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Nokia’s Booklet 3G netbook to be available with Best Best on November 15
Courtesy of a Best Buy Reward Zone member advertisement, we now know that the Nokia Booklet 3G will be available as of November 15. Which is of course much nicer than the previous time frame of sometime during the holidays. For those interested, the Booklet 3G will set you back $299.99, but that price does required a two year commitment. Otherwise, those looking to make the purchase contract free can expect to pay the full…
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Verizon announces pre-paid data plans, available beginning November 15
Verizon, Verizon, Verizon—it seems they are determined to get some attention lately. We have seen the endless, but exciting Droid coverage, then earlier today we…
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Sprint offering broadband enabled netbook in some markets
Sprint has announced it will begin offering a mobile broadband equipped Dell Inspiron Mini 10 in select markets across the country. The netbook is similar…
Novatel MiFi 2200 firmware update now available
It looks like Novatel has released the first firmware update for the MiFi 2200, which means the update is now available for those who purchased a MiFi on either Sprint or Verizon. The update is said to offer some bug fixes, add some new admin options, make improvements to international… Continue Reading »
Verizon announces new ZTE AD3700 3G modem
Set to be on sale on August 14, Verizon recently introduced a new global modem manufactured by ZTE and dubbed the AD3700. Designed for those who travel often and far, the AD3700 boasts the ability to provide broadband connections in over 175 countries. Verizon predominantly uses the EVDO Rev. A… Continue Reading »
Comcast brings WiMAX to Portland, more cities to follow
A lot of the time the name “Comcast” is met with disgust, or just general loathing thanks to its poor customer service and bandwidth caps. This time, however, Comcast is rolling out a new service that might actually raise some opinions. Comcast is the first cable company in the US… Continue Reading »
Virgin offering prepaid 3G access for those who fear commitment
Having 3G access on a computer is a wonderful thing; being able to have internet connectivity almost everywhere you go is a blessing for many people. However, sometimes paying $60 or more every month can be daunting, especially if you don’t use it all the time. Virgin Mobile is coming… Continue Reading »
The connected homeless population of San Francisco; notebooks, connectivity, Netflix and more
In an interesting story, the Wall Street Journal covered the homeless population of San Francisco and showed that some of them are almost as connected as someone with a home. This story is similar to how we learned that the homeless population in Washington DC was using cell phones and… Continue Reading »
Man receives unexpected bill of $62,000 for downloading a movie
One problem with wireless carrier contracts are the fine print, which often makes it hard for the customer to understand. When this occurs, the customer is very confused about the contract and often do something they end up regretting. A man named Alberto called into CNN’s Clark Howard explaining that… Continue Reading »
AT&T now offering netbooks from $99 and up, data plans required
AT&T has begun, albeit on a limited basis, to offer netbooks—which are priced as low as $99. So far, they seem to only be available in around sixteen stores that are in the Atlanta and Philadelphia areas. They also all require a two-year agreement on either the 5GB DataConnect plan… Continue Reading »
Early Verizon Wireless 4G LTE trials show promise
Currently, Verizon Wireless is the largest of all North American cell phone carriers and based on today’s announcement, it seems they want to keep it that way. Verizon is currently testing 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) networks in Minneapolis, Columbus, Ohio, and Northern New Jersey and in Budapest, Dusseldorf, and… Continue Reading »
AT&T to bring wireless to Dell Mini 9
In an effort to be a part of the current netbook craze, AT&T has partnered with Dell to offer a special deal. Until the end of the month, customers can purchase a Dell Mini with built in mobile broadband for just $99 (after a $350 mail in rebate). The special… Continue Reading »
Hands on with the Netgear 3G Mobile Broadband Wireless Router
Another item that Netgear announced at CES was the 3G Mobile Broadband Wireless Router, and this once again has a familiar Netgear design. This is a little more interesting to see though, the wireless router is able to turn your 3G connection into a wireless hotspot. This seems to be… Continue Reading »
Palm Pre Information & Updates
Palm just introduced their next-gen smartphone, the Palm Pre, and next-gen operating system, Palm webOS. Gadgetell's got the latest Pre and webOS information and news for you right here.
