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Apple has removed a setting on the iPhone 4S that I use often. I am now hearing from people all over on various carriers that the Enable 3G option under network settings is gone. You may ask why would anyone want to switch back to EDGE data service and give up 3G. The first answer [...]
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Verizon iPad 2 Owners Experiencing 3G Issues
Posted by Paul Barraza on April 11th, 2011
Some customers who have purchased Apple’s iPad 2 on Verizon have come across some issues trying to connect to their 3G network. When trying to connect to the 3G network it forces users to restart their iPad 2. Apple is aware of the issues put out this statement:
Sprint Announces New Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot
Posted by Paul Barraza on March 19th, 2011
Sprint and Sierra Wireless have announced their new and upcoming mobile hotspot device the “Overdrive Pro” which allows for you to run on Sprint’s 3G/4G network. Like Sprint’s first hotspot device the Overdrive, you can connect Wi-Fi enabled devices but with the Pro you can connect up to eight different devices at once. Starting March [...]
Posted in Mobile Internet, Sprint 
Tags: 3G, 4G, Mobile Hotspot, Mobile Internet, Overdrive, Overdrive Pro Mail-in-rebate, Sprint 
Comments OffT-Mobile G-Slate Rundown – Video
Posted by Troy D. Brown on February 9th, 2011
The T-Mobile G-Slate made by LG has made another appearance on video in a YouTube video. This time you actually get to see the whole device and a quick rundown. I am not a big fan of the glasses required 3D screen but this is still a solid tablet. Video after the jump.
BlackBerry Curve Sedona Seen With Verizon Branding
Posted by Paul Barraza on January 29th, 2011
It’s always nice to know about new, rumored and upcoming devices. The BlackBerry Curve code name Sedona has been seen in the wild with Verizon branding. The Sedona is like the BlackBerry Bold 9780, but a little thinner. The screen is similar in size. Although the screen is a little smaller the resolution seems to [...]
Posted in BlackBerry, Mobile News, Verizon Tags: 3G, BlackBerry Curve, BlakcBerry Bold, RIM, Verizon 1 Comment »Verizon Off Contract iPhone Price $50 Higher
Posted by Troy D. Brown on January 22nd, 2011
Want to buy an iPhone 4 on Verizon out of contract? It is going to cost you $50 more. AT&T and Verizon are selling the iPhone 4 for the same contract price of $199 for 16GB and $299 for 32GB.
AT&T To Offer Limited, Free Microcells
Posted by Troy D. Brown on January 22nd, 2011
AT&T is going to be offering 7.5% of their customers a free Microcell. A Microcell is a device that acts as a “cell tower” and is connected to your broadband connection. This provides cell service via the Internet and bypassing local towers.
Verizon Releases 3G Network Extender
Posted by Troy D. Brown on October 20th, 2010
I have always said Verizon has one of the best networks. To insure good coverage in your home or office Verizon is extending their network via a network extender. This will come in very handy for those people who have trouble receiving a good signal where they live and work. The only downside is the [...]
Posted in Accessories, Mobile News, Verizon Tags: 3G, Berizon Wireless, Coverage, Network Extender Comments OffYahoo! Messenger For iPhone Now Supports Video Calling
Posted by Troy D. Brown on October 12th, 2010
Yahoo! is rolling out the latest version of Yahoo! Messenger App for iPhone, now available on the Apple App Store. One of the many new features rolling out with this version is the ability to make free video and voice calls with Yahoo! Messenger contacts. Yahoo! is the first major player to offer these features [...]
Posted in Applications, iPhone, Mobile News, Video Call Tags: 3G, Chat, FaceTime, IM, messenger, Video Calling, Yahoo! 1 Comment »Skype For iPhone Allowing Free 3G Calls For Now
Posted by Editorial Staff on May 29th, 2010
If you are an avid Skype user like we are the Skype 2.0 update available today for iPhone is going to make you very happy. I guess Apple, Skype and AT&T finally came to an agreement on allowing VoIP on the 3G. There is an ominous warning when you go to download Skype in the [...]
T-Mobile Pushing Out HSPA+ “4G”
Posted by Editorial Staff on May 25th, 2010
Note: T-Mobile is throwing around the term 4G for their HSPA+ rollout but in reality HSPA+ is a 3G network technology even though it does provide 4G speeds. It appears 3G and 4G terminology is used more for marketing these days than actual technology being used. T-Mobile has started announcing cities they have launched HSPA+ [...]
