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Voyager Mobile delays launch after “malicious network attack”

Chris Davies, May 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

New US MVNO Voyager Mobile almost got its unlimited voice, text and data service up and running today, but has claimed a "malicious network attack" has forced it to postpone the launch. The virtual carrier - which plans to offer unlimited wireless plans starting at $19 per month, with no credit checks or agreements to sign - was also readying a so-called "frequent talker program" which would reward heavier users. Read The Full Story

FreedomPop $99 WiMAX iPhone case up for pre-order

Ben Kersey, May 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Towards the end of March it was revealed that FreedomPop was planning to launch a WiMAX iPhone case that would provide 1GB of data for free. The case would come with a deposit of $99 that would be refunded upon returning the case, with the company hoping to take advantage of a freemium model by converting customers to a paid model further down the road. FreedomPop is now available for pre-order, although the product has been tweaked slightly. Read The Full Story

4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot shares LTE, WiMAX and 3G

Chris Davies, May 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Sierra Wireless has revealed the first triple-mode LTE, WiMAX and 3G mobile hotspot, the 4G LTE Tri-Fi, set to hit the Now Network later this month. Promising up to eight hours of active battery life and sharing for up to eight devices over WiFi b/g/n connections, the 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot also has a microSD card slot for working as a portable NAS using DLNA for easy access. Read The Full Story

Best Buy set to kill its Connect mobile broadband service

Shane McGlaun, Apr 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

Best Buy isn't doing so well in the consumer market today and the company has been looking to shore its operations up. Recently the company ditched CEO Brian Dunn as it looks for new management. The company has also announced that it is discontinuing its Best Buy Connect mobile broadband service. This mobile service is no longer taking in-store or online activation requests. Read The Full Story

AT&T wins 4G crown: WiMAX worse than 3G

Chris Davies, Apr 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

AT&T and T-Mobile USA are the winners for 4G and 3G performance respectively in the US, according to a new survey, with WiMAX falling well behind its LTE rivals. AT&T's LTE network had the fastest download speeds tested, PCWorld found, though Verizon's LTE service did squeeze ahead for upload speeds. Meanwhile, in 3G tests, T-Mobile USA's HSPA+ 21Mbps - which the carrier in fact markets as 4G - held its own against 3G from others. Read The Full Story

Apple offers 4G iPad refunds over Australian LTE confusion

Chris Davies, Mar 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple will offer refunds to new iPad 4G buyers in Australia frustrated by the tablet’s lack of LTE support, it’s been revealed, along with erecting signs at retailers explaining the 4G limitations, in an attempt to avoid legal action in the country. The 4G-branded iPad came under fire from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) earlier this week, over concerns that buyers were being confused by Apple’s “iPad WiFi + 4G” nomenclature since none of the actual 4G networks in the country were supported. Now, the Sydney Morning Herald reports, Apple has conceded to a workaround, though the case will still be heard in court.

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FreedomPop WiMAX iPhone case to offer 1GB of free data

Ben Kersey, Mar 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

NetZero doesn’t seem to be the only provider hoping to make use of Clearwire’s WiMAX service with its freemium model. The founder of Skype, Niklas Zennstrom, is hoping to offer a similar service with FreedomPop, although instead of offering a MiFi or USB stick, FreedomPop will aim to offer an iPhone case with a built in WiMAX radio. Read The Full Story

NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband offers free WiMAX

Chris Davies, Mar 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

NetZero has launched a new, low-cost 4G data network, NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband, offering contract-free access from $9.95 per month. Available in around 80 US cities, the new Mobile Broadband system offers a choice of a USB modem or a WiFi hotspot for up to eight devices simultaneously, while 4G service itself can be intentionally speed-capped so as to prolong the data allowance. Read The Full Story

Cricket signs five-year Clearwire LTE deal

Ben Kersey, Mar 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

Clearwire is currently in the process of migrating from WiMAX to LTE, but there was a slight bump in the road when Google announced at the end of February it was selling its existing stock in the company, well below the market value. The 6.5% stake was sold for $47 million at $1.60 a share, below the $2.27 asking price at the time. Clearwire has today announced a new partnership with Cricket, which will see the budget wireless provider making use of Clearwire’s LTE network when it’s eventually built. Read The Full Story

Google ditches Clearwire stock

Chris Davies, Feb 24th 2012 Discuss [0]

Google has ditched its stake in Clearwire, selling off its 6.5-percent of Class A stock in the WiMAX carrier for $47m, well below market value. The news was confirmed in a SEC filing today, with a separate letter from Google revealing that Google is looking for $1.60 per share, while Clearwire stock is currently selling for $2.27. Read The Full Story

HTC EVO Design 4G packs WiMAX and qHD display

Chris Davies, Oct 19th 2011 Discuss [7]

HTC has unveiled its latest 4G smartphone, the HTC EVO Design 4G, offering WiMAX and World Phone connectivity with a 4-inch qHD display and Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Priced at $99.99 with a new, two-year agreement, the EVO Design 4G runs a 1.2GHz single-core processor and throws in a 5-megapixel rear camera - with HD video capture and an LED flash - along with a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. Read The Full Story

Sprint LTE coming 2012: WiMAX days are numbered

Chris Davies, Oct 7th 2011 Discuss [0]

The LTE push in the US continues to gather pace, with Sprint announcing that it will launch its own LTE in mid-2012 using the 1900MHz band. The new 4G network is expected to be built out by 2013, PCMag's Sascha Segan reports, with WiMAX devices - using the 4G network the carrier has so far been pushing - remaining on sale through 2012. Read The Full Story