel5MegapixelBBMBlackBerryBlackBerry 7BlackBerry 7 OSBlackBerry CurveBlackBerry Curve 9350BlackBerry Curve 9360BlackBerry Curve 9370BlackBerry OSBlackBerry OS 7Blackberry7Blackberry7OsBlackberryCurveBlackberryCurve9350BlackberryCurve9360BlackberryCurve9370BlackberryOsBlackberryOs7CurveCurve 9350Curve 9360Curve 9370Curve9350Curve9360Curve9370EDoFHVGAlaunchmobilepostcrossNFCRIMUMAvideoVodafoneTue, 23 Aug 2011 02:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Rogers turns on Wi-Fi Calling for Business, $10 and up to get started]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/14/rogers-turns-on-wi-fi-calling-for-business-10-and-up-to-get-st/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/14/rogers-turns-on-wi-fi-calling-for-business-10-and-up-to-get-st/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/14/rogers-turns-on-wi-fi-calling-for-business-10-and-up-to-get-st/#commentsCanada's Rogers has been offering UMA on a selection of BlackBerry models to end users for some time, but the technology never seems to have fully caught on anywhere in the world -- which is strange, considering how awesome the concept of seamless WiFi-to-cellular call transitions might sound. Both manufacturers (particularly outside RIM) and carriers have approached it very, very cautiously, but here's a positive sign that it'll be around for a while: Rogers has just launched Wi-Fi Calling for Business, essentially a B2B-flavored version of its existing service that lets suits tack on UMA to their business calling plans starting at CAD $10 (about $10) a month. Rogers claims that "a broad array of handsets from the major device manufacturers, including most current BlackBerry device models, are dual mode and support UMA," though we think that might be reaching a bit -- the carrier's official WiFi calling FAQs only list a selection of nine BlackBerry models on the compatibility list. Then again, this is a business-focused feature... so a bunch of BlackBerrys isn't the worst thing in the world, we suppose.

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Rogers turns on Wi-Fi Calling for Business, $10 and up to get started originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading BlackBerry Bold 9780 finally official, hitting T-Mobile on November 17th for $130

BlackBerry Bold 9780 finally official, hitting T-Mobile on November 17th for $130 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9780blackberryblackberry 6BlackBerry BoldBlackBerry Bold 9780Blackberry6BlackberryBoldBlackberryBold9780boldbold 9780Bold9780rimsmartphoneT-MobileT-Mobile usaT-mobileUsaumawifi callingWifiCallingWed, 27 Oct 2010 10:25:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 getting an OTA update to add WiFi calling and tethering?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/t-mobile-g2-getting-an-ota-update-to-add-wifi-calling-and-tether/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/t-mobile-g2-getting-an-ota-update-to-add-wifi-calling-and-tether/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/t-mobile-g2-getting-an-ota-update-to-add-wifi-calling-and-tether/#comments It almost sounds too good to be true, but apparently some G2s are getting an official (if stealthy) OTA update from T-Mobile that adds the inexplicably withheld Android 2.2 native internet tethering back into the phone, along with the UMA WiFi calling T-Mobile plans to offer on all of its forthcoming Android handsets. What's not to love? Well, so far our G2 hasn't been offered the update, which is, like, totally unfair. Also, if you've been messing around with a "soft root" on your G2, you'll probably want to hold off for now. Still, if this is legit and meant for the masses it's a pretty major score for current and prospective G2 owners: WiFi calling is basically a beautiful dream short of a desirable handset, and of course tethering is becoming a requirement in this Android-age.

T-Mobile G2 getting an OTA update to add WiFi calling and tethering? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2g2hotspotinternet tetheringInternetTetheringmobile hotspotMobileHotspototaota updateOtaUpdatet-mobilet-mobile g2T-mobileG2tetheringumawifi callingWifiCallingTue, 12 Oct 2010 11:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola 'Begonia' is T-Mobile's Cliq 2, features WiFi calling?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/motorola-begonia-is-t-mobiles-cliq-2-features-wifi-calling/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/motorola-begonia-is-t-mobiles-cliq-2-features-wifi-calling/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/motorola-begonia-is-t-mobiles-cliq-2-features-wifi-calling/#commentsWe've been tossed a few scraps of information in the past few hours on T-Mobile's upcoming Cliq 2 -- codenamed "Begonia" -- and though we don't know much, what we do know is enough to be a little excited about. Here's what we've got:
  • Android 2.2 with Blur
  • Keyboard design is said to be "interesting" -- in a good way -- described as "one solid piece" without any gaps between keys. The Cliq's is pretty decent, and with both the myTouch 3G Slide and G2 in the mix now, they've got a lot to live up to
  • 3G hotspot support, something the G2 will lack at launch
  • WiFi calling, which we've heard a little about recently
Word is that the Cliq 2 is slated for a November 1 launch, though it's not clear how it'll be positioned -- if we had to venture a shot-in-the-dark guess, it'd be priced to go head to head with the myTouch 3G Slide. More on this just as soon as we get it!

[Thanks, B]

Motorola 'Begonia' is T-Mobile's Cliq 2, features WiFi calling? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbegoniacliq 2Cliq2exclusivegooglemobilemotomotorolaqwertyrumorslidert-mobileumaThu, 30 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile to bundle Wi-Fi Calling app with future Android devices?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/26/t-mobile-to-bundle-wi-fi-calling-app-with-future-android-devices/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/26/t-mobile-to-bundle-wi-fi-calling-app-with-future-android-devices/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/26/t-mobile-to-bundle-wi-fi-calling-app-with-future-android-devices/#comments Yesterday, we saw that LG's Optimus One might ship with WiFi calling, and that's all well and good, but a new leak suggests the Optimus was just the tip of a UMA iceberg to come. The above picture is one of several allegedly leaked training slides obtained by TmoNews, highlighting a dedicated "Wi-Fi Calling" app that may come pre-installed on upcoming Android devices, one of which just might be that new T-Mobile G2. Before you raid your piggybank in hopes of free VoIP calls, however, know that this app-ified brand of WiFi calling isn't necessarily the seamless switching solution we've wanted all along; that little yellow "limitations" tab reportedly explains that as soon as you leave the WiFi radius, you effectively drop your call.

T-Mobile to bundle Wi-Fi Calling app with future Android devices? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappappsleakleakedleaksrumorsmartphoneT-mobileumaunlicensed mobile accessUnlicensedMobileAccessWi-Fi CallingWi-fiCallingwifiwifi callingWifiCallingSun, 26 Sep 2010 17:19:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Optimus One headed to T-Mobile with 3G hotspot and WiFi calls?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/25/lg-optimus-one-headed-to-t-mobile-with-3g-hotspot-and-wifi-calls/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/25/lg-optimus-one-headed-to-t-mobile-with-3g-hotspot-and-wifi-calls/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/25/lg-optimus-one-headed-to-t-mobile-with-3g-hotspot-and-wifi-calls/#comments If the allegedly leaked slide immediately above is the real deal, it looks like the LG Optimus One is destined for T-Mobile, and it's going to get some serious use out of that 802.11 b/g WiFi radio. We knew the quad-band GSM handset was going to have a shot of Froyo on top of some fairly middling specs, but here's an unexpected treat: the Android handset just might be the first Android device with UMA support. If you've already forgotten what that particular acronym means, we don't blame you, as Unlicensed Mobile Access hasn't held the spotlight since the days of HotSpot@Home, but suffice it to say the tech uses a WiFi access point to make free VoIP calls, no cell signal (or minutes) required. It'd be easy to point to this move as a nefarious T-Mobile plot to free up cellular bandwidth a la the femtocell, except it apparently also works the other way, too -- the Optimus One will allegedly let you share that HSDPA 7.2 Mbps connection over WiFi with your thirsty laptop.

LG Optimus One headed to T-Mobile with 3G hotspot and WiFi calls? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Sep 2010 23:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3G hotspot3gHotspotAndroidAndroid 2.2Android2.2hotspothotspot at homeHotspotAtHomehotspotsLGlg optimuslg optimus oneLgOptimusLgOptimusOneOptimusOptimus OneOptimusOneportable hotspotPortableHotspotT-MobileTmobileUMAunlicensed mobile accessUnlicensedMobileAccesswifiwifi callingWifiCallingSat, 25 Sep 2010 23:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Cablevision considering ultra-cheap unlimited cellphone service?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/30/cablevision-considering-ultra-cheap-unlimited-cellphone-service/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/30/cablevision-considering-ultra-cheap-unlimited-cellphone-service/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/30/cablevision-considering-ultra-cheap-unlimited-cellphone-service/#comments Cable companies have been pushing into wireless with more urgency than ever lately -- take Cox and Comcast, just to name a couple -- and now it seems Cablevision is taking a good, hard look at launching a cellphone service under its Optimum brand. Current service subscribers are being asked if they'd be interested in "unlimited calling, texting, and internet data access" for $29.95 a month, which is ridiculously, mind-numbingly low for such a package if Cablevision is actually capable of delivering. It seems they'll try to bridge the gap by launching the service with a WiFi slant -- presumably using UMA -- falling back to cellular on the road when you're outside the range of one of Optimum's hotspots. They're promising "a variety of smartphone choices that offer features comparable to those offered by iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry," so hey, if the price is right and the service actually works, why not? There's no word on when Optimum might launch this action, but we have a hard time believing many of the people that got the survey actually responded "no."

[Thanks, Maikel]

Cablevision considering ultra-cheap unlimited cellphone service? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablecablevisionmobileoptimumumawifiTue, 30 Mar 2010 20:37:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile bringing its UMA services to businesses via BlackBerry]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/05/t-mobile-bringing-its-uma-services-to-businesses-via-blackberry/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/05/t-mobile-bringing-its-uma-services-to-businesses-via-blackberry/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/05/t-mobile-bringing-its-uma-services-to-businesses-via-blackberry/#comments Until now, T-Mobile's HotSpot @Home WiFi calling service had strictly been a consumer venture -- but now, it's time to rope the suits in on the fun. Many of the handsets currently in T-Mobile's HotSpot @Home stable aren't exactly prime workplace material, but a few -- T-Mobile's WiFi-enabled BlackBerrys, to be specific -- fit in rather nicely, and it seems that the BlackBerry line is exactly what the carrier will be using to position the service. There'll be a flat rate that applies to get unlimited calling over WiFi (just like consumers pay) , and considering that businessfolk are probably the last remaining niche of ultra-heavy voice users, this could be a power play for T-Mobile that wins over a few of those lucrative corporate accounts.

[Via Phone Scoop]

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T-Mobile bringing its UMA services to businesses via BlackBerry originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well well, what's this? Seems a certain Uncle Sam's been poking around the lab with the Android-powered Motorola Morrison, and published his findings to the "World Wide Web." And hey -- are those T-Mobile 3G bands with UMA support we see in these action-packed RF reports? Why yes, they are -- too bad Sam didn't see fit to include any actual pictures of his new toy. Still, we've got a feeling this is one unreleased Motorola we'll be getting our hands on real soon.

[Via CellPhoneSignal; thanks William]

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Motorola Morrisson with T-Mobile 3G and UMA hits the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well well, what's this? Seems a certain Uncle Sam's been poking around the lab with the Android-powered Motorola Morrison, and published his findings to the "World Wide Web." And hey -- are those T-Mobile 3G bands with UMA support we see in these action-packed RF reports? Why yes, they are -- too bad Sam didn't see fit to include any actual pictures of his new toy. Still, we've got a feeling this is one unreleased Motorola we'll be getting our hands on real soon.

[Via CellPhoneSignal; thanks William]

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Motorola Morrisson with T-Mobile 3G and UMA hits the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In North America, Rogers has a reputation for getting the most cool GSM handsets the quickest (that's not the only reputation it has, but we won't go there right this second) -- but this is one case where T-Mobile USA beat 'em to the punch by a mile. The Canadian carrier is adding the Nokia 7510 to its TalkSpot-compatible lineup, meaning you'll be able to offload calls to WiFi when you're within range of a hotspot and transfer seamlessly to and from GSM. There's no 3G, but the colorful flip does come with changeable faceplates, a concealed secondary display, 2 megapixel camera with flash, and microSD expansion. Look for it for CAD $49.99 (about $43) on a three-year deal.

[Via Unwired View]

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Nokia 7510 comes to Rogers' TalkSpot service originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7510canadaedgegsmmobilenokiarogersrogers wirelessrogerswirelesstalkspotumawifiTue, 30 Jun 2009 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Trio of new BlackBerrys rumored for the high end]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/trio-of-new-blackberrys-rumored-for-the-high-end/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/trio-of-new-blackberrys-rumored-for-the-high-end/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/trio-of-new-blackberrys-rumored-for-the-high-end/#comments Before you get too excited, all three of these suckers seem to be variations on a theme -- all have a QWERTY keyboard, 3G, WiFi, and GPS, and are members of the 9000 series, apparently -- so we might just be looking at different carriers here, not some massive, dreamy phalanx of unique hardware all hitting within a few months of each other. The latest batch of devices said to be making the rounds in RIM's labs are apparently codenamed Onyx, Driftwood, and Magnum, and may feature the touchscreen / QWERTY hybrid concept rumored to be hitting the pictured Pluto (confused yet?). Notably, only the Driftwood will support UMA -- important for T-Mobile -- while both the Onyx and Magnum are lined up for AT&T, so this is a pretty wild situation developing north of the border here. Downmarket, it seems that the Gemini isn't just a single device but a whole series of lower-cost models in the same vein as the present-day Curve. Doesn't really matter to us what they're called -- can we just get them rolled out on the double, please?

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Trio of new BlackBerrys rumored for the high end originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atandtattblackberryblackberry osblackberryosdriftwoodedgegsmhsdpamagnummobileonyxresearch in motionresearchinmotionrimt mobilet-mobiletmobileumaumtsMon, 06 Apr 2009 17:08:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile and Meru Networks bring UMA to enterprise space]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/t-mobile-and-meru-networks-bring-uma-to-enterprise-space/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/t-mobile-and-meru-networks-bring-uma-to-enterprise-space/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/t-mobile-and-meru-networks-bring-uma-to-enterprise-space/#comments
T-Mobile customers have been enjoying the WiFi-based spoils of UMA for quite some time, but HotSpot @Home isn't, well, HotSpot @Work. Now, however, those same luxuries are coming to the enterprise space courtesy of a partnership with Meru Networks. The two have teamed to bring fixed-mobile convergence to corporate campuses, enabling T-Mob users to switch seamlessly between cell towers and wireless access points while on "official business." Due to T-Mobile's decision to join Meru's WINS (Wireless Interoperability and Network Solutions) Partner Program, firms who take advantage can expect uninterrupted calls by all employees as they roam around -- which is pretty important when trying to close that next billion dollar deal. Of course, there's no telling what small fortune will be required to hook a corporation up with this, but hey, it's not like companies are being forced to watch their spending these days, right?

[Via phonescoop]

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T-Mobile and Meru Networks bring UMA to enterprise space originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>enterpriseMeru NetworksMeruNetworksmobilet mobileT-mobiletmobileUMAwifiTue, 10 Feb 2009 03:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's t339 get Charcoal makeover for T-Mobile USA]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/31/samsungs-t339-get-charcoal-makeover-for-t-mobile-usa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/31/samsungs-t339-get-charcoal-makeover-for-t-mobile-usa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/31/samsungs-t339-get-charcoal-makeover-for-t-mobile-usa/#comments
If the Samsung t339 in jet black was simply too shadowy for your tastes, how's about a few pixels of white and gray meshed in? The WiFi-packin' flip phone has just arrived in an all new, completely groundbreaking hue: Charcoal. We know what you're thinking: "Why didn't T-Mobile issue a more drastically different color?" Our response is that is "we simply have no idea whatsoever," but those digging the shade pictured above can get in now for $0.00 on contract.

[Via CellPhone signal]

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Samsung's t339 get Charcoal makeover for T-Mobile USA originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>charcoaledgeflipflip phoneFlipPhonegsmhotspotmobilesamsungt-mobileT339T339 charcoalT339CharcoalUMASat, 31 Jan 2009 16:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Orange launching 60 high-res mobile TV channels in France]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/24/orange-launching-60-high-res-mobile-tv-channels-in-france/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/24/orange-launching-60-high-res-mobile-tv-channels-in-france/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/24/orange-launching-60-high-res-mobile-tv-channels-in-france/#commentsUpon first glance, we almost flipped a lid at the mere mention of "high-definition mobile TV." Turns out, that's probably a misconstrued way of saying "high-resolution," or, "a higher quality than usual." At any rate, Orange is making the final touches on its mobile TV service, which will deliver 60 channels (20 with unlimited access) on the company's 3G+ UMA platform. Reportedly, the first handset to take advantage will be the LG Secret KF757, which will be the first mobile to boast the Orange TV Player -- an application that enables users to "flick from one channel to another and to consult a guide to programs showing on each channel." Sounds pretty sweet, but be sure and give us a call when you really have high-def content to share and a phone to take advantage.

[Image courtesy of DirectNews]

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Orange launching 60 high-res mobile TV channels in France originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cellphonecontenthdKF757LGmobilemobile tvMobileTvmultimediaOrangesecretUMAMon, 24 Nov 2008 19:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Orange launching 60 high-res mobile TV channels in France]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/24/orange-launching-60-high-res-mobile-tv-channels-in-france/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/24/orange-launching-60-high-res-mobile-tv-channels-in-france/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/24/orange-launching-60-high-res-mobile-tv-channels-in-france/#commentsUpon first glance, we almost flipped a lid at the mere mention of "high-definition mobile TV." Turns out, that's probably a misconstrued way of saying "high-resolution," or, "a higher quality than usual." At any rate, Orange is making the final touches on its mobile TV service, which will deliver 60 channels (20 with unlimited access) on the company's 3G+ UMA platform. Reportedly, the first handset to take advantage will be the LG Secret KF757, which will be the first mobile to boast the Orange TV Player -- an application that enables users to "flick from one channel to another and to consult a guide to programs showing on each channel." Sounds pretty sweet, but be sure and give us a call when you really have high-def content to share and a phone to take advantage.

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Orange launching 60 high-res mobile TV channels in France originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cellphonecontenthdKF757LGmobile tvMobileTvOrangeother formatsotherformatssecretUMAMon, 24 Nov 2008 19:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Nanoradio fesses up to world's first 3G UMA phone: Samsung P270]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/nanoradio-fesses-up-to-worlds-first-3g-uma-phone-samsung-p270/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/nanoradio-fesses-up-to-worlds-first-3g-uma-phone-samsung-p270/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/nanoradio-fesses-up-to-worlds-first-3g-uma-phone-samsung-p270/#commentsWe must say, we didn't really expect Samsung's P270 to get official in this manner, but we'll take what we can get. Nanoradio has today unveiled that its "Always On WiFi" solution has been "commercially launched inside the world's first 3G UMA phone." The tech was already available in the 2.5G P250, but its inclusion in the 3G-capable P270 makes it a world's first. For those unaware, this creates a dual-mode cellular / WiFi mobile which doesn't require WiFi to be toggled on or off in order to save battery life. Sadly, that's about it for details, but hopefully Sammy will come along soon and flesh things out.

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Nanoradio fesses up to world's first 3G UMA phone: Samsung P270 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's an old saying in the wireless industry: "As AT&T goes, so goes Rogers." Actually, that's not a saying, we just made it up -- and it's not terribly accurate, either. But in the case of RIM's BlackBerry Curve 8320, there's at least a little bit of truth to it. New documents floating around indicate that Rogers intends to add the WiFi-packin' version of the Curve to its Talkspot lineup, giving users yet another smartphone option after the 8120 launched earlier this year. It'll apparently be offered in "Sapphire Blue" for $149.99 CAD (about $140) with a launch expected before the month's out.

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WiFi-equipped BlackBerry 8320 on tap for Rogers? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There it is, Sony Ericsson just went live with its new G705 powerhouse, 3G slider. Just as we heard, it sports a 2.4-inch display with automatic screen rotation courtesy of an accelerometer, WiFi, aGPS with Google Maps for Mobile, 1GB included M2 memory, built-in FM radio, RSS reader, and full HTML browser. It also features a 3.2 megapixel cam that can capture video and then upload directly to YouTube under a new partnership with Google. Also announced in a UMA variant (G705u) -- an SE first -- built exclusive for Orange to bridge GSM and WiFi networks. Headed to the US in Q1 2009.

Update: US version to support GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS/HSUPA 850/1900/2100 with Bluetooth A2DP. Orange model available in its markets in early Q4.

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Sony Ericsson's hot G705 slider gets real, YouTube video uploads originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There it is, Sony Ericsson just went live with its new G705 powerhouse, 3G slider. Just as we heard, it sports a 2.4-inch display with automatic screen rotation courtesy of an accelerometer, WiFi, aGPS with Google Maps for Mobile, 1GB included M2 memory, built-in FM radio, RSS reader, and full HTML browser. It also features a 3.2 megapixel cam that can capture video and then upload directly to YouTube under a new partnership with Google. Also announced in a UMA variant (G705u) -- an SE first -- built exclusive for Orange to bridge GSM and WiFi networks. Headed to the US in Q1 2009.

Update: US version to support GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS/HSUPA 850/1900/2100 with Bluetooth A2DP. Orange model available in its markets in early Q4.

Gallery: Sony Ericsson's hot G705 slider gets real, YouTube video uploads

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Sony Ericsson's hot G705 slider gets real, YouTube video uploads originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like Rogers is finally getting around to expanding its rather anemic selection of UMA-enabled Talkspot phones, informing dealers that they can expect delivery of the t336 from Samsung in the next few days. The phone -- a dead ringer for T-Mobile's similarly-equipped t339 -- should offer a 1.3-megapixel camera, 220 x 176 primary and 96 x 96 secondary displays, stereo Bluetooth, and most importantly, a WiFi radio for hookin' on up to your router. Looks like it'll run $49.99 CAD (about $47) on a three-year deal when it starts filtering into stores later this week, assuming everything goes well.

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Samsung t336 to shore up Rogers' Talkspot offerings originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If the 6301 from Nokia ain't your cup of tea, Fido has now added a second handset compatible with its Uno WiFi calling service. The new model is none other than Moto's Z6w slider, which continues the interesting choice of making Fido's WiFi lineup completely different than parent Rogers', which offers the BlackBerry Pearl and Nokia 6086 on its Talkspot service. When you're not around home, the Z6w offers quadband EDGE coverage, and the microSD slot plus Windows Media support and 2 megapixel camera should be enough to keep you at least mildly entertained. Grab the package now for $60 (about $57) CAD on a three-year deal.

[Via MobileSyrup]

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Motorola Z6w hits Fido for WiFi fun originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rogers' in-home WiFi calling service -- think T-Mobile's HotSpot @Home but with more polar bears, poutine, and curling -- never had the most elegant name. "Home Calling Zone" just doesn't roll off the tongue in the way that any marketing department-friendly brand should (not to suggest that "HotSpot @Home" does), and Rogers has acted swiftly to rectify its faux pas by rebranding the service simply "Talkspot." The features and pricing remain the same, as does the two-strong lineup of the BlackBerry Pearl and Nokia 6086, but at least customers will now enjoy a slightly less-awkward experience trying to describe the service to their friends and family.

[Via MobileSyrup]

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Rogers renames Home Calling Zone to Talkspot originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've seen the HTC-sourced T-Mobile Shadow II peeking out from around the dark corners of eBay and the harsh lights of the FCC, but the latest word is that the WinMo slider will also come equipped with UMA, allowing it to work with HotSpot@Home. That's a first for an HTC handset and a first for Windows Mobile, but before you get all excited, check the source of those whispers: "market sources" quoted by Digitimes. Yeah, we'll believe it when we see it.

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T-Mobile Shadow II to support HotSpot@Home? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've seen the HTC-sourced T-Mobile Shadow II peeking out from around the dark corners of eBay and the harsh lights of the FCC, but the latest word is that the WinMo slider will also come equipped with UMA, allowing it to work with HotSpot@Home. That's a first for an HTC handset and a first for Windows Mobile, but before you get all excited, check the source of those whispers: "market sources" quoted by Digitimes. Yeah, we'll believe it when we see it.

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T-Mobile Shadow II to support HotSpot@Home? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The 3G handset selection is still tres weak down on America's number four, but it's not all gloom and doom -- things are looking considerably brighter on the WiFi end of T-Mob's tech spectrum. The carrier has announced today that it is adding the Samsung t339 flip and Nokia's stainless steel 6301 candybar (unbranded version shown) in support of its HotSpot @Home UMA calling action, and while neither device comes as a surprise, the 6301 should end up generating at least a little buzz as the first candybar dumbphone on T-Mob to pony up the 802.11 sauce. Notably, it also features a QVGA display, reasonably decent 2 megapixel cam, and integrated FM radio -- all told, a far cry from the HotSpot @Home lineup's humble roots in the Nokia 6086 and Samsung t409. Both new models are available starting today.

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T-Mobile adds Nokia 6301 and Samsung t339 to HotSpot @Home stable originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rogers has seen fit to add yet another 'Berry to its collection, we give you the BlackBerry 8820. This sorta winsome device packs everything you know and love about the 8800 into a strikingly familiar package -- OK, identical -- package and adds WiFi for the Rogers Home Calling Zone UMA service. Excited about finally having some WiFi for all that web wandering you're doing during coffee break or while chilling at the water cooler? No need to be, like the recently announced BlackBerry 8120, the WiFi here only plays with the UMA service. Of course, it could well come with an OS refresh, so that might make a few smile, but other than that we think putting your money back in your pocket's the way to go. Pricing is set at $349 on 3 years with voice and data, $449 on a straight 3-year, and $499 (ouch!) on 2. Seriously Rogers, until you can release a half decent data plan -- iPhone data plan aside -- don't you think your loyal following deserve a little wireless break?

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Rogers launches BlackBerry 8820, expects no rah, rah, sis boom bah originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rogers seems on a roll with it's good friends at RIM as we're seeing a bevy of release news and noteworthy stuff from them recently. Up at bat are the potential launch of the BlackBerry Bold on June 17th, the UMA-enabled Pearl 8120 that ships with OS 4.5, and the BlackBerry Curve in a new, pinker flavor. Pricing on the UMA-enabled 8120 is set at $149 on three years and while it does tout WiFi for the Rogers Home Zone, it won't work to get you on the Internet -- can we get a rousing raspberry for Rogers? The BlackBerry Curve 8310 is unchanged except for its new, softer pink aesthetic and is shipping for $199 if you're up to a 3-year stint on Canada's only GSM network. Not much new on the Bold, though we expect if that launch date is solid, we'll hear more real soon.

[Thanks, Treatz for the lovely pic]

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Rogers loves BlackBerry: Pink Curve, OS 4.5, and BlackBerry Bold oh my! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're still kinda weirded out by that figure of six-frickin'-teen new handsets for T-Mob between now and August, but details on five of those alleged sixteen is a solid start. Boy Genius Report has scored internal release information on three Nokias and two well-known Samsungs, the t229 and t339. Starting with the Sammies, the t229 will be launching in red (and red only) to shore up the low end with what seems to be a VGA camera, Bluetooth, and not much else, while the t339 will offer WiFi for HotSpot@Home compatibility and a 1.3 megapixel cam; both will be available in June. On the Nokia side, the XpressMusic 5610 slider (which we've seen in T-Mobile trim courtesy of the FCC) will be joining the just-announced 5310, though the carrier has yet to determine a launch window for this one. The forgettable 2760 clam launches on June 16 -- nothing more to be said about that one -- and finally, the 6301 with WiFi gets real on June 23. We're holding out for the new Shadows, but yeah, it seems like a fun time to be a T-Mobile customer -- particularly if you're into the UMA stuff.

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Details emerge on T-Mobile's upcoming Samsung and Nokia releases originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 May 2008 12:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The next episode of the ubiquitous Pearl is now available in T-Mobile stores across the land, bringing the spec sheet in line with the features Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T customers have been enjoying for a little while now -- a 2 megapixel camera, external microSD slot, and 3.5mm headphone jack, just to name a few. Unlike the 8130 for CDMA networks, the 8120 that T-Mobile and AT&T share adds a 802.11b/g radio, but the T-Mobile version packs yet a couple more tricks up its sleeve -- you know, the ones you'd probably expect of any modern T-Mobile phone with WiFi, namely support for myFaves and HotSpot@Home. That last bit about the WiFi calling is where it gets really interesting. Put simply, the experience we had setting up, using, and making calls with the new Pearl linked up to our router was the best we've had so far with any HotSpot@Home device; it definitely seems like T-Mobile and RIM are learning a thing or two about how to make this a truly seamless and painless process. A "UMA" indicator on the display lets you know that calls are being routed over the service, but if you're not paying attention to it, you might never know it's happening -- it's just that good. Grab it starting today for a shade under $150 on contract, or if you'd prefer to keep your money firmly in your pocket, you can still live vicariously through our gallery here!

Gallery: T-Mobile launches WiFi-laden BlackBerry Pearl 8120, we handle it

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T-Mobile launches WiFi-laden BlackBerry Pearl 8120, we handle it originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thanks to a few BlackBerrys, we can keep our standard "there aren't any HotSpot@Home-compatible smartphones!" argument to a minimum here, but still -- you've gotta admit that T-Mobile's seriously going overboard with the midrange WiFi handsets. It looks like the upcoming t339 flip will be yet another, thanks to FCC documentation showing the presence of 802.11 aboard its thin, brownish shell. For what it's worth, this could end up being the sexiest HotSpot@Home dumbphone yet (we're not huge fans of the Katalyst's look, we admit), but still, guys, give us an N95 or something. Please. No release date here yet, but we'll keep y'all in the loop.

[Via phoneArena]

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Samsung's t339 for T-Mobile: yep, it does HotSpot@Home originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well this is fun, apparently Rogers Wireless -- and likely FIDO -- is set to offer a UMA service (to bridge their GSM network with your home network) come May this year. Purportedly dubbed the Rogers Home Calling Zone, the service would roll out to consumer customers -- no mention in the "news" about Business, yet -- for $15 a month for local calling and $20 for unlimited long distance in Canada. The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and a lower-end Nokia handset are apparently the launch handsets for the service -- if it proves true, and we think it likely will. You can expect more news once we get it, of course.

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Rogers pondering a UMA service called "Home Calling Zone"? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fresh off an announcement for an April 14th release, the latest rendition of the Pearl for T-Mobile -- the WiFi-enabled 8120 -- is strutting its stuff in its natural (somewhat natural, anyway) habitat. Casual observers would have an awfully tricky time telling this apart from the Pearl 8100 of yore, but the trained eye will notice a "WiFi" logo chilling on the display and a mildly revised keypad layout here. Probably just a matter of time before T-Mobile has these bad boys in every color of the rainbow, we imagine.

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T-Mobile's BlackBerry Pearl 8120 spotted in the wild originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ultra-portables are by the far the sexiest class of laptops. Especially when they start at just 2.2-pounds (1kg) like Dell's upcoming 12.1-inch E4200 or 3-pounds for the 13.3-inch E4300. Both pack LED backlit displays; Centrino 2 chipsets; Firewire, eSATA, 2x audio, ExpressCard 34, and at least 2x USB ports; integrated UMA graphics; DDR3 800MHz with Intel Turbo Memory 2.0; DisplayPort; and a host of security features to keep corporate IT types happy. The E4300 differs with a higher WXGA+ resolution, modular optical bay, peppier CPU options, and a choice of beefier hard disk drives instead of the 32GB or 64GB SSD restriction of the E4200. Plenty more in the gallery including a head-to-head comparison's of each new model with the D430 they'll replace. Stay tuned as our exclusive Week o' Dell Scoops continues.

Gallery: Up close with Dell's Latitude E4300 and E4200 ultra-portables with DisplayPort

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Up close with Dell's Latitude E4300 and E4200 ultra-portables with DisplayPort originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, goodness, try saying that five times fast. T-Mobile has officially unveiled its rather longwinded "HotSpot @Home Talk Forever Home Phone" plan add-on for folks that aren't quite ready to put their landlines out to pasture quite yet, though there's a catch: much like the original, it's beginning life as a trial in just a couple of test markets. Lucky folks in Seattle and Dallas will be able to march into their local T-Mobile outlet and pick up the long-rumored WRTU54G for $49.99 on contract, at which point $10 a month tacked onto their T-Mobile bill will allow them to jack in their old-school landline phones and get unlimited domestic calling. In the event they need a landline phone (o rly?) or are looking to upgrade their 70's vintage AT&T Slimline, stores will also be offering this lovely DECT system from VTech to complete the package. There's no word just yet on when we might see the hardware outside the test markets, but with landline popularity waning the way it is, we'd suggest they get a move on.

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T-Mobile trials HotSpot @Home Talk Forever Home Phone in Seattle, Dallas originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, goodness, try saying that five times fast. T-Mobile has officially unveiled its rather longwinded "HotSpot @Home Talk Forever Home Phone" plan add-on for folks that aren't quite ready to put their landlines out to pasture quite yet, though there's a catch: much like the original, it's beginning life as a trial in just a couple of test markets. Lucky folks in Seattle and Dallas will be able to march into their local T-Mobile outlet and pick up the long-rumored WRTU54G for $49.99 on contract, at which point $10 a month tacked onto their T-Mobile bill will allow them to jack in their old-school landline phones and get unlimited domestic calling. In the event they need a landline phone (o rly?) or are looking to upgrade their 70's vintage AT&T Slimline, stores will also be offering this lovely DECT system from VTech to complete the package. There's no word just yet on when we might see the hardware outside the test markets, but with landline popularity waning the way it is, we'd suggest they get a move on.

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T-Mobile trials HotSpot @Home Talk Forever Home Phone in Seattle, Dallas originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Don't get us wrong, it's great that T-Mobile has lowered the price of its unlimited WiFi calling service both at home and at T-Mobile Hotspots everywhere from $19.99 down to $9.99 per month (forgetting for a moment that it was $9.99 per month as an introductory price, anyway), but in changing the name from HotSpot @Home to HotSpot @Home Talk Forever, we'd been hoping for something just a little more compelling. Previous intel had indicated that we'd be seeing the introduction of T-Mobile's first SIM-sporting routers, allowing the use of traditional landline phones in conjunction with the service -- but at this point, it looks like it's going to be at least a little longer before the hardware launches, and it's unclear whether there'll be yet more trademarked service branding introduced when it does.

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T-Mobile's HotSpot @Home Talk Forever: same service, lower price originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Don't get us wrong, it's great that T-Mobile has lowered the price of its unlimited WiFi calling service both at home and at T-Mobile Hotspots everywhere from $19.99 down to $9.99 per month (forgetting for a moment that it was $9.99 per month as an introductory price, anyway), but in changing the name from HotSpot @Home to HotSpot @Home Talk Forever, we'd been hoping for something just a little more compelling. Previous intel had indicated that we'd be seeing the introduction of T-Mobile's first SIM-sporting routers, allowing the use of traditional landline phones in conjunction with the service -- but at this point, it looks like it's going to be at least a little longer before the hardware launches, and it's unclear whether there'll be yet more trademarked service branding introduced when it does.

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T-Mobile's HotSpot @Home Talk Forever: same service, lower price originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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