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Re: If it is a Galaxy S4
May 15, 2013, 9:21 PM
in the Article: Google To Sell Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S 4 forum
Google S4 will work on Att & T-Mob, with LTE on each. As to cost vs. previous Nexus phones pricing: Previous Nexus (Samsung Galaxy & LG) prices were subsidized by Google to get them in to circulation. This new vanilla Android sounds great, even at $625.

Re: Nexus S
Apr 1, 2011, 7:42 PM
in the Sprint forum
April 18th? http://www.intomobile.com/2011/04/01 /samsung-nexus-s-4g-going-sale-april-18/

Re: Changes & challenges
Mar 21, 2011, 8:04 PM
in the Sprint forum
Guess I got that wrong. My pen-name was in celebration of the ancient break-up of the evil one. It looks as though it is being re-born. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU a3np4CKC4

Re: Changes & challenges
Mar 12, 2011, 5:10 PM
in the Sprint forum
Here's a thought, that 'new' Qualcomm MDM6600 works on both CDMA & GSM.......

Re: Changes & challenges
Mar 12, 2011, 1:56 PM
in the Sprint forum
I'd wondered about the CDMA/GSM difference as well. I recall a news byte from several months ago wherein Sprint was/had reportedly building it's infrastructure with a redundancy capacity regarding the 'final' selection for the "4G" standard. (The could go either way)

Re: Changes & challenges
Mar 10, 2011, 12:18 AM
in the Sprint forum
Thanks for the input. A merger might just shift the status-quo.

Changes & challenges
Mar 8, 2011, 10:34 PM
in the Sprint forum
The rumors of Sprint absorbing T-Mobile are interesting. Possibly a good thing if it formed a viable alternative to the 'mega-coms', VZW & Att. Mostly curious about the reported coming of the Nexus S on the Sprint CDMA network. I've wanted the Nexus, but not on TMo due to poor local coverage. Any confirmations from within the mothership?

Re: Your Perfect World...
Jan 10, 2011, 10:13 PM
in the Article: What Will a Verizon iPhone Mean to You? forum
How about the European 'model'? Granted, it's all GSM, but the multiplicity of 'providers' are competitive and commonly accessible by dropping in a SIM. Them darned socialists figured out that without regulating standards & who controlled the backbone you'd have what we enjoy. Duopolies. Take a peek at folks with broadband Internet here, and them over-there. Guess who gets more for their money?

HTC Desire
Nov 1, 2010, 9:39 PM
in the Verizon forum
U.S. Cellular offers the HTC Desire as a CDMA phone, but on "in select" areas of their coverage. Is there are source from who to purchase this unit outright in the U.S.?

Pre-Paid Smartphones?
Aug 27, 2010, 8:50 PM
in the Verizon forum
This for real? http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/ 08/27/samsung-fascinate-september-9/

Re: iPhone to TMO?
Jul 25, 2010, 7:51 PM
in the T-Mobile forum
http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/coming-soon/ip hone4/

Re: fiscal responsibility
Mar 9, 2010, 12:12 PM
in the Article: FCC Suggests Free Wireless Broadband forum
Sorry, we're downsizing. You're fired.

Re: vzw and att in cahoots?
Jan 28, 2010, 10:49 PM
in the Verizon forum
Felt similarly of 'all' the providers. http://www.justice.gov/atr/publ ic/guidelines/211578.htm

Re: So can we talk about something else besides the plans/data....How about those new Palms?
Jan 25, 2010, 6:07 PM
in the Verizon forum
As a longtime VZW customer I was interested. When I saw this message-string, I checked the VZW website and saw no mention of the Pre on the home-page. Only after searching the site to the "Smart-Phone" page-list do you get to see that, yes, the Pre's for sale. Zowie, such fanfare. Really gonna bring'em in.

Re: Verizon to require data on most phones by month's end
Jan 13, 2010, 9:53 AM
in the Verizon forum
More info http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Excl usive-Verizon-To-Revamp-Wireless-Pricing-Jan- 18-106368

Re: Question about stores
Jan 11, 2010, 8:10 PM
in the Verizon forum
I recently set out actually handle a new TP2, pre-buy. First the local VZW corp store had none (referred me to their website), the other local VZW sellers also did not stock the TP2. The local Sprint 'corp' store had none, and RadioShack (sells Sprint) had none. The local Best-Buy had a 'dummy' TP2 to heft but not working.

Apple choses Qualcom for CDMA chip
Jan 6, 2010, 6:02 PM
in the Verizon forum
http://www.thestreet.com/story/10657007/1/exc lusive-qualcomm-to-power-apple-iphone.html

Related to new Google HTC?
Jan 5, 2010, 9:40 AM
in the Article: T-Mobile Upgrades to HSPA 7.2Mbps, First to Deploy HSPA+ forum
Is this announcement coincidental to the new Google HTC phone being released?

Re: No more i-Phone sales in NYC?
Dec 28, 2009, 3:06 PM
in the AT&T forum
All's well, apparently. The 'why' 'tis still open to conjecture. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/ article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/12/28/financial/f0837 11S09.DTL&tsp=1

No more i-Phone sales in NYC?
Dec 27, 2009, 7:19 PM
in the AT&T forum
http://gizmodo.com/5435029/att-bans-online-ip hone-sales-to-new-yorkers

Re: Dragon Tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nov 29, 2009, 9:48 PM
in the Verizon forum
Interested. The domain is 'anonymous'. WhoisGuard Protected (+1.6613102107 Fax: +1.6613102107 8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd. #110 - 732 Westchester, CA 90045, US

Re: Verizon phone that can use an eBook reader
Nov 21, 2009, 3:14 PM
in the Verizon forum
I use a basic VZW LG for cellphone and an iPod Touch for the 'media' stuff. You can load quite a few books (audio or text) on to the Touch, save those data fees.

Re: Does Eris have a Full Qwerty keyboard like Droid?
Oct 31, 2009, 1:16 PM
in the Verizon forum
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/31/leaked-doc s-show-htcs-droid-eris-launching-on-november- 6th-for/

Re: Sprint HR email or Phone Number
Oct 4, 2009, 4:31 PM
in the Sprint forum
http://callcenterjobs.sprint.com/

Storm 2 Arrival Date Link?
Oct 1, 2009, 9:09 AM
in the Verizon forum
http://gizmodo.com/5371918/blackberry-storm-2 -arriving-at-best-buy-in-late-october

Re: VZW Stores
Sep 3, 2009, 9:03 AM
in the Verizon forum
Great question. VZW should be concerned when there's such a disparity in customer service, even within their vendors in a 'small town'.

Re: Looking for A Pre'
Jul 26, 2009, 4:25 PM
in the Sprint forum
Sorry, 93401 - Nearest Santa Maria. Went to the Best Buy in Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo, No Pre's.

Looking for A Pre'
Jul 26, 2009, 3:58 PM
in the Sprint forum
Looking for Pre. 93041 Checked Sprint website for 'local' Sprit store. Address 35 miles away. Did not call ahead and drove to store. Store closed, with no hours (days/times) posted on door. Place looked like a dump. Local 'Best-Buy' & Costco does not carry Pre. Where I live is a 'major' college town with Apple store, Best-Buy, Costco, etc, yet nowhere to sample the Pre. Bad-sales basics.

Apple / Verizon device
Jul 21, 2009, 8:32 PM
in the Verizon forum
http://www.thestreet.com/story/10548621/1/tec h-rumor-of-the-day-apple-verizon-team-up-on-t ablet.html

Re: Blackberry Storm 2
Jul 21, 2009, 6:39 PM
in the Verizon forum
Just up: http://gizmodo.com/5319812/blackberry- storm-2-in-action-surepress-click-screen-and- all#comments

Blackberry Spyware
Jul 15, 2009, 9:06 AM
in the BlackBerry forum
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/14/black berry_snooping/ http://supportforums.black berry.com/rim/board/message?board.id=BlackBer ryDeviceSoftware&thread.id=5632&view=by_date_ ascending&page=1

Re: It's funny that ...
Jul 14, 2009, 4:31 PM
in the Article: Prison Heads Ask FCC for Permission to Jam Cell Signals forum
FYI- Most prisons have civilian employees (counselors, clerks, healthcare staff etc.) Some prisoners (many) are sociopathic and 'seduce' & recruit from the civilian crew. Xrays and cavity searches have not been SOP for civilian staff. That may have change. Even a cellphone fan-folk might hesitate at a Nokia suppository.

BB 9550?
Jul 12, 2009, 4:48 PM
in the Verizon forum
http://gizmodo.com/5312807/specs-re+imply-bla ckberry-storm-2-will-probably-forgo-clicky-to uchscreen#comments

Re: Tour--pre-order or wait?
Jul 10, 2009, 6:45 PM
in the Verizon forum
No contract... http://www.bell.ca/shopping/Bl ackBerryTour--9630/68195.details;GEMSESSIONID =M221KXMMGqKlTr2nvGzKLDwM5KP9xypQLQZtvfFDH4ym ncRn3nZ6!-407327600#1

Re: Did it occur to anyone
Jul 10, 2009, 9:30 AM
in the Article: Verizon and Sprint to Add Wi-Fi to BlackBerries forum
Does that mean that if I have he 450 minute plan and I'm using the 'data' access over 450 minutes I don't have to pay more? No. Having wi-fi provdes an alternative, no minutes-used, method for accessing web services.

Provider Comparison Results
Jul 8, 2009, 10:29 PM
in the Sprint forum
http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=20868

Re: Unlimited talk, data and messaging with a Razr....*pukes*
Jul 2, 2009, 11:00 PM
in the Article: TracFone Debuts $45 Unlimited Plan Via StraightTalk forum
TRACFONE part of one of the largest wireless cos. The owner richest guy in Mexico? Connected? Link includes listing of national systems. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AmÃƒÂ©ri ca_MÃƒÂ³vil

Re: Tired
Jun 30, 2009, 1:13 PM
in the Verizon forum
This is one of the best threads I've read on this website. Thanks to epik.

Re: can someone from sprint PLEASE respond...
Jun 6, 2009, 5:41 PM
in the Sprint forum
Not a Sprint customer, but interested in Pre tech. Seems that web has become a disinformation stage for whiny Primadonna's. Why not wait a few days for the actual Pre users to cast a few stones? I do have a question: Is "phonescoop' a Verizon owned site?