We all hate Early Termination Fees (ETF), that much is undisputed. What is disputed is just how legal it was to charge 70 million of its former customers an ETF. Well, former Verizon Wireless subscribers that got burned with an ETF will be happy to hear that an arbitrator has cleared the way for a…
Verizon adds BlackBerry 8830 World Edition in red
Verizon today announced that the popular BlackBerry 8830 World Edition is now available in red. Boasting both CDMA and GSM radios, this red baby is designed for the modern, fashion-savvy globetrotters. Or that’s just ladies Verizon is targeting… Whatever the case is, if you want it – you’ll have to wait for another day when…
Motorola and Nokia bring budget handsets to Verizon Wireless
Who says you gotta pony up the big bucks to stay on top of the latest trends? In the mobile world it’s “hot” to be thin and chic (not all that different from Los Angeles). It looks like Motorola and Nokia are bringing “stylish” handsets to the lower-end masses with their newest offerings for Verizon…
Verizon shows its colorful Valentine’s Day offering
Ladies and gentlemen, ok maybe just ladies, the curtain behind Verizon’s Valentine’s Day offering is officially lifted. Unlike other carriers which focus on red and/or pink devices, Verizon decided to add more colors to the mix. As the result, they are offering special prices on: BlackBerry Pearl 8130, available in pink and silver for $99.99.…
Brief: Final LTE specifications approved by 3GPP
Following on successful LTE trials in Finland (which broke downlink speeds of 173MBps recently), the 3GPP has approved the final set of specifications for the Long Term Evolution (LTE) data standard. LTE’s approval by the 3GPP puts the next-gen (4G) mobile broadband standard on track for its commercial roll-out in 2010. As the evolution of…
HTC Touch coming to Verizon Wireless in White – the Verizon XV6900
Way to go, Verizon! We love the way you add handsets to your lineup months (more than we can count with the fingers on one hand) after they’ve hit the market in GSM-guise. Just how are you the No. 2 carrier in the US? Oh yea, because the other alternative is the other CDMA carrier,…
Qualcomm’s 2007 MediaFLO finances show greater losses
The ugly-duckling of Mobile TV standards definitely didn’t get off to a good start in 2007. MediaFLO, wholly owned by lawsuit-loving Qualcomm, has shown that 2007 wasn’t a great year for profits. MediaFlo’s 2007 statement-filing with the SEC details yet another year of red-ink. Qualcomm’s Mobile TV initiative has posted losses of $240 million for…
HTC Touch coming to Verizon in March?
HowardForums’ member “hekidnappedher” posted an intriguing series of HTC Touch hands-on photos. The trick is that the device he’s using has a Verizon branding, giving us a hint we’ll see it released by the CDMA carrier in the near future. And while we’re little sceptical about his claim that the Verizon’s version is “a little…
Verizon to launch Samsung Gleam in purple on January 27th
We’re not sure whether this is important or not, but somehow it’s easy to envision this purple baby selling like cupcakes for the upcoming Valentine’s Day. It’s purple, it’s glossy, and it certainly looks like one of those “ideal gifts for her.” We like the brains as well, so the pink Centro is our pick…
FCC fillings shows Samsung U550; Heading to Verizon?
Thanks to the folks behind the Federal Communications Commission, we know Samsung is preparing to launch the CDMA-based U550 clamshell phone. The upcoming device is the successor of the U540 model, which is currently available through Verizon Wireless in the U.S. As for the features, the U550 sports all the goodies its predecessor has —…