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A rather interesting study on voice over IP usage by Harris Interactive has revealed that men are more likely to use VoIP mobile apps for international calling than women. 31% of male (versus 19% female) respondents said they were more likely to make calls through computer software, and 10% (vs. 2%) said they’d make the…
Clearwire, Sprint’s WiMAX network partner, has reported their third quarter 2010 results today. Here are the highlights. Total Subscribers of 2.84 Million, Up 402% Year Over Year Total Net Subscriber Additions of 1.23 Million Wholesale Subscriber Base Increases to 1.83 Million Third Quarter Revenue of $147 Million — Up 114% Year Over Year Domestic 4G…
The Samsung Galaxy S I9000 will be the first handset to use the new Wi-Fi Direct standard, enabling machine-to-machine data transfer without the need for a wireless hub. The Wi-Fi Alliance had said in October of ’09 that many in-market devices would be forwards-compatible with the new standard, so expect a couple more handsets to…
It looks like the claims of T-Mobile that it has the largest 4G network aren’t going over well with the competitors, as Sprint is now talking all sorts of trash. “Halloween is over – it’s time for T-Mobile to stop dressing up like their favorite super hero – Sprint 4G,” Sprint 4G President Matt Carter…
Last night, T-Mobile taught us the difference between 4G the technology, and “4G” the marketing term. The former actually means something in mobile technology, and is clearly defined by the International Telecommunications Union. The latter is the term you use when you need to entice more users to flock to your network by offering negligible…
T-Mobile G2 owners are so lucky this week. First, your phones magically became 4G devices over night – literally – and now it looks like your Android smartphones will be getting UMA capabilities, too. Starting tomorrow, T-Mobile will be rolling out an update that will enable Wi-Fi calling on your handsets. It’s perfect for those…
A few days ago we saw T-Mobile ads that showed its intent to market its HSPA+ network as the largest 4G network in America. Tonight, the carrier is beginning its aggressive campaign to let America know that its network is just as fast – if not faster than – Sprint’s WiMax network. T-Mobile really seems…
We caught a glimpse of T-Mobile ads earlier this week that showed its intent to market its HSPA+ network as “America’s Largest 4G Network.” The carrier has now expanded to 75 markets and will launch a new smartphone and netbook compatible with its high-speed network. Whether you agree that it’s true 4G technology or not…
The Samsung Galaxy Tab for Verizon is going to be a popular tablet given the demand for Android devices and the fact that some folks who want a tablet are desperately looking for an iPad alternative. The Galaxy Tab is going to feature Android 2.2 (though it’s admittedly not made for tablets) and will be…
Swedish mobile operator TeliaSonera, the first operator in the world to launch an LTE network all the way back in December 2009, has joined 4 other companies (ASSA ABLOY, Choice Hotels Scandinavia, Venyon and VingCard Elsafe) to conduct a 4 month trial whereby customers checking into the Clarion Hotel in Stockholm will be able to…