Remember the Samsung Galaxy S Pro, Sprint’s next WiMAX phone? We already knew that it would have a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, Android 2.1, 1 GHz processor, 512 MB of RAM, but a tipster has given his impressions of the hardware and software, along with dropping a few more specs. The processor build…
WiMAX Forum updates its mobile standard
The WiMAX Forum is updating its mobile standard in an effort to advance the speed of data and the efficiency of broadband wireless networks. Alvarion, Beceem, Clearwire, Fujitsu, GCT Semiconductor, Hitachi, Huawei, Intel, Motorola, NEC, Samsung, Sequans, UQ and ZTE have created a proposal on enhancements to the IEEE 802.16e mobile WiMAX standard for submission…
Clear Brings 3G/4G Modem and 4G Router for Mac
Slowly, but surely, Mac-friendly hardware is becoming more ubiquitous and Clear’s new 3G/4G modems and routers are proof of that. The 4G+ USB data stick is made by Sierra Wireless, as many of the data cards and sticks on the market are, and is the first of its kind to support Mac. When WiMax is…
New York City Getting Sprint WiMAX?
Hey Sprint HTC EVO 4G owners, you’ll soon be able to get your high-speed data fix around New York City, according to early reports. Apparently some people have been able to not only detect 4G networks, but are even able to transmit data, though it’s far from a stable connection or widespread. In all likelihood,…
Sprint WiMax is Live In Los Angeles! Well, Sorta [Update]
When Sprint announced the EVO 4G with WiMax, we mobile nerds became all kinds of excited. The only problem was that it was live in cities like Lubbock, Texas and who-knows-where-else. Big metropolitan cities like New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco were missing from the picture, but we were promised that WiMax would be…
Data Speed Showdown: Sprint 4G vs T-Mobile HSPA+
Sprint may be the only network using a 4G WiMax network in this country, but T-Mobile is catching up fast with the roll-out their HSPA+ network, which can reach “4G speeds.” But, just how close does T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network come to Sprint’s WiMAX network? Well, our friends at PhoneScoop have conducted some data speed tests…
HTC EVO 4G Now Available on Sprint for $199.99
As expected, the much-lauded HTC EVO 4G is now available on Sprint for $199.99 on a two-year contract. With WiMAX connectivity, a monstrous 4.3″ touchscreen, Android 2.1 with HTC’s most excellent Sense user interface improvements, it’s hard to say no to the EVO 4G. Be sure to check out our HTC EVO 4G review for…
Verizon launches LTE partner program for rural regions
Verizon Wireless is investing billions in building out its Long-Term Evolution network but it can’t do it alone. The nation’s largest carrier has launched a program to help it find partners to bring 4G to rural America. We are seeking companies that can assist in bringing the benefits of 4G LTE service to rural areas…
Verizon going tiered pricing for LTE 4G
If you were hoping for unlimited data plans with Verizon Wireless’ 4G network based on Long-Term Evolution, it looks like you’re out of luck because the company will likely use tiered pricing, according to comments from CEO Lowell McAdam. The company expects users will have four or five devices connected to the 4G network, so…
Russia’s Yota to abandon WiMAX in favor of LTE
We’ve heard Sprint and Clearwire are thinking about switching to LTE, but what about the rest of the world. There gotta be some prospects for Intel’s wireless technology, right? Well, it’s definitely true that WiMAX has seen its better days. Today we bring you the story of Russia’s Yota, which is one of the largest…