Things continue to be bleak for the nation’s third-largest carrier, as Sprint lost 75,000 net subscribers and $865 million for its first quarter. The loss of subscribers is actually a lot better than the same period a year ago, but it’s sad to see the company saying this is the best net results it has…
HTC Evo rumored to be priced at $200?
Well, it sounds about right. We have some rumored pricing on the much anticipated Evo 4G, according to a Best Buy Geek Squad representative. The rumored price is the standard $200 on a two-year contract with Sprint. The Evo 4G is probably one of the highest-spec’d smartphones to ever exist. The new iPhone should surely…
HTC gets hit with another lawsuit from Klausner Technologies
Remember that Visual Voicemail patent debacle from a couple years ago? Well, the plaintiff in those lawsuits is at it again with another Visual Voicemail lawsuit. This time, the legal battle is aimed in HTC’s direction, at a time when the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer is dealing with lawsuits over 20 alleged Apple patents. Klausner Technologies,…
Hands-on with the Sprint BlackBerry Bold 9650
RIM just announced their latest BlackBerry smartphone, the BlackBerry Bold 9650, and we’ve gone hands-on with the handset at WES 2010. The new Bold 9650 is the first BlackBerry Bold for CDMA networks, like Sprint, and it’s packing all the high-end goodies that we’ve seen in the Bold 9700. There are some differences, though. The…
RIM bows first CDMA BlackBerry Bold – Meet the BlackBerry Bold 9650
While GSM subscribers have been playing with the BlackBerry Bold for years, those of you on CDMA networks – like Sprint and Verizon – may have been feeling a bit ignored. Sure, you could get yourself a Bold-esque BlackBerry Tour from your favorite carrier, but true Bold-fiends aren’t going to be satisfied with a watered…
$35 Port-in Credit for Sprint Customers Making the Switch to T-Mobile
Just a quick note here for Sprint customers looking to make a switch to T-Mobile. Having started on April 23rd, and concluding tomorrow (April 26th), looks like Costco/Wireless Advocates and Car Toys want to spiff you with a credit. According to an internal memo sent to us via TMoNews, this is the skinny: Sprint customers…
Palm Pixi Now Available for Free on 2-Year Contract via Sprint’s Website
Want to get your hands on the Pre’s little sibling for nothing up-front? The Palm Pixi is now available for free on a new line or eligible upgrade on 2-year contract at Sprint (at least that’s the deal via Sprint’s website!). Chances are if you pop into an old-fashioned storefront, you won’t get the same…
Sprint giving out ten Evo 4G’s to Premier customers
Sprint Premier – Sprint’s customer loyalty program provides users that spend the most, or have been with them long enough, a good amount of perks. Those perks have just been overshadowed with Sprint announcing a contest to said users that will give them a chance to win one of ten Evo 4G’s! The Evo 4G,…
FCC makes it easier to roam
Chalk one up for the little guys, as the Federal Communications Commission has overturned a 2007 decision that should make it easier for smaller carriers to sign voice roaming agreements. The governmental agency said wireless operators have to offer other carriers voice roaming in areas where it has spectrum but hasn’t yet built out the…
Sprint Launches Eco-Friendly Samsung Restore, Due Summer
Following up on their previous green efforts, Sprint today announced the Samsung Restore, an eco-friendly phone that will be going for $49.99 on contract after rebates and will be available this summer in “midnight” and “limeade” colours. As you can see, it has a slide-out landscape QWERTY keyboard, and preloads for Facebook, Twitter, and Yahoo!.…