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Thinking of buying a smartphone as a gift? Some might put it in the category of kittens and puppies as presents: not a great idea because it’s such a personal decision.
Leap Wireless International Inc. said Thursday its third-quarter loss grew 31 percent as competition and the weak economy were a drag on subscriber growth.
AT&T promises "more bars in more places" — but which places? Verizon Wireless proclaims "it's the network" — but does the network cover you well in the places you live, work and travel?
It's a pain to keep track of the chargers that go with cell phones, media players and other small electronics. It's even more annoying to stuff multiple power cords and adapters in your bag when you go out of town.
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission warned Wednesday of "a looming spectrum crisis" if the government fails to find ways to come up with more bandwidth for mobile devices.
The FCC wants to ensure that Internet service providers — including wireless carriers — will not discriminate against Internet content or applications.
Verizon Wireless and Google Inc. are teaming up to tackle the challenge posed by the iPhone, saying they will collaborate closely to create wireless devices that use Google's software.
Shares of Leap Wireless International Inc. and MetroPCS Communications Inc. fell Thursday after a JPMorgan analyst downgraded both companies to "Neutral," saying rising competition in the prepaid wireless market presents a challenge for them.
Billshrink.com, a free Web service, makes it quick and easy to see if you can save money – with your current wireless company or by changing to another one.
Verizon will be providing wireless book downloads for an electronic reading device, joining AT&T and Sprint in supporting electronic books.
AT&T this week began testing a service that helps improves 3G cell phone reception in the home and takes some strain off its network, a growing concern with data-hungry iPhone users.
The Navy awarded a bundled $60 million contract to AT&T Inc., Sprint Nextel Corp. and Verizon Communications Inc. for nationwide cell phone service, the Pentagon said late Monday.
How many wireless carriers do we need? It's a question that's popping up again as T-Mobile USA is said to be looking at buying Sprint Nextel Corp.
Multimedia messaging will be available on the iPhone starting Sept. 25, according to AT&T, the exclusive carrier of the popular smartphone in the United States.
The Federal Communications Commission is taking a closer look at the practices of the wireless industry, potentially the first step toward more regulations intended to push down prices and increase choices for consumers.
The ability to send photos along with text messages was touted as one of the new features of the iPhone's 3.0 software, released in June, but Apple and AT&T have not delivered on that promise, allege two class-action lawsuits.
Verizon Wireless says it has completed the first calls using a brand-new network that's planned to go live next year, offering faster Internet speeds.
In an era of tinkering, crowdsourcing, mashups and open software, Apple doesn't want to relate so much as be desired. I'd hoped to love my iPhone. Instead I'd fetishized it.
Using a cell phone while traveling sounds reasonable, but you may be shocked when you see your monthly bill. Here are a few ways to make sure you aren’t hammered by ridiculous fees.
Verizon Wireless asked a federal court Monday to rule that claims it makes in advertisements, including its position as "America's most reliable 3G network," are truthful and accurate.
Saying “T-Mobile G1” isn’t too bad, but “T-Mobile myTouch 3G with Google” is a mouthful. Once you get past the name, the phone itself is an impressive follow-up to the first Android phone that was released last fall. The “myTouch 3G” is due out Aug. 5, and after initial testing of the phone, I find it’s a winning alternative to the iPhone, BlackBerry and the Palm Pre for those aren’t enamored with those choices.
A private equity firm specializing in distressed assets says it is bidding $725 million to acquire the cell phone network assets of Nortel Networks Corp., topping a previous $650 million bid from Nokia Siemens Networks.
As long as seven years ago, the federal National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration recommended that drivers not use cell phones, even with hands-free equipment, while on the road except in emergencies. But that recommendation was never made public until today.
Tracfone Wireless, the country's largest provider of "prepaid" cell phones, is quietly testing a new service that appears to be a response to the fierce price competition in the prepaid market.
Hope that you never have this experience: You get in a fight with your spouse or partner, they fling your smartphone 26 stories down a high-rise building's garbage chute and you pray that the data on that phone survives, even if the device itself does not.
FCC starts debate between TV, wireless on spectrum efficiencyThe Federal Communications Commission has issue a notice that essentially sets up a debate between broadcast TV and wireless over who uses their spectrum more efficiently. The wireless industry says it needs a lot more spectrum to keep up with smart phone use.
Decade's top 10 Internet momentsThe launch of Wikipedia, emergence of the iPhone and the election of U.S. President Barack Obama were among the 10 most influential moments on the Internet in the past decade, according to the annual Webby awards.
Decade's top 10 Internet momentsThe launch of Wikipedia, emergence of the iPhone and the election of U.S. President Barack Obama were among the 10 most influential moments on the Internet in the past decade, according to the annual Webby awards.
Sidekick phones back on sale after data lossT-Mobile USA resumed selling Sidekick phones Tuesday, more than a month after a server meltdown at Microsoft caused data to disappear from many of the phones.
Dell smartphone to debut in China, BrazilDell is officially jumping into the smartphone market this month in a deal with China's biggest wireless carrier, China Mobile Ltd.
BBC NEWS | Technology | 'Road trains' get ready to rollRoad trains that link vehicles together using wireless sensors could soon be on European roads.
Motorola 'Droid' is a serious smartphoneReview: Motorola's Droid stands out from the crowd of iPhone wannabes with a slim but weighty body, noticeably angular look and large touch screen.
T-Mobile says phone service outage resolvedWireless provider T-Mobile USA Inc. says it has cleared up service problems that were interfering with calls and text messaging for about 5 percent of its customers.
The iPhone is the worst phone in the worldThat's right, we said it -- and we're not taking it back. The iPhone may be the greatest handheld surfing device ever to rock the mobile Web, and a fabulous media player to boot.
T-Mobile out of order for some subscribersT-Mobile subscribers are having problems sending text messages and receiving phone calls. A T-Mobile spokesman said the company has dispatched teams to fix the problem.
WirelessTech Taking a Toll on Earth Science and AstronomyNearly lost amidst the breathless anticipation of all things wireless...is the potential impact these gadgets may have on scientific instruments that likewise need access to the electromagnetic spectrum.
Nine E-Readers to Gawk At - Photo Essays - TIMEPhoto Essay from Time Magazine. Not sure how old this E-Reader list is. But I didn't know there were other companies outside of Sony and the Kindle that were selling competitive E-readers. Cool. Would love to buy one of these.
iPhone comes to China without key featureApple's iPhone made its long-awaited formal debut in the world's most populous mobile phone market, without a key feature and at higher prices than widely available black market models.
Verizon Droid Targets iPhone -- Android -- InformationWeekAfter a series of teaser ads that attack Apple's iPhone, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) Wireless and Motorola officially unveiled Wednesday the Droid smartphone.
Verizon's iPhone challenger goes on sale Nov. 6Verizon Wireless will start selling its answer to the iPhone - the Droid - for $200 next week as the company taps into the growing appetite for smartphones that go far beyond making calls.
Busy cell networks a bonanza for gear makersDropped calls may be annoying to a mobile phone user but network equipment makers and operators are eyeing a big payday from congested cellphone networks.
Unused TV channels bring broadband to rural U.S.Discarded and left-for-dead, old TV broadcast channels (called "white spaces") that have been freed up by the transition to digital TV in the U.S.
McCain Moves to Block FCC Net NeutralityThe FCC voted unanimously yesterday to move forward with the debate in an effort to formalize net neutrality guidelines. Senator John McCain followed up by introducing a bill that would prohibit the FCC from governing communications.
5 ways wireless carriers gouge youCell phone carriers are notorious for slapping consumers with fees and unexpected charges. But if you look carefully at what you pay for and what you need, you can keep your bill down.
Qwest to end cell phone service on Oct. 31Qwest Communications International Inc. said Thursday it will be ending its cell phone service on Oct. 31.
First "White Space" Network Launched The wireless network will deliver high-speed internet to rural Virginia.
Not all is lost on Sidekick: contacts recoupedT-Mobile Sidekick phones that lost the information stored on them now can at least get the contact lists back.
Microsoft says it can restore Sidekick dataThere may be a happy ending after all for owners of Sidekick phones who thought they might have permanently lost contact numbers and other personal information they had put on the gadget.
AT&T: Internet access on cell network dropsAT&T Inc. says Internet access to its iPhone and other cellular device failed for a time Thursday morning in Arkansas.
New Wi-Fi technology lets gadgets talk directlyStarting in mid-2010, new versions of gadgets like cameras, cell phones and computers will be able to talk to each other using Wi-Fi without needing to connect to a wireless network.
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