Mobiles reviews - at&t

AT&T preparing to bring MMS to iPhone 3G?

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:54:57 +0000

Apple and AT&T's omission of MMS (picture messaging) messaging on the original iPhone was a point of contention for many. While the rest of us were more than happy to email our photos through the iPhone's highly-integrated and intuitive email application, there were those out there that felt burned by Apple's decision to keep MMS [...]

Alltel tried to buy Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:14:38 +0000

What's this? A recent interview with Alltel CEO Scott Ford has revealed that prior to getting prepped as Verizon's $28 billion meal, Alltel tried to buy one of the Big Three US wireless carriers. Apparently, Alltel made a bid to takeover Sprint not once, but three times. Talk about gung-ho dedication. AT&T and T-Mobile were even [...]

AT&T paying Apple $325 for every iPhone 3G?

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:59:47 +0000

If you thought paying $299 for a 16GB iPhone 3G in White was more than just pocket change, imagine how AT&T feels, paying $325 for every iPhone 3G. At least that's what Oppenheimer equity research analyst Yair Reiner has told clients. Keeping in mind that carriers generally pay a maximum of $200 per handset, Reiner [...]

Motorola named by AT&T as outstanding supplier, highlights strength in teamwork

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:23:01 +0000

Now this is just sad. Motorola doesn't seem to be doing anything more productive with its time than cutting jobs and publicizing a rather pathetic commendation from AT&T. Apparently, Motorola has been named, by AT&T, as an "Outstanding Supplier," among 27 other companies, in "the area of teamwork." Had Motorola been named "Most Innovative," "Best in [...]

Samsung i788 to hit AT&T as Samsung BlackJack III?

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:46:59 +0000

Well, we previously told you that there are rumblings throughout the various intertubes that AT&T is looking to bring the WiFi, 3G (UMTS/HSDPA), and GPS-addled Samsung SGH-i788 on board as a touchscreen offering to its Windows Mobile 6.1 fans. Sure, that sounds all well and good, especially considering that the added features of the Samsung [...]

AT&T boosts 3G data network speeds ahead of 3G iPhone launch - 1.7Mbps/1.2Mbps HSDPA

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:27:09 +0000

Is AT&T's newly launched HSUPA data network upgrade leaving you feeling unimpressed? Well, worry not, fellow 3G network surfer, AT&T's got the just the thing to help quench that wireless data fiend within all of us. Just a handful of days before Apple and Steve Jobs is scheduled to showcase the next-generation iPhone on the WWDC [...]

AT&T rolls out free AT&T WiFi HotSpot service for Starbucks gift card customers

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:20:20 +0000

While this offer isn't the same free AT&T WiFi HotSpot service that iPhone users are still waiting on, Big Blue has announced that AT&T WiFi HotSpots at all Starbucks locations in the US will offer free WiFi service to customers. The catch? You have to be a card-carrying Starbucks junky to cash in on the two [...]

AT&T prorates ETF - Early Termination Fees now pro-rated on AT&T

Wed, 28 May 2008 20:54:02 +0000

Good news for anyone considering a shorter-term stay on AT&T's HSPA network. AT&T has announced that it has gone official with its new Early Termination Fee (ETF) policy. Customers can now expect to have their ETF reduced by $5 for every month that they pay their bill. What that means is that customers won't have to [...]

AT&T back-peddles on iPhone sales limit - allows three iPhones per person

Tue, 20 May 2008 23:26:23 +0000

Just a day after AT&T instituted a one iPhone per person limit to presumably ration remaining iPhone stock, the top US wireless carrier back-peddled and is now allowing customers to buy up to three iPhones at a time. "Our No. 1 concern is to make sure that every customer who wants an iPhone gets one," an [...]

AT&T rolls out free AT&T WiFi HotSpot service for AT&T LaptopConnect mobile broadband customers

Tue, 20 May 2008 22:20:00 +0000

While iPhone owners will just have to keep waiting for AT&T to get its ducks in line and decide when, exactly, they want to officially offer iPhone customers a free ride on AT&T's WiFi HotSpot locations in the US, AT&T LaptopConnect mobile broadband customers can now enjoy free access to all AT&T WiFi HotSpot locations [...]

AT&T limiting iPhone sales to one per person, credit card required

Thu, 15 May 2008 18:45:07 +0000

With iPhone stock dwindling to near-bare levels and completely unavailable in some places, AT&T has started to cut back on bulk iPhone purchases. AT&T has announced that customers can purchase a maximum of one iPhone per person - and all transactions will require a credit or debit card. According to an internal AT&T memo, "Effective May [...]

AT&T: 20Mbps 3G network by 2009 - HSPA release 7, here we come!

Wed, 14 May 2008 19:19:12 +0000

While many AT&T customers are enjoying the No. 1 US carrier's HSDPA (HSPA in some areas) 3G network, AT&T's 3G speeds are still relatively slow compared to their counterparts in Europe and Asia. Following AT&T's HSUPA upgrade to their 3G network this year (creating a true HSPA network), Big Blue has announced on Wednesday that [...]

AT&T selling refurbished iPhone 8GB and iPhone 16GB

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:46:05 +0000

Get 'em while their hot (and available)! While Apple's online storefront is still bare when it comes to iPhone stock, AT&T has started to offer customers a last-ditch batch of refurbished iPhones in the days leading up to the next-generation iPhone launch. If the prospect of a newer, 3G-adled iPhone launch doesn't faze you, AT&T's got [...]

AT&T rolls out unlimited $20/month data-only plan for pre-paid Pay-As-You-Go plans - great news for iPhone

Mon, 12 May 2008 19:47:07 +0000

If using your Apple iPhone as a web-device/internet tablet is more compelling than using it as an actual, you know, phone, then you'll be glad to hear that AT&T is on your side. AT&T has just announced their new data-only plan available through AT&T's Pay-As-You-Go pre-paid wireless service. At just $20 per month, the new [...]

AT&T website shows 'iPhone Black,' TIM CEO confirms 3G iPhone in June

Mon, 12 May 2008 18:55:52 +0000

Don't let the lack of iPhones in-channel confuse you into thinking that Apple is twiddling their thumbs in preparation for the highly-anticipated launch of the 3G-toting iPhone next month. Cupertino is apparently working to ensure that their next-generation iPhone launch goes off without a hitch - just like they did with the current iPhone's initial [...]