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Two days ago AT&T said they will now launch MediaFlo services in early 2008. (BOO!) MediaFlo streams programming from a number of TV channels to phones over its own set of spectrum. The company had originally claimed they would launch Qualcomm's TV service by the end of this year, however they claim the delay is it to fine tune the service. AT&T did not mention what sort of changes or adjustments need to be made. Verizon has been offering MediaFlo service for over 6 months.
So I'm wondering if AT&T has bitten off more than the company can chew, and thats the reason for the delay since no other explaination has been given to us, or if they simply don't know how to manage time and stick to a scheduled release date. In the battle of CDMA vs. GSM right now the winner is CDMA.
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27 October 2007 @ 11:25 am
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21 October 2007 @ 11:46 am
On the 19th of this month Virgin Mobile announced that it has begun selling the Kyocera Wild Card, a sideways opening clamshell that has a full QWERTY keyboard. Like the Cricket Lingo, the Wild Card is based on Kyocera's M1000. It is an update to the SwitchBack, and has a 1.3 megapixel camera, speakerphone, and Bluetooth. It is available in retail stores for $100 and will be available online beginning October 24.
From what I have seen of the phone its much like the LG VX9800, the early version of Verizon's Envy. The features are the same, and the over all look, design, and functions are all the same. the only thing that really varies is the color of the phone.
From what I have seen of the phone its much like the LG VX9800, the early version of Verizon's Envy. The features are the same, and the over all look, design, and functions are all the same. the only thing that really varies is the color of the phone.
08 October 2007 @ 03:11 pm
A few days ago Verizon wirless announced a new phone; The Samsung Gleam. This is a small flip phone with EV-Do data and is of course equpied with Verizon's V-Cast service. It boats a 2 megapixel camera, stereo bluetooth, sterep speakers, and supports up to 4GB in expandable memory (micro SD). The phone's features is said to rival that of its big sister phone the LG Chocolate. Could Samsung be in the running for the years most popular music phone on the Verizon Wireless network? Only time and sales will tell that one. I'd have to say after playing with the phone myself, I wasn't very impressed. The Gleam will retail for 150 after a 50 dollar mail in rebate on a new service agreement.
05 September 2007 @ 06:33 pm
Verizon Wireless created a new calling plan especially for those over age 65 who don't need or may not be interested in the latest features. For $29.99 per month, seniors will get 200 anytime minutes and 500 night and weekend minutes for a single line. A two line plan is also available for $59.99 month, and includes 450 anytime minutes and 1000 night and weekend minutes. The plans are compatible with all Verizon Wireless handsets.
22 August 2007 @ 11:20 am
Verizon today made Motorola's Q9m smartphone available to online buyers. Although the Q9m is similar to the HSDPA Q9h, this EV-DO version features slightly different styling and downgrades some features. It shares the Q9h's keyboard, screen, Windows Mobile 6 standard (Smartphone) and stereo Bluetooth but uses Mini SD instead of MicroSD and downgrades the camera to 1.3 Megapixels. It also features a new multimedia home screen. The Q9m is only available from Verizon's website for $250 with a 2-year contract and rebates.