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pre
Palm Pre Successfully Hacked to Run on Verizon, Mostly
Cleanser here got the Palm Pre to run on Verizon's network. Impressive! Except that data doesn't work. Guess you'll have to wait 6 more months (or more) after all. [Pre Central] More »
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Comment by tande04: Eh... My understand is that this wouldn't be super hard to do on a CDMA phone, just that its super... 3 Responses | Other threads
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amazon
Amazon Wireless Aims To Make Cellphone Shopping Easier
For many of us, cellphone shopping really means choosing between the major smartphone brands—but for those of us looking at a broader range of devices and plans, Amazon has developed a new site to help make the process easier. More » -
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Department of Justice Scoping Out AT&T and Verizon's Anti-Competitive Streak
Think the ginormous bloodsuckers at AT&T, Verizon and other big telecoms are abusing their enormous power? So does someone at the Department of Justice. They've officially begun an initial review into their potential anti-competitive practices, though it's still super early in the process, so don't expect much out of this for a long, long time, if anything. But hey, something's happening. [WSJ] -
cellphones
Samsung Glyde 2 for Verizon: Better Luck Second Time Around?
Leaked photos of a Verizon-branded Glyde 2 (aka U960) smartphone show it has a streamlined design, a fourth row added to the keyboard, and now uses Samsung's TouchWiz interface. It all sounds promising, but what about that sluggish touchscreen? More » -
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Verizon Does an About Face, Offers BlackBerry Tour to Existing Customers
Behold, the power of bad press! Verizon is now set to offer pre-orders of the upcoming BlackBerry Tour to existing customers in the very near future. More » -
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Verizon Customers Under Contract Can't Order BlackBerry Tour
Here's something for our hefty "WTF, Verizon?" file: The BlackBerry Tour, soon to be Verizon's top phone, cannot be pre-ordered by existing customers under contract who want to upgrade. What's worse, upgrades may be blocked even after the phone's release. More » -
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Confirmed: BlackBerry Tour Coming to Verizon July 12th for $200
We suspected this before, but now we've got a confirmation in the form of a pre-order page: Verizon is getting the BlackBerry Tour on July 12th, at a $200 price point. Now, Verizon users, go forth and pre-order. [Verizon] -
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Unconfirmed: BlackBerry Tour Coming to Verizon July 12th, Sprint on July 20th
Boy Genius Report found in an internal site that Verizon's soon to be fleshing out its rather anemic smartphone lineup with the BlackBerry Tour on July 12th for $200 after contract. Update: More » -
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HTC Ozone (AKA Snap) Coming to Verizon, Too
This $50 HTC Dash sequel has already been announced for other carriers under names like the Snap, but now it's coming to Verizon as the HTC "Ozone." More » -
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Captain Obvious of Verizon Says Verizon iPhone is Apple's Decision, Android Phone May Be Coming
Ivan Seidenberg, Chairman and CEO of Verizon, just lays this captain obvious quote on Charlie Rose on the possibility of a Verizon iPhone. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by TheSonOfKrypton: Fail Verizon. Fail. If you weren't such little shits BEFORE Apple dropped the sweetest phone in the world... 13 Responses | Other threads
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4g
EVDO/LTE Hybrid Device Approved By FCC
Think the EVDO network is too slow? Relief could be in sight. The FCC recently approved the LG M13 which, according to the filing, is a "cellular/PCS CDMA/EVDO and 700MHz LTE Device". More »
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By Don NguyenComment by Stromson: Should we be expecting this to be a Verizon-bound "dumb" or "feature" phone? 3 Responses | Other threads
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verizon
Verizon FiOS Hikes Up Its Rates
Verizon nonchalantly upped FiOS's basic "triple play" broadband-phone-TV fee—$5 or $10 extra per month, depending where you live. The only drop was in the priciest bundle, which swapped out HBO for Showtime—finally, Dexter fans get a bone. [NYT]
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Comment by Dave Crowder: FIOS is not all that great. My neighbor has Tiem warner and I see no diff in her package except... 4 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
Zeta-Jones vs Chad vs Verizon Guy: Who is Your Favorite Spokesperson?
In case you haven't noticed, T-Mobile came to their senses and brought Catherine Zeta-Jones back as their spokesperson. Naturally, this has me thinking: cagematch. Which cellphone provider spokesperson is your favorite? More » -
smartphones
Hello! There Are More Than Just iPhones In This Universe!
The spotlight this week may be pointed at the iPhone 3GS—and with good reason—but it's not the only flavor of smartphone ice cream. Here's a quick path to more info about all smartphones (and no dumb ones!) More » -
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Giz Explains: What AT&T's 7.2Mbps Network Really Means
AT&T's contribution to the improved overall speed of the iPhone 3GS—their upgraded 7.2Mbps network—is nearly as important as Apple's. But 7.2 is just a number, and AT&T's network is just one of many. Here's where it actually stands. More » -
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Verizon Wireless Rolls Out a Global Wireless Modem
Combining previously separated 3G modems for North American CDMA networks and foreign GSM networks, Verizon Wireless has come out with a single device—the Novatel USB1000 global wireless modem—that features both technologies in one. More »
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By Andi WangComment by KaitouKID: who needs excuses? i just lie to their face and they take it cuz...oh wait I'm the boss around... 8 Responses | Other threads
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blackberry tour
Verizon's BlackBerry Tour Site Is Now Live, Launch Presumably Imminent
The BlackBerry Tour, which we've called "The BlackBerry You've Been Waiting For," is apparently near launch—Verizon's popped a teaser site online (admittedly with no new info), so our July estimate is certainly feasible. [Verizon via CrackBerry] -
cellphones
Samsung Omnia II Has Biggest Ever Phone AMOLED Display, Coming to Verizon
Samsung's dropping a whole lotta Omnia, if you haven't noticed. Verizon's getting the Omnia II (Sammy's leaving when and for how much for Verizon to announce), which has the biggest AMOLED display yet in in a phone—3.7 inches at WVGA resolution. It's going to have TouchWiz 2.0 as well, meaning it's got more widget power, with what Samsung calls "smart unlock," so you can directly access apps from the lock screen. More » -
cellphones
Ruggedized Casio Exilim Rotating Flip Phone Packs 5.1MP Camera
Casio's Exilim phone (vaguely NSFW ad here) looks to cram in just about every feature you can get on a Verizon dumbphone, with a few higher-end bonuses: It's military-grade ruggedized and features an impressive 5.1MP camera.
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BlackBerry Storm Squashes the Palm Pre—According to Verizon, Of Course
Verizon is preparing their sales people against the Palm Pre launch, with a detailed feature by feature comparison with the Blackberry Storm. Of course, according to Verizon, the Storm wins (against the iPhone too.) Obviously, they didn't read Matt's review. More » -
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Palm Pre Won't Be Coming to Verizon or AT&T Within Six Months
We knew Sprint had the Pre locked up through 2009, but now Sprint CEO Dan Hesse is trying to make the period of exclusivity seem long enough to convince users to switch to Sprint rather than wait a few months. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by snitch: This is a joke right? last time i checked 2010 is less than six full months away already, i mean... 15 Responses | Other threads
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verizon
Verizon Finally Gets BlackBerry Pearl Flip, Adds Inflated Pricetag
After literally years, Verizon announced today that it will finally be carrying the BlackBerry Pearl Flip smartphone. It's the same phone we know and tolerate, except with a really dumb caveat: it's priced at $129 after rebate. What? More » -
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Sprint Basically Confirms Verizon's Getting the Pre in January
You can almost hear Sprint PR's James Fisher teeth grind as responds to Verizon blabbing they'll have the Pre in 6 months: "We have the Pre through 2009." Meaning Verizon's totally getting the Pre in January. Update: Blurb from Sprint spokesman, not CEO. [SmartMoney via BGR] -
cellphones
Three New Semi-Smart LG Phones Coming to Verizon
The LG EnV3, EnV Touch, and Glance are all set to debut for Verizon on June 5th, for all those middle of the road customers who want some features, but not too many. They look about much as good as every other nearly-smart phone.
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Verizon CEO: We're Getting the Palm Pre, Storm 2 Within 6 Months
The Palm Pre will be exclusive to Sprint for a weirdly short six months, after which the handset will show up on Verizon, according to CEO Lowell McAdam. They'll also get the Storm 2 at about the same time.
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By John HerrmanComment by Drunken_Donuts: Thank you giz, I almost had myself talked into dropping the Network for this fine piece of hardware. Now Sprint... 12 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
BlackBerry Storm 2 Out on Verizon Next Month?
A forum guy with an apparently decent track record says Verizon's been cracking hard on Storm 2 tech support being ready by the end of the month, suggesting a soonish launch. [BlackBerryOS via BGR] -
verizon
Verizon LTE Devices Will Have Swappable SIM Cards
Maybe a no-brainer, but seeing "Verizon Wireless" anywhere near the words "swappable SIM cards" is like seeing a little slice of hell freeze over: Verizon's confirmed that their LTE devices will have swappable SIM cards, meaning you should be able to actually choose your device. Holy balls. [DSL Reports] -
fios
Second-Tier FiOS Providers Undercut Verizon, Are Verizon
Verizon FiOS, which can pipe the internet into your home at 50mbps, is something like bliss. It's also hideously expensive. Luckily, smaller ISPs are offering the same service for less. The exact same service. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by snitch: $100 for 50Mbps are they nuts? Cablevision has a plan in my area called Optimum Ultra that gives you 101Mbps... 6 Responses | Other threads
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BlackBerry Storm 2 Screen Won't Be Clicky, Verizon to Un-Ban Wi-Fi on Smartphones
Boy Genius rolls up Verizon's entire lineup of new BlackBerrys, but the most interesting point confirms what I suspected when I saw the Storm 2 shots yesterday: The Storm's clicky screen is gone. Update: More » -
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Sprint Selling MiFi 2200 Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot for Its 3G Service
Remember how well Sprint 3G did in tests? And how much we like portable hotspots? Put them together with the $100 Novatel MiFi 2200, and you have a pretty nice setup, dubbed "Sprint Mobile Hotspot." More »
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Comment by TheCrudMan: I've said it before and I'll say it again, after paying for hardware and signing a 2-year contract I want... 3 Responses | Other threads
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review
Samsung Alias 2 E-Ink Flip Phone Review
The Gadget: The Samsung Alias 2, a relatively standard phone that differentiates itself because it has 34 E-Ink buttons that change depending on your current app or orientation. Yes, that means QWERTY typing. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Nick: i really like the concept, but does it have a backlight? i can't tell. and are they programable by the user? 6 Responses | Other threads
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netbooks
HP Mini Netbook on Verizon to Launch May 17th, Alongside MiFi Portable Hotspot
Boy Genius Report has it on very good faith that Verizon will be bringing out the HP Mini 1151NR netbook on May 17th, which not-so-coincidentally is the same date Verizon is releasing the MiFi. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by ZaxxonQ.com: A monthly payment option would be nice... especially for those individuals who are already Verizon customers and cannot get Dell... 2 Responses | Other threads
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business
AT&T to Buy Boatloads of Equipment and Infrastructure From Verizon
AT&T is planning to purchase the leftovers of Alltel's network, including physical assets like towers, licenses, and 1.5 million subscribers from Alltel's new owner, Verizon, for the tasty sum of $2.35 billion. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Solday: I just want a merger to happen already. I'm sick of Alltel and their shitty old phones. I want some... 13 Responses | Other threads
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cellphones
Samsung Alias 2 Flips Its Keypad For Any Occasion, Arrives May 11th
The Samsung Alias 2 may be a dumbphone, but it's got one feature that (kinda!) sets it apart: It unfolds into landscape and portrait configurations, and uses the same keypad in both. How?Witchcraft!E-ink! More » -
wifi
Verizon MiFi 2200 EV-DO Router Delivers Portable WiFi (With a Hefty Fee)
The sleek Verizon MiFi portable hotspot converts 3G signals into WiFi for up to five devices, which is pretty sweet. But the monthly fees aren't so pretty. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Geeum: Omnia + wmwifirouter app = better than this. 4 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Apple's Looking for MacBook 3G Testers: Hmmmm
An AT&T exec hinted at a MacBook with built-in 3G earlier, and now Apple's looking for a Mac Hardware QA engineer to test "3G Wireless WAN in a detailed, timely manner." Hmmmm. [Apple via CW] -
fios
What's in Store for Verizon FiOS: Slingbox-Like Streaming and More
Gear Live had a sit-down with a senior rep from Verizon and found a few tasty hints as to what's in FiOS's future. Most exciting? They're working on a Slingbox-like service for streaming live TV. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Dreamwriter: Count me unexcited. At this point they should be spending their money getting FIOS to the people rather than... 4 Responses | Other threads
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3g
Take Wired's 3G Smartphone Speed Survey
The sequel to their iPhone 3G speedtest, Wired's doing a nationwide speedtest for every 3G smartphone. It takes 5 minutes, and we're interested to see how it compares to our own nationwide 3G test. [Wired] -
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Verizon Partnering With Boingo to Give Free Wi-Fi to FiOS and DSL Customers
According to the ever-popular "sources familiar with the matter," Verizon is planning to partner up with Wi-Fi hotspot provider Boingo. Now, how's about you make with the WiFi-enabled phones, Verizon? More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by deadphotomac: The Omnia has WiFI and is an oaky phone. 10 Responses | Other threads
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internet
Google on How to Change the Internet: You Should Own Your Broadband Pipes
Google policy analyst Derek Slater—who's so obviously related to Christian Slater—explains how to reshape broadband in the US. Step one: Own the actual pipes that run to your house. More »
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Comment by G_Money21: A small city in North Carolina is doing this already arent they? Wilson NC. And guess what, Time Warner (the... 4 Responses | Other threads
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