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AT&T Boosts Cell Data Speeds
(News) AT&T tries to steal some of Verizon and Sprint's thunder with somewhat faster downstream and much faster upstream rates on its newly updated 3G cell data network.
(News) AT&T tries to steal some of Verizon and Sprint's thunder with somewhat faster downstream and much faster upstream rates on its newly updated 3G cell data network.
Sprint May Limit Its Unlimited 3G Plan
(News) Will Sprint follows its competitors lead and restrict mobile broadband subscribers to 5 gigabytes of monthly combined upstream and downstream data usage?
(News) Will Sprint follows its competitors lead and restrict mobile broadband subscribers to 5 gigabytes of monthly combined upstream and downstream data usage?
AT&T's Laptop Mobile Broadband Subscribers Get Free Wi-Fi
(News) Free Wi-Fi from AT&T now extends to their mobile broadband subscribers using laptops and 3G network adapters.
(News) Free Wi-Fi from AT&T now extends to their mobile broadband subscribers using laptops and 3G network adapters.
Roaming in Flight with iPass
(News) iPass partners with likely first in-flight broadband firm over U.S. for what could be a highly affordable fixed monthly service plan, including Wi-Fi hotspots, for frequent travelers.
(News) iPass partners with likely first in-flight broadband firm over U.S. for what could be a highly affordable fixed monthly service plan, including Wi-Fi hotspots, for frequent travelers.
Sprint, Clearwire Join for WiMax Venture
(News) A new venture between Sprint and Clearwire means much faster mobile broadband will come to market this year in some areas, and price competition among mobile operators will heat up.
(News) A new venture between Sprint and Clearwire means much faster mobile broadband will come to market this year in some areas, and price competition among mobile operators will heat up.
AT&T's MediaFLO TV coming in May
(News) AT&T will launch live mobile TV over the MediaFLO network in May, the carrier announced as the U.S. mobile industry prepared for a CTIA Wireless trade show in Las Vegas next week that is likely to put a big emphasis on entertainment.
(News) AT&T will launch live mobile TV over the MediaFLO network in May, the carrier announced as the U.S. mobile industry prepared for a CTIA Wireless trade show in Las Vegas next week that is likely to put a big emphasis on entertainment.
Sprint's Limited WiMAX Launch Imminent, But Wide Rollout Still In Limbo
(News) While WiMAX products abound at Mobile World Congress, a Sprint official acknowledged that the carrier's full-scale deployment still awaits budget approval by new management.
(News) While WiMAX products abound at Mobile World Congress, a Sprint official acknowledged that the carrier's full-scale deployment still awaits budget approval by new management.
Readers React: Mobile Broadband, Part 2
(Reviews) Is Sprint broadband faster than DSL? When is a free trial not free? Find out as we continue with reader e-mail on mobile broadband.
(Reviews) Is Sprint broadband faster than DSL? When is a free trial not free? Find out as we continue with reader e-mail on mobile broadband.
Readers React: Mobile Broadband, Part 1
(Reviews) Readers love Sprint's Mobile Broadband service, but some say its customer service needs improving. Also, readers comment on AT&T and Verizon broadband.
(Reviews) Readers love Sprint's Mobile Broadband service, but some say its customer service needs improving. Also, readers comment on AT&T and Verizon broadband.
Hands-On With Sprint's Mobile Broadband
(Reviews) Sprint's cellular broadband service works well--but its customer service needs improvement.
(Reviews) Sprint's cellular broadband service works well--but its customer service needs improvement.
GSM group backs LTE for mobile broadband
(News) The board of the GSM Association voted to back LTE (Long-Term Evolution) as the mobile broadband standard to succeed HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access), the CEO of the group said Tuesday.
(News) The board of the GSM Association voted to back LTE (Long-Term Evolution) as the mobile broadband standard to succeed HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access), the CEO of the group said Tuesday.
Samsung shows off WiMax PDA, PC
(News) Samsung Electronics has unveiled four new data networking terminals for use on the commercial WiMax network operating in Seoul. While the devices are specific to the South Korean market, they provide a glimpse of the kind of things consumers overseas might be able to get their hands on in the near future as WiMax is launched in other countries.
(News) Samsung Electronics has unveiled four new data networking terminals for use on the commercial WiMax network operating in Seoul. While the devices are specific to the South Korean market, they provide a glimpse of the kind of things consumers overseas might be able to get their hands on in the near future as WiMax is launched in other countries.
Microsoft, GSMA promote 3G laptops
(News) Microsoft Corp. and the GSM Association are promoting 3G (third generation) mobile telecommunications by asking companies to build laptop PCs that automatically connect to the Internet wirelessly over mobile phone networks.
(News) Microsoft Corp. and the GSM Association are promoting 3G (third generation) mobile telecommunications by asking companies to build laptop PCs that automatically connect to the Internet wirelessly over mobile phone networks.
UK to test improved indoor 3G coverage by year-end
(News) Third-generation (3G) network operators in the U.K. could begin testing a technology to improve indoor network coverage before the end of the year.
(News) Third-generation (3G) network operators in the U.K. could begin testing a technology to improve indoor network coverage before the end of the year.
Nova offers high-speed international USB cell modem
(News) Nova media on Friday introduced its Globesurfer Icon 7.2 Ready, a USB modem that enables Macs and PCs to communicate wirelessly on HSDPA, 3G UMTS, EDGE and GPRS cell networks worldwide. It's expected to ship soon and will cost ,299 (US$406.42).
(News) Nova media on Friday introduced its Globesurfer Icon 7.2 Ready, a USB modem that enables Macs and PCs to communicate wirelessly on HSDPA, 3G UMTS, EDGE and GPRS cell networks worldwide. It's expected to ship soon and will cost ,299 (US$406.42).
Cruising the Internet at 70 MPH
(Reviews) Soon you'll be able to surf the Web, download music, and check e-mail in your car.
(Reviews) Soon you'll be able to surf the Web, download music, and check e-mail in your car.
Verizon Rolls Out Faster 3G
(News) Wireless broadband gets a boost with optimized EV-DO installations in several regions.
(News) Wireless broadband gets a boost with optimized EV-DO installations in several regions.
Wireless a-Go-Go
(news) You, too, can surf the wireless Web while sipping a latte at your local Starbucks. But before you hit local hot spots, here's what you need to know about service plans, security precautions, and more.
(news) You, too, can surf the wireless Web while sipping a latte at your local Starbucks. But before you hit local hot spots, here's what you need to know about service plans, security precautions, and more.
IP Wireless Puts Your Car on Broadband
(news) Mobile DSL service beats cell phone speeds, hits markets in Florida, Maui.
(news) Mobile DSL service beats cell phone speeds, hits markets in Florida, Maui.
How Microsoft Will Digitize Your Life
(news) High-capacity CDs, very portable computing, and multi-monitor systems are in the offing, Gates tells developer crowd.
(news) High-capacity CDs, very portable computing, and multi-monitor systems are in the offing, Gates tells developer crowd.
Mobile Computing Tips: Broadband To Go, Safe Notebooks
(howto) Wired and wireless Net access, plus new high-security notebooks.
(howto) Wired and wireless Net access, plus new high-security notebooks.
Up Front: Enterprise-Size Tech Coverage
(resource) A new special section covers tools and services for your enterprise-scale company.
(resource) A new special section covers tools and services for your enterprise-scale company.
Hands On: Instant Messaging Goes Mobile
(news) Both AOL's Instant Communicator and eLink Fortified by Yahoo are wireless, but tied securely to their services.
(news) Both AOL's Instant Communicator and eLink Fortified by Yahoo are wireless, but tied securely to their services.
Broadband Wireless Comes to Pocket PCs
(news) OmniSky and Metricom team for high-speed service, starting early next year.
(news) OmniSky and Metricom team for high-speed service, starting early next year.
Surf Yourself Hoarse With NetEcho
(news) InternetSpeech introduces service that lets you listen to the Web by phone.
(news) InternetSpeech introduces service that lets you listen to the Web by phone.