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AT&T publishes full content of company’s data-throttling policy

After a fair amount of consternation, wireless provider AT&T has published a Web page laying out precisely who will be affected by the policy, and what customers’ options are. Per Macworld, unlimited data customers on the 3G network will be warned via text message when their usage approaches 3GB within a single billing cycle. If […]

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AT&T customer wins in 3G throttling case, could open floodgates for similar lawsuits against carrier

Sometimes you CAN fight the giant and win. Per the Associated Press, in a California court ruling on Friday, an AT&T customer who saw a reduction in his iPhone’s download speed due to high usage was awarded US$850 on claims that the telecom’s throttling measures are unfair to consumers. Pro-tem Judge Russell Nadel handed down […]

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AT&T announces data plan price increases

You might not like this. Per AppleInsider, AT&T has introduced new data plans for smartphone and tablet users, adding additional cap space but also charging customers more. The new plans max out at 5GB with tethering for US$50 per month. A press release on Wednesday stated that the new rates that will take effect on […]

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iPhone 4S to hit C Spire wireless on Friday, November 11th

In nine days, the little guy gets the iPhone 4S. Per AppleInsider, Apple’s debut on regional carriers in the U.S. will occur on Friday, Nov. 11, when the iPhone 4S becomes available to customers of C Spire Wireless. C Spire’s official page has been updated to reflect the forthcoming launch date of the iPhone 4S, […]

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Apple now requiring customers to go through online reservation system before purchasing an iPhone 4S at an Apple Store retail location

You’re going to need to call ahead. Per AppleInsider, Apple said on Monday that customers looking to purchase a new iPhone 4S from its US or Canadian based retail outlets will first be asked to make a reservation online, suggesting that record-setting sales of the device coupled with an upcoming international expansion are straining availability. […]