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BeyondtheTech: 7.2Mbps on AT&T's 3G network is like driving a Ferrari with someone yanking your parking brake every 90 seconds. Until I can consistently stream a si... more »
weatherman: I'm actually anxiously awaiting AT&T bumping 3G up to 3G standards in my area.... #usbconnectlightning more »
dragon:ONE: For what... all of 2 cities with 7.2Mbps HSPA? I live closer to 21mbps HSPA+ across the border than a 'native' AT&T 3G signal. Hell, I even pick up t... more »
dagamer34: Meh, T-Mobile's network is already moving to an impressive 21Mbps, Verizon is launching it's 4G network in 20-30 major markets next year, and Sprint a... more »
crackel: This is a smart move by Verizon. Facts aside, att's lawsuit is generating publicity, and it would be foolish to not ride this wave. All I want is for... more »
snitch: I have to admit, they're cute. What's really got Verizon execs losing sleep at night is how, AT&T being the shitty carrier that they are, they manage... more »
seizurelitezrfun: Good job, Verizon. Now don't let these get too extreme and annoying like Apple's Mac vs. PC commercials. #3g more »
Rob: As stated on Engadget: "Here's what that ad does not tell you. Verizon uses EV-DO Rev A for data, which is the 3rd generation of CDMA. It's not even... more »
junglemindstate: interestingly enough, i've been using a first gen (2g) iphone since it came out and i've been browsing the web and using the cell connectivity to be p... more »
FriarNurgle: Someone in Verizon's Marketing dept. is getting some coal this year. And by coal I mean huge fraking bonus. #3g more »

#att

AT&T's USBConnect Lightning Will Handle Their 7.2Mbps Network
While you anxiously await AT&T to bump 3G up to 7.2Mbps in your area, keep in mind that their new USBConnect Lighting device is what your laptop will need to take advantage of it. More »
#verizonwireless

Verizon Wireless Launches Three More Anti-AT&T 3G Network Commercials
Today Verizon responded to AT&T's "There's a Map For That" lawsuit by releasing a slew of new commercials with similar themes and messaging. The battle continues, this time on the infamous Island of Misfit Toys. More »
#nokia

Nokia Booklet 3G Landing November 15 at Best Buy
We knew the the place and the price, just needed to know when the party starts. You can grab a pre-order for the $600 netbook ($300 with two-year contract) at Best Buy and pick it up November 15. [Engadget]
#remainders

Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)
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#att

AT&T FLO TV Service Drops to $10/month
If you want to watch "CBS Mobile, CNBC, CNN Mobile, COMEDY CENTRAL, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile, FOX News, MSNBC, MTV, NBC 2Go, Nickelodeon and the movie channel Crackle", that's now $10 on AT&T phones that support FLO TV. Well, not RIGHT NOW. We mean starting November 8th. More »
#internalmemos

Leaked AT&T Memo Outlines Spin Tactics Regarding Verizon Lawsuit
I'll admit that I got a slight chuckle out of this particular memo sent to AT&T employees today. It explains that the company has in fact filed a lawsuit against Verizon for the rather hilarious "There's a Map for That" ad campaign and proceeds to instruct employees to use any inquiries as a chance to talk about AT&T's great qualities: More »
#blackberry

BlackBerry Bold 9700 Impressions: Small and Chirpy, Like a Black Hummingbird
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 in a word? Compact. It's efficient, almost cramped, like a Japanese car from the 80s. More »
#remainders

Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)
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#cellphones

AT&T Suing Verizon Because "Map" Ad Is Confusing to Dumb People (and Lawyers)
A Verizon Wireless ad shows a beefy Verizon 3G map next to a less impressive AT&T 3G map. AT&T is suing, saying it leads people to believe AT&T has no phone service outside of its (admittedly skimpier) 3G areas. More »
#googlevoice

1.4 Million People Have Google Voice, But Not That Many Actually Use It
The reason your friends aren't begging you for a Google Voice invite is probably 'cause they've got one by now. BusinessWeek got a hold of the redacted user numbers Google gave to the FCC, and they're higher than I'd expect: 1.419 million users, only 570,000 of whom actually use it everyday. More »
#droid

GSM Motorola Droid Caught on Video
As we said in our hands on, the Droid deserves its positive attention. So what about that AT&T and GSM-compatible version? Still no word on availability, but here's proof it exists. Update: Video pulled, but we've got a screen grab: More »
#googlevoice

Google Voice Is Only Blocking Like 100 Numbers Now
Google Voice has gone from blocking a decent swath of phone numbers—ranging from sex chat lines to nuns to some simply rural digits—to around 100. More »
#droid

AT&T Compatible Motorola Droid Sneaks Into FCC Documents
Among recent FCC filings is one for a Motorola Sholes aka Droid listing the bands used by AT&T (WCDMA 850/1900/2100) as well as GSM 850/900/1800/1900. This makes the phone compatible with both AT&T and Rogers. [FCC via Mobile Crunch]
#att

AT&T Sues the Pants Off of Price-Fixing LCD Manufacturers
AT&T and the LCD industry make for strange courtfellows, but wait'll you hear what for: AT&T claims that due to LCD price fixing by LG, Sharp and other, they've overpaid for 300 million handsets. Interestingly, they're not thrilled about this. More »
#att

AT&T "Encourages" Employees and Their Families to Complain to the FCC About Net Neutrality [Updated]
Remember the Comcastard-stacked FCC hearing on BitTorrent? AT&T thinks that's a good strategy, since AT&T's main lobbyist sent a letter to ~~300,000 employees~~ U.S. managers "encouraging" them and their families to protest the FCC's net neutrality rules. Updated More »
#android

Verizon Levels Guns At Apple, Not AT&T, With Droid Phone Blitz
This 30-second Droid spot started airing last night during the ALCS. Dan may not like it, but even so there's no denying that Verizon, in the words of Matt Buchanan, went totally balls in with an Android phone. More »
#iphone

EyeTV iPhone App Allows For Streaming Over 3G Through Built-In Backdoor (Update: And It Works Again!)
The EyeTV iPhone app is supposed to allow you to stream media from a computer to an iPhone over a Wi-Fi connection, but it comes with a little bonus that must've slipped past Apple's approval process: streaming over 3G. Updated. More »
#googlevoice

AT&T: Google Is So Evil, They Even Block Calls to Nuns
The AT&T vs. Google Voice debate has gotten much more interesting/entertaining, thanks to a letter from AT&T to the FCC, loudly trashing Google—and even the FCC themselves, for allowing Google to run rampant. There's some serious animosity here. More »
#iphone

Mystery Behind iPhone 5.6 Carrier Update Solved: Fixes MMS Errors
When we finally got the iPhone OS 3.1.2 update, we also got the 5.6 carrier update with it, but we had no freakin' idea what it was supposed to do. According to iPhone Savior's research, the guessing game is over: 5.6 was meant to fix issues with MMS, particularly the red exclamation point that occurs after many users try to send an image or video. [iPhone Savior]
#google

Google Says They Gotta Block Some Numbers to Keep Google Voice Free
Here's one way for Google to keep people on their side in their tussle with the FCC, egged on by AT&T: Say that the only way to keep Google Voice free is to block those pricey calls to certain numbers. More »
#googlevoice

Can Google Voice Really Block Calls to Some Numbers? The FCC Investimagates
Remember AT&T's hilariously ironic request for the FCC to investigate Google Voice for not following net neutrality rules? The FCC is all over it, and has sent a letter to Google asking why and how Google Voice blocks certain calls. More »
#iphone

iPhone's Cheesy CSI Cameo Requires Serious Suspension of Disbelief
Sorry AT&T. I know CSI never lets plausibility get in the way of a good story, but watching them crawl through an underground tunnel and exclaim the iPhone has "outstanding reception", made last night's episode harder to believe than usual. More »
#remainders

Remainders - Things We Didn't Post
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#fcc

Why the FCC's Got AT&T and Verizon Scared Shitless
Remember net neutrality? Over a year after Comcast's torrent-killing ways turned it into a rallying cry for chest-slapping geek solidarity, it's back. But this time, it's got AT&T and Verizon scared shitless—and it might actually screw us over. More »
#att

Hey, iPhone Users: Get Ready For Data Caps
So you've got the FCC, to whom you've just made a very public concession, on your back. How do you remind the world, and your regulators, that you're still totally over net neutrality? From AT&T's CEO, a case study. More »
#rumors

WSJ: Dell Making an Android Phone for AT&T
We heard rumors this week that Dell's Mini 3i Android phone could come to the U.S, and now the Wall Street Journal says it's AT&T who asked Dell to tweak the phone—and the result may arrive next year. More »
#blackberrybold

BlackBerry Bold Debuts in Soft, Virginal White
RIM very quietly just showed off the new BlackBerry Bold in white, with a white leather back that somehow manages to outdo the previous version in tackiness. It's due out on AT&T for $200, as usual, on October 18th. More »
#fcc

You Always Wanted a Cell Tower in Your Backyard, Right?
While disappointing carriers by reiterating the FCC is all about net neutrality, chairman Julius Genachowski also offered them some consolation: To get more 4G goodness in the air, the FCC's going to a "shot clock" style rollout for cell towers. More »
#apple

Apocalypse Nigh, AT&T Opens Network for VoIP Over 3G on iPhone
Holy keee-rist. The apocalypse approaches, because AT&T has opened their network up to VoIP applications running over the air on the iPhone. In other words, AT&T is now totally cool with using Skype over 3G. More »
#ads

Verizon Bitch Slaps AT&T in "There's A Map For That" Commercial
I'm not a fan of Verizon, but their newest ad made me giggle like a little girl. It's a nice little jab at AT&T through mockery of Apple's "There's an app for that" tagline. [YouTube via Digital Daily]
#cellphones

HTC Tilt 2 and HTC Pure WinMo 6.5 Phones Arrive on AT&T
Windows Mobile 6.5 rolls-out tomorrow, so expect to hear about a bunch of new handsets this week. Getting in early, AT&T has gotten official with its versions of HTC's TouchPro 2 (Tilt 2; shown left) and Touch Diamond2 (Pure). More »
#cellphones

Best Buy Employee Holiday Guide Pseudo-Reveals BlackBerry, Nokia, Android Launches
Today's Best Buy leak takes the form of a who's who of holiday hardware releases for the retailer's mobile department: More »
#iphone

Apple Genius Bar: iPhones' 30% Call Drop Is "Normal" in New York
How utterly shitty is the iPhone on AT&T in the New York area? The average iPhone drops 30 percent of all calls. And that's considered acceptable by Apple. More »
#smartphones

Garmin Nuvifone G60 Is Finally Happening: On AT&T Oct. 4 for $299
Took long enough: The near-vaporware Garmin nuvifone G60 GPS-cum-fone is actually coming out, and it's gonna be on AT&T come Oct. 4 for $300, with an extra $5/month for navigation services. I'm sure it will fail miserably. [Yahoo]
#crime

iPhone Gets MMS, Apple/AT&T Instantly Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit Over Said MMS
Apple class-action lawsuit, case file #23423: A Minnesota iPhone owner joined a class-action lawsuit to punish Apple and AT&T for failing to provide MMS by "late summer" as promised. Evidence: MMS came out post-Labor-Day, which is officially autumn. The horror! More »
#att

Now AT&T Wants the FCC To Investigate Google Voice
This AT&T/Google/Apple catfight over Google Voice gets stranger as AT&T asks the FCC to investigate Google Voice for not adhering to federally mandated call-blocking regulations. As in Google Voice is blocking some calls. More »
#mms

AT&T's iPhone MMS Carrier Update Is Live
The AT&T iPhone update to enable MMS just hit for us, so check your iTunes to see if you have it too. Just plug in your iPhone and hit the "Check for Update" button. More »
#dealzmodo

$50 Refurbed iPhone 3G 8GB Is Back
I guess AT&T found a spare closet filled with refurbished 8GB iPhone 3Gs (that's a little 's'), because they've got a fresh stock they're selling for $50. That's cheaper than a lot of dumbphones. Check the stock here. [AT&T ] More »
#apple

How to Save Money On Your AT&T iPhone Bill Right Now
Oh, those nice people at AT&T, always thinking about us: If you have an iPhone rate plan other than the Unlimited, you can now save some dollars. However, it's not automatic. Update: False alarm, there's no change in pricing. More »
#iphone

AT&T Says MMS for iPhone Coming Friday Mid-day
As we reported earlier, AT&T is definitely rolling out MMS this Friday. More »

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