Sprint brings New York's first 4G network to life
Holding true to its promise, Sprint lit up New York’s first 4G cellular network today, in addition to other cities like Hartford, New Haven, and Trenton.
The news brings the total number of cities with Sprint’s 4G network, which uses WiMax technology, to 61. The company also lit up 4G in New Brunswick and Tampa today. Sprint says it’s still on track to bring 4G to other major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, San Francisco, … Continue Reading
Verizon's Galaxy S Android phone, the Samsung Fascinate, lands September 8
Verizon customers eagerly awaiting the carrier’s Galaxy S entry, the Samsung Fascinate, can finally start ordering the Android device online starting tomorrow for $199 with a two-year contract (after a $100 rebate). It will hit retail stores starting September 9.
With the Fascinate’s release, Samsung’s Galaxy S line of smartphones is finally available across all major U.S. carriers. AT&T has the Samsung Captivate, and T-Mobile has the Vibrant. On August 31, the Epic 4G (the … Continue Reading
Sprint loses exec who oversaw Evo 4G, Epic 4G Android phones
The man who spearheaded Sprint’s Android phones with the popular HTC Evo 4G, and Samsung’s upcoming Epic 4G, is leaving the company. Senior VP Kevin Packingham is moving on to run another company near Sprint’s Kansas City headquarters, a spokesperson tells the Wall Street Journal.
The rep wouldn’t reveal where Packingham is headed. Sprint network operations president Steve Elfman and product development vice president Fared Adib will take over the reins in his absence.
Packingham’s … Continue Reading
Samsung's Galaxy S Android phone for Sprint, the Epic 4G, lands August 31 for $250
Samsung’s plan to invade U.S. cellphone carriers with its Galaxy S line of Android phones continues with the release of the Epic 4G on Sprint. The carrier announced today that the phone will launch on Aug. 31 for $249.99 (after $150 instant and $100 mail-in rebates). It will begin taking reservations this Friday.
All of the Galaxy S phones share the same basic specifications — including a 1 gigahertz Hummingbird Samsung processor, a 4-inch Super … Continue Reading
