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- Sprint Debuts Service for Customers with Speech Disabilities May 18, 2012Sprint today announced a new service that will help customers who have speech disabilities communicate with others via their wireless phone. The My Wireless STS service works via a short code that when dialed connects the speech-disabled customer with a speech-to-speech operator. The operator can then complete the call and assist with the conversation, inclu […]
- Verizon Accuses MetroPCS of Abusing Regulatory Process May 18, 2012Verizon Wireless made scathing accusations against competitor MetroPCS in a letter it recently sent to the Federal Communications Commission. According to Verizon, MetroPCS's attempts to block its bid to acquire 122 AWS spectrum licenses from a consortium of cable companies is nothing more than an attempt to force the FCC to regulate LTE roaming agreeme […]
- Microsoft Offers Gentle Reminder About WP7.5 Upgrade May 18, 2012Microsoft took to its Windows Phone Blog to remind owners of Windows Phone devices that they need to upgrade to Windows Phone 7.5 Mango if they wish to continue accessing the Marketplace and downloading apps. […]
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Verizon Wireless new prepaid plans
Verizon Wireless today announced the availability of a new prepaid plan beginning May 1, offering unlimited talk and text messaging, as well as 1 GB of data for $80 per month. This monthly plan, available on the prepaid Samsung Illusion™, provides customers with an affordable, flexible option to take advantage of the nation’s largest, most reliable 3G network without the commitment of an annual contract. The Samsung Illusion prepaid package will also be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $169.99.
Additionally, starting May 1, customers can purchase a prepaid Verizon Jetpack™ 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L and take advantage of new prepaid Mobile Broadband plans. With the prepaid Jetpack, customers can now create a personal Wi-Fi cloud capable of sharing the high-speed Internet connectivity of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices simultaneously. Prepaid 4G LTE Mobile Broadband plans are as follows:
$15 for 250 MB of data weekly $60 for 3 GB of data monthly $90 for 10 GB of data monthly.
The Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi 4510L prepaid package will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $129.99.
From keeping in touch with friends to surfing the Web, Verizon Wireless gives customers the power and flexibility to stay connected, with no annual contract, to America’s largest and most reliable high-speed wireless network. For more information on prepaid plan offerings, visit www.verizonwireles.com
Nokia Lumia Windows Phone vs. iOS, Android: The business apps view | ZDNet
AT&T and Nokia are about to launch the Lumia 900, arguably the first Windows Phone “hero” device to hit the U.S. market. Business users should pay close attention, given Blackberry’s steepening decline and a leveling off of business feature enhancements on iOS and Android.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/nokia-lumia-windows-phone-vs-ios-android-the-business-apps-view/72961
It’s but a wee bit of time until the Nokia Lumia 900 officially launches on AT&T and savvy shoppers can pick themselves up a brand-new Windows Phone for the simple price of one penny.
No, that’s not a typo. AT&T might have the Lumia 900 listed for a cool $99.99 as of this article’s writing, but a quick trip over to Amazon reveals that you can purchase the same device for a tiny piece of copper (technically, copper-plated Zinc, but who’s counting?
Tablet war 2011: Nook vs. Kindle vs. iPad
I just read an article on 3 tablets, it breaks down the difference between the different tablets with price points from 200 dollars to 500 dollars. The 3 tablets in this article do not subscribe to any cellular services. They all need WiFi to access the Internet for browsing, downloading books, applications and any streaming media.
I use the Motorola Xoom which is a LTE 4G tablet on Verizon Wireless. My tablet does what the Nook, Kindle Fire and iPad do and has its own built in service. I can use my tablet anywhere on the Verizon Wireless Network and it has its own built in hotspot that I can allow up to 5 other WiFi enabled devices connect to the Internet.
http://gadgetbox.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/11/07/8682322-tablet-war-2011-nook-vs-kindle-vs-ipad
AT&T is scrambling to save its T-Mobile merger plans
AT&T to Woo and Fight Justice Department on Antitrust Lawsuit according to NYTimes.com. AT&T needs merger because Verizon Wireless LTE network will dominate the industry with all the new products and services. If I was developing a service or product to be used on a 4G network would I not use the largest, fastest and most reliable network and if things stay the same that will be Verizon Wireless.
The future is data service in real time and LTE is the pathway that most of the world is choosing to follow.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/03/technology/att-to-woo-and-fight-justice-department-on-antitrust-lawsuit.html
Maintain high performance by rebooting
Turn your Smartphone off once a day and pull the battery out once a week for best performance. If you are like me and use many applications daily you should do the recommended procedure above. This will stop unnecessary applications from running in the background and prolong battery life daily.
Some people like using a task manager application to stop applications from running but these task killer app use more memory and power than they save. Android phones with 2.1 or newer software have a built in task killer and adding a task killer defeats the purpose.
Yesterday I had a client complain his battery died after a few hours. After examining his HTC Incredible 2 I realized he had downloaded a battery saver application and that was the culprit. That app ate up 72% of his battery so we deleted the app and problemsolved was solved.
The older versions of Android operating systems did require a task killer but Android learned from this and corrected the issue with later updates and all new Android phones are already equipped with battery saver and app killer options.
Read this article below from Motorola concerning turning your phone off.
http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles/Support/5697/verizon/rss/tips/en-US/d0e947b.5697.en-US.html
Which Tablet is the best choice for you?
So you’ve decided to get a tablet PC, but you don’t know how to go about choosing the right solution for your needs. Here are a few tips that might help in your decision.
1. First and foremost which is the hardest decision….which operating system do I want to go with? Do I want to go with a chosen leader for ease of use like the Apple iPad? Do I want to have the freedom to add widgets withing Android Honeycomb? Or are you still addicted to your BlackBerry (in an Apple and Android World) that you want to continue the legacy with a BlackBerryPlaybook? This isn’t the easiest of decisions. The last quarter of this year we will see an influx of Tablet makers and this is one decision that cannot be judged by price and specs. Is it for social networking, remote access to your server, or just looking for an easy way to access your company mail on the go.
2. Next…this decision doesn’t get much easier. Which screen size should I choose? They typically range from the small 7 inch screen to the large 13.3 inch screen. Remember, that bigger isn’t always better or more expensive. Unlike desktop monitors, tablet monitors are meant to be small and handy to carry anywhere. Choose a screen that you are comfortable with, but remember sometimes the bigger they are the shorter the battery life will be!
3. What kind of performance are you looking for? Single core processor? Dual core processor or does it even matter? With a world of tablets coming to the table performance doesn’t always = price. The best “bang for your buck” might be in the middle of the road so avoid the most expensive tablets (unless you have money to burn) and check the consumer reviews of the models you have in your sights.
4. Are you looking for expandability? Determining what type of ports might actually determine which operating system you choose. Typical ports include Type I and II PC card slots, SD card reader, USB ports, VGA port, docking connector, microphone jack, and headphone jack, but Apple limits you to only the microphone jack so expandability is what your looking for than an Android tablet might be what your looking for. Take into account what you might be doing on this tablet in a year to make a better informed decision. 5. Battery life is more important than you may think! Here is a great Wiki that shows a complete comparison of the available models out there with their run times. Once you find a style and OS of your future tablet, make sure it meets your demands for battery life.
The Mobilewiseguy will help guide you with all the different choices and features so contact me.
Unlimited Data on Smartphones end on Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless will end the unlimited data smartphone feature on July 6th 2011. The feature is $29.99 now for unlimited data usage and after July 6th customers will be able to pick from three packages.
$30 for 2 GB of data $10 a GB for any overages
$50 for 5 GB of data $10 a GB for any overages
$80 for 10 GB of data $10 a GB for any overages
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What does that mean for Verizon Wireless current customers is if you already have the unlimited data feature you will be able to keep it (grandfather in) but after July 6th current and new customers looking to get into a smartphone will only have one of the three options above to pick from.
My recommendation is anyone that streams a lot of media like music and videos should jump on the unlimited data option now before its too late.
What I am hoping is with the new data plans families now can share data. If you had a family plan with 5 smartphones now you are paying $29.99 times 5 smartphones close to $150 a month for the data feature only on the smartphones but after July 6th you can spend $30 and share 2 Gigabytes of data between the 5 smartphones. I don’t recommend the 2 Gigabytes for 5 smartphones thats not much data to share unless the smartphones are Blackberry devices the other two higher data plan options should cover most users.
After July 6th 2011
$30 gives you a monthly allowance of 2GB/mo. For 90% of customers, it is more than sufficient for uploading pictures, browsing the web, checking in on Facebook, downloading and using apps, and everything in between.
What are the levels of data I can purchase?
- 2GB for $30/mo, 5GB for $50/mo, and 10GB for $80/mo. Adding mobile hotspot adds 2GB of allowance and $20/mo on top of your data package.
How can I check to make sure I won’t go over my monthly allowance?
- An app called My Verizon is included with your phone. You can use it as well as a widget included to monitor your useage and check on it anytime.
I’m an exisiting customer. Can I keep my $30 unlimited data plan if I upgrade to a smartphone from a smartphone?
- Yes you can. It stays on your plan unless you ask to change the data plan.
What if I’m going to a 4G smartphone from a 3G smartphone?
- You can keep your unlimited data plan even if you are upgrading to a 4G device.
I have a feature phone with a $30 unlimited data package. Can I keep that when upgrading to a smartphone?
- Yes you can. It stays on your plan unless you ask to change the data plan.
Any other questions, email me.
New Verizon Wireless Devices launching
Samsung Charge (4/28/11) Top Customer WOW Factors 1. 1st DROID to run on America’s fastest 4G LTE network. 2. Offers the best mobile entertainment experience in the market today! 3. The super-bright touch screen provides high-quality, true-to-life color and images for pictures, videos and games. 4. It uses the AndroidTM 2.2 platform and Adobe Flash 10.2 for a rich web experience and smooth streaming video. 5. Its front-facing camera can be used for video chatting using apps available in the Android Market.
DROID Incredible 2 (4/28/11): With all of the features and apps customers enjoyed on the DROID INCREDIBLE, the DROID INCREDIBLE 2 takes the user’s experience to the next level. Here’s what you and your customers need to know about enhancements to the DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by HTC, available on the Verizon Wireless 3G network. § Larger screen for better browsing,viewing of videos and reading. § New – global capability to more than 220 voice and 200 data service countries. § Added a front facing 1.3MP camera to complement the 8MP rear camera. § More than double the memory with a pre-installed 16GB microSD™ card. § New – Sync & Connect* email will provide multiple email and address books in one place. § Wireless media sharing capability with DLNA.
CASIO G’zOne Commando (4/28/11): Top 5 things you should know: 1. Form Factor: Touch screen; Virtual QWERTY keyboard 2. Processor & Memory: Android 2.2; Processor: 800Mhz; 8 GB microSD pre-installed; MicroSD up to 32GB 3. Connectivity: 3G Mobile Hotspot capable up to 5 devices; WiFi 802.11 b/g/n; Bluetooth wireless technology 4. Camera/Video: 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, and video capture 5. Multimedia: HTML Browser Supports Adobe Flash 10.1; Audio/Music formats supported: AAC+,MP3, WMA, unprotected AAC+.
Coming SOON!! Blackberry Playbook: Top 5 things you should know: 1. Form Factor: 7” LCD display, 1024×600 screen resolution, Multi-touch capacitive screen 2. Processor & Memory: 1 GHz dual –core processor, 1GB RAM, Symmetric multi-processing 3. Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Out of the box compatibility with Blackberry Enterprise Server 4. Camera/Video: 3MP high-definition forward-facing camera, 5 MP high-definition rear facing camera, Video Calling 5. Multimedia: 1080p HD video; H.264, MPEG4, WMV HDMI video output, Micro USB and Micro HDMI ports, FullAdobe Flash 10.1 enabled, Built in support for HTML5.