AT&T To Bring LTE To 300 Million People By 2014

AT&T has just announced that it's planning to spend $14 billion on network improvements, which will see LTE spread to almost the entire country by the end of 2014. … [Read more...]

Compare iPhone 5 Plans on Verizon, AT&T and Sprint

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Apple today announced the iPhone 5 release for September 21st, with pre-orders starting on September 14th. The new iPhone 5 features support for new, faster 4G LTE services, available on Verizon Wireless, AT&T and Sprint. So which carrier should you choose when jumping to the iPhone 5? Read on … [Read more...]

WSJ: New iPhone To Offer 4G LTE Worldwide

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A report tonight from the Wall Street Journal indicates that Apple's new iPhone 5 will support 4G LTE around the world, according to "people familiar with the matter". This confirmation comes as a surprise to no one really, considering the recent push by wireless providers to move customers to 4G … [Read more...]

Apple Reported To Be Talking 4G LTE In Korea For iPhone 5

According to Korea Times, Apple is in the midst of talking with Korean carriers about LTE service for the new iPhone/iPhone 5. The two major carriers in Korea are SK Telecom and TK, and according to this report, Apple has been talking to both companies about LTE on the phone. An unidentified KT … [Read more...]

Apple Gets Hit With $2.25M Fine For Australian 4G Claims

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When the new iPad debuted in Australia earlier this year, Apple caused some consternation by claiming it was a 4G device — even though it could only run on 3G networks in Australia. After some legal wrangling, Apple refunded anyone who wanted their money back, and changed the description of the … [Read more...]

T-Mobile Rolling Out iPhone Compatible 4G Network

While it is possible to get your iPhone working on T-Mobile if you unlock it, you're stuck with the excruciatingly slow EDGE speed — but that's all about to change. T-Mobile is gearing up to roll out its new 4G network, and it's the right spectrum to work with iPhones. … [Read more...]

Apple Claims Australian 3G Actually 4G

So the Australian government wants Apple to remove the 4G name from the new iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, since it won't actually work on the available Australian networks. So what does Apple do? They claim that the 4G name should stand, because technically Australia's 3G is 4G. Say what? … [Read more...]

AT&T Rated As Fastest 4G In The USA

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The fine folks at PCWorld have put together a large, nationwide look at 3G and 4G wireless speeds, and the results are pertinent to anyone thinking of buying the next iPhone, whatever it may be. Because, let's face it, the new iPhone will be 4G enabled, and you want to know how to get the best … [Read more...]

Apple Emails Aussie Owners About New iPad Refund

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Apple has started contacting Australian new iPad owners after the issues with it being incompatible with Australia's 4G network came to light. The above message is being sent to those who bought the 4G LTE new iPad, informing them that they can return it for a full refund by April 25th. … [Read more...]

Apple Tweaks New iPad Description For Australia

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Following up from the Australian government targeting Apple over its 4G labeling, Apple agreed to change labels by an April 5th deadline. Now, well in advance of that, Apple has tweaked the copy on the Australian version of the Apple store. Now, the description for the new iPad reads: … [Read more...]