Review: Novatel MiFi 4620L Jetpack (Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Hotspot)
Novatel’s latest MiFi is a mix of old and new. But, in a good way… we’ll explain. Nobody has tested this unit more than us.
Page Plus Cellular Ups $40 Plan to 100 MB of Data, Verizon Network Still Key in Competitve Advantage
One of the only third-party services that uses Verizon’s network… and devices… added a bit more data today.
Verizon Affirms Unlimited Smartphone SIM Card Usage in Hotspots, Tablets, LTE iPad
Verizon Wireless answers exclusively to PhoneNews.com about one of the most burning questions for grandfathered 4G LTE customers.
You Can Use Your Verizon Smartphone LTE SIM in an iPad (with Unlimited Data Plans & Hotspot too) – Verizon Responds
We go hands-on to answer the most burning, lingering question that Verizon techies have with the new iPad.
MWC: SKTelecom Android SIM Prototype Detailed
Korean wireless carrier SKTelecom is demonstrating a rather novel concept for easing the typical tedium associated with swapping out phones and having to reapply customizations as well as the exchange of contact information from one device to another using Android. The Android SIM concept as explained in the companion video allows for a user to [...]
T-Mobile SIM Unlock Policy Changes on January 21st
Internal T-Mobile documentation has surfaced confirming major changes to the carrier’s device unlocking policy, which are designed to make it much easier for customers that travel abroad to take advantage of cheaper local rates for phone calls and data. Beginning on Thursday, eligible postpaid and FlexPay customers will be able to acquire the lock code [...]
Complain to The FCC over iPhone Unlocks Now, Or Pay Later
In a mere seven months, some customers will start to be out-of-contract with their first-generation iPhone purchases. In fact, some iPhone owners are already out-of-contract, due to the GoPhone Pick Your Plan offering (which was not continued over to iPhone 3G). This is going to present a critical point for wireless policy in the United States. [...]
Download: PwnageTool 2.0.2 (Mirrored)
PwnageTool 2.0.2 is now available. While we have not tested it, the update is noted to improve jailbreaking and unlocking iPhone over prior releases. In addition, the update adds support for 2.0.1 firmwares. Also, the update adds Installer.app 4.0, alongside the existing Cydia installer. As usual, we suggest users only unlock their iPhones if needed. [...]
PwnageTool Reaches 1.1, Hacks Latest iPhone Beta
PwnageTool has been updated to 1.1. As we previously reported, Apple had blocked PwnageTool from activating and unlocking the latest iPhone betas. Apple did this by modifying how the iPhone software payload was bundled, making it more difficult for PwangeTool to access the firmware The latest update works around that added layer of security from [...]
Truphone Acquires SIM4Travel
Truphone has taken the step of acquiring SIM4Travel, by an asset purchase agreement enabling Truphone to take over SIM4Travel’s SIM capability and Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) platform. SIM4Travel will still play a big part in the future of Truphone by researching “new technologies and market opportunities”. James Tagg, Truphone’s CEO, said: “This completes Truphone’s [...]
