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AT&T will transfer $1 billion in spectrum to T-Mobile, bolstering its would-be partner after the failed merger attempt. The Dallas, Texas-based carrier filed the request with the Federal Communications Commission, the same agency that played role in the demise of the AT&T/T-Mobile merger. AT&T will also give T-Mobile $3 billion in cash as part of [...]
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AT&T Tweaks Data Plans
January 19th, 2012 
admin AT&T announced it is increasing the cost of its data plans, along with how much data its customers will receive, as the carrier adjusts to the changing needs of its users. The Dallas, Texas-based company is tacking on an additional $5 to its plans, along with an extra gigabyte of data. The carrier will now [...]
CES 2012: T-Mobile Picks Up Pieces After Failed AT&T Merger
January 11th, 2012 admin T-Mobile is moving forward after its failed merger with AT&T, relying on its former strategies to carry it through a tough transition. CEO Philip Humm told reporters at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas the company is “alive and… back in fighting spirit” since AT&T failed to acquire the fourth-place carrier due to regulatory [...]
AT&T to Sell Nokia Lumia 900 in Coming Months
January 10th, 2012 admin AT&T plans to launch the Nokia Lumia 900, its first Windows 7.5 device, in the coming months, as the company bets big on Microsoft to expand its market share. The Lumia
CES 2012: AT&T Pushes Windows on LTE Network
January 10th, 2012 admin AT&T announced its first LTE handsets will run Windows mobile platform, giving a boost to the beleaguered software in its fight with Apple and Google. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer confirmed reports AT&T will carry the HTC Titan 2, with much faster 4G speeds, a 16-megapixel camera, and a 4.7-inch screen with a snapdragon processor. AT&T [...]
CES 2012: AT&T Takes On Verizon with LTE Devices
January 10th, 2012 admin AT&T unveiled six LTE devices it plans to launch this year, as the carrier bolsters its lineup to compete against Verizon. The Dallas, Texas-based carrier will be the only place to buy the Sony Xperia ion, the manufacturer’s first LTE device. The handset will feature a 12-megapixel camera and a 4.6-inch display. A LTE version [...]
AT&T Mulls Price Increase as Spectrum Crunch Looms
January 7th, 2012 admin AT&T switched on 4G access in 11 areas over the holidays, but speedy service is likely to strain spectrum and raise prices for users. AT&T Business Solutions chief John Stankey announced AT&T 4G now reaches New York, San Francisco, San Jose, Austin, Los Angeles, Oakland, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh and San Diego, as the company marches [...]
The Year Ahead: Verizon, AT&T Strive to Stay on Top
January 5th, 2012 admin Verizon and AT&T are expected to continue fervent jockeying for subscribers, faster networks, and top devices in 2012 as competition in the mobile market grows increasingly fierce. The Year Ahead is a series examining the challenges and opportunities facing the mobile industry and its players in 2012. What forces and trends will impact companies and [...]
NUTS: AT&T, T-Mobile Fall on Backup Plans, Sprint Looks for Opportunities
December 24th, 2011 admin AT&T and T-Mobile are searching for new direction after their failed merger, while Sprint sits in the wings for opportunities. News Under the Sun is a weekly column rounding up all the events in the mobile industry. Want the news but don’t want it every day? Subscribe to our weekly Facebook or Twitter page. AT&T [...]
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No Comments »AT&T to Expand Spectrum With Qualcomm
December 23rd, 2011 admin The Federal Communications Commission approved AT&T’s purchase of spectrum from Qualcomm, giving the carrier a boost after its failed merger with T-Mobile. The Dallas, Texas-based company unveiled its decision to purchase $1.9 billion of spectrum from Qualcomm last year. The transaction’s approval gives AT&T added spectrum in major cities in the U.S. such as New [...]
