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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.

AT&T brings 4G LTE to six new markets

By Eric Abent
on 13 Dec, 2012

It would seem that today is 4G LTE expansion day for two of the nation's biggest carriers. Hot on the heels of Verizon's own 4G LTE expansion, AT&T has announced that it's LTE network is now up and running in six new markets. On top of that, it has expanded its network in two existing markets, so a fair number of AT&T customers should be experiencing faster data speeds today.

AT&T launches 4G LTE in four new markets

By Eric Abent
on 10 Dec, 2012

Good news, AT&T customers, because the company has launched 4G LTE in four new markets. AT&T has been hitting the 4G LTE scene hard, launching in markets at an incredibly fast rate. We've been hearing a lot from it here at the end of the year, and we would wager that we'll hear more about the company's 4G LTE roll out by the time 2013 comes around.

T-Mobile strengthens 4G network in three major markets

By Eric Abent
on 10 Dec, 2012

T-Mobile continues to push forward with its network refarm, today announcing that it has strengthened its mobile network in three key markets. Those living in Seattle, Minneapolis, and Atlanta should see faster data speeds on unlocked devices. T-Mobile's network refarm seems to be coming along swimmingly, as it was just last week that the company announced it had expanded 4G service in a number of other markets.

T-Mobile testing new pre-paid brand called GoSmart

By Eric Abent
on 7 Dec, 2012

It's been a big couple of days for T-Mobile. Yesterday, the carrier announced that it will stop offering subsidies on new devices next year - something that could end up having a ripple effect throughout the industry if it succeeds - and now it has confirmed to Fierce Wireless that it has a new pre-paid brand called GoSmart Mobile in the testing stages. Provided this test works out well, T-Mobile may look to take GoSmart nationwide in 2013.

Verizon celebrates two year anniversary of 4G LTE launch

By Eric Abent
on 5 Dec, 2012

Mobile technologies advance at a pretty alarming rate, with some of them becoming more popular than others as time goes. One of the technologies that seems to have stuck is 4G LTE, with carriers racing to expand their 4G LTE networks to get an edge on the competition. One of the carriers that has been pushing for 4G LTE the hardest is Verizon, and today it's celebrating the two year anniversary of its 4G LTE launch.

AT&T hits 4G LTE deployment plan for 2012 early

By Eric Abent
on 16 Nov, 2012

Verizon may be rolling out its 4G LTE network at an alarming rate, but today AT&T is showing us that it can play ball too. The company announced today that it doubled the size of its 4G LTE network during 2012, and the year isn't over yet. AT&T will continue rolling out 4G LTE through the end of the year and into 2013, so AT&T customers are only going to see their coverage get better.

AT&T rolls out 4G LTE in a handful of new markets

By Eric Abent
on 14 Nov, 2012

Yesterday, we heard that Verizon has plans to launch 4G LTE in a bunch of new markets across the country on November 15. Before it can do that, however, AT&T is rolling out its own 4G LTE service in a selection of new areas. Today the company announced that it has turned on 4G LTE in 7 different areas around the country, enhancing already-existing 4G LTE in other areas as well.

Verizon lists locations getting 4G LTE November 15

By Eric Abent
on 13 Nov, 2012

Areas in the Midwest and western United States are about to get a big 4G LTE boost from Verizon. The company posted a bunch of releases to its News Center yesterday and today that detail all of the new markets Verizon's 4G LTE will soon be available in. When we say "soon," we mean it too - Verizon 4G LTE will be available in all of the markets listed after the break on November 15, just two days from now.

Verizon offers Sandy victims relief by waiving phone bill – or part of it

By Cory Gunther
on 7 Nov, 2012

The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has been severe, for some more so than others, but either way it's a sad situation. It's nice to see parties from all sides come together for the good of this great nation, whether it be politics, or the cell phone companies teaming up. Today we just learned that Verizon pulled some strings and in a thoughtful gesture will be waiving the bill for many of their customers.