AT&T customers claim most dropped calls, least satisfaction [u]

Despite billions of dollars invested in its network in the last year, a new survey has found that AT&T customers report the most dropped calls of any U.S. carrier, and those users are also the least satisfied with their service. (Update: AT&T has responded to the survey findings, as noted below).

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 102

Verizon iPhone talks seen as Apple counterattack on Android

With speculation of a CDMA iPhone compatible with Verizon's network renewed this week, one prominent analyst said he believes Apple's alleged negotiations could be more about competing with Android than anything else.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 81

Sprint features Apple iPhone in 4G Wi-Fi hotspot advertisement

U.S. wireless carrier Sprint has featured the iPhone and criticized the exclusive wireless provider of Apple's handset, AT&T, in a new advertisement touting the ability to share its 4G network with a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 82

AT&T 3G network speed improves 84% in performance test

A new test of the four major U.S. 3G networks found that AT&T has undergone a "drastic makeover" in the last eight months, with download speeds that blow away competitors Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 71

Credit Suisse: 75% chance AT&T keeps iPhone exclusivity in 2010

The iPhone will inevitably be available on multiple carriers in the U.S., one analyst believes, though 2010 is not likely to be the year Apple ends its agreement with AT&T.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 52

Publisher Hearst releases plans for digital magazine, newspaper service

Hearst Corp. plans to launch a service sometime in 2010 to sell digital subscriptions of magazines and newspapers intended to be viewed on e-readers, cell phones, and tablets.

Brian Garner 16 years ago 31

'Complicated' Verizon iPhone deal said to be unlikely in 2010

Though Apple striking a deal with the largest wireless carrier in the U.S., Verizon, would be ideal, competitors T-Mobile and Sprint are more likely to carry the iPhone in 2010, one analyst believes.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 83

AT&T ranks last in Consumer Reports mobile service survey

A survey of users of the four major cell phone providers in the U.S. has ranked AT&T, the exclusive carrier of Apple's iPhone, last in terms of customer satisfaction.

AppleInsider Staff 16 years ago 117

Possible T-Mobile-Sprint merger could rival AT&T in subscribers

Deutsche Telekom, the owners of T-Mobile in the U.S., are reportedly looking into acquiring competitor Sprint. Together, the two companies would have a customer base that rivals AT&T.

Slash Lane 16 years ago 100

FCC investigates wireless carrier competition

The Federal Communications Commission signaled this week that it will look into major U.S. wireless carriers in an attempt to increase competition, innovation, and consumer protection in the market.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 51

FCC to investigate markets where iPhone is not available

While it surveys exclusive contracts like the relationship between AT&T and Apple, the Federal Communications Commission will also look into concerns that customers in rural areas can't access limited products like the iPhone.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 87

Bogged down AT&T 3G to clear in months; Buffett criticizes Jobs

Residents of major US cities that have had near-unusable 3G since the iPhone 3G's launch should finally get relief in the months ahead, AT&T says. Meanwhile, Palm is getting its own relief via breakthrough sales of its Pre smartphone, but Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is getting no break frp, Warren Buffett, who says the executive violated good business principles by keeping his liver transplant a secret.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 205

Apple has Psystar's lawsuit stay lifted; Palm Pre unhurt by iPhone

Psystar's hopes of stalling Apple's lawsuit have crumbled as the Mac maker has successfully overturned the court stay on its case. At the same time, Apple's legal hammer has been falling on iTunes gift card fraud, and the Palm Pre continues to sell out even with the iPhone 3GS threatening to pull customers away.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 94

U.S. senators ask FCC to examine exclusive cell phone deals

A group of U.S. senators this week asked the Federal Communications Commission to step in and examine whether exclusive relationships between wireless carriers and handset makers are in the best interest of customers.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 103

iPhone luring more customers to AT&T than ever - report

Long considered a lure for carriers, Apple's iPhone is now believed to be attracting a full third of those switching providers towards AT&T — the highest ever percentage of converts since the iPhone was released.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 77

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