AT&T adds new 4G LTE markets, two new 4G Android phones

AT&T announced it will expand its 4G LTE coverage from 5 markets to 9 this week, while also introducing two new 4G Android phones. Apple's iPhone users on AT&T should benefit from sharing the same improved backhaul as LTE.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 19

Sprint says iPhone most network-efficient smartphone and "worth every penny"

Sprint's top executive said this week that Apple's new iPhone is its most network-efficient smartphone, using some 50% less data than comparable Android handsets.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 31

Subsidies for Apple's iPhone are 40% higher than the industry average

The iPhone will be a $15 billion investment for Sprint over the next few years, as subsidies for Apple's smartphone carry a price 40 percent greater than other competing handsets.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 30

Apple takes 56% of AT&T smartphone activations as iPhone 4S hits 1M

AT&T announced on Thursday that it activated 2.7 million iPhones last quarter, while it activated more than 1 million of the iPhone 4S alone since it launched last Friday.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 26

US senators propose bill to require 'accurate 4G information for consumers'

Three Democratic members of the U.S. Senate introduced on Thursday the "Next Generation Wireless Disclosure Act," which aims to clear up confusion surrounding 4G high-speed wireless data networks and control what carriers can and must say in their advertisements.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 57

Inside Apple's iPhone 4S and its improved antenna: 'S' is for Signal

The new iPhone 4S features a redesigned antenna design that allows for better reception and faster wireless data speeds, a tweak that should further distance Apple from the "antennagate" controversy that occurred around the launch of the iPhone 4.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 40

Sprint won't offer iPhone 4S with unlocked micro-SIM card slot

Contrary to initial reports, Sprint will not sell an unlocked micro-SIM version of Apple's iPhone 4S, forcing users to pay roaming fees when traveling abroad.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 34

Apple sells out of iPhone 4S for Oct. 14 delivery, now quoting 1-2 weeks

Just 24 hours after opening up pre-orders for the new iPhone 4S, Apple has rolled back expected shipping times for the device from expected delivery on the Oct. 14 launch date to an estimate of 1-2 weeks.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 238

AT&T announces record 200,000 iPhone 4S pre-orders in first 12 hours

AT&T, Apple's original wireless carrier partner for the iPhone, announced on Friday that it had received more than 200,000 pre-orders for the iPhone 4S in the first 12 hours on offer, making it the most successful iPhone launch ever for the company.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 86

Unlocked iPhone 4S coming in November, won't work with CDMA carriers

Apple on Friday began taking preorders for the iPhone 4S, and also revealed its next-generation handset will be sold unlocked and contract-free in November starting at $649.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 125

Sprint confirms unlimited data plans for iPhone subscribers

America's third largest carrier Sprint is finally able to carry the iPhone, and is celebrating by offering a $69.99 unlimited data plan with 450 voice minutes and unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling, or a $99 plan with unlimited data and calls.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 80

Apple offers iPhone 4S upgrade eligibility check, pre-orders start Oct. 7 at 12:01 a.m.

Before iPhone 4S preorders begin this Friday just after midnight Pacific Time, some customers can check their eligibility for discounted upgrade pricing through Apple's official website.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 48

Sprint confirms unlimited data plans for iPhone subscribers

America's third largest carrier Sprint is finally able to carry the iPhone, and is celebrating by offering a $69.99 unlimited data plan with 450 voice minutes and unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling, or a $99 plan with unlimited data and calls.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 0

iPhone 4S new 14.4 Mbps HSDPA 4G speeds won't help Americans

Apple demonstrated fast new 14.4 Mbps data downloads that technically put the new iPhone 4S in the realm of 4G LTE competitors, but US residents won't benefit much from the increased potential because domestic carriers don't support it.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 101

Sprint buys 30.5M iPhones from Apple for $20B in 'bet-the-company' move

Sprint has "bet the company" on Apple's iPhone, according to The Wall Street Journal, and has agreed upfront to purchase 30.5 million iPhones over the next four years, a commitment of nearly $20 billion.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 180

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