FCC approves first LTE phone, Samsung SCH-R900
The FCC has green-lighted the Samsung SCH-R900, what appears to be the U.S.’s first CDMA/LTE handset. The R900 was announced back in March at CTIA …
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Images of Verizon Wireless' first LTE USB modem emerge
A new connect just dropped some interesting images in our inbox. What you are looking at is Verizon Wireless’ first LTE USB modem that VZW …
The big winner in the wireless data wars is Sprint/Clearwire
With the #1 and #2 wireless carriers scrambling to beef up their network and limit data usage by instituting tiered data plans, Sprint/Clearwire is sitting …
Nokia Siemens to acquire Motorola network infrastructure assets in $1.2 billion deal
This morning, Nokia Siemens announced that it would acquire $1.2 billion in network infrastructure assets from telecom giant Motorola. As the press release states: “Motorola’s …
Verizon Wireless systems undergoing upgrade to allow 4G devices?
According to a new tipster of ours, yes. Apparently emails have been sent to some higher-up employees at Verizon detailing a systems upgrade. The purpose …
Sprint considering a move towards LTE while T-Mobile merger rumors re-emerge
Sprint’s CEO Dan Hesse sat down with the Financial Times and re-confirmed the wireless provider’s option to pursue LTE if and when the time is …
Nokia to sell wireless modem business to Japanese company Renesas
The NYT reports that Nokia plans to sell its wireless modem business to Japanese company Renesas for $200 million. The NYT cites falling prices (the …
Verizon to launch LTE network on November 15th, handsets on Black Friday
This information comes from a new tipster, but we have very good reason to believe that Verizon will begin rolling out its LTE network in …
Verizon completes LTE technical trials
Verizon has marked yet another milestone on the road to LTE, as the carrier announced it has completed LTE technical trials in Boston and Seattle. …
Verizon Wireless to drop unlimited data plan, offer tiered pricing for LTE?
Verizon Wireless brass continue to drop hints that the advent of the carrier’s 4G LTE network will foster a change to the structure of its …
Verizon Wireless: LTE rollout is on schedule
Moments ago, during Verizon Wireless’ “700MHz LTE Device Specifications Webcast” VZW reaffirmed that their LTE rollout is on time and on schedule. Verizon plans to …
Verizon Wireless currently testing Apple iPads
According to a highly placed source of ours, Verizon Wireless is currently testing Apple iPad devices on their network. We have been told that the …
Verizon confirms tiered pricing for LTE data
Speaking to a crowd of investors at a Barclay’s conference this week, Verizon Wireless CEO Lowell McAdam said that the introduction of its LTE network …
Sprint requests bids from LTE equipment suppliers
Furthering speculation that Sprint may be considering adopting LTE network technology to serve alongside WiMAX, on Wednesday the company issued a request for proposal (RFP) …
Verizon Apple iPhone to launch with simultaneous voice and data?
One of our Verizon guys hit us up with some pretty interesting news.
Verizon: LTE Android tablets and phones on the way
Verizon Wireless Chief Executive, Lowell McAdam, told MSNBC that his company would, “offer a slew of [Android] devices, including tablet computers and three to five …
Verizon Wireless looking at rural carriers for 4G expansion
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Verizon Wireless CEO Lowell McAdams confirmed that the wireless carrier is considering rural carriers as a means …
Verizon Wireless publicly showcases LTE in a Boston eatery
In April, Verizon Wireless took its new LTE network to the streets, publicly pimping their next-generation, 4G network in Boston, MA. In a three minute …
Clearwire adjusts contract with Intel, hedges bets on WiMax
On an earnings call yesterday, Clearwire announced it has adjusted the terms of its multi-year contract with chip giant Intel, allowing Clearwire to terminate the …
T-Mobile searching for spectrum, in talks with Clearwire?
In an investors meeting on Thursday, T-Mobile USA CEO Robert Dotson told investors that the nation’s #4 wireless carrier is turning to third parties including …
Verizon: LTE trial speeds "faster than we've ever suggested"
Usually, when an ISP posts service downlink and uplink speeds, you have to take them with a grain of salt. Like a 20 MPG rating …
Beceem announces the BCS500, a new WiMAX/LTE multi-mode chipset
Well known WiMAX Chipset manufacturer Beceem announced this week that it is developing a dual 4G chip that offers both WiMAX and LTE connectivity at …
WiMAX growth in the US lags, worldwide growth explodes
WiMAX is slowly and steadily expanding in the U.S. through the efforts of Clearwire, the primary provider of WiMAX stateside. Globally, WiMAX is on a …
AT&T to use Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson equipment to build out LTE network
Today in a press release, AT&T announced that it will be purchasing equipment from telecom manufacturers Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson to build out its 4G LTE …
Clearwire to trial WiMAX 2 in 2011, deploy in 2012?
IEEE is expected to approve the 802.16m mobile WiMAX standard, also known as WiMAX 2, this summer. Under laboratory conditions, WiMAX 2 can deliver a …
LG comes to CES with LTE USB modem in hand, 100Mbps speeds and CDMA handover to be demonstrated
CES attendees are in for a bit of a treat from LG which will be demonstrating the growing prowess of LTE. With its USB LTE …
Clearwire ends 2009 on a positive note, looks forward to 2010
Sprint/Clearwire has enjoyed the bounty of being the largest 4G carrier in the US in 2009. The Kirkland, Washington based company has expanded its Clear …
Verizon Wireless updates specifications for its 4G LTE 700MHz devices
LTE developers and aficionados alike can point their web browser to Verizon Wireless’ webpage to pre-register for a webcast starting 11 AM ET on Wednesday, …
AT&T refutes infrastructure neglect claims, talks future upgrades
You know it’s bad when AT&T starts to take some heat from Saturday Night Live and not just Twitter and the blogosphere. With ongoing criticism …
Verizon Wireless prepares for iPhone? Probably not
It doesn’t look like the Verizon/iPhone rumors are and possibilities are ever going to end. While many of you Big Red subscribers would love to …
