Tag Archive | "Sprint"

Samsung debuts Reclaim eco-friendly phone

Posted on 06 August 2009 by Shane McGlaun

Everyone is going green today from grandma recycling plastic bottles and newspaper to electronics makers selling products made from recycled materials. Every little bit helps to keep some waste out of our landfills. Samsung and Sprint have announced that the Reclaim is now available. The device is the cheapest QWERTY phone selling for $49.99 with a 2-year contract. The handset is ... continued »

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Sprint adds 4G/3G mobile routers

Posted on 05 August 2009 by Shane McGlaun

Sprint and Clearwire have been working together to roll WiMax service out across the country. The roll out has been very slow so far and only a few of the largest cities in the country have access to WiMax service at this point. Sprint has now announced that it is adding new 4G mobile broadband routers to its line in preparation ... continued »

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Sprint Announces Q2 2009 financial data

Posted on 29 July 2009 by Shane McGlaun

Sprint hasn’t been doing as well as its executives and stockholders want it to over the last several years. The company has been losing subscribers and until the Pre didn’t have a strong handset to offer customers. Sprint has announced its financial results for Q2 2009 and the most important thing to note is that Sprint posted a net loss of ... continued »

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Sprint grabs femtocell industry award

Posted on 28 July 2009 by Shane McGlaun

Femtocells aren’t a big product on the market today, but that will change. The small router-like devices are designed to take a cellular call and route it over a broadband network in a home or office to improve the signal strength and call quality. Sprint has announced that it received a femtocell industry award for its AIRAVE femtocell by Samsung. The ... continued »

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Sprint sacrifices a Virgin for more pre-paid customers

Posted on 28 July 2009 by Shane McGlaun

Pre-paid mobile phone service makes a lot of sense for many users. You don’t have to sign long contracts and there is no credit check when you get a new device. The only big drawbacks are that the newest and coolest handsets aren’t typically on pre-paid plans. Sprint has announced that it is paying $438 million to purchase Virgin Mobile USA. ... continued »

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Sprint offers customers up to $600 a year for refering other users

Posted on 16 July 2009 by Shane McGlaun

Sprint is working hard to get more customers to come to its network. The mobile company landed the exclusive Palm Pre deal for the first several months of its availability, but the device is by most accounts failing to draw new customers to the sprint network. Sprint has announced that it is expanding its referral rewards program and is making it ... continued »

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LG LX 290 specs announced

Posted on 14 July 2009 by Shane McGlaun

The mobile phone market is doing well despite the poor economy, particularly in the smartphone segment. There is also a market for devices that aren’t smartphones but offer lots of features and are centered on messaging. Specifications for the LG LX290 have been provided to us and the device looks to be a solid phone for those looking to keep in ... continued »

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Sprint offers inferno orange Blackberry Curve 8830

Posted on 13 July 2009 by Shane McGlaun

I have never understood why most phone makers only offer black or grey phones. On occasion, you can get red or maroon, but for the most part its black or gray you get to choose from in the mobile industry. A few phone makers like LG and Motorola are known for offering color options. Sprint has announced a new color option ... continued »

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Blackberry Tour hits Sprint

Posted on 13 July 2009 by Shane McGlaun

The Blackberry Tour hit Sprint and Verizon over the weekend and Blackberry fans waiting for a new device rejoiced. The Tour 9630 is available now on Sprint for $199.99 after $200 instant savings, a $100 mail-in rebate, and a 2-year contract. The device has been well covered, but in case you missed the specs the Tour offers a 3.2-megapixel camera, microSD ... continued »

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Sprint and Ericsson join forces to improve Sprint network

Posted on 10 July 2009 by Shane McGlaun

Sprint claims to have the nation's most reliable 3G network, and some outside sources have verified that fact. The network can always be better though for users with more speed or better connectivity in rural areas. Sprint and Ericsson have announced that they have signed a new 7-year agreement that will help Sprint "break away" from competitors with unique wireless and ... continued »

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