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Tech Watch: New Mobile Payment System On The Way Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:10PMA joint venture between three of the top wireless companies has struck a deal with all four major credit card companies that could lead to a new mobile payment system.
ISIS partners with VISA, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, for mobile payments Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:25PMISIS, the joint-venture between Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and T-Mobile, has announced new agreements with all four major credit card companies for its upcoming mobile payments initiative. Lining up all of the major credit card companies gives ISIS' mobile payment plans a certain amount of weight in what is sure to be a crowded market by the middle of next year. Read the full story here.
Internet-to-go: Use your smartphone connection with other devices Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:06PMDeb Shinder says that one of smartphones most useful features is the ability to share their 3G or 4G Internet connections with other devices. Find out if mobile hotspot / tethering is right for you.
Isis hooks up with four credit networks Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:31PMNEW YORK (Reuters) - Isis, a venture of three of the top four U.S. mobile providers, plans to launch mobile payments services with the major payments networks Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Mobile-payments JV strikes more credit card deals Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:17PMISIS, the joint venture between AT&T, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile, is the first to strike a partnership with all four credit card issuers.
Verizon to dominate Q2 wireless growth Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:52AMNEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Wireless is expected to far outstrip its biggest rivals AT&T Inc and Sprint Nextel in subscriber growth for its first full quarter selling the Apple Inc iPhone.
MasterCard, Visa, American Express Join Isis Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:32AMIsis today announced that Visa, MasterCard, and American Express have joined the Isis mobile payment network, enabling compatibility with most major credit cards and payment networks. Discover was already a founding member of Isis. Isis is a joint venture of AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile USA, and Verizon Wireless, established to enable ubiquitous mobile payments. Isis will compete, to an extent, with ...
Wireless price plan changes make customers shop, economize Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:18AMConsumers considering switching to Verizon for smartphone service will now have to monitor their data usage closely. The phone company announced it was ending its unlimited data plan as of July 7.
Patents in Apple-HTC case filed in 1994 and 1996, long before smartphones existed Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:27PMLost in the clamor over Apple Inc.'s preliminary patent victory over rival phone-maker HTC Corp. are that the two patents in question are so old they predate smartphones. A judge at the U.S. International Trade Commission has ruled that HTC...
Boost Weak Cell Service at Home: Your Options Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:25PMEven the best wireless networks often can't deliver a consistent signal inside your house. Femtocells and repeaters will usually help, but they'll cost you.
Week in review: Netflix gets panned Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:55PMThe Internet's star movie rental service gets some of its first bad reviews after announcing a price hike for customers who want to rent DVDs and streaming video. Meanwhile, Spotify wins over U.S. users.
Celebrating the 'Best of Best' in the Sanford/Springvale area Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:59PMThe auto technicians at Ballenger Auto (best auto mechanic): From left, Mike Lamontagne, Andy Gailloux, Armand Morin, Pat Hamel and Jason Baldwin. Missing: Ron Morin.
Sprint Streams ESPNs Live Telecast of World Cup Title Game Featuring U.S. Womens Soccer Team Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:25PMSprint (NYSE: S) will carry the live stream of the womens soccer World Cup title game featuring the United States against Japan broadcast by ESPN ...
Sprint's Virgin Mobile brand to test throttling while Sprint pokes fun at throttlers (video) Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:59PMAlanis Morrisette couldn't have possibly thought up something this ironic to put in her hit song. On the same day Sprint launches an ad campaign trashing T-Mobile's "unlimited" plan for throttling its data speeds, the Now Network announced that it intends to begin throttling Virgin Mobile's broadband sometime in October. Those who use larger amounts of data on the prepaid brand will experience ...
Verizon Wireless CTO talks 4G, data consumption (Q&A) Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:56PMCNET sits down with CTO David Small to ask him about the network, what he thinks of the competition, and why the company eliminated its unlimited mobile data plan.
Verizon Wireless CTO talks 4G and data consumption (Q&A) Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:56PMVerizon Wireless CTO David Small discusses his company's 4G network and what he thinks of the competition.
Sony Vaio Z: The Lightest Full-Horsepower 13-Inch Notebook Has a Heavy Duty Price [Laptops] Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:17PM# laptops We worried about Sony. We gnashed our teeth and pounded our fists and wondered what had happened to this titan of tech. But between this sleek 2.5-pound full-voltage speed racing laptop and this morning's tablet wünderkinds , well, welcome back Sony. More »
Sony's VAIO Z finally arrives in the US, goes up for pre-order starting at $2,000 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:14PMWell, it's about time! It's been months since Sony pulled the 13-inch VAIO Z from its website, and since then we've had to sift through vague leaks and watch mournfully as other parts of the world scored the next-gen version of this premium ultrportable. Finally, Sony has announced that it's available for pre-order in the US, starting at a princely $2,000. As you'll recall when we got hands-on ...
Some iPhone users think they already have 4G Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:58PMAbout a third of iPhone owners think they already have 4G phones, according to a survey which shows that naming, as well as timing, can be everything.
Travel in Style With the Newest BlackBerry Smartphone from Boost Mobile Without the Baggage of Long-Term Contracts Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:27PMBoost Mobile , ranked by J.D. Power and Associates ...
Virgin Mobile New Beyond Talk Plans Offer Unlimited Data Plan With No Contract Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:43AMWARREN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hot new Android device and unlimited data are best value at $35/month — no caps or overage on data usage — also unlimited data, messaging and voice at $55.
4G coming to a cell phone near you Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:16AMBy Charlene Dean Broadband consumers in rural Nevada had best get up to speed in terms of fourth generation 4G Long Term Evolution LTE technology. It’s coming, more noticeably in some cities and towns than in others, and AT&T is bringing it with its acquisition of T-Mobile. The deal, approved by the two parties, AT&T[...]
T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide vs. the iPhone 4 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:03PMThis July 27, T-Mobile will release the latest in its series of "myTouch" Android smartphones, which are marketed as being extremely personalizable. The myTouch 4G Slide will be priced at $199 on contract, easily making it a flagship phone for the carrier ... sort of like how the iPhone 4 now is for AT&T and Verizon.
Cricket Partners With Sprint For 3G Modems Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:55AMCricket announced nationwide 3G service for its USB modems, which also extends to its smartphones.
AT&T Announces LTE Hotspot, Modem Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:40AMAT&T announced a USB modem and hotspot for its upcoming LTE network, both apparently from Sierra Wireless.
Sprint Biz App Marketplace Makes It Easier for Businesses to Purchase and Manage Mobile Applications Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:13AMOVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As an innovative and service-focused company, Sprint (NYSE: S) has partnered with leading solutions providers to deliver the Sprint Biz App Marketplace.
U.S. Army may soon equip troops with smartphones Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:07AMFor U.S. Army troops, smartphones could become requisite field gear, along with boots, guns and ammunition.
AT&T to unveil first two 4G LTE products Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:36AMCarrier will initially sell a USB laptop card and mobile hot-spot device as it races to catch up to Verizon on the 4G front.
HTC Evo 3D Sets the Bar High for 3D Technology Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:29AMWith so many smartphones offering people one unique feature or another, it must be tough for a lot of people to shop for the best smartphones in the market. The new HTC Evo 3D shuts up the competition by coming out with a smart phone that's not only ideal for professionals or people who needs to do their business wherever they are but also ideal for the easy-going and outgoing crowd as well.The ...
AT&T merger could bring additional broadband access Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:33AMAT&T expects to spend $8 billion on infrastructure improvements if its proposed acquisition of T-Mobile is approved.
HTC Flyer Tablet, Droid Accused of Infringing Apple Patents Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:06AMHTC Corp., Asia’s second-largest maker of smartphones, was accused of infringing Apple Inc. patents in a case that may halt U.S. imports of the Taiwanese company’s phones and its new Flyer tablet computers.
Getting Ready for Google Wallet, Sprint Switches on Nexus S 4G's NFC Chip Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:35PMA software update being sent out to Sprint's Nexus S 4G phones today will enable the device's NFC chip - the same chip that allows the upcoming Google Wallet mobile payments service to operate. NFC, which stands for near field communications, is a wireless technology that allows you to send and receive data over short distances just by tapping or waving your phone. Google will use NFC in its ...
Q&A on Verizon's new tiered data plans Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:14PMMichelle Gilbert from Verizon Wireless provides some answers to questions about Verizon's new tiered data usage plans.
TeleNav Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 Financial Results Conference Call Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:30AMSUNNYVALE, Calif. -- TeleNav, Inc. , one of the largest global wireless location-based services providers, today announced that it will release its fourth quarter fiscal year 2011 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, July 28, 2011.
Be wise on smartphone data plan Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:14AMAre you a wireless data glutton or a nibbler? Many Verizon Wireless customers will have to figure that out — perhaps as soon as this week — as the country's largest wireless carrier is set to introduce data plans with monthly usage caps.
Sprint jousts to halt AT&T Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:07AMDan Hesse's White Room is closely guarded even within Sprint Nextel Corp.
HTC gives timeline for unlocking bootloaders Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:45AMSoftware updates to unlock bootloaders are scheduled to roll out for the HTC Sensation next month, followed by the HTC Sensation 4G and the HTV Evo 3D. Originally posted at News - Wireless
LiveWire Mobile Closes $1.7M Offering - cbl Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 8:13PMBy Bill Murphy LITTLETON, Mass. -- LiveWire Mobile Inc. (Pink Sheets: LVWR) has closed a $1.65 milli...
Verizon Wireless: The buffet is closed Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 4:49PMFor new Verizon Wireless customers, all you can eat is no longer an option.
Infographic: How Mobile Payments Are Changing the World Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:24PMIn the past year, mobile payment systems have picked up steam and are now becoming mainstream. Could our wallets be replaced one day soon by our smartphones?
Data Caps Come To Verizon, Now What? Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:13PMYou can't pay for unlimited high-speed data service anymore. Here's why you should worry.
How iPhones And Androids Ushered In A Smartphone Pricing Revolution Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:32PMWhat's a "fair" price for a month's worth of wireless data service? Like any pricing debate, it's a subjective matter, but many smart phone users will likely protest new tiered pricing plans currently being rolled out by major wireless carriers.They shouldn't. Tiered and metered pricing schemes are a sensible way to price demand for bandwidth-intensive users and applications and, in the process ...
Why things are looking good for Verizon Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:13PMWhen earnings report start in two weeks, Verizon is expected to be the standout among big carriers. CNET explains why.
Testimony of Damon Penn, Assistant Administrator, National Continuity Programs, Before the House Committee on Homeland ... Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:29AM"It is the policy of the United States to have an effective, reliable, integrated, flexible, and comprehensive system to alert and warn the American people."
Sprint May Add IPhone Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:19PMSprint, the only carrier still to offer unlimited data plans, may add the iPhone to its lineup, differentiating itself from the competition and providing a big incentive for customers to give the trailing company another look.
Press Release: Arriba! Boost Mobile Now Offers Unlimited Calling to All of Mexico for Only $5 a Month Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:09AMPromotional price of $5 available for a limited time, allows Boost Monthly Unlimited Customers to call all landlines in Mexico Read the full story here.
Arriba! Boost Mobile Now Offers Unlimited Calling to All of Mexico for Only $5 a Month Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:37AMIRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Promotional price of $5 available for a limited time, allows Boost Monthly Unlimited Customers to call all landlines in Mexico
No unlimited data plan? Help! (FAQ) Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:26AMAs Verizon becomes the latest carrier to nix its all-you-can-eat offering, CNET explains how to get the most of your tiered data plan without breaking the bank.
Tiered Verizon plans no biggie for most customers, says Consumer Reports Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:46AMNetwork World - Most Verizon customers won't be shedding tears over new data-plan tiers, according to a new analysis from Consumer Reports. The product-testing and consumer survey magazine said today that the majority of Verizon customers will not see a spike in their wireless data costs, as it has found that monthly data useage "averages no more than about 500MB per month," or one-fourth of the ...
8 Tips To Avoid Higher Data Charges On Verizon Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:45AMIt’s official: Verizon Wireless will be unveiling a new tiered pricing scheme for mobile data today. For anyone who signed up for an unlimited plan by yesterday, the carrier will be honoring grandfathered plans.