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Recently, the Commerce department formally petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue a ruling on the subject of unlocking mobile phones. The FCC is still in deliberation, but President Obama’s administration has made its opinion clear, issuing a statement in support of consumers’ right to unlocked devices and the ability to move between cellular…
Republic Wireless, an MVNO that utilizes Sprint’s network is offering a pretty amazing deal on the Moto X. The company will be offering the device for $299 off contract, as well as re-inventing its wireless plans. The company, which debuted in 2011 has been offering cheap unlimited cell service, mainly by routing calls and texts…
Sprint is offering a free 16GB iPhone 5c (or $100) to anyone who leaves its current carrier and switches to Now Network. You can get up to $100 off any phone when you bring your number to Sprint. And since the iPhone 5c costs $99.99 with a contract, you can get it free of charge.…
Sprint is continuing its 4G LTE rollout in the U.S., expanding its footprint in some of the more rural parts of the country. Sprint now offers its 4G LTE in 34 new markets this month. Locations include: Alexandria, La. Longview, Texas llegan, Mich. Lufkin, Texas Amarillo, Texas Lumberton, N.C. Anniston/Oxford, Ala. Macon, Ga. Bay City,…
Sprint is reportedly set to launch its own early ‘One Up’ upgrade program similar to its competitors Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. According to Cnet, The Now Network will start the program September 20, which is the same day both the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s go on sale. Sprint’s One Up program allows buyers to…
The LG G2 is now available for order online via three of the nation’s top wireless providers, AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. LG’s massive 5.2-inch smartphone will run $199 with a new two-year contract on AT&T and Verizon, and can be picked up on T-Mobile with $99 down and a handset payment program. Off contract pricing…
The iPhone 5s and 5c are now official and you are likely trying to decide if you are going to buy one (or both?). One major factor in this decision is your upgrade eligibility — are you eligible for an upgrade with your carrier or do you have to pay full price? If you’ve signed…
Buying an iPhone 5c? Then you should start getting ready now as pre-orders for the colorful handset start at 12:01 AM on Friday, September 13th. Below is a list of retailers and carriers that are accepting pre-orders. Apple Apple will kick off pre-orders at 1 minute past midnight and will allow you to buy the…
Ever since Edward Snowden leaked classified NSA files a few months ago, new revelations of the government spy agency’s questionable tactics are a daily occurrence. A new infographic helps explain the extent of the NSA spying program, as it pertains to tracking the mobile devices of American citizens. The infographic starts out by explaining the…
Sprint customers that have been patiently awaiting more details about the upcoming LG G2 can start to get excited. While no specific release date has been given for the G2’s arrival, Sprint’s latest press release announces that the handset will be available in time for the holidays and that pre-orders will begin on October 11th.…