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Apple said to test carrier 4G LTE networks before approving iPhone 5 for use on them

4g Before a new handset is released to the public, a carrier usually takes the device and tests it out with their network to ensure that the phone and the service work together correctly and that there aren't any major bugs that need ironed...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 5

Test shows Voice over LTE calls consuming much more battery power than CDMA calls

4g MetroPCS earlier this year launched its Voice over LTE (VoLTE) service and first VoLTE-capable smartphone, and while Metro is the only U.S. carrier currently offering VoLTE service, both AT&T and Verizon have said that they plan to roll it...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

Sprint 4G LTE service now live in 11 new locations

4g Today is Cyber Monday, which means that many folks will be browsing the web on their smartphones and tablets in hopes of finding some killer deals. Sprint today announced some news that ought to help some of its customers quickly hunt down...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 19

Nexus 4 can access Canadian LTE coverage after network settings tweak

4g Much noise has been made about the Nexus 4's lack of 4G LTE connectivity since its introduction late last month, but it was recently discovered that the new Nexus actually does contain hardware support for select LTE bands. Now some owners...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 4

Verizon intros Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 with LTE, also expands 4G network in several New York areas

4g Verizon earlier this year released a version of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 with 4G LTE connectivity, and now the carrier has begun offering that device's larger sibling as well. Today Verizon announced that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 1

FCC chairman supports Dish Network's plans to build wireless network

4g Dish Network has been seeking permission from the Federal Communications Commission to build its own wireless network, and now the company has gotten one step closer to getting that thumbs up. The Washington Post notes that FCC Chairman...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 0

T-Mobile activates its 1900MHz HSPA+ service in 10 new areas

3g T-Mobile today announced that it's refarmed its 1900MHz network in 10 new markets, allowing customers with compatible unlocked handsets (like the iPhone) to access its HSPA+ network. Included in today's expansion are several major U.S....

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 6

U.S. Cellular takes the wraps off of unlimited 4G LTE data plan

4g Earlier this month, U.S. Cellular expanded its 4G LTE network to over 30 new cities in several different states, including Illinois, Maryland and Virginia. Today the carrier has some more LTE-related news to announce in the form of a new...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

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AT&T flips 4G LTE switch in more new cities, network now live in 103 markets

4g AT&T has kept its 4G LTE ball rolling across the U.S. today, announcing that its service is now live in a handful of new markets. The big blue carrier this morning revealed that its LTE coverage doubled in 2012, adding that the network is...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 10

AT&T activates 4G LTE in Twin Cities and intros new global calling, messaging and Wi-Fi offerings

4g Heads up, AT&T customers, because today the big blue carrier made a couple of announcements that you may want to be aware of. The first is that, a day after AT&T expanded its 4G LTE network to a handful of cities across the U.S., the...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 1

Cricket expands 4G LTE network and reveals first two LTE smartphones

4g Today is a big day for Cricket Wireless, as the carrier has announced an expansion of its 4G LTE network as well as its first two LTE-capable smartphones. Cricket's LTE network is now live in Philadelphia, Pa. and Phoenix, Ariz., as well...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 3

AT&T 4G LTE now live in several new cities, including Denver and Milwaukee

4g Less than a week after its last 4G LTE expansion, AT&T today announced many more cities that are now gaining access to its LTE network. Today's list of areas gaining new or expanded LTE coverage is a fairly sizable one and includes some...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

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Do you live in a 4G LTE area?

4g I can still remember a time when 3G was cool. Back then, I had to compare 3G and EDGE-connectivity, and somehow come up with a reason why someone would want the latter, instead of the former. (I had to do this because the carrier I...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 33

Sprint announces plans to launch 4G LTE coverage in 9 more markets

4g Sprint's 4G LTE network is currently live in 32 cities, but the carrier has named many more that'll be lit up in the coming months, and today it added another 9 areas to that list. Sprint has announced that it's working to expand its LTE...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 17