Verizon, AT&T introduce new prepaid plans ahead of iPhone refresh

Even as rumors continue to swirl that Apple is preparing a cheaper, prepaid version of the iPhone, Verizon and AT&T on Tuesday announced new prepaid plans, just weeks ahead of Apple's expected 2011 iPhone introductions.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 44

Sprint briefs employees on Apple's iPhone 4 ahead of Oct. launch

Sales associates at Sprint, the third-largest wireless carrier in the U.S., are said to have been briefed on the impending launch of Apple's iPhone 4, but not a fifth-generation model.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 53

Rumor: Sprint blacking out staff vacations for first half of Oct. as iPhone 5 nears

Evidence continues to mount that Apple’s fifth-generation iPhone will launch in early October on Sprint, as an allegedly leaked internal memo has surfaced announcing a temporary vacation ban due to the “possibility of a major phone launch.”

Chris Smith 14 years ago 22

Judge urges AT&T, DoJ to discuss settlement on T-Mobile deal Sept. 21

The federal judge in charge of the Justice Department's case against the AT&T and T-Mobile merger has ordered the federal agency and AT&T to come to a Sept. 21 hearing prepared to discuss a settlement option.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 30

AT&T says Sprint suit to block T-Mobile deal is not about maintaining competition

AT&T has fired back in the salvo between top US mobile carriers, accusing Sprint of seeking to block the deal just to protect its own interests, while defending the merger as a win-win for consumers.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 34

Sprint court filing against AT&T merger suggests it will get iPhone

A court filing in Sprint's lawsuit to block AT&T's acquisition of T-Mobile lauds Apple's iPhone as "iconic" and suggests that the third place US carrier's inability to carry the iPhone is about to end.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 12

Sprint files lawsuit to block AT&T's proposed purchase of T-Mobile

Sprint on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against AT&T, Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile in an effort to block a proposed merger of the wireless carriers.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 22

iPhone 4 remains top-selling US smartphone despite growing iPhone 5 hype

Even as rumors of Apple's fifth-generation iPhone persist ahead of an anticipated launch, sales of the iPhone 4, first released in 2010, reportedly continue to top the competition at both AT&T and Verizon.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 49

Rumor: Sprint installing cellular repeaters in Apple Stores ahead of iPhone 5

Sprint may have begun installing signal boosting equipment in and around Apple retail stores ahead of the rumored iPhone 5 launch on the carrier in October, according to a new report.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 56

Sprint raises smartphone termination fee to $350 weeks before iPhone 5 launch

Sprint has announced plans to follow AT&T and Verizon Wireless in charging a hefty $350 early termination fee for all "advanced" devices starting September 9, ensuring that customers won't be able to obtain new subsidized hardware and then ditch their service plan.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 34

Sprint schedules Oct. 7 event amid iPhone rumors

Sprint has scheduled a "Strategy Update" presentation for Friday, Oct. 7, around the same time the carrier is rumored to begin offering Apple's iPhone.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 25

Sprint advises employees to give 'no comment' on iPhone 5

A leaked memo from Sprint advising employees to simply state "no comment" when asked about the iPhone has added fuel to the fire on rumors that the carrier will begin offering Apple's next-generation iPhone this fall.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 19

Sprint predicted to sell 1.2M iPhones in Apple's largest holiday quarter ever

The addition of Sprint as the third iPhone carrier in the U.S. would add 1.2 million sales this year, helping Apple achieve its strongest holiday quarter ever, according to one analysis.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 15

Sprint estimated to sell 6 million more US iPhones for Apple in 2012

Adding Sprint as an iPhone carrier this fall could help Apple's growth grow from 30 to 37 percent, adding 6 million more iPhone users over the next calendar year.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 13

Sprint to offer Apple's iPhone 5 alongside AT&T, Verizon - report

Apple is expected to start selling the iPhone 5 simultaneously with three of the Big Four mobile operators in the USA, Sprint being reported to join AT&T and Verizon for a mid-October launch.

Chris Smith 14 years ago 43

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