With Sprint’s QChat service launched and ready to rock with compatible handsets, it was only a matter of time before we started to see QChat handset reviews start trickling out in to the public eye. Phone Arena has posted their comprehensive review of the Sanyo PRO-700 that was launched as one of four available QChat…
Sprint QChat is live – 40 markets, 4 new handsets
Sprint’s delayed nationwide push-to-talk (PTT) system, dubbed QChat, went live on Sunday, June 15. With Sprint’s Nextel arm still reigning king as the benchmark of push-to-talk providers, Sprint has expanded the service to its CDMA subscribers. QChat is now available coast-to-coast in over 40 markets in the US. Sprint subscribers in cities like Austin, Boston,…
Sprint Nextel fogives early termination fee for government subscribers
It seems that early termination fees (ETF) are getting more and more media coverage as of late. We’ve made it quite clear that we don’t like ETFs, and with the FCC having whetted their ETF-appetite with their own investigation in to eliminating contract-termination fees, Sprint Nextel has made the move to eliminate ETFs for its…
Walt Mossberg reviews Sprint’s Samsung Instinct, plugs iPhone 3G in process
When Walt Mossberg reviews a product, the world listens. Perhaps it’s the man’s wisdom, age, or maybe a little of both that make Mr. Mossberg such a highly-respected reviewer. So respected, in fact, that Walt is one of the very few tech-journalists to ever get Apple products ahead of launch. So, with Sprint fighting to…
Sprint Nextel nixes free incoming minutes on new plans
We’ve long suspected that Sprint Nextel’s “Free Incoming” call offer could be eating in to the struggling US wireless carrier’s ARPU, what with subscribers likely opting for lower-priced monthly plans with fewer allotted minutes. And, it seems that Sprint Nextel has caught on to that trend and wised up. Sprint Nextel has announced new family-oriented…
Sprint announces Samsung Instinct at $200
Apple and Steve Jobs threw us all a slight curveball by announcing an incredibly low-priced iPhone 3G – even Sprint, was taken for a loop. Not to be outdone by Apple and AT&T, Sprint has announced its new price-point for its iPhone 3G-fighter, the Samsung Instinct. Sprint wants you to seriously consider spending your $200…
Verizon announces improved PTT service in the works
Not to be outdone by CDMA competitor Sprint’s QChat PTT service, Verizon has just announced that they too will be rolling out an improved PTT (Push-To-Talk) service later this summer. While Sprint’s iDEN-based Nextel operations have had the market cornered in terms of PTT prowess, but it seems that the two CDMA carriers are looking…
Samsung Instinct vs. Apple iPhone – Round 1
We all know that handset manufacturers (and their partner carriers) that aren’t the iPhone are gunning for the all touchscreen form-factor that’s proved to be so popular among smartphone fans. But, this newest advertisement from No. 3 US wireless carrier Sprint may be the first case of a carrier overtly going for the iPhone’s jugular.…
Sprint rolls out Windows Mobile 6.1 update for Motorola Q9c
If your Windows Mobile 6.1-powered Motorola Q9c is starting to lose it’s fresh-luster, Sprint’s got some sweet, sweet ROM-goodness to keep you enamored with your Windows Mobile Standard smartphone. The No. 3 US wireless carrier has just announced the Windows Mobile Standard 6.1 ROM update for all Sprint customers with Motorola Q9c smartphones. The non-touchscreen…
Sprint Instinct starts selling on June 20
Sprint’s iPhone-killin’ Instinct will be available beginning from June 20th. Initially, it’s the select stores (major metro areas, I guess) and online, but soon users around the country will be able to grab the stylish all-touchscreen device. You already know the specs, we’ve covered it so many times. Let me quickly recap the features —…