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Virgin 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...

Tags: Cellular phones, Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, Virgin Mobile, CDMA, monthly plan

Product reviews 2008-03-22

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iPhone - is it a good tool for traveling business people?

yes- hmmmm....You're right Dan. Droid? Then you can have google navigation and we'll be able to find a better restaurant in NYC than the worlds busiest Korean :p Maybe those nice people @ 451 will buy you one ;)Thanks for the thoughtOne issue with the current Android V2 phones is...

Tags: Smart phones, calendar issue, tool, Apple iPhone, AT&T Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Peek releases $99 gadget just for Twitter

too much of an unitasker for me to pay $99...ntRE: Peek releases $99 gadget just for TwitterI can't figure out who exactly this is targeting. Everyone who tweets already has a cell phone or computer to do it. Price is too high for the unit and ongoing monthly costs make...

Tags: Cellular phones, Twitter Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-06

In recession, VoIP makes strong case for cutting your home landline

Tempting, but I will passI've considered VoIP several times over the years, but it usually just takes a few phone calls with a friend or relative who is using VoIP before I change my mind! Not infrequently, the conversation becomes a warbling mess. Then there are times we...

Tags: Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, VoIP, phone, recession

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

Callbook for Android 1.04 (Mobile)

How many hours do you spend on the phone daily, weekly, monthly or yearly? How many calls do you accept, make or miss? Who are your top callers, SMS contacts? Callbook collects information about your calls and messages and provides immediate comprehensive reports and statistics for your mobile history. The...

Tags: Billing, Mobile, Melon Mobile/WebGate, Callbook, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-10-30

iRetirement for iPhone 1.2 (Mobile)

iRetirement for iPhone lets you see the future two ways. First, you can see how your 401k or IRA will grow so you will know how much will be there when you plan to retirement. It allows you to study various scenarios with just a few key strokes and secondly,...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Retirement, 401(k) Plan, Mobile, OpenStack, 401(k), Retirement Plans, Personal Finance, Investment, Social Security, Smart Phones, Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, Government, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-10-27

News Corp. prepares to destroy more online value

Finally Good PointsYou may have wanted to mention that comcast wanted to buy out 51 percent and then charge. Maybe they are delaying the inevitable but a reverse scenario? Due to sites like Hulu and other I and other have not paid for cable or satellite for over 3 years....

Tags: OpenOffice, Piracy, Blogging, Network technology, Hulu, News Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

Netflix arriving on PlayStation 3 next month

Hail PS3!! PS3 is on the roar.. After beating XBox after a long time in console sale, they are back in news again after a successful deal with netflix.I was expecting this deal a year before. But its never too late. All the things will turn out to be good...

Tags: Game players, Linux, Right Now IT, XBL, Sony PlayStation 3, NetFlix Inc., Microsoft Xbox, Sony Playstation

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

T-Mobile rolls out new plans, huge monthly fee increases for unlimited voice on family plans

How about a new type of userI rarely use my phone as a VOICE phone. What I want is an unlimited 3G data/web access. Text is not a big deal. Maybe 50 a month included in the plan.How about a plan for 250 minutes, 50 text and ulimited 3G for...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Cellular phones, phone, T-Mobile, Sprint Communications, new plan, huge monthly fee, 3G

Discussion threads 2009-10-25

T-Mobile rolls out new plans, huge monthly fee increases for unlimited voice on family plans

There have been rumors of new T-Mobile plans, code named Project Dark, and earlier today T-Mobile took the wraps off of their new Even More and Even More Plus plans. The plans include options for obtaining an account with no contract, paying for your phone with monthly no-interest payments, and...

Tags: T-Mobile, Plan, Cellular Phones, Smart Phones, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Handhelds, Telecommunications, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-10-25

Callbook (Mobile)

for Android Your Calls and Messaging History at a Glance How many hours do you spend on the phone daily, weekly, monthly or yearly? How many calls do you accept, make or miss? Who are your top callers, SMS contacts? Callbook collects information about your calls and messages and provides...

Tags: Phone, Billing, Mobile, Call, Messaging, Callbook, Instant Messaging, Advertising & Promotion, Telecom & Utilities, Internet, Online Communications, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-10-19

Are you a mobile broadband hog? Should that be your problem?

Well, if I am a light user, I DO NOT want to pay for the hogs that drive upcosts for the carriers. I want a dirt cheap plan, that will immediately throttle me if I start hogging, or, possibly give me the option to pay more if I want to...

Tags: Smart phones, Wireless and Mobility, Network technology, Apple iPhone, mobile broadband, AT&T Corp., broadband, mobile, UNLIMITED

Discussion threads 2009-10-07

Revisiting RIM: Are the enterprise storm clouds brewing?

In the context of the scenario...it could very well come down to iPhone v. RIM. If, as posited, businesses adopt a BYOP model. That kind of thing doesn't matter what wireless network your using, if they'll open exchange up for you to hook your iPhone to. Which may - and...

Tags: Smart phones, Handhelds, data plan, Apple iPhone, AT&T Corp., BIS, RIM BlackBerry, Verizon Communications Inc., Research In Motion Ltd.

Discussion threads 2009-09-30

Wireless service boosters: A good idea but we shouldn't have to pay extra

You can get them to waive the costsI had a very similar problem with Sprint. I simply sent an email to dan@sprint.com, and within 48 hours I had a free AIRAVE device with no additional monthly charges. The device works well. I don't even have it connected...

Tags: Wi-Fi, E-mail, Wireless and Mobility, wireless, wireless service

Discussion threads 2009-09-21

Zune HD review roundup: excellent hardware and UI, apps lacking

who makes the hardware?We know M$ subcontracts the hardware.OSS companies should get that hardware, change the label and put Linux on it.This will not only leave Zune behind, but it would defeat the iPod.RE: Zune HD review roundup: excellent hardware and UI, apps lackingwhen you get your zune can you...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Smart phones, Apple iPod, Apple iPod Touch, Microsoft Zune, PMP, hardware, Zune HD, ZuneHD

Discussion threads 2009-09-18

A-Z Planner 2.3.0.23 (Windows)

A-Z Planner is simple, easy-to use and low-cost tasks time and schedules management software: ** Daily, weekly, monthly annual tasks and schedules planner with graphical illustrations ** Audible reminder and pop-up alerts for high priority tasks ** Schedules and tasks management tools ** Notepad with reminder options to keep track...

Tags: Task, JosyTal, A-Z Planner, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-09-17

AT&T: No Balls, Just Bull

Buy a phone without a trackballn/tI like the title......and is so true.My fix to this situation is simple.I just buy the cheapest cell and don't worry about waranties when it is dirt cheap.It is not just saving money, but it is even more reliable and smaller because it is not...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Cellular phones, AT&T Corp., Sprint Communications, phone

Discussion threads 2009-09-15

Sprint lures two from Verizon; new 'unlimited' plan seals deal

If Sprint thinks it can lure customers back by offering an unlimited everything plan for one flat rate, well... it may be on to something. This weekend, I became a Sprint customer again. Last week, the company announced a new unlimited plan that includes, well, basically everything...

Tags: Smart Phone, Verizon Communications Inc., Plan, Sprint Communications, Smart Phones, Palm Pre, Handhelds, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-09-14

Sprint unveils unlimited mobile calling, data, text, MMS for $70

So minutes only for calls to landlinesAm I clear here so that the minimum 450 minute voice plan means you only use those 450 minutes to call landlines and when roaming? Too bad I don't have Sprint coverage where I am as they have some very cool devices like the...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Text messaging/SMS/MMS, Cellular phones, MMS, Overall IT, Sprint Communications, mobile, network

Discussion threads 2009-09-10

Personal Assistant 1.1 (Mobile)

In the past, keeping track of your life online meant logging in to each of your accounts separately. Is your flight running on time? How many minutes are remaining on your monthly cell phone plan? How much money do you have left in your checking account? Now thanks to Pageonce...

Tags: Mobile, Cell Phone, Pageonce, Cellular Phones, Social Networking, Banking, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Financial Services

Software downloads 2009-09-09