Archive for the ‘CDMA2000’ Category

The Novatel MiFi wireless router/modem combo device has a new firmware update available to address a sleep issue when plugged into AC power as well as improved compatibility with the Nintendo DS handheld console and BlackBerry Curve.
The firmware update process is detailed in full for the Sprint and Verizon version courtesy of EVDOinfo.

Verizon Wireless CTO Tony Melone has confirmed new key details in the carrier’s plans for the launch of its new LTE network scheduled for launch late next year.
The LTE network will now function as an overlay to the existing native CDMA network, right down to the use of many existing cellsites and backhaul equipment. [...]

Google has announced the availability of the Android 1.6 SDK for developers.
Android 1.6, coloquially codenamed “Donut” will be the first Android release with full support for CDMA devices, with the Sprint HTC Hero being the first device that includes 1.6.
Changes to Android 1.6 include Quick Search Box for Android for users to search across multiple [...]

MetroPCS has announced that it has selected Samsung to supply its first dual-mode CDMA/LTE handset (a smartphone) along with Ericsson as its networtk infrastructure partner for its forthcoming LTE network, with the metropolitan market launch for the new network and handset expected in late 2010.

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The first images and information have surfaced regarding the Verizon Wireless UMW190 USB modem expected to be released later this quarter. The modem features dual-band EVDO Rev. A for domestic use and quadband GSM/EDGE/triband HSPA access on Vodafone partner networks for international roaming with the included SIM card along with an [...]

The 3GPP2 working group and CDG have announced two new CDMA standards for future CDMA devices and current networks.
The first standard in CDMA 1x Advanced consists of a backend software and channel card upgrade that is claimed to nearly quadruple voice call capacity from current totals when all of the improvements such as base transceiver [...]

Boost Mobile has announced in a press release that it will make sweeping changes to the Unlimited by Boost regional CDMA cellular service available in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas in order to align it with the iDEN Unlimited service.

First, Boost has eliminated the Home [...]

The first images and details have surfaced regarding an as yet unannounced clamshell destined for Verizon Wireless.

Images courtesy of PhoneArena.
The Pantech WP8990VW Escapade is a mid-range clamshell with international roaming capability in the vein of the venerable Samsung Renown. Preliminary features include a 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, QVGA internal display, dual-mode dual-band [...]

Following up on the Alltel launch, U.S. Cellular has launched its version of the LG Tritan messaging and multimedia-oriented device.
The phone features a 3-inch WQVGA resolution sliding touchscreen display, QWERTY keyboard, EVDO Rev. A data access, microSDHC expansion slot, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, 3.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, HTML browser, GPS support and [...]

Following the Verizon announcement, Sprint has also announced the forthcoming launch of the BlackBerry Tour smartphone.
The device will feature CDMA EVDO Rev. A access for domestic use while the Sprint version will offer international 3G access with it being unlocked to facilitate multiple carrier SIMs for the lowest cost along with quadband GSM/EDGE access.
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