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In March 2011, Verizon gave the world the USA’s first LTE handset that was worth buying. That handset, the HTC Thunderbolt, was met with much fanfare. A large and crisp display, beautiful and solid hardware, new LTE powers, and just about anything one could want from a high-end Android smartphone. Unfortunately, the flagship LTE device…
Today US Cellular announced that it has increased expansion of its 4G LTE network. The company said it plans to have 58 percent of customers covered by the high-speed service by the end of 2012. Additional 4G LTE networks will sprout in Iowa, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Oklahoma. In addition, new 4G LTE markets will…
Today, in partnership with Sprint, Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. The Tab 2 10.1 will be rocking similar specifications as the global HSPA+ version, but ship with LTE support and a faster processor. The tablet also joins the ever-growing list of new devices that have been announced with no pricing or availability. Outside of…
AT&T along with a team of tech companies, are joining forces to put an end to lawsuits involving LTE patents. This group includes the likes of Clearwire and HP. The new partnership allows a patent pool that’ll bring fewer lawsuits over the use of LTE technology, according to Via Licensing Corporation. In addition to AT&T,…
Earlier today we reported that Deutsche Telekom and MetroPCS approved a deal that will allow for the merge of U.S. carriers MetroPCS and T-Mobile. Now it looks like the two wireless service providers are already hard at work deciding how to utilize the advantages both sides bring to the table. The biggest factor is LTE.…
Today Samsung with AT&T announced a handful of mid range devices, one of which is called the Galaxy Express. Now in no way is the express moniker a reference for the phone as a powerhouse handset, but its a clear indicator to the handset being LTE-enabled. Samsung Galaxy Express brings your standard specs including Android…
Sprint announced a few more locations that’ll be able to use its LTE service. As of today, folks in Lawrence, Topeka and Wichita in Kansas, Waukegan-Lake in Illinois and Barnstable-Hyannis in Massachusetts will get to indulge in The Now Network’s new 4G LTE network. In its press release, the third largest wireless provider in the…
Canada’s Rogers Wireless unveiled plans to expand its LTE network, covering 10 additional cities by October 1st. By that date, the carrier’s 4G network will work in Kingston, Edmonton, Quebec City, Oakville, Burlington, London, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Barrie. Rogers also pledged to cover approximately 60% of population by the end of the year. In…
C Spire Wireless, which we used to know as Cellular South, launched its LTE network in four Mississippi markets, including McComb, Brookhaven, Meridian and Greenville. These 4 are first of 31 markets that will get the 4G network by the end of October. Plus, there will be another six markets getting the LTE love by…
AT&T has decided to be a little less evil than usual today. It turns out that if you’re lucky enough to still have AT&T’s old unlimited data plan tied to your account, you’ll still be able to use that plan with the 4G LTE-compatible iPhone 5. “We offer customers the flexibility to keep the iPhone data…