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Vonage makes $3 million settlement with 32 states

by Robert Nelson on Nov 18, 2009 at 11:56 AM

It has been sometime since we last heard Vonage related news, well aside from the unveiling of Vonage World anyway. This latest bit is not a new product announcement, but may still come as good news for previous customers. It seems that Vonage has reached a $3 million dollar settlement… Continue Reading »

Shields Up!: EU Cracks Down on Ringtone Scams

by Sue Walsh on Nov 17, 2009 at 06:06 PM

The European Union Consumer Commission has announced a crack down on sites pushing free ringtone scams and that often target kids and teens.  The crackdown covered all 27 EU countries plus Iceland and Norway and resulted 9 Italian companies being slammed with nearly $3 million in fines.  Of the 301… Continue Reading »

Dell tablet coming to AT&T next year?

by JG Mason on Nov 17, 2009 at 01:21 PM

While phone freaks are all up in arms about Dell’s decision to launch the Mini 3 touchscreen smartphone in China and Brazil before even mentioning when it will come home to the US, an Android-powered tablet, called Streak, looks to be headed to AT&T next year according to the Commercial… Continue Reading »

The Palm Pre price drops continue, now $49.95 with Bell in Canada

by Robert Nelson on Nov 17, 2009 at 10:32 AM

It looks like the price of the Palm Pre has just been lowered for those north of the border in Canada. Wireless reseller WirelessWave has recently lowered the Pre to just $49.95. Of course, that does come with the standard three-year commitment with Bell. But it is hard to argue… Continue Reading »

It goes to 11: phone for those with hearing loss

by JG Mason on Nov 17, 2009 at 09:09 AM

If you have a family member who has hearing loss, then you know the frustration on your end in trying to hold a conversation on the phone.  I have to imagine it is even more frustrating for the one with hearing loss to not be able to hear kids and… Continue Reading »

T-Mobile brings the Sidekick back, complete with lower pricing

by Robert Nelson on Nov 17, 2009 at 08:16 AM

For those of us who are not following the Sidekick as intently anymore, the fact that they have been unavailable may not have been anything to even think twice about. But that said, there are some pretty loyal Sidekick users and this news should be welcomed news for them—T-Mobile has… Continue Reading »

Simple Mobile launches, offers cheap voice on any GSM phone

by Shawn Ingram on Nov 17, 2009 at 07:06 AM

New MVNO (mobile virtual network operators) are rare these days.  There was a time when there were many MVNOs, but not any more, let alone new ones launching.  Even rarer among those MVNOs are GSM networks.  Most use CDMA like Verizon and Sprint, with the exception of the newest one,… Continue Reading »

BlackBerry Bold 9700 now available with T-Mobile

by Robert Nelson on Nov 16, 2009 at 05:06 PM

As of this morning, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is now available with T-Mobile. Price wise, the Bold 9700 will set you back $199.99 on a two-year agreement. Of course, T-Mobile also has the new Even More Plus plans which let you go contract free, but that means you will be… Continue Reading »

Hands On: AT&T’s Pantech Reveal

by JG Mason on Nov 16, 2009 at 12:04 PM

The quirky AT&T Reveal features a slider form factor and is a quick messaging phone.  I got some hands on time with the phone and wanted to share my evaluation.  The Reveal currently costs $79 with a two year contract. Hands on: With the keyboard tucked up or unslid, if… Continue Reading »

Samsung Go netbook heading to AT&T, available as of November 22

by Robert Nelson on Nov 16, 2009 at 08:04 AM

I cannot stress one device enough—a MiFi. They allow you to take a 3G connection with you and share it with up to 5 devices at any time and they can be found with Verizon Wireless and Sprint. That said, there must be something to these 3G-enabled netbooks because the… Continue Reading »

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