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Sprint Says Next iPhone Will Have An Unlimited Data Plan
Sprint Nextel said that the next iPhone will have an unlimited data plan to set themselves apart from other telecommunications company. This is if the next iPhone arrives with LTE. Sprint will have a no-strings unlimited plan said Sprint CEO Dan Hesse in an interview with CNET.
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LG Viper 4G May Hit Sprint On April 22
Pre-orders for the LG Viper 4G will start tomorrow. The official release date is not yet known. It is expected that the Viper 4G will arrive April 22nd on Sprint through online stores or retail stores.
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Telecommunications Companies Creating Centralized Database For Tracking Stolen Mobile Phones
The four major U.S. wireless carriers have made an agreement to work with the FCC for creating a central database to track and disable stolen mobile devices. The database will be designed for tracking phones that are reported as stolen and deny them the ability to access voice and data services.
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Categories AT&T, AT&T Inc., FCC, Sprint, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile, Verizon Communications Inc.
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SprintTV App For iPhone Now Available On The Apple App Store
The SprintTV app for the iPhone is now available on the Apple App Store. Now iPhone owners on Sprint’s network can download the Sprint TV app and this free application allows users to select live and on-demand programming from partners such as ABC, CBS, NBC, ESPN, MTV, Comedy Central, etc. If the free programming on Sprint TV is not enough, you can buy additional premium packages that range from $4.99 to $9.99 per month. [9to5Mac]
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Sprint Board Of Directors Rejected $8 Billion Acquisition Of MetroPCS Hours Before It Was Announced
According to CNBC, Sprint and MetroPCS were a few hours from announcing an $8 billion merger until Sprint’s executive board rejected it. They even had the sign-off from Sprint CEO Dan Hesse. The deal was being hammered out for months despite Sprint’s spectrum complexity including the switch to LTE, Clearwire’s financial problems, and the trouble with LightSquared. Most of MetroPCS’ spectrum lies in the AWS band, which would have made the integration of both companies even more complicated. Sprint does not currently use AWS. MetroPCS just reported their earnings this week and announced 9.35 million subscribers at the end of Q4. Even with Sprint’s 55 million subscribers, the new company would still be well below AT&T and Verizon. However the acquisition would be a major threat to T-Mobile. [The Verge]
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AT&T and Sprint Said Customers Agreed To Carrier IQ
Carrier IQ is software that has been installed on about 150 million smartphones, which tracks personal information about users. Security researcher Trevor Eckhart discover the software and posted a video about it on YouTube. People were outraged by what they saw on the video and Carrier IQ was thoroughly investigated after that.
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Google Android Update Alliance With Telecommunication Companies Starts To Fizzle
This past May Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) announced a partnership at the I/O conference that they have made a deal so that any new Android phone would receive OS updates for at least 18 months following the launch. The partnership is called the Google Update Alliance. Motorola, Samsung, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sony Ericsson are a part of the Update Alliance. Sony Ericsson is the only company that has kept up with the partnership. In fact Sony Ericsson released new versions of Android to all phones that are less than 18 months.
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iPhone 4S SIM Cards On Sprint To Be Locked During Activation Starting November 11th
Although there has been some reports that the iPhone 4S would be shipped with an unlocked SIM from Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE:S). Above is a screenshot of an internal memo as received by Sprintfeed that states starting on November 11, 2011 “all iPhone 4S devices will have the SIM locked.” The memo also states that “the locking occurs during the activation process and is invisible to the customer.” The SIM lock update will not impact any iPhone 4S devices activated prior to 11/11/11. New customers will have to contact Sprint Worldwide for international services. [SprintFeed]
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AT&T Approached MetroPCS, Leap, Sprint, and Dish Network To Sell Spectrum In Order To Protect T-Mobile Deal
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has talked to several smaller rivals including MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE:PCS) and Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ:LEAP) to sell spectrum and subscribers. This is in order to save AT&T’s acquisition of T-Mobile USA for $39 billion.
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Sprint Expected To Be Offering iPad On Their Network This Holiday Season
Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE:S) is ready to launch the Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPad on their network. Sprint would be joining Verizon and AT&T in the iPad data club. The iPad for Sprint is expected to be available starting this holiday season. Sprint is also believed to start offering the iPhone this holiday season too. According to sources with 9to5Mac, the new iPhone is expected to be launched on October 7th at a price of $199.
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