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AT&T upgrading older equipment to kick-start iPhone network boost

AT&T upgrading older equipment to kick-start iPhone network boostSeriously?[i]Hats off to AT&T for kicking into high gear, for thinking out of the box, for being resourceful - finally - to come up with a quick-fix solution to this iPhone service problem.[/i]Quick-fix?!? AT&T has had crappy service for years. What they've...

Tags: 3G, NETWORKING, Cellular phones, VZW, AT&T Corp., Apple iPhone, older equipment, network

Discussion threads 2009-06-24

RIM announces BlackBerry Tour with CDMA/GSM support, no WiFi

RIM announces BlackBerry Tour with CDMA/GSM support, no WiFiThey are probably "saving" the Wi-Fi for the Storm 2. nt...

Tags: Wireless LANs, Cellular phones, GSM Support, BlackBerry Tour, Wi-Fi, CDMA, Research In Motion Ltd., GSM, RIM BlackBerry

Discussion threads 2009-06-16

Verizon launches Visual Voice Mail

One of the iPhone's most compelling features has been commoditized by Verizon Wireless. The Basking Ridge, N.J.-based Verizon Wireless announced that they are now offering the once Apple-only Visual Voice Mail feature on their LG Voyager handset (which I reviewed on 12 December 2007) for an additional US$2.99 per...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Voice, Verizon Communications Inc., Apple Inc., Verizon Wireless, VZW, VZW Press Release, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2008-08-13

My other phone is on Verizon

How's the AT&T coverage by you? The AT&T wireless coverage in my area (southern New Jersey, close to Atlantic City) is atrocious. This is a problem for me as an iPhone user because I can't get decent coverage in my house (1 bar tops) and my entire...

Tags: Alias, AT&T Corp., Coverage, E-mail, Hardware, jason D. O'Grady, Keyboards, Online Communications, Peripherals, Phone, Samsung u740/Alias, Telecom & Utilities, Verizon Communications Inc., VZW, Apple iPhone

Blog posts 2008-06-30

Nokia to take location-based social networking mainstream

Nokia to take location-based social networking mainstreamI agree with your thoughts on this !Yes social gps as I like to call it is the way of the future and yes Nokia is not the only player in town they should keep there eyes open for this up and coming social...

Tags: social networking, Nokia Corp., network

Discussion threads 2008-06-23

Verizon and telco revolutions

Verizon and telco revolutionsFeeding the goose that lays golden eggsThe devil's in the details, of course, but it does look like Verizon is moving in the right direction; if so and it turns out to be profitable, then look for other providers to follow suit.The irony of all of this...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Verizon Communications Inc., telecommunications company, Carterphone, phone, regulation, VZW

Discussion threads 2007-11-28

Vodafone: iPhone impact on Verizon was temporary

Vodafone: iPhone impact on Verizon was temporaryThe NOTwork sucks.VZW has the best brainwashing ad department.Plain and simple. Been with them, done that, have the scars. I'll take AT&T any day for reliable service.VZW.... IT'S THE NOTwork.

Tags: VZW, Vodafone Group Plc., Apple iPhone, Verizon Communications Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-09-19

Verizon Wireless appeals FCC's open device, platform order; Wireless auction showdown looms

Verizon Wireless appeals FCC's open device, platform order; Wireless auction showdown loomsThey may be right, the FCC doesn't "make" law.The FCC doesn't make laws, they do however make rules. The problem here is that its a very fine line between rules and laws.With that said, I believe this issue...

Tags: Federal government, Telecom & Utilities, FCC, VZW, phone, auction showdown loom, Wireless auction showdown loom, showdown loom, open device, Verizon Communications Inc., Verizon Wireless, wireless

Discussion threads 2007-09-14

iPhone Diary Day 4: Port complete, unreading email, iCrash

After an admittedly rough start with the AT&T network my phone number port from Verizon Wireless VZW was completed at 9:00 a.m. and I can now use my iPhone and let my wife finally have hers. She's the one that suffered while mine was "iBricked" during the porting process.The problem...

Tags: AT&T, iPhone, iPhone Diary, Apple iPhone, AT&T Corp., VZW, Pin Number, e-mail, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2007-07-02

Yuck. Chocolate never tasted this C.R.A.P-py

Over the past few days, Verizon Wireless VZW has been turning some heads with the announcement of a new addition to its handset line-up -- this one. LG's super stylish Chocolate pictured left. The device handset is one part EVDO phone (EVDO is the type of wireless broadband network...

Tags: Secure Content

Blog posts 2006-08-01

More cell phones, less satisfaction

More cell phones, less satisfactionSTFU AND DRIVE!!!!I'm sick of these swerving morons on the freeway who either don't look where they are going or hog the left lane going 55 in a 70 because their phone conversations are SOOOOO important that they can't pull over or get a hands-free headset....

Tags: Cellular phones, Telecom & Utilities, VZW, cell phone, phone

Discussion threads 2005-04-13

Additional Resources

Senators ask FCC to look into iPhone-AT&T exclusivity

Senators ask FCC to look into iPhone-AT&T exclusivityDuhThe FCC is a little too late in the game. Yes, locking devices with plans impairs innovation. Isn't it obvious? Mobile networks in the U.S. are now years behind Europe and Asia. Many features the iPhone can do were crippled because of the...

Tags: Federal government, Government, Telecom & Utilities, Pre, phone, iPhone-AT&T exclusivity, iPhone-AT&T, carrier, FCC, exclusivity, innovation

Discussion threads 2009-06-16

AT&T's really bad week: The network reputation hits keep coming

AT&T's really bad week: The network reputation hits keep comingAT&T PERFECT here, better than VerizonHad some initial 3G issues when I got my phone last year but nothing since then. AT&T has been perfect where I live and work.I have Verizon work and they are definitely not better and...

Tags: 3G, NETWORKING, Cellular phones, Conan, AT&T Corp., network, network reputation hit, bad week

Discussion threads 2009-06-12

iPhone 3G S specs revealed: 600 MHz and 256 MB of RAM

iPhone 3G S specs revealed: 600 MHz and 256 MB of RAMHuh?"256 GM of RAM"RE: iPhone 3G S specs revealed: 600 MHz and 256 MB of RAMDoes it really have 256GB of RAM? 1000 times more than it nearest competitor, surely you mean 256 MBMine's bigger than yoursI know why...

Tags: Memory, 3G, Cellular phones, Apple iPhone, iPhone 3G S, Apple iPhone 3G, RAM, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-06-11

Hands-on: Verizon Wireless HP Mini 1151NR netbook (Updated 2x)

First scooped in February then confirmed in March Verizon Wireless’ first netbook â€" the HP Mini 1151NR â€" began shipping on 17 May 2009 (the same day as VZW's MiFi personal hotspot). Priced at $199 with a 2-year contract after MIR the 1151NR's price is subsidized by...

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Verizon Wireless, Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Microsoft Windows XP, Hardware, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-05-29

Live from New York: Amazon's Kindle press conference

Live from New York: Amazon's Kindle press conferenceMessage has been deleted.RE: Live from New York: Amazon's Kindle press conferenceIf Amazon does roll out a textbook Kindle it will be a star. Just left a grad school program and I would not say the money you get back for used...

Tags: E-books, Amazon Kindle press conference, Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, textbook

Discussion threads 2009-05-06

Could Verizon be a (or 'the') carrier for Microsoft's Pink?

Could Verizon be a (or 'the') carrier for Microsoft's Pink?Windows 6.5 / Windows 7What I wonder is the following. Windows Mobile 6.5 being pushed back to Q4. Windows 7 early 2010???? Not a chance if you ask me. Mobile phone makers / carriers would be nuts to launch WM 6.5...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Verizon Communications Inc., phone, Microsoft Corp., Pink, WM 6.5

Discussion threads 2009-04-28

Apple and Verizon in talks about CDMA iPhone

Apple and Verizon in talks about CDMA iPhoneThat's Nice...Since your response has nothing to do with the article, I hope you were able to use the exciting new copy/paste function in your iPhone to copy this rant from somewhere else.Duh?RE: Apple and Verizon in talks about CDMA iPhone ...

Tags: Cellular phones, TV-Out, CDMA, Apple iPhone, CDMA iPhone, GSM, Verizon Communications Inc., Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-04-27

Apple and Verizon in talks about CDMA iPhone

Apple is apparently talking to Verizon about a potential deal to build a CDMA version of the iPhone that would run on the Verizon Wireless network in the U.S. USA Today reports: The New York-based telecom entered into "high-level" discussions with Apple management a few months ago, when CEO...

Tags: Apple iPhone, CDMA, Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Corp., Apple Inc., Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-04-27

Apple, Verizon consider iPhone deal; AT&T's last hurrah?

Apple, Verizon consider iPhone deal; AT&T's last hurrah?iphone on Verizon....the only reason to switchI've been waiting to buy the iphone along with at least 10 friends and family members since 2007. None of us will buy one because of it's lock with AT&T. We all like Verizon, it's...

Tags: Cellular phones, Apple Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., Apple iPhone, AT&T Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-04-27