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Is LTE a must-have feature for you now?

4g 4G is a feature we all have become accustomed to over the span of the last year or so. The term has found itself embedded in the names of new devices, in carrier branding and as the subject of hot headed flame wars over what is and isn't...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 132 87 Reactions

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Everything Everywhere reveals plans for new brand, 4G spectrum sales with Three

4g Parent company to UK mobile carriers Orange and T-Mobile, known as Everything Everywhere, has confirmed that they will be announcing a new brand to launch later this year, along with a rollout of 4G services. Everything Everywhere denies...

from 2012 by Anna Scantlin 1

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AT&T 4G LTE spreads to new markets in Arkansas and Texas

4g Looks like some towns in the southern portion of the U.S. are getting their first taste of AT&T 4G LTE today. AT&T has announced that its LTE coverage is now live in the Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and Bentonville areas of Arkansas as...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 71 62 Reactions

Verizon's 4G LTE network spreading to 34 new markets on August 16, expanding in 38 others

4g Is your town still without Verizon 4G LTE coverage? That could soon change, as Verizon has announced that it's expanding its LTE network again tomorrow, August 16. This latest expansion will bring LTE service to 34 new markets and expand...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 4

MetroPCS launches Voice over LTE service, VoLTE-capable LG Connect 4G

4g MetroPCS said earlier this year that it'd be launching Voice over LTE service and a compatible handset in the second half of 2012, and today the carrier has done just that. MetroPCS has announced that it's now offering a VoLTE-capable LG...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 3

AT&T to shut down its 2G network by 2017

3g Have you made any plans for the year 2017 yet? Well AT&T has, as it's revealed that it plans to shut down its 2G network by 2017. That information comes from an SEC filing made by the carrier today, in which AT&T explains that it plans to...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 4

AT&T agrees to acquire NextWave Wireless and its WCS, AWS spectrum licenses

4g AT&T announced its latest acquisition this morning, revealing that it's agreed to purchase NextWave Wireless. The big blue carrier will be acquiring NextWave for $25 million as well as a contingent payment that's around the same amount,...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 1

4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook arriving in Canada on August 9, hitting U.S. "in the coming months"

4g We've known for a while now that RIM has had a 4G LTE model of the BlackBerry PlayBook in the works, but today the company officially introduced us to the cellular-enabled slate and even slipped in some U.S. availability news. On its...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 1

Sprint announces more 4G LTE cities, due to go live before Labor Day

4g Hot on the heels of posting its Q2 2012 earnings results, Sprint has announced a few new cities that are due to gain 4G LTE coverage in the near future. Sprint has announced that Baltimore, Md., Gainesville, Ga., Manhattan/Junction City,...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 18

AT&T 4G LTE network growing today, now available in 51 markets

4g AT&T's 4G LTE network is growing again, as the carrier has announced a handful of markets that are seeing new or expanded LTE coverage today. All of these new and expanded markets are located along the eastern portion of the U.S., with...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 7

T-Mobile gives "America's Largest 4G Network" campaign the axe

4g T-Mobile has been using the "America's Largest 4G Network" marketing tagline for quite a while now, but as of earlier this month, the slogan is no more. Speaking to FierceWireless, T-Mobile spokeswoman Danielle Hopcus has confirmed that...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 8

Verizon 4G LTE network to hit 33 new markets on July 19

4g Pay attention, Verizon customers, because you've got some more 4G LTE headed your way. Verizon today announced that it's launching its LTE network in 33 new markets on July 19, some of got wind of earlier this month. The carrier is also...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 7

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AT&T's Mobile Share plans are just as bad as Verizon's Share Everything

4g In mid-June, Verizon Wireless announced their fresh and quickly approaching Share Everything plans. Just two weeks later, said plans went live, marking the end of grandfathered unlimited plans (for those who choose to upgrade when the time...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 22

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Sprint's 4G LTE network now live in 15 cities

4g It's been nine months since Sprint first announced plans to launch its 4G LTE network, but as of yesterday, that network is officially live. Sprint celebrated that fact with a press release today, and in it the carrier has revealed that...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 59 43 Reactions

Sprint's 4G LTE network already turning on for some customers

4g Tomorrow's the day that Sprint is finally set to activate its 4G LTE network for its customers. Of course, folks in the Kansas City area have been getting an early taste of Sprint LTE, and now it sounds like subscribers in other markets...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 27

Sprint 4G LTE already live in the Kansas City area

4g Sprint's 4G LTE network is officially set to go live in five markets this Sunday, July 15, but it appears that at least one part of the country already has access to the service. According to Sprint 4G Rollout Updates, Sprint customers in...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 12

Justice Department said to be holding up Verizon AWS deal over competition worries

4g Following a report that Verizon's $3.9 billion acquisition of AWS spectrum from various cable companies is due to get the green light from the FCC, it's now rumored that the Department of Justice isn't quite as keen on the deal. Sources...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 0

Verizon announces 4G LTE network enhancements and upcoming expansions

4g Good news this evening for Verizon customers, as the big red carrier has announced several enhancements to its 4G LTE network as well as some expansions and new markets that'll be going live soon. Many of the expansions cover portions of...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

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AT&T flips its LTE switch in a handful of new markets, expands its coverage in others

4g AT&T this morning has made some announcements that should help some of its 4G LTE-hungry customers get over their case of the Mondays. The carrier has revealed that it's expanded its LTE network to several new markets in different portions...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 53 47 Reactions

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Samsung Focus 2 Written Review by Sydney

4g Windows Phone 8's official release may be just a few months away, but until then there are still Windows Phone 7.5 devices that are worth looking into. If you don't feel like waiting until this fall or need a new phone now, then AT&T has a...

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 27 23 Reactions