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Verizon reverses decision regarding controversial $2 convenience fee

Kvetch and sometimes things will change. Verizon has issued a press release stating that the carrier has officially backed off of the “single payment fee” that drew almost universal ire amongst subscribers and nabbed the attention of the FCC. Says Verizon Wireless CEO Dan Mead, “we believe the best path forward is to encourage customers […]

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Amazon listing points to next-gen AirPort Express router in the works

Sometimes Amazon reveals a bit more than Apple would like it to. Per AppleInsider, Apple will soon begin shipping a new version of its AirPort Express portable 802.11n base station, capping a recent series of refreshes to the company’s line of WiFi routers ahead of this fall’s iCloud launch. Although Apple’s online store still reflects […]

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Recently discovered FCC filing points towards upcoming AirPort Extreme device

Sometimes it’s the FCC filings that give it away. Per Engadget, A new filing with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has revealed an updated AirPort Extreme wireless base station from Apple is forthcoming. The new hardware was outed this week by an FCC filing, made by Apple on June 16, which shows a 3×3 802.11n […]

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AT&T to argue need for T-Mobile resources, spectrum, in merger deal

You may not think too highly of wireless carrier AT&T’s acquisition of T-Mobile USA, but apparently it’s necessary for the company to move forward. This was the statement from company officials on Thursday, who said the deal would allow AT&T to significantly improve its mobile network capacity and give better service to its customers. Critics […]

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Leaked photos surface of supposed T-Mobile-compatible iPhone prototype

It’s the leaks that make life interesting. A series of leaked photos of a supposed iPhone prototype indicate that Apple may be testing the smartphone on the T-Mobile USA network. Per Boy Genius Report, a series of photos allegedly of a white iPhone prototype “with T-Mobile USA 3G bands.” The device appears to be code-named […]