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AT&T 3G Microcell going nationwide on May 16th

3g AT&T coverage got you down? Now you've only got to wait another nine days before you can enjoy your 3G phone the way you were meant to. AT&T's 3G Microcell, which hooks into your home Internet connection to provide you and up to nine...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 15

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AT&T announces nationwide rollout for MicroCell 3G

3g After a few months of using the MicroCell 3G, I can tell you that it's great for those times where service is less than perfect. Unfortunately, the device has only been available in a few trial markets to date, so those in dense areas...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 6

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Breaking: Google Nexus One available for AT&T 3G bands

3g Breaking news from DroidDog, as the Nexus One is officially available for AT&T and Rogers Wireless (3G and all). Unfortunately, there's no subsidy, so it's either full retail or nothing. At any rate, it's a welcome...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 19

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AT&T announces new 3G LaptopConnect cards

3g Since AT&T has the best 3G network (according to the advertisements), the carrier's announcement of two new mobile broadband devices is an exciting one. AT&T yesterday launched the AT&T USBConnect Turbo from LG and AT&T USBConnect...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 2

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AT&T's 3G network outperforming the rest?

3g It's no secret that AT&T has received quite a beating from the press. From call quality issues in New York City, to dropped calls nationwide, to overall coverage footprint (not to mention the recent Verizon-AT&T advertisement spat), it's...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 25

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Apple allows VOIP apps to use 3G

3g What’s this? Apple reversed a decision? This doesn’t happen too often, so there’s little wonder then that it makes news. According to the LA Times, Apple has allowed app developers to enable 3G functionality for VOIP...

from 2010 by Adriana Lee 6

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Review: Sprint Overdrive 4G Mobile Hotspot

3g When Sprint announced the Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot at CES 2010, I was a bit taken aback. Could this be the only device that Sprint planned to announce at CES? As the convention went on - and as I had more time to play with the...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 1

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Verizon Wireless to require data plans on all 3G phones?

3g Chalk it up as a rumor for now, but the current word on the street is that Verizon Wireless will be mandating data plans - get this - for every 3G phone in their lineup beginning January 18th. Received through my tip line and...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 50

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Samsung's new femtocell landing at Verizon in late 2010

3g With the launch of AT&T's 3G MicroCell last year, other carriers have undoubtedly felt left in the dark with their 1X-only signal enhancing devices. The Samsung "Combo" femtocell, spotted at CES, sports 1X and EVDO...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 0

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4G: Sprint Overdrive 3G-4G hotspot launches

3g Sprint held a very over the top event tonight to announce ... well, kinda not much. The Sprint Overdrive 3G/4G hotspot will sell for $99.99 with a two-year contract. The device serves as a 3G/4G mobile hotspot (WiFi modem) and integrates...

from 2010 by Noah Kravitz 7

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T-Mobile brings in 2010 with a bang, upgrades to HSPA in all 3G markets

3g T-Mobile is kicking it into high gear for 2010, as they pinged us this morning to let us know that HSPA 7.2 is live across the carrier's 3G footprint. Sure, everyone's excited about the HSPA+ tests that are running in...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 15

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8 GB Apple iPhone 3GS to launch at the $99 price point?

3g With a $99 price tag, the Apple iPhone 3G is perfect for the person that doesn't need the extra storage space, processor enhancements, or other goodies that come with the 3GS model. That being said, another model is rumored to...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 11

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AT&T 3G data network experiences issues in San Francisco

3g After an evening in which several AT&T customers in the San Francisco Bay Area were unable to utilize the 3G cellular data network, most issues seem to be resolved. Earlier in the evening, reports circulated about 3G data...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 6

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Nokia Booklet 3G drops to $199 at Best Buy

3g After viewing it at CTIA earlier this year, the Nokia Booklet 3G really appealed to me. It's small, lightweight, and looks good to boot. The challenge was the price. At $299.99 with a two-year data service plan on...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 1

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Review: AT&T 3G MicroCell

3g Tech journalists and savvy consumers will likely agree that AT&T has taken a bit of a hit as of late in the coverage department. From editorials citing reception troubles in metropolitan areas, to iPhone complaints in New York City, to...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 4

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AT&T expands 3G network in the Carolinas

3g In two press releases this morning, AT&T announced the availability of their 3G network in several small towns within North and South Carolina, and coverage improvements within several cities in the region. Those in...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 11

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Dell Mini 3iX passes through the FCC with 3G and Wi-Fi

3g The boys at the FCC have just given approval to the Dell Mini 3iX in US form factor - 3G on the 850 MHz and 1900 MHz bands, along with Wi-Fi. It will offer a 3.5-inch touchscreen, 3G connectivity, GPS, a microSD card slot, and a...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 3

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B&N takes on Kindle with new 3G eReader, the Nook (AT&T)

3g If I could layer in some old 60s Batman, “Smashes,” “Booms” and “Blams” into these posts, I would. This would be a great place to use them. In a move that may frighten Amazon’s Kindle department, Barnes & Noble's debuted the $259 Nook...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 5

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Nokia Booklet 3G - hands-on @ CTIA

3g Nokia's new Booklet 3G is HD-ready and rarin' to go. Check out the demo here, from the show floor at CTIA.

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 5

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Best Buy to be exclusive retail partner for Nokia Booklet 3G

3g If the ho-hum $300-ish Dell, HP, Compaq, or Acer netbooks aren't tickling your fancy, consider the Nokia Booklet 3G, launching exclusively with Best Buy later this year. The Nokia Booklet 3G will offer a 1.6 GHz processor, 1 GB...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 1

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"With most smartphones including some form of Mobile Hotspot, is there a place in the market for independent Hotspot units?"

Sam Rick Kinda pointless now if u ask me.

Mauka Side CLEAR

Tony Abiama I think its more convenient for me to have the hotspot in my phone than have a separate unit

Michael Beastmode White Eh. If your phones battery life sucks id say yes. Me? Mytouch 4g running ultimate droids rom I get 18 hours of battery life with heavy use. So these things are worthless to me.