carriers
Software
Now AT&T Wants The FCC To Investigate Google Voice
7:40AM Jason Chen | This AT&T/Google/Apple catfight over Google Voice gets stranger as AT&T asks the FCC to investigate Google Voice for not adhering to federally mandated call-blocking regulations. As in Google Voice is blocking some calls. More »
Networks
Rumour: Verizon Ditching Palm Pre
7:34AM Matt Buchanan | Uh, I’m not sure if this would be worse for Palm (who needs to be on more carriers) or for Verizon (who has the shittiest phones around), but TheStreet hears “Verizon has decided not to support the Pre”. Crazy. More »
Networks
AT&T MicroCell 3G: Should Users In Dead Spots Get One Free?
7:45PM Danny Allen | It’s no secret that AT&T has been overwhelmed by data-munching iPhone users, and reliability remains sketchy in many key areas. So if the MicroCell 3G is your best option for proper coverage (using your own bandwidth), should it be free? More »
Networks
AT&T 3G MicroCell Site Boosts Spotty Coverage
5:46PM Danny Allen | AT&T’s 3G MicroCell uses your Internet connection to act as a mini 3G tower—something iPhone users in particular have waited for. And after reports it could arrive in select locations this week, AT&T is now providing (some) details: More »
Networks
Why Verizon Customers Can’t Have Nice Things
8:00AM John Herrman | Theorise all you want, but your answer’s right here. From the horse’s mouth: “Keep in mind that for Verizon Wireless, it isn’t so much about the device as it is about the delivery.” More »
Business
AT&T Is Unable To Prevent Hackers From Stealing Customer Data
12:50AM Adam Frucci | AT&T is dropping famed hacker-turned-security-expert as a customer because it can’t seem to stop script kiddies from stealing his data. It’s clearly the easier solution, but is it the right one? More »
Business
U.S. Pays More For Mobile Phone Service, Not A Rip Off Say Carriers
8:00AM Sean Fallon | A survey by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) revealed that the U.S., Canada and Spain pay considerably more for mobile phone service than dozens of other nations. Of course, the carriers were quick to spin the findings. More »
Phones
12:08PM Nick Broughall | So after yesterday’s rumour, today, Three have added a pre-registration page to their store for the iPhone 3GS, which pretty much confirms that they’ll be selling the iPhone. There’s absolutely no information about pricing or deals, other than they’re asking if you’re interested in an 8GB, 16GB or 32GB model. More »
iPhone 3GS Definitely Coming to Three in July
12:08PM Nick Broughall | So after yesterday’s rumour, today, Three have added a pre-registration page to their store for the iPhone 3GS, which pretty much confirms that they’ll be selling the iPhone. There’s absolutely no information about pricing or deals, other than they’re asking if you’re interested in an 8GB, 16GB or 32GB model. More »