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T-Mobile Becomes the "Un-Carrier," Will Sell iPhone 5 Starting April 12
March 26, 2013 12:04 pm | by Ben Munson | CommentsT-Mobile introduced the new LTE network it is just beginning to switch on and the new no-contract plans that have already popped up on its website. CEO John Legere was there to bid goodbye to device subsidies as well as welcome Apple’s iPhone to his company’s device portfolio beginning April 12.
First News Briefs for March 26, 2013
March 26, 2013 9:19 am | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsCarlson Wireless announced the launch of the first TV White Space (TVWS) trial in South Africa. Led by Google, the trial will test TVWS wireless broadband in ten schools across the Cape Town area. Carlson, the project's equipment vendor, Google and other project partners will attempt to show that broadband can be offered over white spaces without interfering with licensed spectrum holders.
British Teenage Whiz Strikes Deal With Yahoo
March 26, 2013 9:17 am | by Associated Press | CommentsSeventeen-year-old Nick d'Aloisio, who dreamed up the idea for the content-shortening program when he was studying for his exams, said he was surprised by the deal. As with its other recent acquisitions, Yahoo didn't disclose how much it is paying for Summly, although British newspapers suggested the deal's value at several million dollars.
PlayPhone, Verizon Partner on Social Gaming Storefront
March 26, 2013 8:24 am | by Andrew Berg | CommentsSocial gaming provider PlayPhone today announced that it's partnering with Verizon Wireless on a social-optimized game-centric storefront that will come preloaded on Verizon's Android phones. Scott Prather, senior director of business development at PlayPhone...
Sony’s Xperia ZL Comes to U.S. Without Carrier Support
March 25, 2013 11:16 am | by Ben Munson | CommentsSony’s new Xperia ZL smartphone is now available for pre-sale via the company’s web store and will make its way to other online retailers soon. In a press release, Sony announced the unlocked phone will cost a $719 or $759 for the LTE version, a big price tag but one that won’t come with a carrier contract.
HTC Set to Get “Loud,” Retire Its “Quietly Brilliant” Tagline
March 25, 2013 10:36 am | by Ben Munson | CommentsHTC hasn’t been “loud enough” and it plans to turn up the volume on its marketing efforts, starting by retiring its “Quietly Brilliant” tagline. Speaking with the Wall Street Journal, HTC CMO Benjamin Ho said the company’s new approach will be “bolder.”
First News Briefs for March 25, 2013
March 25, 2013 10:01 am | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsNCR Corporation today announced NCR Aloha Mobile, an extension of the NCR Aloha Table Service point-of-sale (POS) software. Aloha Mobile allows restaurants to securely deploy mobile technology for tableside ordering and payment.
T-Mobile Goes Live With New No-Contract Plans
March 25, 2013 9:55 am | by Ben Munson | CommentsT-Mobile’s new no-contract pricing plans are now live on the company’s website with plans starting at $50 for unlimited talk and text plus 500 MB of data. The plans add on $10 for each additional 2 GB and include mobile hotspot. The plans don’t include overage charges for surpassing the allotted 500 MB, instead opting to throttle back customers to 2G speeds once the limit is passed.
Dell Board Will Deal With Icahn, Blackstone
March 25, 2013 8:54 am | by Associated Press | CommentsROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) — Dell said Monday that a special board committee plans to negotiate with Blackstone Group and activist investor Carl Icahn over new acquisition bids for the computer maker that rival an offer of more than $24 billion from an investor group that includes founder Michael Dell.
First News Briefs for March 22, 2013
March 22, 2013 10:59 am | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsAT&T announced today that the company’s first-quarter 2013 financial results will be released after the New York Stock Exchange closes on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. At 4:30 p.m. ET the same day, AT&T will host a conference call to discuss the results. The company’s earnings release, Investor Briefing and related materials will be available at AT&T Investor Relations before the conference call begins.
BlackBerry Z10 Makes its Official U.S. Entrance
March 22, 2013 10:50 am | by Ben Munson | CommentsAfter a lengthy wait following the BlackBerry 10 event in January, the Z10 makes its debut in the U.S. today. The Canadian OEM’s new all-touch flagship launched on AT&T’s network today. T-Mobile has confirmed it will hit its airwaves on March 26. Verizon has yet to announce a release date for its exclusive white Z10.
FCC Chairman Genachowski Announces Resignation
March 22, 2013 10:38 am | by Andrew Berg | CommentsFCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced his resignation today, saying he will step down in the "coming weeks." Genachowski, a Democrat, was confirmed in June of 2009, succeeding then Republican chairman Kevin J. Martin. Genachowski's tenure as Chairman was...
FCC Prepares 1695-1710, 1755-1780 MHz Spectrum for Auction in 2014
March 22, 2013 9:53 am | by Ben Munson | CommentsThe FCC informed the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of its plans to auction licenses in the 1695-1710 and 1755-1780 MHz bands as early as September 2014. The NTIA recently picked out the 1695-1710 MHz band of spectrum to be reallocated for non-federal use.
BlackBerry CEO Says iPhone Is Outdated
March 22, 2013 9:01 am | by Rob Gillies, Associated Press | CommentsApple's iPhone is outdated, according to the chief executive of BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion Ltd. Thorsten Heins made the comment Thursday on the eve of the much-delayed launch of the new touchscreen BlackBerry in the United States. AT&T begins selling the Z10...
Deal to Sell Dell May Be About to Face Competition
March 22, 2013 8:56 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | CommentsIs Michael Dell's attempt to gain more control over his company about to turn into a financial tug-of-war? The answer could come Friday. That's the end of a 45-day period that Dell Inc.'s board of directors set to allow for offers that might top a Feb. 5 deal to sell the...
