“AT&T has to explore ways to salvage as much spectrum out of the deal as it can.”
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“The record clearly shows that, in no uncertain terms, this merger would result in a massive loss of U.S. jobs and investment.”
AT&T Faces Major FCC Hurdle in T-Mobile Acquisition
U.S. regulators are playing a game of chess with AT&T as the wireless network looks to close its $39 billion T-Mobile deal. The problem is that not everyone seems to be keen on the idea—including the FCC.
The FCC has …
Judge Allows Sprint’s AT&T/T-Mobile Lawsuit to Proceed
The $39 billion merger between AT&T and T-Mobile may still be going ahead, but it’ll have to face a lawsuit claiming unfair competition from Sprint and C Spire before it can be finalized, with a U.S. District Judge allowing the companies’ case to proceed after dismissing some of their more outrageous claims.
Judge Ellen Huvelle ruled …
AT&T’s First 4G LTE Phones Are a Week Away
If you like humongous screens and fast data, AT&T will soon have a couple of smartphones for you. On November 6, AT&T will launch its first two 4G LTE phones, the HTC Vivid and the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket.
On paper, AT&T’s first LTE phones are similar. They’ve both got 4.5-inch displays, but HTC’s Vivid has a higher resolution …
AT&T U-verse Customers Get Wireless Cable Box Option
No cable outlet, no problem. On Monday, AT&T will release the U-verse Wireless Receiver for $50 plus a $7 per month rental fee. What can you do with this magic box? I’ll tell you in the next paragraph. This is just a little written-word foreplay to get you ready for the actual news.
In a room with a phone jack and a power …
iPhone 4S Sold Out Online
Hoping to casually wander down to your local store tomorrow and pick up a new iPhone 4S without any hassle? That’s not likely to happen—nor is it looking like it’ll happen anytime soon, either. According to the websites of AT&T, Verizon Wireless and Sprint Nextel, the new iPhone has sold out for immediate shipment. It’ll be interesting …
Ask Techland: Best iPhone 4S Plans by Carrier
With three carriers now selling the iPhone, your options have gotten a bit more complex as far as monthly service plans go. We’ll take a look at which carrier’s plans are best for cheapskates, big talkers, big texters, and those who want it all—voice, data and text messaging.
(MORE: Spec Spat: Apple iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 4)
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AT&T Stores Reportedly Already Have iPhone 5 Cases In Stock
Amidst speculation about whether the soon-to-be-announced new iPhone will sport a new design or basically resemble an iPhone 4 with updated guts (my fake money’s on both: a new model along with a cheaper iPhone 4-like model), MacRumors has apparently been sent photos of a new iPhone protective case that’s already showing up at AT&T …
DOJ Memo Reveals How Long Cell Carriers Retain Your Data
Cellphone carriers in the U.S. are holding onto sensitive data about their customers for a significant amount of time, according to a Department of Justice memo that compares the data retention policies of four of the country’s largest carriers.
Looking at the policies of Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile, the memo reveals that while …
The Best iPhone 5 Rumors We’ve Heard (So Far Today)
Another day, another fresh stack of iPhone 5 rumors. We’ve parsed through all the hearsay to bring you the crème de la crème in wild-eyed Apple speculation. Let’s take a look.
Spotted in the wild: the iPhone 4S?
Let’s see. The iPhone 4 16GB Black? Check. The iPhone 4 32GB White? Check. The iPhone 4s whit…—WHOA WHOA …
AT&T Announces Three New Windows Phones for the Fall
AT&T will be one of the first carriers out of the gate with phones running the latest version of Microsoft’s mobile operating system—Windows Phone 7.5, also known by the codename “Mango”.
The nation’s second-largest wireless carrier announced that the Samsung Focus S, the HTC Titan, and the Samsung Focus Flash will all be available …