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Ultra Mobile MVNO adds new unlimited international messaging plan

By Robert Nelson
on 23 Apr, 2013

Ultra Mobile is an MVNO carrier that uses the T-Mobile network. At present they have several calling plans available, however as of today they will be launching yet another. This new plan will debut with the lowest price of all the Ultra Mobile plans. The plan will be $19 per month and is being touted as "entry point plan for casual mobile users."

Verizon Wireless device payment plan explained

By Robert Nelson
on 22 Apr, 2013

Verizon Wireless had already confirmed that a device payment plan was coming available. The one part that we didn't see with the previous confirmation though, was any specifics. Basically, Verizon had said a payment plan was coming and that was about it. Well, in a bit of good news for those curious, said payment plan is now available and Big Red has offered some further details.

Verizon teases a ‘special announcement’ coming May 22 at CTIA

By Cory Gunther
on 18 Apr, 2013

Today the folks from Verizon Wireless have piqued our interest a bit with a quick invitation for a "special announcement" in late May. For those that are unaware, the annual CTIA Wireless Tech event is taking place in Viva Las Vegas this year, and during the event on May 22nd Verizon looks to make some big announcements. We have a few ideas on what too.

Verizon Q1 2013 results show 677,000 new subscribers

By Robert Nelson
on 18 Apr, 2013

Verizon has posted their latest earnings report, which in this case happens to be for the first quarter of 2013. Jumping right in with some numbers and we have 677,000, which is the number of new subscribers that have been added for Verizon Wireless. In addition, some of the highlights coming from the Q1 2013 report talk about smartphones in general and also the current state of the 4G LTE network.

ACLU going after wireless carriers over Android security updates

By Robert Nelson
on 17 Apr, 2013

We often hear complaints surrounding the topic of getting updates on Android devices. While this seems to have been an ongoing complaint for many, it looks like it is now getting some attention from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). In this case, the ACLU has filed a request asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to look into the lack of updates coming from the wireless carriers.

GALAXY S 4 accessory lineup detailed by Samsung

By Robert Nelson
on 17 Apr, 2013

We have seen GALAXY S 4 pre-orders go live with AT&T and US Cellular and have also learned the handset would be available with T-Mobile beginning on April 24. The good news for users on other carriers, Samsung will also be launching the GALAXY S 4 with several other US carriers. Not to mention, it will also be available from various retail outlets.

Verizon Galaxy S 4 appears on Samsung site, still not available to pre-order

By Cory Gunther
on 16 Apr, 2013

For all those customers on Verizon Wireless that have been waiting for some news regarding the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4, we might finally have some. Big Red hasn't said a word about the device since it was announced, and we've all been wondering. Aside from a leaked Staples release date everything is still up in the air.

T-Mobile HTC One launch date leaks as April 24

By Robert Nelson
on 15 Apr, 2013

A previous bit of information coming by way of Best Buy had it looking as if T-Mobile was going to be launching the HTC One on April 19, however it looks like the retailer may have been posting those details a bit ahead of schedule. And in fact, it is now looking like the T-Mobile HTC One release date will actually be happening a few days after that -- on April 24.

Verizon Wireless upgrade cycle increased to 24-months

By Robert Nelson
on 12 Apr, 2013

If you happen to be a Verizon Wireless subscriber, moving forward you will be waiting a bit longer for an upgrade. Coming by way of a recent announcement, Verizon Wireless has said they are extending the upgrade eligibility to the end of the 24th month. For those not familiar with the current set-up, Verizon customers had been eligible to upgrade after the 20th month.

Video accounts for 50% of Verizon Wireless network traffic

By Robert Nelson
on 11 Apr, 2013

Coming by way of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference, Verizon Communications CEO Lowell McAdam has said that streaming video now accounts for 50 percent of the network traffic. And extending that out a few years, McAdam believes that streaming video will account for nearly two-thirds by the year 2017.