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 …
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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.
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Sprint Also Gets iPhone 4, Sticks with Unlimited Data
Sprint’s not being left out of the cheap iPhone party entirely, with the $99 iPhone 4 joining the iPhone 4S in the Now Network’s lineup.
The 8 GB iPhone 4 is available for pre-order now from Sprint’s website. Pre-orders for the iPhone 4S begin on Friday. Sprint says it’s doing its best to deliver both models on October 14—the same …
So That’s Why T-Mobile Isn’t Getting the iPhone
With the Wall Street Journal reporting that Sprint essentially bet the company on the iPhone, it’s suddenly obvious why T-Mobile isn’t getting its own iPhone anytime soon.
Sprint reportedly committed to purchase 30.5 million iPhones over the next four years–an estimated $20 billion value–whether consumers buy them or not. It’s a …
Report: Sprint Could Be on the Hook for $20 Billion iPhone Order
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Sprint, the nation’s third largest wireless carrier, has agreed “to purchase at least 30.5 million iPhones over the next four years—a commitment of $20 billion at current rates—whether or not it could find people to buy them.” That’s according to oft-quoted “people familiar with the matter,” …
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 …
Sprint’s 4G LTE Network Might Appear Early Next Year
Sprint customers, rejoice! Okay, not quite yet: Sprint is due to make an announcement on October 7 that they’re adding 4G LTE services next year.
If you’re not already streaming data effortlessly, CNET reports Sprint will flip the switch early next year, and that some customers may be able to get the service as early as the end of …
Pay-per-Megabyte Internet Could Work for Infrequent Travelers
The idea of four-cents-per-megabyte 3G wireless data with no two-year contract might just be simple enough to work. And when I say “work” I mean both for consumers and for the company providing the service.
Here’s the deal: This company, TruConnect, is offering access to Sprint’s nationwide 3G data pipe for $5 per month and 3.9 cents …
Google Wallet Likely to Be Announced Today
According to a document circulating to partners, Google Wallet is likely to be announced at some point today.
Google Wallet is an app that gives smartphone owners the ability to “make your phone your wallet”—at least if you own Sprint’s Nexus S 4G, the only NFC-enabled Android phone available for the service’s limited launch here in …
Sprint May Offer Unlimited Data Plans with iPhone 5
Say you’re a major cell phone carrier, sitting in third place behind AT&T and Verizon. Suddenly a major phone manufacturer like Apple gives you the go-ahead to sell their bestselling products at your stores, eliminating the unfair competitive advantage that’s kept you from taking on your rivals.
With the game changed, what would you …
Sprint Joins Justice Department, Sues over T-Mobile-AT&T Merger
Not that this should be monstrously surprising, but Sprint has filed a lawsuit against the proposed AT&T/T-Mobile merger. The suit has been filed "as a related case to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) suit against the proposed acquisition," according to Sprint’s press release.
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Samsung Galaxy S II: Why I’m Not Buying It (Yet)
Bravi, Samsung and U.S. wireless service providers. You’ve finally brought the Samsung Galaxy S II stateside, four months after the rest of the world began enjoying the phone’s ultra-thin design, dual-core processor, Super AMOLED display and 8-megapixel camera.
In the tech world, that’s a lifetime. I remember having serious gadget …
