Neowin News Feed for: 4g lte

EE officially launches its 4G network in the UK

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:45:30 +0000

Though customers have been able to sign-up for some time, today is the official launch for EE's brand new 4G network. Right now it's available in 10 cities with 5 more being added by the end 2012. Read more...

4G UK: the high price of EE's monopoly

Andy Weir — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:10:55 +0100

EE has revealed prices for the UK's first 4G LTE service. But are its tariffs really "designed for 21st century customers" or just the overpriced result of offering a product with no competitors? Read more...

4G ready? Survey finds UK buyers indifferent over next-gen mobile

Andy Weir — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:16:24 +0100

A week ahead of the launch of the UK's first 4G LTE network, a survey suggests that just 15% of consumers are ready to pay a premium for 4G mobile. EE, meanwhile, still hasn't released pricing info. Read more...

Verizon's Galaxy S III is now available in black and, erm... brown

Paul Ferson — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:23:11 +0100

Early buyers of Samsung's flagship Android handset were given the choice between blue and white, but now Verizon customers can also choose from black and... brown? Yup, brown. Read more...

EE to launch 4G services in UK on 30 October, handsets available now

Andy Weir — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:24:21 +0100

EE confirms it will launch the UK's first 4G LTE service on 30 October, and customers can get 4G-ready devices right now - but Nokia's Windows Phone 8 devices aren't yet available to buy or pre-order. Read more...

AT&T: All computing devices should have cellular wireless

John Callaham — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:08:19 +0100

An executive at AT&T believes that all computing devices should not be limited to just having Wi-Fi connections but should also all have some kind of cellular wireless technology as well. Read more...

A new 4G network for the UK, and a new brand: EE

Andy Weir — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:44:17 +0100

The 4G era has finally started in the UK, as Everything Everywhere announces its new 'EE' brand for 4G LTE and fibre connections, and reveals some of the first 4G-capable devices that it will launch. Read more...

Lumia 920 to be Everything Everywhere UK exclusive?

Andy Weir — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:53:52 +0100

With the UK's first 4G LTE service due to be announced tomorrow by Everything Everywhere, the Nokia Lumia 920 looks set to be an exclusive device for the new T-Mobile and Orange 4G network. Read more...

Samsung prepared to sue 'immediately' if iPhone is 4G

Paul Ferson — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:21:08 +0100

Samsung has stated that they're prepared to sue Apple immediately if the next iPhone contains 4G-LTE connectivity, proving they're prepared to step back into the ring against the Cupertino giant. Read more...

Everything Everywhere gets OK to launch 4G in UK next month

Andy Weir — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:07:44 +0100

Everything Everywhere, the Orange / T-Mobile joint venture, has been approved to launch the UK's first 4G LTE services this year, months before its rivals get the chance to even bid for 4G licences. Read more...

AT&T tops poll for worst coverage in low-reception areas

Paul Ferson — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:37:44 +0100

After Time published its list of the poorest cities for cell reception in the USA, it was found that AT&T manages to take gold in the prize nobody wants to win, offering the weakest service of all. Read more...

Sprint's 4G-LTE connection appears in Silicon Valley

Paul Ferson — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:49:28 +0100

Sprint's 4G rollout has been much faster than expected. Silicon Valley seems to have gained 4G connectivity overnight, much more quickly than the original schedule suggested it would. Read more...

AT&T to shut down its 2G networks by 2017

John Callaham — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 23:46:27 +0100

AT&T has revealed that it is working to slowly shut down its current 2G networks in order to clear the spectrum for 3G and 4G connections. The process should be completed by the start of 2017. Read more...

10" and 4G PlayBook photos leak

Ambroos Vaes — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:21:24 +0100

Earlier today photos of a 10" PlayBook and a 4G-capable version of the current 7" PlayBook appeared on a Vietnamese forum. Is BlackBerry 10 OS ready? Make the jump to see a few pics of the tablet. Read more...

Review: HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE

Brad Sams — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:37:37 +0100

Verizon has just placed on its shelf an update to a previous flagship device, the Droid Incredible 4G LTE. Make the hump to see if this device is worth your investment or if you should pass. Read more...

FaceTime may be coming to 3G soon, according to awry error message

Owen Williams — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:43:20 +0100

Ever since FaceTime was announced, users have questioned why they can't use it over 3G. With WWDC on the horizon, it seems that it may be about to become a reality. Read more...

Verizon iPhone sales drop, still outsell all LTE devices combined

Andy Weir — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:07:24 +0100

Despite seeing a staggering 24% drop in iPhone sales over the previous quarter, Verizon still sold more 3G-only iPhones than all of its 4G LTE smartphones combined. Read more...

Is Verizon going to release new Windows Phones?

John Callaham — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:36:14 +0100

In a statement today in their quarterly conference call, Verizon's chief financial officer said the company is "fully supportive" of Windows Phone, hinting at a possible new Windows Phone release. Read more...

Apple and ACCC mediation fails

Paul Ferson — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:51:25 +0100

After disputes with Australia's competition watchdog, Apple and the ACCC have not reached an agreement over the iPad WiFi + 4G model, despite it being incompatible with Australian 4G networks. Read more...

T-Mobile makes spokesmodel edgier for new ad campaign

John Callaham — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:37:04 +0100

T-Mobile has turned its pretty spokesmodel Carly Foulkes into a edgier and darker version of herself as part of a new ad campaign that tries to make T-Mobile's network look faster than its rivals. Read more...