And we thought the MVNO-fad was done and over with. A new quasi-MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) is set to start offering its no-contract, unlimited rate plans in the US, using AT&T’s network as its surrogate communications backbone. Unified Technologies Group has announced that they will be offering all-you-can-eat wireless service under the “Zer01” carrier…
AT&T’s Nokia E71x delayed, again
Just when we thought AT&T and Nokia finally agreed to push the E71 States wide, something went wrong. Apparently, there are some problems related to email/Mail for Exchange syncing which will require a firmware upgrade. As a result, AT&T may postpone the launch for up to 8 weeks. 🙁 And while this is generally a…
Power-packed iPhone aiming for June launch on AT&T
We’re fast closing in on the mid-year mark for 2009. Last year, Apple launched the second-generation iPhone (iPhone 3G) during the Summer months. This year, we’re again expecting Apple to launch some new iPhone hardware, and Boy Genius has the confirmation. According to a source with solid AT&T credentials, AT&T is aiming to launch the…
AT&T to launch Nokia E71x on Tuesday, March 24th for $199.99 after rebate!
After long, long wait, AT&T is finally adding the full QWERTY keyboard-equipped Nokia E71x to its portfolio. And while the unlocked device was already available through various retailers or directly from Nokia, this time we’re talking about the subsidized offering that will make the E71 more appealing to the mass market. That said, AT&T will…
Apple and AT&T sued for slow iPhone 3G data speeds
This is really getting out of hand. Yet another lawsuit has been filed against Apple and AT&T, charging that both companies misrepresented the data speeds and performance of the AT&T 3G network and iPhone 3G smartphone. The lawsuit follows numerous others filed against Apple and AT&T in regards to disappointing 3G performance. Apparent iPhone 3G…
AT&T to offer Apple iPhone 3G sans contract!
Sprint cleaning? Perhaps. AT&T is apparently looking to move a good number of iPhone 3G stock over the next month or so. Internal training documents point to a renewed iPhone 3G sales push that will have Big Blue peddling iPhone 3G’s without contract to existing AT&T customers. The new promotion will give current subscribers with…
Verizon Wireless losing lead in wireless call quality
The nation’s largest wireless network is apparently losing its edge over the competition. Verizon Wireless has, for some time, been the market leader in terms of voice call quality in the US, but a new report from JD Power seems to indicate that Verizon is slowly losing ground to wireless carriers like AT&T and Sprint.…
Motorola EM330 aka “Ischia” music phone heading to AT&T
It was back in July of last year that we saw the Motorola Ischia getting the FCC’s seal of approval. Now it’s ready for prime time, set to hit AT&T’s portfolio. Specs wise, we’re talking about a low-to-mid-end clamshell with specs that won’t impress many. There are two screens on board with external being touch…
AT&T To Sell Refurbished 16GB iPhone 3G’s for $149
Word is spreading that AT&T stores in the New York, New Jersey area are getting Refurbished 16GB iPhone 3Gs in stock, with a pricetag of $149 on a 2-year contract. Not bad. The tipster is ‘new’ for the folks over at BGR, so they’re a little hesitant to confirm this as fact or fiction at…
AT&T boosting network capacity to handle SXSW iPhone users!
There are a lot of iPhones roaming around AT&T’s US network, and it seems AT&T users with iPhones in hand are hitting the 3G network pretty hard in Austin, Texas. The Silicon Valley Insider is reporting that the SXSW conference has drawn so many iPhone users that the AT&T 3G network in downtown Austin is…