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T-Mobile and Sprint? Wild-cards abound

Don't see why they'd HAVE to move to one platform..[b]The technology integration is a killer. T-Mobile operates a GSM network. Sprint has a CDMA and IDEN network. Good luck moving to one platform. [/b]As you yourself stated - Sprint has two technologies - CDMA and IDEN. And they get along...

Tags: Cellular phones, Sprint Communications, iDEN, T-Mobile, CDMA

Discussion threads 2009-09-15

Boost Mobile

Editor's note:Because evaluating wireless coverage requires experience with the network in a wide variety of physical locations, CNET does not rate wireless carriers. We can, however, tell you everything you need to know about the major carriers. We invite your feedback and ratings in our user opinions section--the more input...

Tags: Cellular phones, Boost Mobile, iDEN, CDMA

Product reviews 2008-04-21

Sprint Nextel

Editor's note: Because evaluating wireless coverage requires experience with the network in a wide variety of physical locations, CNET does not rate wireless carriers. We can, however, tell you everything you need to know about the major carriers. We invite your feedback and ratings in our user opinions section. The...

Tags: Cellular phones, Sprint Nextel Corp., Sprint Communications, Nextel Communications Inc., Nextel iDEN, CDMA

Product reviews 2007-02-15

FastForward 1.0.137 (Windows)

FastForward provides the freedom from having to manually enable and disable call forwarding on your BlackBerry. Use FastForward to define when and where calls should be forwarded according to your schedule. Version 1.0.137 features some bug fixes and disables support for iDEN and Telus Mike Networks.

Tags: iDEN, TELUS Corp., FastForward, Microsoft Windows, Handhelds, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2006-06-21

iDEN Phonebook Manager 01.03.05 (Windows)

This application was designed to give you the ability to create, edit and copy the phone's phonebook list from your computer to your phone. The application also provides fleet managers the ability to modify call lists and copy contact list to multiple phones with ease.This software application is intended for...

Tags: Phone, iDEN, Microsoft Windows, Motorola Inc., Telecom & Utilities

Software downloads 2005-04-27

Motorola iDEN Plus Modem Script 2003~03 (Mac)

This script allows iDEN phones to operate as wireless modems for the Mac. The script works on the i1000, i80s and i90c - other models may also work, but have not yet been tested.

Tags: Apple Macintosh, iDEN, Motorola iDEN, Motorola Inc., Taniwha, Modems, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2003-03-16

Motorola iDEN P2k1 Device 1.3.1.0 (Windows)

First introduced in 1994, Motorola's Integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN™) brought to the market next generation wireless solutions designed for a variety of vertical market mobile business applications. Today, iDEN wireless handsets are utilized in a variety of work environments ranging from manufacturing floors to executive conference rooms as well...

Tags: iDEN, Microsoft Windows, Motorola iDEN, Motorola Inc., Wireless

Software downloads 2003-01-21

Additional Resources

Sprint acquires iPCS; Deal ends legal spat

Sprint Nextel said it will acquire iPCS for $831 million in a move that adds almost 1 million wireless customers and shelves litigation between the two companies. In a statement Tuesday, Sprint said the $831 million price tag ($24 a share) includes the assumption of $405 million...

Tags: Sprint Communications, iPCS, Litigation, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Business Operations, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-19

Motorola Debut i865 (Boost Mobile)

Most iDEN push-to-talk phones are quite bulky, and come in either a clamshell or candy bar form factor. The Motorola Debut for Boost Mobile, however, bucks that trend. It is the first ever iDEN push-to-talk phone to come in a slider design, which gives it a rather svelte appearance. Aside...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Motorola Debut, push-to-talk, phone, Motorola Inc., Boost Mobile, push-to-talk phone

Product reviews 2009-09-18

Back to school special: QWERTY messaging phones

Do we have to have a contract?I have a T Mobile account, but mine is the pre-paid variety. because I don't use the cell phone " all that much," this is enormously cheaper. Is it possible to find one of these qwerty machines that does not require the...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, phone, QWERTY messaging phone, messaging phone, Back-to-School, QWERTY, Xenon, messaging, LG Electronics Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-08-31

Motorola: Android device launches get us back in the smartphone game

Updated: Motorola's Sanjay Jha, co-CEO and head of the company’s mobile device unit, says that new Android-based smartphones are on track for the holidays. Jha added that Motorola is planning a barrage of Android-based devices that will put the company back in the smartphone race. ...

Tags: Game, Smart Phone, Handset, Motorola Inc., Android, Sales Strategy, Cellular Phones, Wireless And Mobility, Sales, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-07-30

Which mobile carrier would you switch to?

Which mobile carrier would you switch to?Im waiting till one carrier stop ignoring DEAF users Nine million people in the UK (15% of the population) suffer from permanent, disabling hearing loss.The estimated demographic figure has ranged from 22 million deaf and hard of hearing to as high as 36 million...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Smart phones, Sprint Communications, AT&T Corp., phone, Deaf user, mobile

Discussion threads 2009-07-20

Carrier strength drives smartphone selections

Carrier strength drives smartphone selectionsI'd swap 2 and 3, but otherwise agree with the orderThe only dropped calls I've had since switching to Cingular(later bought by AT&T) later turned out to NOT be their signal. There was one spot on a highway near the local airport where I would lose...

Tags: Smart phones, Cellular phones, AT&T Corp., Verizon Communications Inc., GSM, smart phone

Discussion threads 2009-06-22

Motorla Clutch i425 (Boost Mobile)

Photo gallery:Motorola Clutch i425If you like Nextel's features, but can't afford the services plans, you'd be wise to consider Boost Mobile. Sort of a Sprint Nextel younger brother, Boost offers similar phones and services at a cheaper price. And now with the new Motorola Clutch i425, Boost also gets its...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, battery cover, multipage, Motorola Clutch, phone, Boost Mobile, i425

Product reviews 2009-06-16

Jitterbug

Editors' note: Because evaluating wireless coverage requires experience with the network in a wide variety of physical locations, CNET does not rate wireless carriers. We can, however, tell you everything you need to know about the major carriers. We invite your feedback and ratings in our user opinions section; the...

Tags: Cellular phones, Jitterbug Dial, CDMA, JitterBug, Jitterbug OneTouch

Product reviews 2009-03-14

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8350i (Sprint)

Photo gallery: RIM BlackBerry Curve 8350iFirst introduced at CTIA Fall 2008, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8350i is finally available through Sprint. This is particularly good news for Nextel Direct Connect users, who haven't seen a new push-to-talk PTT BlackBerry model since the RIM BlackBerry 7100i, which was introduced back in...

Tags: Handhelds, Sprint Communications, full-QWERTY keyboard, trackball, RIM BlackBerry, RIM BlackBerry Curve, Research In Motion Ltd.

Product reviews 2009-01-15

Motorola i576 - black (Sprint)

It's rare that you'd confuse a Nextel phone for another carrier's handset. Indeed, Nextel models such as the Motorola i576 tend to have a functional, industrial design that's built for usability and durability rather than sex appeal. Granted, there has been the occasional exception, but most of the time...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Sprint Communications, Motorola Inc., i576, phone, Nextel Communications Inc., display

Product reviews 2008-12-19

Cell Ranger Stix

Cell phone signal boosters can be invaluable, but they can also be expensive and a bit complicated. For example, take the SignalBoost Mobile Professional Amplifier Kit from Wilson Electronics. While it works like a charm, it's also expensive ($269) and it comes with quite a few parts to assemble. But...

Tags: Cellular phones, Stix, Cell Ranger, Cell

Product reviews 2008-12-11

Motorola i776 - silver (Sprint)

Photo gallery:Motorola i776At the fall CTIA show in September, Sprint assured us that it was not forgetting its Nextel fans. The carrier promised that by the end of the year it would release four iDEN-only phones for the push-to-talk-loving masses. We've already reviewed the Motorola i365, we're still waiting for...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Sprint Communications, Nextel Communications Inc., i776, phone, Motorola Inc.

Product reviews 2008-12-03

Sprint Nextel lost 1.3 million customers last quarter

Sprint Nextel lost 1.3 million customers last quarterLosing customer from bad serviceSprint is losing customers because of the way it does business. Case in point. I recently decided to upgrade to the Instinct phone as I like it better than the iphone and didn't have to change providers. In order...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, technology issue, Sprint Communications, phone, Sprint Nextel Corp., Verizon Communications Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-11-07