Sharp has been producing Android tablet for the Japanese market since last year. But while I got a chance to play with some of the Sharp Galapagos tablets at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas earlier this year, the company has yet to launch any of its Android products in the States. That could […]
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Clearwire jumps on the 4G LTE bandwagon (120Mbps mobile broadband coming to America?)
One of the biggest boosters for WiMAX technology in the US has announced plans to roll out an LTE network soon, theoretically offering ridiculously fast download speeds on the go. Over the past few years two competing technologies have been competing in the 4G wireless broadband internet space. In one corner we’ve had WiMAX, which […]
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HP to launch 64GB TouchPad tablet, plus 4G model next month?
The HP TouchPad tablet currently comes in two models: one with 16GB of storage and another with 32GB. But starting next month there may be a few new options including a 64GB model and a version with support for AT&T’s HSPA+ 4G wireless network. PreCentral obtained a leaked document with information about HP’s upcoming plans […]
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Virgin Mobile launches a $20 per month contract-free mobile broadband plan
Virgin Mobile is offering one of the cheapest 3G data plans on the market in the US, offering customers the chance to spend $20 per month to get online using a USB modem, MiFi mobile hotspot, or a 3G adapter for an iPod touch. That’s the good news. The less good news is that you […]
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HP unveils DataPass pay-as-you-go, contract-free mobile broadband
HP is launching a new contract-free mobile broadband service called DataPass. At first it will be available on a handful of HP business laptops including the new HP ProBook 5330m and EliteBook 2560p and 2760p models launching today. Eventually you’ll be able to use DataPass on any HP consumer or business notebook configured with a 3G modem. […]
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WiMAX Motorola XOOM tablet heading to Sprint?
The Motorola XOOM tablet is currently available in two versions: A 3G model that’s sold by Verizon and which will soon get a 4G LTE mobile broadband upgrade, and a WiFi-only model. Now the folks at BGR have received a tip suggesting that a third option may be available soon. Sprint is expected to sell […]
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Lenovo IdeaPad S205 to ship with AT&T HSPA+ modem?
When Lenovo introduced the 11.6 inch IdeaPad S205 notebook earlier this year, the company said it would be available with an optional 3G modem. Now it looks like it may have a 4G option as well. Wireless Goodness spotted an FCC listing for the Lenovo IdeaPad S205 that shows a Huawei data modem which supports […]
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T-Mobile adds 10GB webConnect mobile broadband plan, drops overage fees
T-Mobile has overhauled its webConnect mobile broadband plans for 3G and 4G capable laptops, tablets, and USB modems. There’s a new 10GB per month plan, a new discount for existing T-Mobile subscribers, and no overage fees (unless you opt for the cheapest plan). Here’s the rundown on what’s new: There’s a 10GB per month plan […]
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7 inch Samsung Galaxy Tab now goes for less than $300 from 4 major US telecoms
Verizon dropped the price of a Samsung Galaxy Tab to $299.99 with a 2-year contract this week. That means that there are now 5 major US wireless carriers offering the tablet for under $300 when you sign up for a 3G contract. The lone holdout is AT&T, which is still charging $549.99 for a contract-free […]
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Verizon to launch LTE 4G service this weekend
After what seems like an eternity of planning, Verizon is preparing to launch its 4G network on Sunday. At launch, Verizon’s LTE service will be available in 38 US markets. Prices will run $50 per month for 5GB of data, or $80 per month for 10GB, with additional data running $10 per GB. Verizon is […]