Sprint isn’t doing so well as a traditional voice-carrier amidst its more popular competition. So, the struggling network operator is re-focusing its resources on the data-side of mobile communications. Apple’s iPhone has forced the industry to re-think how mobile phones deal with web-content. The fake internet that’s served up with those crappy, bundled WAP browsers…
So this is what the Sanyo Katana LX looks like
Trying to get an idea for a handset’s design from a couple measly FCC diagrams is like trying to guess where that distracted soccer mom on her cellphone will drive that huge SUV of hers. You can have a good idea of what’s it’s going to look like, but you’re probably going to be thrown…
Nokia to launch WiMAX enabled N810 at CTIA?
Nokia may launch the new Internet Tablet device on April 1st at CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas. According to always highly informed Boy Genius, the Finish giant will use the event to announce its first WiMAX enabled device that will run on Sprint’s network. As far as we know the new tablet is identical to…
Sprint launches LG Rumor in green for St. Patrick’s Day
Just as we’ve expected, Sprint is launching Green Rumor by LG just in time for the St. Patrick’s Day. The device remains the same and the only idea seems to get some attention among members of the Irish community and their friends. Actually, the specs are the same but the green-colored Rumor is the first…
Deal: Palm Centro available for free with 2-year Sprint contract via WireFly
WireFly is offering Palm Centro in Onyx Black for free. As expected it’s not exactly free as in free dinner, but it’s the next best thing. Sprint’s two-year long Power Pack 450 contract which costs 40 bucks per month is required, but that money pays you 450 minutes, unlimited Sprint PCS to Sprint PCS minutes,…
Verizon CFO: Verizon Wireless sees boost in subscriber count due to new unlimited calling plan
You don’t say. Lowering the price on the flat-rate, unlimited calling plan caused an up-swing in new-subscriber growth? It seems obvious that more subscribers would opt to pay a bit more per month for the all-you-can-eat calling plan from Verizon, but investors weren’t as convinced. Following the industry change-up that saw all the major (and…
Sprint brings GPS and EVDO Rev. A to Sprint Mogul
Did you manage to get up on time today? There’s nothing worse than losing an hour of sleep. That is, unless you have a high-end smartphone in your pocket with a crippled GPS and EVDO Rev. A radio. Well, Sprint Mogul owners are waking up to find that they can now go full-throttle with heir…
More Sprint rumors – buyouts, spinoffs, acquisitions, oh my!
Sprint’s in trouble, and they know it. It’s not like anybody can ignore the kind of financial hardships that Sprint has been living recently, and the recent launch of Sprint’s “Simply Everything” plan is evidence that Sprint knows they have to take drastic measures. Now, with Sprint in a weakened condition and the crap-poor valuation…
Sprint rolls out new conversation-to-web transcription service – WebCapTel
Now this is one unique feature that deserves some recognition. Sprint, always looking for another way to plug the massive leak in subscriber counts, has rolled out a new web-service for the hard-of-hearing. The new WebCapTel service will listen-in on incoming conversations using any Sprint handset and transcribe the convo to a website. The voice-to-text…
Sprint offers cheaper unlimited calling plan – $89.99 for unlimited domestic minutes
Sprint’s “Simply Everything” plan may be the most comprehensive unlimited, flat-rate wireless calling plan available yet. But, some people just don’t need unlimited data, email, or GPS navigation – and they presumably don’t need those features enough to save $10. Sprint is offering a lower-priced unlimited calling plan for cheapskates people that just don’t have…