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Why AT&T and T-Mobile phones won’t work on Sprint or Verizon (in the know)

Why AT&T and T-Mobile phones won’t work on Sprint or Verizon (in the know)

by ben patterson | Jul 25, 2011 | how-tos, phones

Thinking of jumping from AT&T to Sprint or Verizon Wireless? If you do, be warned: you can’t take your existing phone with you, even if it’s been “unlocked” to work on any carrier. Why? Because there are two very different flavors of...
When will the iPhone (finally) come to Sprint, T-Mobile?

When will the iPhone (finally) come to Sprint, T-Mobile?

by ben patterson | Jul 7, 2011 | news, phones

With Verizon Wireless pulling the plug on its unlimited smartphone data plan as of today, it may only be a matter of time before the iPhone finally arrives on Sprint (the last major U.S. carrier with a truly unlimited data plan) and T-Mobile (which offers relatively...
Verizon confirms unlimited data ending soon, leaving Sprint with final all-you-can-eat plan

Verizon confirms unlimited data ending soon, leaving Sprint with final all-you-can-eat plan

by ben patterson | Jul 5, 2011 | news, phones

Starting this Thursday, anyone looking for a truly unlimited smartphone data plan from a national wireless carrier will have just a single option: Sprint. That’s because Verizon Wireless—for now, the only other big U.S. carrier besides Sprint with an unlimited...
Verizon Wireless wins crown for fastest mobile network, survey says

Verizon Wireless wins crown for fastest mobile network, survey says

by ben patterson | Jun 28, 2011 | news, phones

So, which wireless carrier has the speediest data network in the U.S.? Simple question, but surprisingly tough to answer, with PC Magazine sending a half-dozen smartphone-toting road warriors across the country to get the scoop. The big winner? Verizon Wireless and...
New myTouch 4G Slide has “most advanced camera of any smartphone,” T-Mobile boasts

New myTouch 4G Slide has “most advanced camera of any smartphone,” T-Mobile boasts

by ben patterson | Jun 28, 2011 | news, phones

The best camera in any smartphone? That’s a bold statement, but T-Mobile seems pretty confident with its upcoming myTouch 4G Slide, an Android-powered smartphone with an 8-megapixel camera, a dual-LED flash, a “backside-illuminated” sensor (which...
AT&T becomes latest to offer $50 unlimited pre-paid plan

AT&T becomes latest to offer $50 unlimited pre-paid plan

by ben patterson | Jun 22, 2011 | news, phones

If you’ve been on the lookout for a reasonably priced pre-paid plan that offers unlimited voice minutes, texting, and web browsing, you options just increased by one. AT&T has just announced its $50-a-month “GoPhone” plan, which will offer...
The latest Android superphone: HTC’s 4.3-inch, dual-core Sensation 4G

The latest Android superphone: HTC’s 4.3-inch, dual-core Sensation 4G

by ben patterson | Jun 1, 2011 | news, phones

Jumbo 4.3-inch display? Check. Dual-core processor for speedier, more efficient multitasking? Check. Support for 4G networks? Yep. The latest version of Google’s Android OS? You betcha. Meet the HTC Sensation 4G, a new Android superphone that’s slated to...
Consumer survey gives top marks to Sprint, Verizon, as AT&T and T-Mobile fade

Consumer survey gives top marks to Sprint, Verizon, as AT&T and T-Mobile fade

by ben patterson | May 17, 2011 | news

It wasn’t all that long ago that Sprint was in the doghouse as far as the American Customer Satisfaction Index was concerned. What a difference a scant three years makes, with Sprint scoring a 72 out of 100 on the annual ACSI survey, up a eye-popping 16 points...
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