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AT&T cites support for unlocking handsets provided conditions are met

This might make things easier. Per TechHive and AT&T’s company blog, in the wake of efforts being made by consumers, politicians and the the top librarian at the Library of Congress to permit unlocking your own mobile phone is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), AT&T has gone on the record to […]

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Local carrier Strata Networks to carry iPhone 5, provide additional coverage for Idaho, Utah, Colorado areas

If you were looking for iPhone 5 handsets and local carrier-based goodness in Colorado, Idaho or Utah, you’re in luck. Per 9to5Mac, Utah-based Strata Networks recently started advertising that the device is “coming soon” to its network. In November, Strata officially rolled out its LTE network, the first in the Uintah Basin covering several counties […]

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AT&T announces 4G LTE network expansion to Phoenix, Hartford, additional regions

You can’t knock the expansion of a 4G LTE network. Per 9to5Mac, wireless carrier AT&T announced on Thursday that it has further expanded its 4G LTE network coverage in the United States. The latest market additions notably include Phoenix, Ariz., as well as parts of Avondale, Goodyear, and Litchfield Park. The carrier said it invested […]

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Wireless handset unlocking becomes illegal in U.S. without carrier permission

Well, here’s the thing that’ll drive you nuts today. Per Electronista and TechCrunch, phone unlocking without carrier permission is now illegal in the United States. A 90-day transition period, permitting the practice after an exemption added to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act was reversed in October, has now run out. The expiration of the exemption […]

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AT&T to enable FaceTime for tiered customers with compatible iOS devices

Nothing like a little competition to get the wireless carriers to try to beat each other’s offerings. That and the FCC yelling at you to do it sort of helps. Per the company’s blog, AT&T announced on Wednesday it will enable FaceTime over cellular at no extra cost to any customers with a tiered data […]