Archive for August, 2003

Writing the news story has proven difficult, so I just be as blunt as possible. The T608 will be released within a month, possibly as early as tomorrow. I am very hesitant about that date, but I do have reliable info that says that is the date. You will be able to [...]

Sprint PCS has pulled the Nokia 3585i from SprintPCS.com in preparation for the soon-to-be-released Nokia 3588i

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The Sprint PCS Phone Number list has been updated with two new Executive Services phone numbers (please only use them if Customer Service is giving you trouble when they shouldn’t be).

The (somewhat) mysterious Sanyo 5400 has just been FCC approved, and pictures of the phone have been posted. Check out a good summary over at PhoneScoop or, if you want some juicy PTT/ReadyLink info head on over to the FCC Page on the phone.

Nokia has posted a product page for the 3588i phone, and confirms Mobile Originated SMS (MO-SMS) on the phone.

Straight from the Sprint PCS Intranet:
“Sprint PCS will soon be launching the Sony Ericsson T608 phone which has built-in Bluetooth technology. More information about the phone launch and compatible Bluetooth accessories will be forthcoming as the launch date gets closer.
Telematics customers are eligible for:
Roadside Rescue
Equipment Replacement on the Sony Ericsson T608 only
Telematics customers are not [...]

The official “Save The T608″ petition has just passed 1700 signatures. Thanks to everyone who has signed, and if you haven’t, sign it now.
The petition will close on 8/31 and the signatures will be sent to Sprint PCS & SonyEricsson.

Sprint is aparrently working with its phone makers to offer software upgrades to the phone over-the-air. This won’t be the primary way of getting your phone updated (Sprint would rather have you go in-store), and the updates won’t be forced on your phone (at least at first). This is great news for people [...]

Another Sprint PCS employee chimes in:

For all of you guys that have been waiting and waiting, and waiting for the t608, it looks like September is going to be the magic month for the release. I was playing in one of our systems today and noticed that the pricing codes for the t608 have [...]