Verizon has been getting a lot of press recently for the marketing war it’s waging against AT&T, and it’s been distracting a lot of people from the real problem with Verizon Wireless – their excessive $350 Early Termination Fee (ETF). The wireless carrier recently upped their ETF for “advanced devices” – which has largely been…
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 passes FCC on its way to T-Mobile?
Things are looking good for T-Mobile to pick up Sony Ericsson’s Android-powered XPERIA X10 in 2010. Last we heard, XPERIA X10 whitepapers hinted at the existence of an X10 variant with support for T-Mobile’s WCDMA Band IV (1700Mhz) frequency. Now, thanks to an FCC filing, we have confirmation that the X10 will indeed be capable…
Motorola Zeppelin Coming to U.S.?
Recently we had seen the Android-powered Motorola Zeppelin (XT800) circling China in a low, cumbersome orbit, but in light of some new pictures and an FCC filing, it may be arriving on American shores as the Titanium. The XT800 is listed as supporting EV-DO Rev. A and 800/1900 Mhz bands, so it’s anybody’s guess if…
Nokia 7230 with AT&T 3G gets FCC approval
Nokia 7230, the Finnish company’s recently announced stylish low-end 3G slider, has been caught on its way to conquering the U.S. market. The version of the device that FCC got to play with comes with 3G radio that sings on AT&T’s and Rogers Wireless’ bands – 850/1900 MHz. However, that doesn’t mean AT&T or Rogers…
Palm Pixi clears FCC with Verizon bands?
A new CDMA version of the Palm Pixi has been spotted at the FCC and it’s probably heading to Verizon Wireless. At least, Engadget thinks so, as this model (P121EWW) is different that Sprint’s Pixi (P120EWW). Moreover, the newly approved version of the Pixi will also come with WiFi support, which a great news (except…
Low-end ZTE X990 QWERTY phone clears the FCC
FCC has cleared a new ZTE device. It’s the X990, a low-end QWERTY keyboard-equipped phone, designed for those who like texting but don’t want to pay too much for a phone with full keyboard. In that sense, we’re talking about a non-3G device that also includes Bluetooth connectivity support, 2-megapixel camera, FM radio, web browser,…
GAO to FCC: Do your job better
The Government Accountability Office, “the investigative arm of Congress,” has found, after a recent audit, that the Federal Communications Commission has been slacking on their mission to protect consumers and regulate the US wireless ecosystem. Citing a survey of 1,100 wireless subscribers in the US, the GAO says that the FCC isn’t keeping up with…
FCC: Hey Verizon, what’s up with your “advanced devices” ETF?
If you thought Verizon Wireless’s decision to double their Early Termination Fee (ETF) for “advanced devices” was a little confusing, you’re not alone. The FCC has officially requested more information on the new ETF from Verizon’s VP of Legal and External Affairs. By the looks of it, the FCC isn’t as concerned with Verizon’s $350…
Samsung’s LiMo-compliant SCH-M510 handset for South Korea gets FCC approval
Samsung’s first LiMo compliant handset for South Korea, SCH-M510, has been approved by the FCC. And while we keep pondering why handset makers keep pushing their not-for-U.S. products through FCC labs, thanks to such moves we get some early information about the upcoming phones. In that sense, we know that the Samsung M510 is set…
TerreStar Genus satellite phone gets approved by the FCC
FCC has approved the TerreStar Genus WinMo satphone, which we’ve already covered few times in the past. Back in September, we also mentioned that AT&T will start offering the device at some point in the first quarter of 2010. What’s significant about the Genus is that it looks like a regular QWERTY smartphone running Windows…