BlackBerry Tour OS upgrade coming in weeks, new hardware in May?
We have two bits of Verizon BlackBerry information for you guys…
Rogers clears up US data roaming with new One Rate plans
We know the boo birds are going to have a lot of fun with this, but today Rogers officially introduced North American One Rate data roaming plans. In exchange for an extra $10 per month, Rogers subs will be able…
RIM’s Mike Lazaridis wants manufacturers to limit your data usage
We really love the boys and girls over at RIM, but if you haven’t already noticed, they’re pretty much stuck in 1998. Why do we say that? Well, RIM’s co-CEO Mike Lazaridis (who is absolutely brilliant) started spewing off his…
Nexus One having data issues?
Tips have been coming in left and right — it seems there is an issue with T-Mobile’s data service paired with the Google Nexus One device at the moment. How’s it going for you out there?
Yeah, AT&T is requiring messaging plans with feature phones
After we whispered that AT&T might be requiring messaging plans when you purchase select feature phones, we were hit up by a flood of connects. Long story short, it’s true, and here’s the break down:
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Phones that require a messaging…
Google makes some tweaks to Nexus One pricing, offers some refunds
Ever since the Nexus One was announced by Google, many have marveled at the “revolution” in handset sales — no more carriers! However, it sparked a lot of confusion with contract-free pricing, commitment pricing, termination fees and other details. Google…
T-Mobile responds to Verizon’s lower pricing by lowering smartphone prices
One of our connects just hit us up with some awesome info — T-Mobile’s responding to Verizon’s lower pricing. Here’s what we’ve got:
Verizon Wireless to overhaul its phone and data pricing plans
One of our connects hit us up with some changes Verizon Wireless is making to its calling plans effective January 18th. The details are coming in slowly but it looks like Big Red (not the gum) is ditching the all-inclusive…
O2’s network in London buckles under the pressure of the iPhone, other devices
AT&T is apparently not alone in struggling to cope with the demand that data hungry devices like the iPhone have placed on its network. Ronan Dunne, CEO of O2 UK, has publicly apologized to Londoners for the poor performance of…
MobileRL wants you to download its software so it can spy on you!
With rising concerns for privacy these days, advertisers are having an increasingly difficult time gathering personal consumer data. MobileRL, an Israeli start-up, is looking to change or “revolutionize” the way information is collected for ad purposes. The Israeli company wants…
FCC unsatisfied and troubled by Verizon Wireless’ response regarding its ETF and $1.99 phantom data fee
In a scathing one page response, FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn cut Verizon Wireless to its knees by saying the answers the wireless carrier provided in response to the FCC’s investigation were “unsatisfying and, in some cases, troubling.” The commissioner chided…
WIND Mobile’s price plans leak out
One day after it was announced that WIND Mobile is allowed to launch its network without without delay, Canadians across the country are still giddy with excitement as they anticipate the impending launch of the nation’s fourth major wireless carrier.…
AT&T’s plans to improve network reliability and what that means for you
AT&T’s Ralph de la Vega announced yesterday that the carrier would start taking steps to improve its network and acknowledged that service in some areas is sub-par (most of you would agree that that’s an understatement). After launching Mark the…
