Elevate aims high, agrees to become Sprint’s newest MVNO
Another MVNO is going live on Sprint’s network, and this time Elevate is the one signing the dotted line. The company, known primarily for providing digital services such as VoIP, wireline and wireless broadband in 22 markets across the country, is now aiming to expand its portfolio by using the Now Network to provide both postpaid and prepaid mobile plans for its customers. While we’re still waiting to hear the specifics, Elevate mentioned that it will feature Android and “Windows-based devices.” The MVNO will also be leveraged to support the company’s Smart Home automation service, taking advantage of a new app that will give customers remote access to all aspects of their home security systems.
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Sprint shows you where and when it’s disabling Nextel’s iDEN legacy network
Clue’s in the title, really. If you head on over to Sprint’s website, you’ll find a page explaining the forthcoming changes to the service for legacy iDEN customers
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Sprint shows you where and when it’s disabling Nextel’s iDEN legacy network
Verizon Galaxy Nexus, other CDMA devices, no longer listed with Google developer support
A quick visit to the Android developer support page reveals some startling news. It appears as if Google is dropping the “developer device” tag of once-listed CDMA models.
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Verizon Galaxy Nexus, other CDMA devices, no longer listed with Google developer support
[UPDATE: Google responds] Verizon Galaxy Nexus, other CDMA devices, no longer listed with Google developer support
UPDATE: The Android Team’s Dan Morrill has posted an explanation for the removal of the Galaxy Nexus and other CDMA devices from the official developer support page. This has nothing to do with Google Wallet (we never thought it did) and everything to do with the way the Android code is compiled for CDMA devices.
Shareware Site Tucows Launches Cheap Wireless Service in Conjunction With Sprint
The folks at Tucows, who were once known for their applications (free, shareware or otherwise) repository for desktop operating systems are looking to introduce a new venture that’s interesting, to say the least. With the help of Sprint they have launched Ting, a pay-as-you-go service that gives users extremely good value compared to other PAYG carriers.
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Shareware Site Tucows Launches Cheap Wireless Service in Conjunction With Sprint
Tucows launches Ting, a contract-free mobile service on Sprint’s network
Harken back to the days of Windows 95, and you may remember downloading a few shareware titles to your Compaq or Packard Bell courtesy of Tucows and its network of mirror sites. While the company is no longer of much relevance in the software arena, it’s recently launched a mobile service called Ting that operates on Sprint’s network, and like many of its competitors (think Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile ), no contract is needed
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Tucows launches Ting, a contract-free mobile service on Sprint’s network
Official: 7-inch ZTE Optik headed to Sprint February 5 for $99
Sprint has made their $99 ZTE Optik tablet official, announcing that the device will go on sale on February 5th. The details match those that were leaked last week with the 7-inch slate featuring Android 3.2 Honeycomb, a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm processor, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of onboard storage
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Official: 7-inch ZTE Optik headed to Sprint February 5 for $99
ZTE Optik tablet hits Sprint for $100 on February 5th, hopes EVDO is good enough
Sprint has officially taken the wraps off the ZTE Optik and, as expected, the 7-inch tablet will be landing for a measly $100 on contract. Of course, to hit that price point you’ll have to make some sacrifices, like signing up for a two-year agreement and an appropriate data plan.
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Sprint issues HTC EVO Shift 4G software update to version 2.77.651.3
As of today a new software update is available for Sprint’s HTC EVO Shift 4G . The update to version 2.77.651.3 deals with a few bug fixes and software tweaks, including security enhancements, a new version of the Peep client for Twitter, and improved battery life. The software update can be initiated manually starting today, otherwise users will start receiving update notifications beginning February 7th.
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Sprint issues HTC EVO Shift 4G software update to version 2.77.651.3
Sprint Offers $100 Promo To Keep Upgrade Eligible Customers From Saying Goodbye
You may remember from a previous post that because of change in Sprint’s terms, some Sprint customers were able to get out of their contracts early. Well, following that news, it seems Sprint is making moves to keep “upgrade eligible” customers from leaving by offering up discounts anywhere from $25, $50, to $100, all for remaining loyal to ‘Ol Yeller
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Sprint Offers $100 Promo To Keep Upgrade Eligible Customers From Saying Goodbye