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T-Mobile 4G LTE launching in Las Vegas next week with Galaxy S III support

By Cory Gunther
on 16 Jan, 2013

We have some potentially great news for all you T-Mobile fans. They have huge plans for a 4G LTE network to take on Verizon and AT&T, but new reports are stating their 4G LTE could finally kick off next week. Details have confirmed that T-Mobile could enable their 4G LTE market in Las Vegas as early as next week followed by Kansas City and others in February. Even bigger news is the Samsung Galaxy S III and Note II will be the first devices with 4G LTE support.

Kyocera Torque hits the FCC with 4G LTE and ICS

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Jan, 2013

A new device from the folks at Kyocera is apparently in the works with a rugged design and those 4G LTE radios over on the Now Network. This won't be gracing Verizon or AT&T's 4G LTE, but today we've learned more details on the upcoming Kyocera Torque so lets take a look. Today the smartphone hit the FCC so it should be arriving soon.

Verizon Wireless: 4G LTE usage now accounts for nearly 50% of data traffic

By Robert Nelson
on 11 Jan, 2013

Verizon Wireless recently offered some details in terms of where their 4G LTE stands. For example, they noted that the network now covers 473 markets which means it is available for a potential 273.5 million people. They also mentioned that the 4G LTE network is now available for "close to 89 percent" of the US footprint.

Verizon Wireless 2013 4G LTE roadmap detailed

By Robert Nelson
on 9 Jan, 2013

We have seen plenty in terms of Verizon Wireless 4G LTE coverage in 2012. We have seen reports about the roll-out and the progress that was being made. It was back in early November when they announced that they expected to have the 4G LTE network roll-out completed by the middle of 2013. Anyway, flash forward back to the present day and Verizon has come forward with details on the 2013 4G LTE roadmap.

AT&T lights up 4G LTE in an additional 10 markets

By Robert Nelson
on 21 Dec, 2012

AT&T has announced the latest expansion to their 4G LTE network. And while they have yet to outpace Verizon, they are making nice progress and currently have more than 130 markets covered across the country. Of course, AT&T blurs the line of 4G here and tout themselves as having the "nation’s largest 4G network."

Verizon turns on 4G LTE in 29 new markets

By Eric Abent
on 20 Dec, 2012

We've been talking a lot about AT&T's aggressive 4G LTE roll out lately, but today it's Verizon's turn. The nation's largest carrier announced today that it has launched 4G LTE service in a whopping 29 markets, bringing the total number of LTE markets up to an absurd 470. At last check, AT&T had just under 200 markets where LTE service was up and running, so Verizon has quite a large lead on the other carriers in the US.

AT&T keeps 4G LTE train rolling in Tucson, Green Bay

By Eric Abent
on 18 Dec, 2012

Look at AT&T go! It wasn't very long ago we last told you about AT&T's continued 4G LTE expansion, and now the carrier has given us more to report about today. AT&T has turned on 4G LTE service in five new markets across the US while expanding service in others, so it's going to be a good day for a lot of people as far as mobile data speeds are concerned.

ZTE Grand Era LTE flaunts its dual-mode LTE

By Eric Abent
on 18 Dec, 2012

ZTE today revealed its first dual-mode LTE smartphone in Hong Kong, the ZTE Grand Era LTE. This phone is billed to be part of the launch of China Mobile Hong Kong's first commercial converged TD-LTE / LTE FDD network, so it should end up being a pretty big deal over there. While dual-LTE is undoubtedly going to be the star of this show, there are some pretty solid specs to boost that functionality up.

Verizon lighting up 4G LTE in 16 more markets December 20th

By Cory Gunther
on 17 Dec, 2012

We've been talking quite a bit about Verizon lately. Between launching multiple new 4G LTE devices, including the Galaxy Camera, to updating markets across the US with 4G LTE speeds. Last week we reported many new cities in the northwest were set to receive 4G LTE, but today Verizon has announced another 16 cities to add to their ever growing list.

Samsung Galaxy Camera available at Verizon now

By Dave LeClair
on 14 Dec, 2012

One of the more interesting Android devices is the Samsung Galaxy Camera. There is a constant influx of tablets and phones hitting the market all the time, but a full-featured camera with Android installed; that's something you don't see everyday. Verizon made the release date of the Galaxy Camera known a couple of days ago, and now the device is available from the carrier.