Novatel Wireless Files Suit Against ZTE and Franklin Over MiFi Patents
Novatel Wireless, manufacturers of the MiFi personal hotspot as well as other mobile broadband equipment have filed suit in the Southern District of California against both Franklin and ZTE related to key patents concerning the MiFi functionality and architecture. CEO Peter Leparulo has prepared the following statement: “Novatel Wireless invented the MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot [...]
Review: Sprint’s ZTE Peel Misses the Mark – On Pricing
Sprint’s Peel by ZTE was the perfect accessory for iPod touch. Unfortunately, it is undercut by Sprint’s own prepaid offerings, which offer unlimited data for iPod touch for only slightly more per month. It’s the usual debate of style versus substance. Do you get the ZTE Peel with 1 GB of MiFi data for $30/month, [...]
Sprint Rejects Chinese Equipment Manufacturer Bids Due to Government Pressure
A report filed by the Wall Street Journal has confirmed that Sprint has eliminated preliminary bid winners ZTE and Huawei from a multi-hundred million dollar networking equipment contract due to concerns raised by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke regarding potential security issues and warning CEO Hesse about possible ties between the two companies and [...]
ZTE Completes First CDMA 1x Advanced Call, Equipment in 2011
ZTE has announced in a press release that it has completed the first CDMA 1x Advanced voice call using its own prototype equipment while adhering to the standards set forth by the Third Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2). To that end, the Chinese equipment manufacturer has also stated that it will launch network equipment compatible [...]
Verizon Announces ZTE Fivespot
Verizon has announced the Thursday launch of the ZTE Fivespot with GlobalAccess support. The modem features EVDO Rev A support for domestic access along with quadband GSM/EDGE and tri-band US HSPA support with built-in Wi-Fi radio for sharing the connection with up to 5 people. The unit will cost $199.99 after a new 2 year [...]
MetroPCS Launches ZTE Agent
MetroPCS has launched the ZTE Agent candybar phone. The phone features a 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture, stereo Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, media player, microSD slot, and a 2.4-inch QVGA display. Pricing is set at $69.99 in-store and online. ZTE Agent – MetroPCS
Verizon Officially Announces ZTE Salute
Following up on last week’s reveal of ZTE’s first handset for Verizon Wireless in the Salute via third-party retailer Wirefly, the carrier has officially announced the phone for sale. As previously reported, the vertical slider features a 1.3 megapixel camera, support for VZ Navigator, Bluetooth, QVGA display and speakerphone. The phone is now available for [...]
FCC Reveals Verizon Fivespot Dual Mode Modem/Router by ZTE
Following up on the reveal of ZTE’s first handset for Verizon this past weekend, the FCC has revealed another device from the Chinese manufacturer also destined for the carrier in the Verizon Fivespot modem/router. The device, which is intended to replace the Novatel MiFi features dual-mode CDMA EVDO and HSPA 3G support for international roaming [...]
Verizon Salute By ZTE Revealed by Wirefly
Third-party wireless phone retailer Wirefly has revealed the first handset manufactured by ZTE for Verizon in the Salute, which will be branded as the Verizon Wireless Salute. Verizon has confirmed that the carrier will offer the phone directly via its sales channels in the next few weeks. The Salute is a mid-range vertical slider featuring [...]
Cricket Launches MSGM8 II
Cricket has launched the successor to its MSGM8 entry-level messaging device in the MSGM8 II from ZTE with minor improvements. The messaging device features a 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth and voice control while supporting Cricket’s data services. The phone is now available for $79.99, with Cricket offering a $20 instant online discount when ordered online, [...]
