AT&T has been struggling to keep up with demand on its data network since the launch of the iPhone 3G. Tests and speculation have all but absolved the iPhone 3G of any inherent defect as the root of sluggish data network performance on AT&T’s 3G network. At this point, AT&T’s recently upgraded 3G network is…
BlackBerry OS 4.5 update coming for AT&T’s Pearl, Curve and 8800 series users in mid-September
Good news for the existing BlackBerry users on AT&T. The mobile operator along with RIM will release the BlackBerry OS 4.5 update for select BlackBerry smartphones — including the BlackBerry 8120, BlackBerry 8820, BlackBerry 8310 and BlackBerry 8300. From what we’ve heard the update, scheduled for mid-September, will include an array of improvements such as…
AT&T launches Sierra Wireless’ AT&T USBConnect Mercury, smallest HSPA modem
AT&T and Sierra Wireless released the AT&T USBConnect Mercury, the newest and smallest HSPA-capable LaptopConnect device to date. Designed and manufactured by Sierra Wireless, the AT&T USBConnect Mercury is a convenient, easy-to-use USB device that provides a high speed connection to the AT&T wireless network whenever it’s needed. The device provides plug-and-play installation by including…
Nokia 6650 with North American 3G coming to AT&T
AT&T will be adding the Nokia 6650 in the near future. The S60 3.2 (Feature Pack 2) powered device will replace the earlier N75 model, hence giving Symbian fans another option in the States. Specs wise, the AT&T’s 6650 variant sports a 3G radio with “proper” 3G frequencies for the U.S. soil, and also packs…
AT&T iPhone 3G data tethering plan could be in the works
Apple may just be working on an official solution that would allow iPhone 3G users to use their 3G connection on their laptop or desktop. Apple recently pulled the NetShare application from the AppStore. The iPhone app allowed users to tether their iPhone to their computers, but once AT&T realized they were losing out on…
AT&T preparing to launch BlackBerry Bold 9000 on October 2?
It’s good to see some sort of launch-related news that doesn’t include the word “delay.” Following on confirmation that the long-awaited Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 would be delayed even more than it already is, Boy Genius Report has it on a solid source that the BlackBerry Bold 9000 will finally be seeing the light of…
Samsung a837 with military-spec grade coming to AT&T?
AT&T will be adding a new rugged handset to its offering. According to always highly informed Boy Genius, the Samsung a837 will be joining AT&T’s team in an effort to compete with Verizon’s Casio G’zOne phones. We don’t have the full specs, but we do know the military-spec grade device will sport push-to-talk support, Bluetooth,…
BlackBerry Bold experiencing 3G network woes with AT&T
With data suggesting that the iPhone 3G’s sluggish 3G data speeds and unreliable 3G service are due to AT&T’s underdeveloped network, we have to wonder if any other 3G-enabled devices are experiencing the same kind of 3G network issues. And, upon wondering, we’re presented with an answer. Citigroup investment research analyst Jim Suva reports that…
Wired’s iPhone 3G data speed survey shows wireless networks as weak point
Hardware, software, firmware, or networks. No one really knows what’s going on with the iPhone 3G that’s causing all these network problems, but new data points to the problems being rooted in the wireless network itself. At this point, we can rule out the iPhone’s antenna as causing the network issues. And, Apple has announced…
AT&T out with two new international iPhone data plans
Frequent travellers who at the same time happen to own Apple’s shiny handset will be glad to know AT&T has added two new international iPhone data plans. The two plans involve 100MB and 200MB of data and are available for an additional $119.99 and $199.99 a month, respectively. 67 countries are included with the “discounted…