AT&T has confirmed discontinuing its A-List program after an internal memo was leaked, revealing that the feature would shut down today for new customers. Existing customers get to keep the feature as long as they remain on a qualifying plan. The A-List was launched nearly two years ago to compete against rival offerings such as T-Mobile's myFaves.
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AT&T faces US antitrust complaint over T-Mobile merger
AT&T may be working hard insisting that it’s in users’ best interest for the T-Mobile acquisition to go ahead, but it’s a long way from convincing regulators. The Department of Justice has filed an antitrust complaint in an attempt to block the merger, Bloomberg reports, arguing that it would “substantially lessen competition” in the US wireless market. Meanwhile, the FCC has waded in as well, with chairman Julius Genachowski revealing that the agency also has “serious concerns” about the deal.
Samsung Galaxy S II for T-Mobile Hands-Off [Video]
The most mysterious of the three Samsung Galaxy S II models we’ve seen today is the T-Mobile version. The reason for this is the fact that because this version of the handset is set to be the last released here in the states (that we know of so far), it’s not quite ready for a full showing. Therefor what we know about this device is essentially just the bare minimum: Exynos 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, extra rounded edges, and a unique T-Mobile experience alongside Samsung’s newest vision for TouchWiz. I’m sure we’ll be just thrilled as pie once we get to see it in action, but for now we’ve got to stay behind a plastic box.
Samsung Galaxy S II unveiled for T-Mobile
T-Mobile has just confirmed that it will be offering the much anticipated Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone on its 4G network. The device is about to be unveiled at the Samsung event in NYC that will mark the big US debut of the popular handset on three of the four major US carriers. We’re covering the event live, so be sure to keep it here on SlashGear for all the details.
Samsung Galaxy S II USA Family Confirmed, Verizon May Be Next
It appears very likely, now that we’ve got a cool slightly pixelated photo and everything, that Samsung will be releasing the Samsung Galaxy S II in the USA next week on three of the big four USA carriers with slightly different configurations, software and hardware included. What we’re still not clear on is why news has popped up surrounding Verizon not being on this list. Given another bit of very possibly legit information we got this morning, a Samsung Galaxy S II upgrade is on the way as well, this time with a slightly larger 4.5-inch display and 4G LTE capabilities. What could this possibly mean for Verizon?
Sprint allegedly in talks to buyout Clearwire for LTE
Sprint is reportedly in talks with cable companies to buyout Clearwire, which has recently announced adoption of 4G LTE and its need for funding to build out the new network. The carrier is already invested in Clearwire, but may seek to buyout the remaining portion of the company and may do so jointly with Comcast and other cable partners.
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AT&T Sues Law Firms Seeking To Block T-Mobile Deal
AT&T is now suing the law firms that have been seeking to block the $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile. Back in July, New York-based law firm Bursor & Fisher began a "Fight the Merger" campaign in which they encouraged AT&T customers to file arbitration cases against the carrier to challenge the merger. So far, the firm has already filed 26 arbitration demands and over 900 notices of dispute on behalf of AT&T customers.
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SlashGear Weekly Roundup Video – August 14, 2011
This past week brought more patent litigation drama along with new rumors for the exciting gadgets to come in the next few months. Sales of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 have been blocked in Europe after Apple won a preliminary injunction on the tablet. Apple became the world’s largest company briefly when its market valuation surpassed that of Exxon Mobile. Windows Phone Mango is now rumored for a September 1 launch with Nokia confirming closure of its US Symbian and feature phone operations. The first screenshots of Android Ice Cream Sandwich leaked with its roll-out likely in November. And there’s much much more. Continue after the cut for the full video and roundup list.
SlashGear Week in Review- Week 33 2011
Sunday is here again along with the latest edition of the SlashGear Week in Review. A study released last week claims that too much Facebook is unhealthy for kids. The researcher behind the study claims that kids that use Facebook are ill more than kids that don't.
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AT&T Letter Damages Case For T-Mobile Acquisition
AT&T has been trying to make its case for the $39 billion T-Mobile acquisition since it was first announced back in March. The carrier has been arguing that the T-Mobile purchase is necessary for it to most cost effectively expand its LTE network coverage to meet the demands of today's immense data needs. However, a partially-redacted document the carrier filed with the FCC was accidentally leaked and contained information that specifically derailed this argument.
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T-Mobile To Switch From Throttling To Overages For 200MB Data Plans
T-Mobile may be one of the last carriers left still offering an unlimited data plan, but that could change very soon for at least customers on their lowest data plan offering. A leaked image of an internal document reveals that T-Mobile will be returning to overage charges on their 200MB unlimited data plan, which used to throttle speeds once customers went over the limit, essentially making them no longer unlimited.
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AT&T’s T-Mobile and Qualcomm deals get extra FCC attention [Updated]
AT&T's bid to buy Qualcomm's 700MHz spectrum will come under renewed attention, with the news that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) now intends to review both it and the carrier's intended acquisition of T-Mobile together. According to the FCC, "the best way to determine whether either or both of the proposed transactions serve the public interest is to consider them in a coordinated manner at this time" since it has "questions regarding AT&T's aggregation of spectrum throughout the nation, particularly in overlapping areas."
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