In a confirmation that comes less than 24 hours after the first announcement that Sprint would finally, at long last, get their own set of iPhone devices, the 3rd largest mobile carrier in the USA has announced that they'd be working with unlimited data plans for the release. It's been confirmed that these unlimited plans would be starting at just $69.99 and would include unlimited data and 450 voice minutes plus unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling. Look like the deal for you?
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iPhone 4S data speeds to be faster on AT&T
If you're considering the iPhone 4S, you now have three of the four major US carriers to choose from, with the nation's third largest being added to the mix that currently includes AT&T and Verizon. Since the iPhone 4S is now a dual-band world phone, the same model will be available to all three carriers, making the choice more a matter of network preference. However, Apple has given AT&T a bit of an advantage.
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Say Hello to the iPhone 4S
All the rumors and speculation have finally ended today regarding the next iPhone, as you all already know it will be the iPhone 4S — no 5 here. While just about everyone and their dogs were watching the news as it unfolded, us included, the Apple site has been overwhelmed all day, pages keep disappearing for updates most likely. I’d like to introduce you to the new iPhone 4S courtesy of Apple.com
iPhone 4S prices revealed, now on Sprint
This week at the iPhone event in California, the iPhone 4S was revealed and a whole new set of prices were let loose for the whole iPhone series. In addition, it was revealed that the iPhone would now be carried by AT&T, Verizon AND Sprint. This is a first for the third carrier. Prices on these devices are surprisingly low considering past prices of iPhones, but given the fact that the smallest iPod Touch is now just $199, we suppose this is right in line: the 16GB iPhone 4S is also $199 USD on a 2-year contract with any of the three major carriers.
iPhone 5 may cause Sprint to bet the farm
If there’s one measure of a device’s popularity and success, it’s the willingness of a single company to bet their entire livelihood on future sales. That’s quite possibly what’s happening right this second behind the scenes at Sprint, where the 3rd largest mobile carrier in America appears to be making a multibillion dollar deal with Apple which will score them an exclusive deal with the iPhone 5. Sound like a possibility? Would Apple be swayed by $20 billion dollars from the pockets of Sprint, a deal that wouldn’t even have Sprint breaking even until 2014? We shall see!
Sprint LTE rollout tipped for early 2012
Sprint took a big risk when it chose existing WiMax tech for its 4G networks. The hope was that the WiMax networks would already be widely available before the roll out of LTE started giving Sprint a leg up in the 4G race. That leg up never happened and LTE and WiMax are now fighting on even footing in many markets. Sprint had announced a while back that it was looking at rolling out its own LTE networks along with WiMax tech.
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Sprint: OMG! We’re keeping unlimited data! Don’t leave!
Let's face it; the only thing keeping a bunch of subscribers from vacating Sprint in droves is the fact that the carrier is still offering unlimited data. Not too long ago Sprint announced that it was putting a cap on the data plan for its hotspots. The cap Sprint put on hotspot data usage was 5GB with some very steep overage fees if you wanted to use more. I would wager a bunch of subscribers saw the unlimited data use on the hotspots changing to capped use as a bit of writing on the wall.
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Dish considering Sprint or Clearwire acquisition
Sprint and Clearwire are not doing well and neither is their partnerships to bring WiMax 4G service to the masses. Sprint was said to be in talks with Clearwire in August to possibly buy Clearwire out. Since then nothing has happened between the two companies. A new report has surfaced from Dish Network CEO Joseph Clayton that says that Dish may be looking to buy out or partner with Clearwire or Sprint.
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Google Wallet app delayed until Friday
Google Wallet was officially launched on Monday, but it looks like the full app won't be available to download until Friday. The mobile payment app was to be installed via an over-the-air update, originally to be completed by tonight. But now a Google spokeswoman has confirmed by email with Computerworld that the downloads won't complete until Friday evening.
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TruConnect Mobile offers pay-as-you-go internet
TruConnect is partnering with the nation's third largest carrier to bring you pay-as-you-go internet starting at a low $4.99 per month rate. Each MB of data used costs 3.9 cents on top of the low base rate. The service can be had either through a USB dongle or a MiFi WiFi mobile hotspot device.
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Google Wallet confirmed to launch on Nexus S 4G
Reports earlier this morning tipped that Google's NFC-based mobile payment service called "Wallet" would be launching first on the nation's third largest carrier sometime today. And indeed, Google has confirmed now that the Wallet app will begin rolling out to Nexus S 4G handsets via an over-the-air update.
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iPad 2 may get 4G WiMAX compatibility
The nation's third largest carrier is already rumored to be getting the next-gen iPhone starting in early October and now new reports suggest that it may also be getting the iPad 2. But what's more exciting, is that this iPad 2 could be 4G WiMAX compatible as opposed to the regular CDMA version currently available on Verizon.
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