Verizon Wirelesss and Other Carriers Agree to Standardize Marketing Practices

Here's a significant wireless network update. According to Mobile Marketing Association North America, the major wireless carries have all agreed to consolidate and standardize their mobile marketing practices. Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-mobile and Sprint have committed to the project initiated by Mobile Marketing Association North America.

So what exactly does this mean? What happens if Verizon Wireless and other carriers consolidate and standardize their mobile marketing practices?

Well, if Verizon Wireless and other carriers consolidate and standardize their mobile marketing practices, then there will be improve consumer satisfaction and understanding of mobile marketing campaigns.

Here are the other implications of standardized mobile marketing practices with the guidance of the Mobile Marketing Association North America:

• continued growth of mobile marketing
• a dramatic reduction in the costs of launching mobile marketing campaigns
• faster time to market for campaigns
• improved consumer satisfaction
• improved consistency and mobile marketing campaigns across the four major U.S. carriers

Tp make the long story short the intiiative of the Mobile Marketing Association North America to convince Verizon Wireless and other carriers to consolidate and standardize their mobile marketing practices will be beneficial to both the customers and the telecom companies.

Consumers will receive improved service if Verizon Wireless and other carriers to consolidate and standardize their mobile marketing practices. On the other hand the carriers will be able to reduce the cost of their mobile marketing campaigns.

According to estimates, the decision of Verizon Wireless and other carriers to consolidate and standardize their mobile marketing practices under the guidance of the Mobile Marketing Association North America will save $200 million annually for the whole mobile industry.

Verizon Wireless and other carriers that agree to consolidate and standardize their mobile marketing practices also recieved support from the major aggregators, brands and content owners. VeriSign, Neustar, Limbo, and Thumbplay worked with the Mobile Marketing Association North America to secure this agreement.

That's it for this story on the Mobile Marketing Association North America convincing Verizon Wireless and other carriers to consolidate and standardize their mobile marketing practices. tune in to this blog to get more news and updates on wireless networks or mobile phone carriers.

Verizon Wireless: the Nation's Largest Wireless Network

Here's a wireless network update. Verizon Wireless proudly announced that it has taken the title of the largest US wireless network by completing its merge with Alltel. I have blogged about this topic a few times and it seems that the Verizon Wireless-Alltel merger is about to be completed.

Prior to the completion of the Verizon Wireless-Alltel merger, AT&T held the title as the largest US wireless network. Verizon wireless was considered as the second largest US wireless network until it completed its union with Alltel. Now, Verizon Wireless can proudly claim that it now owns the top spot as the largest US wireless network.

The completion of the Verizon Wireless-Alltel merger means that Verizon has become the largest wireless network with a coverage of 290 million people and serves more than 83.7 million total customers. On the other hand, AT&T with 74.9 million wireless customers, becomes the second largest US wireless network.

The wireless network scene first heard about the Verizon Wireless-Alltel merger for $5.9 billion in equity on June, 2008. In order to complete the Verizon Wireless-Alltel merger, the current largest US wireless network took over about $22.2 billion in Alltel's debt. These requirements were ordered by both the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

This means that Alltel customers in areas served by both Alltel and Verizon will not be included in the Verizon Wireless-Alltel merger. The Alltel customers affected by the Verizon Wireless-Alltel merger will be informed that their service will change.

Some experts feel that it will take some time before the Verizon Wireless-Alltel merge will become fully integrated although both companies use CDMA cellular technology in their wireless networks. It make take time to merge the network operations and billing systems of the largest US wireless network.

Now, how will AT&T respond to the Verizon Wireless-Alltel merger. I think that they will find ways to regain their former position as the the largest US network. Competition among US carriers is intense so there is no doubt that the rivals of the current largest US network will try to take over the divested customers.

That's is for this post on the Verizon Wireless-Alltel merger forming the largest US wireless network. Tune in to this blog for more news and updates on major US wireless carriers.

Nokia 7510 Supernova Coming to T-Mobile Wireless Network

Let's take a peak at an upcoming Nokia phone for T-Mobile. According to Engadget.com, the Nokia Usa website has just published a page dedicated to the Nokia 7510 Supernova with a T-Mobile logo on it. Let's get personal with the upcoming Nokia 7510 Supernova for T-Mobile.

The upcoming Nokia 7510 Supernova for T-Mobile promises a lot of fun for users. This indicates that the Nokia 7510 Supernova for T-Mobile isn't a high powered smartphone but a device designed to provide entertainment.

The look of the upcoming Nokia 7510 Supernova for T-Mobile certainly provides a lot of fun for its users. The upcoming Nokia 7510 Supernova for T-Mobile sports a stylish clamshell design with a hidden secondary display. Users will also like the unique push-to-open side key that allows them to open the upcoming Nokia 7510 Supernova easily. This new T-Mobile handset is definitely fun to carry around.

The upcoming Nokia 7510 Supernova for T-Mobile also provides users with opportunities to customize or personalize their handset. This device provides the colorful, exchangeable Xpress-on covers. Users can choose from different colors for their upcoming Nokia 7510 Supernova for T-Mobile including red, aquamarine, and brown.

However, the upcoming Nokia 7510 Supernova for T-Mobile isn't just about its looks because it also packs a nice set of features. The upcoming Nokia 7510 Supernova for T-Mobile offers a 2-megapixel cam with LED flash and 4 x digital zoom. It also provides a vibrant 2.2” QVGA display supporting up to 16.7 million colors.

Other features for the upcoming Nokia 7510 Supernova for T-Mobile include microSD expansion, Music player, FM radio, EDGE data (sadly no 3G), mobile Email, SMS text messaging, MMS picture messaging, XHTML browser, Video streaming, MPEG-4 playback and integrated handsfree speaker.

The upcoming Nokia 7510 Supernova for T-Mobile is expected to be announced soon probably at CES 2009. This ends this post on the upcoming Nokia 7510 Supernova for T-Mobile. Tune in to this blog for more new handsets for major US wireless network operators.

Samsung Omnia Arrives at Verizon Wireless

Another high profile device joins the impressive Verizon Wireless mobile phone lineup. Verizon Wireless network has just announced the arrival of the Samsung Omina touchscreen to its high-end line up. Let's take a closer look at the Verizon Wireless Samsung Omnia touchscreen phone.

Verizon subscribers can get heir mitts on the Verizon Wireless Samsung Omnia touchscreen handset for $250 after rebate with a new two year contract. The Verizon Wireless Samsung Omnia touchscreen will hit retail stores on December 8. Customers can also get this touchscreen phone on Verizon Wireless sales channels starting November 26.

The Verizon Wireless Samsung Omnia touchsreen phone is a Dual-band CDMA variant made for Verizon's wireless network. This high-end device features an advanced touch screen with TouchWiz user interface. The Verizon Wireless Samsung Omnia has 3.2-inch display that is suitable for mulitmedia functions and touch navigation.

One of the highlight features offered by the Verizon Wireless Samsung Omnia touchscreen phone is the powerful 5 megapixel camera. This is no puny camera because it offers a wide array of features including auto-focus, geo-tagging, auto-panorama, stabilizer, face detection, smile detection, and video editing. Cameraphone fans will be awed by the Verizon Wireless Samsung Omnia touchscreen.

The newly released Verizon Wireless Samsung Omnia touchscreen phone also offers a variety of entertainment and multimedia features. The Verizon Wireless Samsung Omnia touchscreen handset also offers a music player and FM radio for music fans and offers support for Divx and Xvid movie files which caters to movie fans.

Business users will also like the Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional OS on the Verizon Wireless Samsung Omnia touchscreen phone. This device offers great business tools like access to multiple e-mail accounts with Microsoft Direct Push. The Verizon Wireless Samsung Omnia touchscreen phone also provides OTA synchronization of contacts, calendars and task lists with Microsoft Exchange Server.

Other notable features offered by the Verizon Wireless Samsung Omnia touchscreen handset include GPS, stereo Bluetooth, WiFi, and 8 GB of internal memory plus a memory card slot. In short, the Verizon Wireless Samsung Omnia touchscreen handset is loaded with premium features.

That concludes this wireless network post for the Verizon Wireless Samsung Omnia touchscreen phone. Keep on tuning in to this blog for more on new phones like the Verizon Wireless Samsung Omnia from US wireless networks.

AT&T Quickfire Messaging Phone Now Available

Here a cool new phone for AT&T subscribers. After releasing the information on the Quickfire Messaging Phone several weeks ago, the stylish messaging phone is now available at AT&T. Let's get more personal with the AT&T Quickfire Messaging Phone.

The largest US wireless network operator's new mobile phone is targeted towards messaging fans. The AT&T Quickfire Messaging Phone is part of a quartet of texting phones recently released by the wireless network operator.

The AT&T Quickfire Messaging Phone reminds me a lot of the SideKick messaging phones offered by T-Mobile. These devices are popular so it makes sense for the largest wireless network operator to offer a device with similar appeal. Indeed, the AT&T Quickfire Messaging Phone sports the same slide out design that is offered by T-Mobile's SideKicks.

This new AT&T wireless network device offers a set of features that many subscribers will like. for example, the AT&T Quickfire Messaging Phone sports a large an interactive touch screen. It also offers a slide-out full QWERTY keypad that makes it an ideal messaging and email device.

The new AT&T Quickfire Messaging Phone also offers a nice set of features such as 3G support and quad-band GSM radios. Support for AT&T's 3G network provides blazing data speed and the GSM radios allows users of the Quickfire Messaging Phone to use it abroad.

The cool AT&T Quickfire Messaging Phone is equipped with a decent 1.3 MP camera with Zoom and video recorder. The AT&T Quickfire Messaging Phone also has a music player and a FM radio for entertainment. Interested customers can get the AT&T Quickfire Messaging Phone for $149.99, after mail-in rebate and 2 year contract.



Here are the rest of the features for the AT&T Quickfire Messaging Phone:

• Live Video Capture and Playback
• AT&T Mobile Music
• Subscription Music Services
• Napster Mobile
• Instant Messaging (IM)
• AOL®, Windows Live and Yahoo!® Messenger
• Mobile Email
• Yahoo!®, AOL®, and Windows Live™
• Web browser
• Conference calling
• Call Forwarding
• Bluetooth® wireless connectivity
• USB connectivity
• Hands-free speakerphone

Those are the basic info for the AT&T Quickfire Messaging Phone. Tune in to this blog for more wireless network news and new cell phones.

FCC Approves Verizon-Alltel Merge!

Here's an update to the series of post on the Verizon-Alltel merge. In my last post, I bloggged about the decision of the US Department of Justice to allow Verizon Wireless to buy Alltel as long as the wireless network operator complies with the requirements. The Verizon-Alltel merge takes another step towards completion with the blessing of the FCC.

The FCC commissioners held a special meeting to discuss the Verizon-Alltel merge after it had been approved by the DOJ. The FCC has many considerations to look into during this Verizon-Alltel merge meeting including the complaints raised by regional wireless network operators and consumer groups. Regional wireless network operators have appealed against the Verizon-Alltel merge because of the unresolved issues on roaming, spectrum concentration and handset exclusivity.

However, the FCC commissioners in charge of the Verizon-Alltel merge voted unanimously in favor of the deal. Five FCC commissioners voted to allow the Verizon-Alltel merge. Verizon Wireless must fulfill some conditions before it can fully acquire Alltel. For example, the FCC requires that Verizon Wireless must honor Alltel's existing roaming agreements with other wireless network operators for four years. The major wireless network operator must also divest spectrum in 22 states to complete the Verizon-Alltel merge.

Well, I think that this Verizon-Alltel merge approval is a victory for Verizon Wireless. With the Verizon-Alltel merge approval of the FCC, Verizon is one step closer to being the largest wireless network in the United States. Tune in to this blog to get more of the latest news and updates on the Verizon-Alltel merge and other news on wireless network operators and new cellphones.

Verizon's Alltel Acquisition Approved by the DOJ

A few daya ago, I posted about the regional wireless network operators that opposes the Verion-Alltel Union because of the unresolved issues on roaming, spectrum concentration and handset exclusivity. But I've just found out that the DOJ has given its blessing on Verizon Wireless acquisition of Alltel Wireless.

According to PhoneScoop, the US Department of Justice has approved Verizon Wireless's purchase of Alltel Wireless for $28 billion. However, the wireless network operator must divest its wireless assets in 100 markets encompassing 22 states.

Here is a list of states with wireless network assets that Verizon need to divest in order to acquire Alltel Wireless:

North Dakota
South Dakota
Colorado
Georgia
Kansas
Montana
South Carolina
Utah
Wyoming
Alabama
Arizona
California
Idaho
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
North Carolina
Ohio
Virginia


Of course, the DOJ's approval doesn't mean that the Verizon Wireless and Alltel Wireless union is complete. The FCC will meet on Nov. 4 to vote for the approval of this controversial wireless network acquisition. Let's see if the FCC will heed the appeal of the regional wireless network operators that opposes the Verizon-Alltel Union because of the unresolved issues on roaming, spectrum concentration and handset exclusivity.

If the FCC rule in favor of the Verizon Wireless- Alltel union then the commission will probably call for wireless divestitures similar to those made by the DOJ. If all goes well, then Verizon Wireless will merge with Alltel Wireless to become the biggest wireless network operator in the US.

Tune in to this blog for more news on wireless network operators and other wireless related news.

Newly Released Mobile Phones for October

Here are some basic information on the latest mobile releases from US wireless network operators. Many mobile phones have been launched in the final weeks of October including a well anticipated Android device and a powerful HTC smartphone. Let's take a quick look at his newly launched cell phones.

New Sprint Cellphones:

HTC Touch Pro

This new Sprint smartphone is a Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional device that sports a 2.8 inch VGA touch-sensitive display and a full QWERTY keyboard. It offers a high quality 3.2 megapixel camera with auto-focus, flash and video calling. The features of this touch screen Smartphone also includes Bluetooth technology, WiFi, GPS and web browser. The HTC Touch Pro is being offered at $299 with a contract and at $579 at full price.

Samsung Rant

This new Sprint cell phone is designed for messaging users. It offers a slide out QWERTY style keyboard for text messaging and mobile email. It also offers a decent 2.0 megapixel camera for those memorable moments. The Samsung Rant also provides stereo Bluetooth, media player, GPS and microSD memory card slot. Sprint subscribers can get it for $49.99 with a contract or purchase it at the full price of $299.99.

Samsung Highnote

This new Sprint mobile phone is a music-oriented device with a stylish dual slider design. It also features a scroll wheel that reminds users of an iPod and a 2.0 megapixel camera with video capture support. The Samsung Highnote music phone also offers stereo Bluetooth, One Click user interface, voice memo, music player and and microSD card slot for expanded memory. This device is being offered for 329.99 at full price and $99.99 with a new agreement.



New T-Mobile Cell Phones

T-Mobile G1

This well anticipated Android Smartphone is now available at T-Mobile. This powerful device features a large touchscreen display and full slide out QWERTY style keyboard. The first Android device also offers a 3.0 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, high speed 3G data, Wifi, Google maps with street view and music player. An Android market also provides application downloads for this device. the T-Mobile G1 is being offered for $179 with a contract and a full price of $399.



New AT&T Cell Phones

Samsung Propel

This new AT&T mobile phone is targeted towards messaging users. The Samsung Propel for AT&T features a slider design with a full QWERTY keypad for text entry. It also offers a 1.3 megapixel camera and a host of messaging features. this AT&T messaging phone also offers a stereo Bluetooth, music player, 3G high speed data, GPS and memory card slot. This messaging phone is available for $79.99 with a contract and $279.99 at full price.


Those are the mobile phones released by wireless network operators in the past several days. Tune in to this blog to know about the latest cell phone releases and other wireless network related news.

Regional Wireless Network Opposses Verion-Alltel Union

The news about Verizon Wireless' plan to acquire Alltel first surfaced during the first week of June. It was a significant development in the wireless network industry as it would make Verizon the biggest American wireless carrier. However, many expected that the union will not go smoothly as many obstacles have to be cleared before Alltel completely merges with Verizon Wireless. Another obstacle to the Alltel-Verizon merge have surfaced as some rural or regional carriers have declared their strong opposition.

In an effort to stop Verizon from Acquiring Alltel, some rural wireless network operators have sent a letter to FCC. The letter addressed to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin requested that the commission deny the approval of Verizon Wireless's acquisition of Alltel.

Here's a list of the wireless network operators and wireless associations who signed the letter:

• Leap Wireless
• SouthernLINC
• LCW Wireless
• Revol Wireless
• Mobi PCS
• NTELOS Inc.
• National Telecommunications Cooperative Association
• Rural Telecommunications Group
• Organization for the Promotion and Advancement of Small Telecommunications Companies

The groups and carriers opposing to Verizon Wireless-Alltel union are concerned about the issues that might go unresolved if the FCC allowed the acquisition. The groups and carriers want the FCC to rule on the unresolved issues on roaming, spectrum concentration and handset exclusivity before they vote to allow Verizon Wireless to acquire Alltel. The Federal Communications Commission is scheduled to vote on this issue ion Nov. 4.

These members of the groups that oppose the merge believe that it would be against the interests of the public. They also feel that allowing Verizon to acquire Alltel without properly addressing the unresolved issues on roaming, spectrum concentration and handset exclusivity is anti-competitive and anti-consumer.

If the FCC voted to approve the merger, then Verizon Wireless will surpass AT&T as the biggest wireless network operator in the US. However, the FCC will need to address the concerns expressed by the regional carriers and wireless consumer groups before the Verizon-Alltel union becomes a reality.

I thinks its good that these groups have publicly expressed their stand on the issue. If the FCC do not heed their concerns, then it might be possible that a lot of problems will surface from the union between two major wireless carriers. Tune in to this blog for more news and updates on the the regional and national US carriers.

AT&T's Samung Epix Samrtphone

Here's another device for AT&T subscribers. This time it's a smartphone from Samsung. The wireless network operator has recently introduced the Samsung Epix as a new addition to their Smartphone lineup. This device is being offered at cost $200 after rebates and a new mobile phone contract.Let's know more about this new AT&T mobile device.

The Samsung Epix is quad-band GSM Smartphone which means it offers global roaming. This device will still function when used in the wireless networks in Asia or Europe. It's claim to fame stems from the integrated optical mouse that it provides. The AT&T Epix is the first Smartphone to carry a built in optical mouse. Users can switched this to a four-way D-pad if they desire a more traditional navigation feature.

This new AT&T Smartphone runs on a Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional smartphone. It also sports a slim design with a cool silver finish and 2.5-inch TFT color display. This new handset also offers a full QWERTY keyboard for fast and easy email and text messaging. The Samsung Epix is also light compared to other Smartphones at only 4.4 ounces.

This new device also works with AT&T's 3G network. This means that it offers high speed data connectivity which is very important to business and personal users who rely on the speedy reception of text messages and emails. The Samsung Epix is powered 3G wireless network that provides an enhanced web browsing experience.

Here are the rest of the top features offered by the Samsung Epix bound for AT&T:

• 2 megapixel camera with video capture
• stereo Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi
• aGPS
• AT&T's VideoShare
• slot for microSD cards
• Microsoft Exchange email
• POP3 and IMAP email
• SMS, MMS and other messaging services

Keep on visiting this blog to know more about wireless networks and new cellphones.

Sprint Launches its Xohm Wimax Wireless Network

Here's some great news for Sprint subscribers. The wireless network operator has finally launched it's much awaited Xohm Wimax wireless network . This high speed network will first operate in the city of Baltimore. The network will be launched in more cities over time.

But wait! What is a WiMAX network? If you are unfamiliar with this technology then let me give the basic info on this wireless network. Sprint's Xohm Wimax is the company's next-generation wireless data network that will offer wireless broadband services. According to the wireless network operator, the Xohm Wimax can deliver speeds between 2 and 4 Mbps.

The existence of a WiMaAX network will provide more options in applications. It will also offer wireless broadband services to remote places and offer new devices. This technology will also offer new forms of interactive communications, social-networking tools, location-centric services and multimedia applications to all consumers.

How is this new wireless broadband service different form existing services? Well, here are some of the reasons:

• customers will not be required to sign long-term commitments or contracts
• service for multiple WiMAX access devices will be covered by a single monthly charge
• Customers can purchase WiMAX devices
  
• This serviceis self-activated
  
• It is also capable of future updates
• offers Internet portal with enhanced mobile services;

Sprint also released information on the introductory offers for the Xohm Wimax wireless broadband service. Customers will have the option of choosing monthly passes for $25 and daily passes for $10. They will also be abale to choose from WiMax modems that are offered at a minimum price of $60. Laptops and other WiMax capable devices be available later this year.

There are also choices for markets where the Sprint's Xohm Wimax network is not yet operational. The company has announced that a dual-mode EVDO / WiMax device that can use both networks will be launched in the near future.

Tune in to this blog for more news and updates on Sprint's Xohm Wimax network and other wireless network related news.

The T-Mobile G1 Android Phone has Landed!

Finally the first Android phone has come. After months of speculation, rumors and info leaks, the first Android phone will finally enter the mobile phone market.

A few days ago, I blogged about the Wall Street Journal saying that T-Mobile and HTC will unveil the G1 today. T-Mobile confirmed that report and the wireless network has made good on that promise. Soon Android fans will get their hands on the device that they have waited for months.

Let's get close and personal with the newly announced T-Mobile G1. The official photos of the first ever phone to run on the Google Android OS have been released. I think the device looks great. It may not look as sexy as the iPhone but it looks stylish and sleek. It resembles the iPhone with its iconic large touchscreen display.

The T-Mobile G1 will be a great device for texting and email because its display to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. Obviously, a full QWERTY keyboard will make composing email and text messages fast and easy. This device will also sport a track ball that will make it easy to navigate the device's menus and applications.

The new T-Mobile device is packed with high powered features. The first Android phone will have a full HTML browser and an HTML email client. The T-Mobile Google mobile phone will also have a beta client for the Android Market with several pre-installed applications.

Since this device runs on an Operating System made by Google, it's only natural that it will be highly integrated with Google's services. The T-Mobile Android cell phone will also provide customers with one-touch access to Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps Street View, and other Google services.

T- Mobile customers can get their hands on the T-Mobile G1 starting on October 22nd for $179 and a two-year mobile phone contract. It will be offered in white, brown and black versions.


Here is a list of the basic info and features of the T-Mobile G1:

• Size–4.6 x 2.16 x 0.63 in
• Weight–5.6 ounces
• quad-band GSM/EDGE
• Display–65K color screen, HVGA (480×320)
• 3 megapixel camera
  
• 3G network connectivity
  
• Wi-Fi
• GPS
• Bluetooth
• Google Talk
• Yahoo Instant Messenger
• cards up to 8GB
• Talk Time: 5 hours
• Standby Time: 130 hours

Keep on visiting this wireless network blog to get the latest news and updates.

Sprint Wimax Update and Other Wireless Network News

Here's some update for those who have been waiting for Sprint's WiMax network. According to Gearlog.com, Sprint has confirmed that they will proceed with the plan to launch the first commercial WiMax network in Baltimore this month.

Sprint's XOHM WiMax network will not be focused on mobile phone services. This wireless network will also offer services to laptops with integrated wireless and plug-in modem units. Users will be able to get speeds that will be faster than 3G networks from the yet to be launched WiMax wireless network.

There have also been reports that Sprint is willing to sell its iDEN network to any buyer with the right offer. The wireless network operator has expressed that it might sell the iDEN network and will seriously consider any reasonable offer. If the right opportunity does not present itself, then Sprint will hold onto the iDEN network.

Let's move on to other news.


T-Mobile USA 3G Wireless Network

Here's some news for T-Mobile subscribers. T-Mobile has announced its efforts to complete its
http://www.mobiletechnews.com/info/2008/09/18/130107.html">3G wireless network expansion plans. The wireless network provider proudly informed their subscribers that its 1700MHz 3G network. 3G voice and data services are not operating in available in 13 T-Mobile markets. Eight more markets will be added to the 3G network by October.

But T-Mobile USA is done yet. The wireless carrier hopes to add more markets to its 3G footprint by the end of 2008. The company expects to operate in 27 markets when the new year begins. The 3G network expansion will resume throughout the 2009 calendar year.

Let's move on now to the Google Android phone that will be on T-Mobile. The wireless carrier has confirmed that it will indeed announce the first Android phone on Tuesday, September 23. This anticipated announcement will be held at a special event in NYC.

The pricing info on the first mobile phone top run on the Google Android OS has also been leaked. The sources say that the Google Android phone will be offered to customers for $200 with contract. Interestingly, the rumors say that the Android phone will also have the the Google brand in its body.

Tune in to this blog to get more in fo on wireless carriers and other related topics.

Will T-Mobile Unveil the Android Phone on Sept. 23?

I got some exciting news for all of you who have been waiting for the arrival of the Google Android phone. I've just read a Wall Street Journal article informing readers that their sources have reported that the Android phone may be unveiled on the 23rd of September . That's only about a week from now.

Unfortunately, this doesn't mean that we will be able to get our hands on the Android phone next week. HTC and T-Mobile will offer the Android phone in October even though they may unveil it next week. The Wall Street Journal article also did not indicate any price for the device so we won't have any idea if we can afford it. Well, October is only a few weeks away so we can afford to wait.

The article also confirmed some of the reports and rumors on the first phone to run on the Android platform. WSJ confirmed that the Android phone will have a generous touchscreen display. I think every high-end handset should have a touchscreen display to compete with the current crop of high-level handsets.

The WSJ article also confirmed that the fiorst Android phone will have a "a swivel-out full keyboard and a BlackBerry-style trackball to help with navigation." I think this is great. The trackball will make navigation easier and it's a popular feature especially among BlackBerry users. The Qwerty keyboard is also a great asset. It makes takes entry faster and easier but it may add to the handset's bulk.

The Android phone will be manufactured by HTC Corp. and it will be named the HTC Dream. However, T_Mobile is giving it the name "G1." HTC expects to ship 600,000 to 700,000 units of the smart phone this year. This estimate bis a bit high considering it will hit the stores in October and it doesn't carry the same hype as the iPhone. However, if HTC can come up with a great device and T-Mobile can market it well, then that figure may be reached.

I guess there's nothing to do but wait for the expected launch on Sept. 23. T-Mobile doesn't have a signature device and the Android phone will surely bring prominence to the wireless network provider.

New Mobile Phones for Sprint

Here's some great info for all Sprint subscribers. the wireless network provider has been very busy lately and has released a slew of new mobile phones . These devices will benefit from Sprint's Now Network which will provide speed, simplicity and exclusive access.

Let's look at these new mobile phones that will be added to Sprint's lineup starting with the new Windows Mobile smartphones.

HTC Touch Pro

This is smartphone is designed to help mobile professionals achi9eve balance in their professional and personal aspects of their life. It offers features that are useful for both business and personal uses.

The HTC Touch Pro runs on Windows Mobile 6.1 which allows it to offer security and device management capabilities. Business users can benefit from these applications. Sprint subscribers can get this device for $299.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate starting on Oct. 19.

This high-end device offers:

five-row, slide-out QWERTY keyboard
microSD card slot
business card scanner application
built-in 3.2 MP camera/camcorder
Wi-Fi
GPS
full Opera HTML Web browser


HTC Touch Diamond

This highly anticipated smartphone features a dynamic touch-screen with TouchFLO(TM) 3D technology. Users will experience great live television, weather, email, photos, contacts, music and more with this device.

The HTC Touch Diamond sports an elegant design and is suited for both business and personal applications. This high powered device runs on Windows Mobile 6.1 and offers provides easy access to Sprint-exclusive multimedia content.

Sprint will begin to offer the HTC Touch Diamond in September. The wireless network subscriber's can get the smartphone for $249.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate.

This high-end device offers:

2.8-inch VGA touch-screen display
3.2 MP camera/camcorder
stereo Bluetooth technology
Wi-Fi
GPS
full Opera HTML Web browser
TouchFLO(TM) 3D


Let's now check out the new Sprint multi media phones. These devices are equipped with the One Click user interface design. One Click allows customers to gain access of the features they use most on their wireless phone with just one click. The carousel menu style of this user interface makes it easy to access the user's favorite features.

Samsung Rant

This is a phone with a horizontal slide design. The Samsung Rant with comes with a full QWERTY keyboardand offers quick access to Sprint Navigation, Sprint Music Store and Sprint TV. This mobile phone also offers a 2.0 MP camera/camcorder, stereo Bluetooth, expandable memory up to 16GB and speaker-independent voice recognition

Users can get it in red or black versions for $49.99 with a two-year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate. it will hit Sprint stores in October.


Samsung Highnote

This mobile phone sports a special dual-slide form factor and is designed for music functions. The Samsung Highnote is equipped with powerful stereo speakers. This music phone also offers easy access to Sprint Music Store, Sprint Navigation, Web surfing, email, texting and more.

The Samsung Highnote's key features include a 2.0 MP camera/camcorder, stereo Bluetooth, expandable memory up to 16GB, and speaker-independent voice recognition. Sprint offers it in red and blue for $99.99 with a two-year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate. this handset will be available on Oct. 19.


LG Lotus

This device features a fashionable clamshell design and a full QWERTY keyb0ard for text entry. The LG Lotus is exclusively offered by the wireless network provider. Aside from its messaging capabilities, this handset also offers a 2.0 MP camera/camcorder and stereo Bluetooth.

This device also has Wireless Backup that allows users to keep their contact list even if the is lost, stolen or damaged. Users can get the stylish LG Lotus in textured purple or satin black in October. it will be offered at $149.99 with a two-year contract.


There you have it. Sprint seems to be gaining momentum with these devices. Tune in to this blog for the latest mobile phones released by carriers and related mobile phone news.

New Phones and Services from US Wireless Network Operators

Here's a slew of new phones and services from the major US mobile phone carriers. Let's begin with AT&T.


AT&T

• Some documents released by the FCC indicate that the AT&T logo was on the cover of a version of Nokia's 6650 clamshell 3G smartphone. This smartphone runs the latest version of S60: 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2. The Nokia 6650 offers HSDPA data, GPS, and memory card slot. It also has a 2 megapixel camera and a QVGA display.

• It was also recently announced that the Samsung A237 will be headed for for AT&T's wireless network. This is an entry level handset that comes in a clamshell phone form. The Samsung A7237 has quad-band GSM/EDGE and will offer a VGA camera, dedicated keys for messaging functions, and Bluetooth. Customers will be able to chose from red, blue and black version. Info on the price and availability are not yet available.

• AT&T has decided to offer some free phones for the victims of Hurricane Gustav. Around 2,000 AT&T pre-paid GoPhone's will be offered for free to customers coming from government-mandated evacuation areas. AT&T retail stores in the San Antonio and Houston regions affected by Hurricane Gustav will offer free phones 15 minutes of airtime. Those eligible have to hurry because these phones will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  

Sprint

• The wireless network provider has recently announced that the rugged Motorola i365 will be added to its handset lineup. It will be offered to Sprint customers for $90 with new agreement. The Motorola i365 is a tough handset that can resist humidity, blowing rain, dust, shock and vibration. This bar-style Sprint phone is headed for the iDEN network and supports PTT functions. The Motorola i365 will offer GPS and Bluetooth.
  

• Sprint recently announced the addition of two new entry-level Samsung clamshell phones. The and M220 from Samsung offers Bluetooth, dual displays, and speakerphones. The Samsung M320 flip phone will be offered for $30 after a new agreement and rebates and will come in red. The Samsung M320 clamshell will sport a 1.38-inch display and a VGA camera. It will come in blue and is priced the same as the M320.

• RadioShack has also started selling the Samsung Instinct for Sprint. The Instinct is Sprint's top phone and an Apple iPhone alternative.
  

Cricket

• This wireless network provider has recently launched a new video service for only $5 per month. Customers will get access to unlimited to video clips with this new Cricket video plan. However, this new service can only be added to select Cricket phones. The average length of the video clips are between 1 and 4 minutes. Customers can access these clips through the handset's WAP browser.

There you go. Those are the recent handsets and services released by US wireless carriers. Tune in to this blog for more news and updates on US wireless network operators.

T-Mobile 3G Wireless Network Launch in Las Vegas and More

Here are some of the latest updates in the wireless network operator industry. Let's being with some new scoop on T-Mobile's 3G network.

According to Phonescoop, T-Mobile has made an announcement regarding the launch of its 1700MHz AWS 3G network in the Las Vegas market . T-Mobile customers within the Las Vegas market will be able to use the 1700MHz spectrum for voice and UMTS 3G data services if they own 3G handsets. T-Mobile's 3G mobile phones will reportedly find the 3G network automatically.

The mobile phone carrier has also announced some of its plans to expand its 3G footprint to 20 additional markets before this year ends. T-Mobile is also getting ready to release information on an HSDPA-capable phone and other devices.

Here are some of T-Mobile's 3G enabled phones:

• Nokia 6263
• Nokia 3555
• Samsung SGH-T819
• Samsung SGH-t639

Now let's move on to Verizon's efforts to increase its wireless network. Verizon made some serious moves to overtake AT&T as the top US mobile phone carrier when it acquired Alltel. Now, Verizon wireless has moved a step closer to acquiring Rural Cellular Corporation for $2.67 billion.

Recently, the FCC has approved Verizon Wireless proposal to acquire Rural Cellular Corporation. Rural Cellular Corporation is a a regional network operator that operates both CDMA and GSM networks. The company serves over 716,000 subscribers in parts of New England, the Mid West, the South and the Pacific Northwest. However, one of the two companies will have to divest wireless licenses and assets in six different markets to complete this deal.

Let's move on to competition between wireless network operators. AT&T and Verizon Wireless are said to be going toe to toe in the international plans market.

Both of the mobile phone carriers have recently released new offers and expanded their international data plans. This move has been seen as an attempt to exploit the international crowd for the upcoming Beijing Olympics.

AT&T has released two new wireless plans, one for smartphone users and one for PC card users. It has also expanded its global voice and data coverage with international data roaming and increased its roaming coverage to 120 cruise ships.

On the other hand, Verizon has launched a new global mobile wireless broadband Internet program for its laptop customers. This program will offer streamlined global mobile broadband access on both CDMA and GSM networks in 125 nations.

The Red iPhone 3G and other AT&T News

Here's some more recent news from the mobile phone carriers industry. Let's start with some juicy ones. What do you think about a red iPhone? Will it sell? Will iPhone fans find it it sexy?

According to thius story from unwiredview.com, there were some reports that Apple will release a red version of the iPhone 3G. The reports also say that iPhone fanatics can get their hands this holiday season1 Well, Merry Christmas!

Looking at the red iPhone images from Macblogz. com, I can say that it looks great. It reminds of a sleek and sexy Ferrari or Santa Clause. Unfortunately, these reports are still unconfirmed. But Iphone fans dreaming of having a red iPhone should not despair because Apple might realize that they boost sales by introducing more colors for the iPhone.

Here's another iPhone report. According to a story revolving around some mobile phone sites, an iPhone 2.1 beta tester has found references to a copy and paste feature under the ‘Localizable.strings’ file in the WebKit framework. This is exciting because the iPhone 3G has been criticized for its a lack of the copy/paste feature which is standard for most smartphones.

However, some have dismissed tis report because those references may have merely carried over from the existing WebKit frameworks that are used for Windows PC and Mac application development. So nothing is definite yet on this report but I'm sure that Apple fans are hoping to get the copy/paste feature on the iPhone in the near future.

But enough with AT&T's iPhone. Here's some info on AT&T. The wireless network operator has recently filed a petition with the FCC to halt the merger of Sprint's Xohm Wimax service with Wimax provider Clearwire.

AT&T wants Clearwire and Sprint to demonstrate that the merger serves the public interest just like any other providers would have to do. This means that AT&T wants this deal to be examined thoroughly because because Clearwire is to be backed by heavyweights Google, Intel, and cable companies.

Lastly, here's some bad news for AT&T subscribers who want to have the BlackBerry Bold. According to BlackBerryNews, the AT&T BB Bold is now being scheduled for a launch on September 1. What's so bad about this report?

Well, the Bold was supposed to be released on was July, then it was moved to mid-August. And now it being set up for a September 1 release. Some say that the released depends on how quickly the wireless network operator can train personnel on the phone.

That's it for this week. Tune in to this blog for more info on the wireless network operators and the latest handsets.

Recent Wireless Network Operator News

Here's some recent news on wireless network operators that I've picked up while surfing the web. Let's begin with a story on free mobile Internet.

Well, a month ago, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin made a proposal that companies that acquire the spectrum should devote at least 25% to free Internet access for 95% of the country . This is a good proposal for the subscribers because they would be given free online access. After all, nobody would turn down a great offer like free Internet access. But mobile phone carriers may not agree to this proposal.

Sure enough, some wireless network operators and telecommunication companies have reuquested an audience with with the FCC this week to discuss a spectrum auction in which the winning bidders would have to offer free Internet. AT&T, Motorola, T-Mobile and Texas Instruments were mentioned as among those who met with the FCC regarding this issue.

These wireless network operators and companies are concerned that companies that want their products to be used internationally may be affected if the free Internet model will be implemented.

T-Mobile feeles threatened by the FCC proposal because the wireless network operator's devices operate on airwaves next to those that the FCC wants to put up for auction. There is a chance that activity on that band will interfere with T-Mobile's wireless Internet services. The company wants to request testing to ensure that the proposal will not endanger it's wireless services.

As a result of these request from telecom companies and carriers, Martin said last week that the sale could be postponed until next year. This is too bead because I would really enjoy free mobile Internet access.

Here's another wireless network news involving AT&T. Unfortunately, this is not good news for the carrier. A California retailer has accused AT&T of Nokia of selling a used cellphone as new and have filed a class action lawsuit against them.

The retailer also claims that damage was done when they purchase a brand new Nokia cellphone full the full prize but received a used or reconditioned Nokia cellphone indeed. A used or reconditioned handset is worth substantially less than a brand new unit so the complainant felt that a suit is necessary.

This complaint has moved recently to federal court from a court in LA. AT&T Mobility declined to release any comment on this matter. Tune in to this blog for more wireless networks news, info and updates.

AT&T Apple Iphone Updates

The world has been taken by storm by the new iPhone release. Well, notr all of it is good but there's no doubt the the iPhone 3G has created a lot of buzz. Let me post about recent developments related to the iPhone.

Do you love WiFi? I'll bet that you like it more if it's free. Well, At&T is betting on it as the wireless network operator has just announced that iPhone owners will get free access to the nation's largest Wi-Fi hotspot network! Now isn't that a sweet deal.

Apple iPhone owners access music, e-mail and web browsing services in the more than 17,000 hotspots in AT&T's WiFi wireless network. AT&T's hotspots can be found in various airports, hotels, universities, convention centers, sports centers, restaurants, bookstores, and supermarkets. I'm sure you'll have no problem finding one in your area.

This is one probably an effort to encourage more people to get the iPhone. Not that people aren't buying the 3G device. So many people are trying to get their hands on the iPhone that various wireless network operators around the world are running out of units. In fact, Apple recently announced that they have sold a million iPhone 3G just a few days after the new iPhone hit the market.

Apple's App store has also proven to be quite successful. Millions of people have responded to the store and they have downloaded to their hearts content. The Apple App store offers affordable applications and some are ven for free. Some experts say that this store sets Apple's product from it's rivals. With the App store, iPhone users can choose the application they want to have on their handsets.

However, there are also some concerns with the dwindling supplies of the iPhone 3G. There was so much anticipation on a faster iPhone that the supply may not keep up with the demand. Some mobile phone experts predict that the current iPhone shortage may last through mid-August. There were also some who said that Apple's initial estimates was inaccurate because the demand proved to be much larger. This is certainly bad news for those who want to get the iPhone 3G as soon as possible. I think a bit of patience will solve this problem. Apple will eventually be able to produce enough units to satisfy the demand.

There was also some news that AT&T and Apple are testing iPhone device software version 2.0.1,for both the iPhone and iPhone 3G. Apparently, testing began prior to the launch of device software 2.0 and the iPhone 3G on July 11th. The known test users have been located to the San Francisco and Atlanta areas. This device software is expected to released to the public in the near future.

That's it for today. Tune in to this blog for more updates on wireless network operators and mobile phones.