Samsung has quietly launched a teaser page for a mysterious device that it's calling "The Overachiever." Not too many clues have been provided, but the device appears to be a wireless USB modem, possibly for 4G HSPA+ or LTE connectivity while on the road. The page simply reads "Meet The Overachiever" and provides a registration button with the message, "Take the first step on the road to greatness." Very cryptic indeed.
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Samsung teases mystery device called “The Overachiever”
LTE Rolls Out in Canada for the First Time Ever
Not that there's going to be another time that LTE will be rolling out in Canada, but it's never been there before! The folks at Rogers have released word that Canada's first Long Term Evolution will be coming from then, and folks in Ottawa will be the first to see the speed. The speedy network will be rolling out additionally in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal by the end of 2011 with an additional twenty-one markets inside of 2012. That's quick!
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T-Mobile doubles 4G network speed in three cities and offers new devices
T-Mobile has announced today at CTIA that is has doubled the speed of its 4G network in three major cities in the US allowing users of the network to enjoy faster access. The new data speed is 42Mbps download and will be offered only in Las Vegas, New York, and Orlando as of now. The next area to get the new 4G speed will be Chicago and then T-Mobile will expand the New York area 4G networks down to Long Island, NY.
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T-Mobile Jet 2.0 4G USB modem to launch March 23
If you are in the market for a new modem to support 4G networks T-Mobile has a new offering coming this month. The modem is called the Jet 2.0 and it will land at stores on March 23. The device will be able to hit theoretical peak download speeds of 21Mbps on the HSPA+ network.
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LG VL600 LTE USB Modem Landing This Sunday for $99
The information regarding Verizon's 4G LTE roll-out are still slipping through the pipe, and now it's LG's turn to come forward and officially announce their 4G USB modem. The company is happy to announce that they'll be the single modem at launch, bringing the LG VL600 LTE USB modem to Verizon's stores, as well as Verizon's website, beginning Sunday, December 5th. The same day that Verizon is set to flip the switch on LTE, and launch it in 38 markets, along with 60 airports.
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LG VL600 & Pantech UML290 LTE USB Modems Launching Verizon’s 4G Network
The details regarding Verizon's upcoming launch of their 4G, LTE network are starting to break through. Verizon has officially released the press release for the announcement, and it not only includes the names for the 4G USB modems that consumers will be able to purchase, but also outlines how much everything will cost when it's all said and done. Verizon is set to kick off their press release any minute, and their 4G network is launching in 38 markets (and 60 airpots) this Sunday, December 5th.
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Verizon Ad Leaks Look at Pantech and LG LTE Modems
If you'll remember back on October 6th of this year, Verizon sent out a press release noting their plans for hitting the smartphone market in the face with a big push for LTE (Long Term Evolution) - a standard in mobile network technology that's very similar (though not the same!) as true IMT Advanced 4G. What the modems in this photographed advertisement represent (even though they're called 4G here) is one of Verizon's first steps toward their 38 city LTE release.
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AT&T USBConnect modems refreshed: HSPA+ and pre-pay options
AT&T has outed its latest range of USB modems, and while the carrier doesn't actually have an active HSPA+ network at the moment, two out of the three new models will support the high-speed connectivity when service goes live in early 2011. The AT&T USBConnect Shockwave and USBConnect Adrenaline each offer HSPA+, while the AT&T USBConnect 900 lacks the higher-speed support but will be sold contract-free.
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Novatel Wireless launches MC545, smallest dual carrier HSPA+ USB device in the industry
Novatel Wireless has announced the launch of a new USB modem that is claimed to be the smallest dual carrier HSPA+ USB device on the market. Novatel demonstrated the device in Spain recently and it was able to achieve download speeds of 40.5Mbps. The modem is the most compact and portable unit of its type on the market right now.
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Verizon LTE USB Modem Images Break Cover
As we inch closer to 2011, or more accurately, the end of 2010, Verizon's plans to burst into the 4G market get closer and closer. It looks like the 4G equipment is starting to flow into Verizon employee hands. Not a bad thing at all, especially considering that hopefully means it will start slipping out into the customer's hands sooner than later.
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Integrated 3G to overtake external modems by 2012
Will flexible data contracts like Apple have negotiated for the iPad - and Spring Design are planning for their Alex ereader - drive adoption of integrated 3G/4G data connections rather than external modems? That's certainly one interpretation of DigiTime's latest statistics; they're quoting industry sources who reckon global sales of built-in 3G modules will exceed sales of external data cards by 2012.
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3G Broadband Bullet debuts with unlimited data for $60 monthly
There are tons of pre-paid wireless plans available across the country now and many of them offer pre-paid mobile broadband. In fact, some of the major wireless carriers like Verizon and AT&T have pre-paid mobile broadband plans.
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