Archive for the ‘Carriers’ category

Verizon Users Can Keep Unlimited Plans By Paying Full Price For Phones

May 18th, 2012
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Verizon customers who were grandfathered into the unlimited data plans can keep their plan after all, provided they're willing to pony up a pretty penny for the device at its full retail price.  The popular devices can cost upwards of $849.99 with a median price of around $500 for the newest smartphones. Push to End Unlimited ...

iPhone 5 Rumored To Have 4 Inch Screen

May 17th, 2012
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Reports from Reuters and Wall Street Journal revealed that the iPhone 5 could have a 4-inch screen display. This transformation would bring a 30% increase in the viewing area from the current 3.5 inch display. The rumors started after Wall Street Journal disclosed information from unidentified sources quoting that “at least four inch diagonally” will ...

Verizon Ends Unlimited Data Plan For Existing Customers

May 16th, 2012
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When Verizon Wireless decided last year to follow AT&T to eliminate its unlimited data plan for new customers, they allowed their exist customers to be "grandfathered" into their exist plans and retain their unlimited plans.  Many customers were reluctant to change their plans in order to retain the unlimited data plans regardless if they actually ...

Samsung released the list of T-Mobile phones to get ICS update

May 15th, 2012
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I know that almost all of you have been waiting for the new Android 4.0, or Ice Cream Sandwich update for a long time now. Most of you might already have been rooted your phones and installed one of different available repack ROMs and a custom ROM on top of it just to enjoy the ...

Mobile Hotspot Compare

May 14th, 2012
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If you're looking for mobile hotspot plans and devices that will suit your PC tablet or iPhone iPod Touch, here the breakdowns of the plans and devices, we've also added some tips to save you money! Comparing Mobile Broadband Plans Three of the major carriers such as Sprint, AT&T and Verizon all have hotspot plans available.  Listed ...

Virgin Mobile to launch LG Optimus Elite with Google Wallet

May 13th, 2012
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If you are a Virgin mobile user and love using LG’s Android phones, then you will be knowing about the different offerings that Virgin has (or does it?). LG’s Optimus V, a low range phone, was one of the most well selling Android phone that the mobile network carrier boasted. It is true that the ...

Virgin Mobile Announces First NFC Equipped Device, The LG Optimus Elite

May 10th, 2012
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Virgin Mobile USA has announced their very first phone to ever come with NFC and Google Wallet, the Optimus Elite by LG. Virgin Mobile is a no-contract carrier that offers unlimited data and messaging plans for $30/month, and with their newest Android device going for only $149.99, they are sure to get some buyers. The ...

Sprint And Sierra Wireless Bring Nation’s First “Tri-Fi Hotspot” On May 18 For $99

May 9th, 2012
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The HTC Evo 4G LTE isn't the only thing launching at Sprint on May 18. While Wi-Fi hotspots aren't exactly as big of news as the "true Evo successor," this one is a little different from the rest. Sierra Wireless is launching their $99 Tri-Fi Hotspot on May 18, the first Wi-Fi hotspot ever to ...

HTC And Sprint Announce Evo 4G LTE Is Coming May 18 For $199

May 9th, 2012
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The HTC Evo 4G LTE was announced to be launching on May 18 today at CTIA. HTC unveiled the device a few weeks back, starting preorders on May 7. The Evo 4G LTE is very similar to HTC's One series of devices, and can definitely be considered as one in my book. The Evo name ...

Virgin Mobile Announces 4G With HTC Evo V 4G May 31

May 8th, 2012
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As originally tipped here, to the world, by Thedroidguy last summer, Sprint has shifted their 4G WiMax network to their prepaid brands, Virgin Mobile and Boost Mobile. Virgin Mobile USA will introduce 4G speeds to their prepaid customers on May 31st with the introduction of the HTC Evo V 4G. The new HTC Evo V 4G features ...

HTC And Verizon Announce The DROID Incredible 4G At CTIA

May 7th, 2012
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HTC and Verizon’s Incredible 4G has been leaked for quite a while now from pictures to specs, and today at CTIA in New Orleans the device was finally announced officially. The DROID Incredible series has been going strong on Verizon for a while now, and they have stayed true to the form factor with the ...

Verizon Employees Pushing Android Over iPhone, Here’s Why

May 7th, 2012
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A CNN Money report over the weekend has really got the interwebs chatting about iPhone vs Android and why in the world Verizon Wireless is back to hawking Android first. It was almost three years ago that Verizon Wireless and Motorola teamed up for the original Motorola Droid. With all the marketing, fanfare and promotions surrounding ...