This study says Verizon has the fastest network, but it’s more unusual than you might think
For over a decade, Verizon has traded on the unparalleled coverage and speed that its network provides. Thanks to dense tower infrastructure and a wealth …
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Forget 3G and 4G, terahertz could make cell phones 1,000 times faster
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh announced that they have discovered a means of wirelessly transmitting data thousands of times faster than current standards, PCMag …
AT&T urges customers to dump 2G, upgrade to 3G and 4G
AT&T wants customers who are still using 2G phones to upgrade to the company’s faster 3G and 4G networks, MarketWatch reported last week. The carrier …
U.S. emerges as global 4G LTE leader after less than a year
A country that was recently the butt of jokes due to its ongoing reliance on CDMA networks now finds itself a global leader in next-generation …
‘Confusion and skepticism’ could turn users away from 4G, study says
According to a new report from Retrevo, consumer “confusion and skepticism” could impede the adoption of 4G devices. We’re not surprised. The labeling on 4G …
T-Mobile Rocket 3.0 42Mbps 4G USB modem hands-on
Earlier this week T-Mobile announced the Rocket 3.0, a new USB data stick built by ZTE that’s capable of running on T-Mobile’s new upgraded 42Mbps HSPA+ …
Clearwire sees promise in LTE, switch from WiMAX possible
It’s no secret that Clearwire’s going through a rough patch and, in an interview with CNET, Clearwire’s chief operating officer Erik Prusch said that the …
10% of mobile users account for 90% of data use, suggests study
A study published by U.K. based paper The Telegraph tries to shed some light on the mobile data disparity. The report, which was commissioned by …
Verizon Wireless’ 2011 LTE city roll out leaked? [Updated]
Waiting for Verizon Wireless to light up 4G LTE in your hood? Droid-life has got a hold of what they are reporting to be some …
Android phones are biggest bandwidth hogs
A study conducted recently by network technology firm Arieso showed that Android users move more data over cellular networks than any other group of smartphone …
AT&T: 80% of network now ugraded to HSPA+; data growth slowed in Q3
AT&T might not call its HSPA+ network “4G” like T-Mobile does, but trust us when we tell you… AT&T’s enhanced 3G network can move. The …
Google and Verizon deny net-neutrality rumors
Yesterday, the New York Times reported that Google and Verizon were, “nearing an agreement that could allow Verizon to speed some online content to Internet …
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. …
RIM is popping bottles in Waterloo, celebrating tiered data pricing
Tiered data plans have been part of RIM’s long term strategy, and we safely assume the boys and girls in Waterloo are pretty happy at …
RIM's Mike Lazaridis wants manufacturers to limit your data usage
We really love the boys and girls over at RIM, but if you haven’t already noticed, they’re pretty much stuck in 1998. Why do we …
