If the merger between AT&T and T-Mobile USA does not go through, AT&T could be on the cook for up to US$6 billion in break-up fees. Citing “sources familiar with the matter,” Reuters indicates that this includes US$3 billion in cash, another US$2 billion worth of spectrum and a roaming agreement valued at US$1 billion. The break-up fee amounts to […]
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10-inch LTE HTC Puccini tablet for AT&T revealed?
Pocketnow.com has landed a picture of what it calls the HTC Puccini, a 10-inch LTE tablet headed to AT&T. There are few details about the specifications but it is expected to be powered by Google Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) and could support HTC’s Scribe capacitive pen input technology (like the HTC Flyer tablet). The HTC Puccini could launch as early as […]
AT&T to launch Samsung Infuse 4G on May 15th
AT&T first unveiled the Samsung Infuse 4G at CES 2011. Today, it announced that it will be available as of May 15th. Not only does it feature the largest display in AT&T’s smartphone catalog, i is also the thinnest at 8.99 millimeters at its thinnest point but also its first to support HSDPA CAT 14 (21.1Mbps) and HSUPA CAT 6 […]
AT&T confirms no iPhone 5 this summer?
According to MacRumors.com, AT&T has apparently confirmed to at least one of its customers that Apple will not launch the iPhone 5 this summer. This report is but the latest in a string of rumours that have suggested that Apple will delay the launch of its next generation to the fall at the earliest. The AT&T customer was apparently told […]
HP Veer 4G to launch on AT&T on May 15th
Hewlett-Packard today announced that the webOS-powered HP Veer 4G will launch exclusively in the US on the AT&T network on May 15th. It was first unveiled at a press event in February along with the HP Pre 3 and the HP TouchPad tablet (which are expected this summer). HP Veer specifications: Processor: 800MHz Snapdragon 7230 Operating system: HP webOS Connectivity: […]
Sprint opposes AT&T-T-Mobile merger
This one should come as no surprise. Sprint yesterday announced that it was opposed to AT&T’s acquisition of T-Mobile USA. “Sprint urges the United States government to block this anti-competitive acquisition,” said Vonya McCann, senior vice president, Government Affairs. “This transaction will harm consumers and harm competition at a time when this country can least afford it. As the first […]
CTIA 2011: Acer Iconia Tab A501 Android tablet coming to AT&T
AT&T yesterday announced that it will offer the 10.1-inch Acer Iconia Tab A501 Android tablet this summer. “Consumers are seeking cutting-edge mobile computing devices and we look forward to giving them another great choice with the Acer Iconia Tab A501,” said David Haight, vice president of business development, AT&T Emerging Devices. “This tablet is packed with features that will enable […]
AT&T announces LG Thrill 4G and HTC HD7S smartphones
On the heels of its announcement that it will acquire T-Mobile USA, AT&T announced two new upcoming smartphones, the LG Thrill 4G (a variant of the LG Optimus 3D) and the HTC HD7S (sporting an update version of WP7 and a Super LCD display). “AT&T customers know that we offer the best lineup of cutting-edge smartphones in the country. Our […]